Heat pump manufacturer Daikin has announced the opening of its new Sustainable Home Centre in Darlington. Darlington-based family-owned plumbing and building merchant, DPH, has now evolved into a full Sustainable Home Centre following a major upscaling of its premises and the creation of the 4D Centre two years ago. The …
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Daikin’s manufacturing facility in Ostend, Belgium, has received the Factory of the Future award for the fourth consecutive time. Awarded by the Belgian technology federations, Agoria and Sirris, the Factory of the Future Award recognises companies that demonstrate commitment to digitalisation, talent development, smart processes, sustainable products and world-class production. …
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Heating specialists across the industry have welcomed the launch of the Warm Homes Plan. The Government claims that the Plan will deliver £15bn of public investment and rollout upgrades to up to five million homes that could save them hundreds on energy bills, which could help lift up to a …
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Daikin UK will return as headline sponsor of Grand Designs Live for the second year running. Visitors to the Excel London show in May 2026 and the Birmingham NEC show in October 2026 will be able to explore Daikin’s latest heating and cooling solutions up close, speak directly with experts …
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Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivered the 2025 Autumn Statement today (November 26), and voices from across the construction industry have been weighing in with their initial impressions of her plans. Bradfords Building Supplies CEO, David Young, says: “Today’s Budget offers some positive signals for construction, particularly around housing ambition, skills and …
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Daikin UK has announced the appointment of two new regional sales managers in the North. Liam Maher has moved to become regional sales manager for Manchester, having previously led the Yorkshire and North East region, with Steve Parsley taking over the role of regional sales manager for Yorkshire and the …
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Welsh builders merchant Robert Price is opening of a new, state-of-the-art air source heat pump showroom in Newport tomorrow (Wednesday 28th), to help people across Wales make a confident and successful transition to sustainable home heating. Teaming up with heat pump manufacturer, Daikin, the Sustainable Energy Centre is being opened …
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