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MAY 2016 PRO INSTALLER
PRO PRODUCTS
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BOND IT BOOSTS
ENVIRONMENTAL
CREDENTIALS
Bond It has taken major steps to strengthen the environmental
credentials of its products and its working practices.
The business, which manufactures sealants, adhesives,
PU foams, waterproofing
compounds and other building chemicals, has recently
installed 542 state-of-the-art,
solar panels on the roof of
its West Yorkshire factory.
Combined, the 270-watt, high
efficiency panels are capable of
producing 146 kilowatts of energy. They will be used to meet a
significant proportion of Bond It’s
energy needs across its head office
administration, warehousing and
production operations.
The manufacturer estimates that
over the course of 20 years, the
panels will actually reduce its
carbon footprint by an impressive
1,171 tonnes.
Speaking of the investment,
which is valued at over £150,000,
Graham Helm, operations director
at Bond It, said: “Bond It is a
business which takes its environmental responsibilities serious-
ly. Reflecting this, we have for
some time performed within our
ISO14001 environmental accreditation and the installation of the
new solar panels will enhance
these aspects and objectives
further.”
He adds: “At a time when climate change and reducing carbon
emissions continue to top the
economic, social and political
agenda, Bond It remains focused
on doing just that.
“The reduced environmental impact of our products and
operations also ensures we are
better placed to meet the needs of
customers at a time when many
of us are looking to make more
sustainable product choices.”
www.bond-it.co.uk
Safety shoe with
special closure system
Good safety shoes are part and parcel
of a day’s work on site – just like good
working clothes and quality hand tools.
It really isn’t worth wearing
cheap boots that make your
feet feel as though they’ve
been in leaden diving boots
all day. That’s why it’s important to choose a shoe
that has three key features
– protection, comfort and
durability.
The Hultafors Group’s new
‘Solid Gear’ brand - available
through Snickers Workwear
stockists in the UK - is revolutionising footwear on site via the
new HYDRA GTX trainer-style
safety shoe.
It’s a highly technical safety shoe
that integrates modern design with
best-in-class materials for water
protection, durability and a sporty
look. Waterproof and breathable
GORE-TEX® lining keeps your
feet dry and comfortable, while
the Vibram outsole and Cordura
ripstop fabric offer great protection
and ruggedness. The unique BOA
Closure System – used on many
top-brand sports shoes - distributes
the pressure of the fastened shoe
evenly across your feet to ensure a
glove-like fit for all day maximum
comfortable protection.
SMART FIRE’S
INFRARED HEATER
Smart Fire UK’s innovative
infrared heater can provide
cost effective heating to any
outdoor or indoor area.
The Igneous Infrared heater is
available exclusively through Smart
Fire UK which provides heating
and fireplace solutions. The slick
design suits heating needs including garden patios, terraces and
outdoor seating areas as well as
conservatories or sun-rooms.
The heater has a programmable
thermostat as well as efficient
directional spot heating and this
makes it more economical and
energy efficient than standard
heaters as it creates enough heat
to warm large areas at a time.
The elegant design hides the
heating element behind a sleek
black fascia meaning the Igneous
can blend in with any setting without producing any light or sound
to distract from the ambience.
The heater comes with an IPX4
weatherproof rating and has an
adjustable bracket that can be
mounted on both walls and ceilings. Starting retail price is £499
and there are four different styles,
the Igneous 600, 1000, 1500 and
2000 depending on the size of the
area which needs heating.
Paul Holt, Business Manager at
Smart Fire UK said: “Igneous will
work well in both a domestic and
commercial setting. The smaller
models are practical for heating
your home and the larger models
distribute enough heat to work in
larger commercial premises like
bars, r estaurants and hotels.”
Visit www.smartfireuk.com