Warmup in New Zealand has recently undertaken a partnership with Asthma & Respiratory Foundation.

The organisation is committed to finding new solutions for people with these conditions and have identified underfloor heating as one of the viable options.

Warmup® Underfloor Heating is the foundation’s sole recommendation for the undertile and undercarpet heating category.

Thanks to its radiant heating patterns, underfloor heating reduces the circulation of airborne allergens like dust which could trigger health problems such as asthma.

Learn more about the benefits of electric underfloor heating from the Warmup website.

More information on the foundation can also be found by clicking here.

Our stylish 36m² stand highlights fantastic efforts from the Warmup’s Portuguese Sales Manager Marco Dias and with help from the Marketing Director Spencer Sheen.

Warmup displays its full range of products and has the Warmup installation video playing in Portuguese on 3 screens. There are 8 back-lit wall posters of which two detail zoning and our new running costs.

Howard, Arnau and Antonio are all there with Marco to oversee the smooth running of a promising show.

The show started on Tuesday 19th and will run until Saturday 23rd May 2009, the International department have done an amazing job putting the show together, well done guys!

The Warmup Cycling team made its presence felt at the Tour de Lakes held in Central Otago, Northern and Western Southland at Easter.

Warmup Cycling Team:
• Kelly Chapman
• Stephen Clearwater
• John McKenzie
• Allan Williams
• Darcy Ellerm-Norton

Team Manager Kelly Chapman survived a crash to win the C grade competition based on a very strong opening prologue and day three 20 km time trial.

It is Chapman’s first win in a cycling event in his second season of racing.

“I was stoked to get the win,” he said. “I needed a few friends and my team mate Stephen Clearwater certainly did lots of work for me.”

In wet conditions, Chapman crashed heavily on the final day’s morning stage from Queenstown to Glenorchy after only 5 kilometres of the 40km stage, breaking his left cleat in the process. He managed to pick himself up and get back on the leading bunch to stay in contention.

“Stephen came back for me and helped me get back on. I had to stay seated and not tell anyone about the broken cleat,” he said. “If anyone knew it would have opened me up for attacks - I was happy to finish the stage and still be in yellow.”

Stephen Clearwater had his moment when he rode off the front on stage two with 15km to go to comfortably win the stage from the chasing bunch. “It was nice to get a stage win,” he said. “I managed to win one last year so to get another one this was felt great.

Allan Williams was also in the tour leader’s yellow jersey in A grade after the prologue, and held on finish fourth on GC and take A grade’s sprint jersey. This is a significant result for William’s who is only in his second full season of road racing.

Williams also won the James Faulding memorial award for the first A Grade rider to cross the line in Glenorchy. Faulding was hit by a car while training in Dunedin a few weeks after competing with distinction in his first Tour de Lakes.

“It started well and knew I would struggle to hold onto the yellow jersey so was really pleased to have come away with the sprint ace jersey,” Williams said. “It was a really tough tour and winning the sprint into Glenorchy was a highlight.”

John McKenzie was third on GC in B grade after four stages but faded on the hilly sections on the final day slip to 9th on final CG. He had opened with the 4th quickest time in the prologue and was 5th in the time trial.

“It was a great tour and I started strongly and tried to race smart to stay in touch,” McKenzie said. “But I just didn’t have an extra gear over the top of the tough hills and the last day was the toughest day I’ve had on a bike - I had turned myself inside out in the afternoon of day three to chase the lead bunch to limit my losses and then when we hit the hills on the final day I paid for that effort and it was a real struggle.”

“It is such a fantastic area to race a bike. The combination of fast flats, rolling terrain and tough hills make it an awesome course.”

Darcy Ellerm-Norton won the sportsmanship award for his efforts on the final Glenorchy to Mole Lake stage where the young 16 year old sacrificed a potential high stage placing to work for McKenzie, trying to keep him in touch with the leaders. The sportsmanship award in memory of young Southland Cyclist Stuart McLean.

Ellerm-Norton had had an impressive break away on day threes afternoon stage from Te Anau to Five Rivers were he rode away from the start line to only be caught after Mossburn and 60km of the 80km stage.

The young rider also was 9th in the opening prologue and 4th in the 20km time trial to underline his potential. McKenzie has no doubt there is a bright future for the young Christchurch cyclist.

“Every tour he does he learns so much more about how to race, and race smart tactically. The way he rode away from the bunch on day three showed some real character and the way he rode for me on the final stage showed a real commitment to our team. He really does have a bright future in the sport.”

“This year’s tour had everything. We were quite lucky with the weather with rain and wind only hitting us on the morning of the final day. There were some cross winds at times but you have to expect that in Northern Southland.”

“It is a well organised tour and we have to acknowledge the support we get from family and partners. Without their support we could not compete and would not have done as well as we did.”

For more information about Warmup in New Zealand, visit their website at www.warmup.co.nz.

Warmup has been selected to heat the new stone floors of the Catedral de Santo Domingo de la Calzada, a Spanish National Heritage treasure built in 1098.

This year, the cathedral is undergoing refurbishment and Warmup will be installed into a massive area of 900m² of this impressive building.

Warmup will lay their matting systems and foil heaters onto Warmup® Insulation Boards to reduce unnecessary heat loss and to maximize efficiency.

The cathedral will be divided into 9 zones, operated by the exclusive Warmup® XSTAT thermostats, the most advanced of its kind.

How you use and generate your electricity clearly has consequences on both your bill and green credentials.

Energy derived from wind, water, sunlight and biosources will play a major role in reaching the goal of 10% renewable energy use by 2010 in the UK and 20% in 2020 in Europe.

Technologies such as electric underfloor heating are not only an extremely efficient method of heating, but also ideally suited to take advantage of the shift to clean energy. The Warmup website has a list of underfloor heating systems that will help you make that transition. You can also work out your energy requirements with The Warmup® Energy Expert.

While it’s not always practical to install a wind turbine or geothermal heat pump in your backyard, you can still make a difference by choosing an energy supplier who shares your ethos.

In the UK, energy providers are obliged to reveal the fuel mix they use to generate their electricity, along with environmental information such as carbon dioxide emissions and nuclear waste levels. This fuel mix disclosure was set up by OFGEM and the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and has been in place since 1st October 2005.

The fuel mix ratio varies amongst competing providers and the variation is reflected in the different tariffs available within each company too. If you really want to do your bit, it could be worth looking more carefully into the source of your supply.

Another tip for reducing your carbon footprint with your supplier is opting for paperless billing, which incidentally, could earn you monetary discounts too.

Falling electricity prices makes electric underfloor heating an even more attractive proposition. So, with mass access to a variety of fuel mix permutations…

we are as green as you choose to be.

Users of electric underfloor heating could soon enjoy lower heating bills.

In a wave of uplifting news at the close of last week, energy suppliers E.On and EDF have promised reductions of up to 9% in electricity tariffs.

These changes are due to take effect at the end of next month.

Since January 2009, 4 of the ‘big six’ energy suppliers have already announced price cuts and it appears likely that the remaining two giants will follow suit. So far, the changes impact electricity more than gas; prices of which either stay unchanged or enjoy a smaller reduction.

Warmup recently conducted tests to determine exact running costs of our systems, as well as comparisons with the efficiency of gas-fuelled radiators. To see if you too can benefit from installing electric underfloor heating, simply click here.

“If we stay focused on the coffee and enjoyment elements the results will come,” tipped Kelly Chapman, team manager of the Warmup Cycling team for 2009.

A squad of 10 riders has been named, and according to Chapman the team, as part of their success strategy, is focused on enjoying the team concept, coffee and performing well in Canterbury B grade races, the Benchmark series and targeted tours.

“We have a good bunch of guys that train a lot together and we’re really looking forward to the team focused Benchmark series and the Tour of Canterbury and Tour de Lakes in March and April.”

“Our aim is to support each other, develop riding as a team in various tours and races and hopefully gain some results in local and South island events.”

The team’s first official outing was in this weekend’s opening round of the European style teams based road racing Benchmark series in Christchurch. There was an exhibition 40km team time trial on Saturday and on Sunday the series opened with the 145km Round One 4th Lowe & Associates Accountants Trophy. The race started in Sefton and followed the roads of Cust, Oxford, and the Ashley Gorge before finishing back in Sefton.

This year’s team has a winning mix of youth, experience, regional and national age group champions. Oh, and a penchant for cocoa beans and fun, of course!

Warmup team 2009:

Michael Crawford
Tom Molloy
John McKenzie
Mike Sleeman
Laurence Holding
Brent Harris
Mark Forsey
Nigel Pink
Kyle Ralfe
Kelly Chapman

I am very pleased to announce that our R&D Director, Dr Simon Newberry, has been elected as Chair of Technical Committee of UHMA for 2009.

This is particularly exciting because it is the first time that an electrical UFH company has been appointed for this post.

Warmup has always been at the forefront of developments for electric UFH, and with Dr Newberry now heavily involved in regulatory and technical issues, no doubt the industry can look forward to many positive changes.

You can read more about it here:
http://www.warmup.co.uk/newsitem/27.phtml

The Radiant Panel Association reports continued growth of Electric Radiant Heating

The growing popularity of electric radiant heat is demonstrated by the latest industry statistics for the North American market reported by The Radiant Panel Association. These statistics show an increase in sales from 285,000 ft² in 1998 to a remarkable 9,089,000 ft² in 2007.

Read the news release: click here.

WITH the recent spate of economic gloom hovering over homeowners, the rate of property sales has dropped significantly affecting related businesses
The tile industry, based on a product often view as a luxury, might seem at first glance about to take a hard hit. It is important however, to realise that the movement has not stalled, but simply taken a different direction. In the face of the current situation, many ae choosing to improve their living conditions by renovating rather than moving home. Instead of making cheap nad quick updates for a fast sale - as was the previous trend - homeowners are now looking to invest in a quality refurbishment that will add genuine value to their properties. This is in fact an excellent window of opportunity for the tile industry since tiles, traditionally perceived as upmarket and durable, tick all the boxes. The one drawback of tiles though - especially tiled floors - is how chilly they can get in winter, a cause for concern for many homeowners. This problem can be easily rectified by laying electric underfloor heating in conjunction with the tiles. To a tile retailer or tiler, this will be the single most worthwhile recommendation they can make to a customer. Not only does it serve as a solution for the immediate issue a hand, it also offers several other benefits.

Aesthetic advantage
Space is always a premium and any opportunity to minimise clutter is precious. The freedom to rearrange existing furniture, to enhance usage of available space,to be creative without hindrance from obstructive radiators, is a powerful incentive for many homeowners. Apart from increased interior design flexibility, the inconspicuous nature of the system is another draw. Once installed, all that remains visible is a thermostat, which can be discreetly tucked out of sight. Warmup,for instance, offers the XSTAT, a programmable thermostat which can be flush mounted for a truly seamless finnish. A graphite is version also available to match darker decors.

Greater heating efficiency
Electric underfloor heating provides more than just warmth - it provides a more efficient form of heating. Because the vertical stratification of underfloor heating conformsto the natural inclinations
of the human body towards warm feet and cool head, it makes for more comfortable warmth than conventional radiators. Advanced technology also means that the heating controls nowadays feature cleverfunctions which adapt to the homeowners’ needs. Typically run off individual thermostats for respective rooms,this zonal method of heating employed by electric systems reduces energy wastage and in turn promotes financial savings. This difference is even more pronounced when used in conjunction with insulated tile backer boards. Following the introduction of Home Information Pack which include the compulsory Energy Performance Certificate, more homeowners are conscious of the energy ratings of their properties. A better heating system is more likely to lower fuel bills for the current owner and by the same token, render the property more attractive to prospective buyers in the future.

Hassle-free specification and installation
One of the most brilliant aspects of electric underfloor heating must be its installation, and in turn specification simplicity. It works with both wooden and concrete floorbases and is thus suitable for both period houses and purpose-built properties. Plus it does nor raise floor height - a crucial consideration in many refurbishment projects. Unless the property is a large, older house, blessed with very high ceilings or an ultra-modern build featuring custom double height ceilings, the chances are there will be some constraints on how high the floor can go. Dry systems for tiled floors come in the forms of thin wires and mats. The installation process itself is short and has minimal disruptions to the household. Unlike warmwatersystems that require digging up of floors for installation, electric systems can be fitted directly onto the existing subfloor and simply covered bythe chosen flooring. Installation can be completed in a matter of hours, and is a great option for time-tight projects. Convenient access to the systems helps too. Should it not be feasible for the retailer or trade counter to stock the systems, it is usually possible to place an order for direct delivery. Good underfloor heating suppliers are able to provide handy next-working-day deliveries to most locations, or two days for more for far-flung regions. Aside from wiring-which is required by British regulations to be completed by a qualified electrician the electric heaters do not need to be installed by someone with specialist skills and tools and can usually be taken on by any competent tradesman or DIY-er.

Peace of mind
Once fitted, neither retailer, installer nor homeowner need to worry about future servicing sessions since there are no pipes to bleed or clean. Should any issues arise though, the plethora of warranties,
including popular lifetime guarantees available, provide a security blanket.l nstallers do not lose out either Warmup offers a unique SafetyNet installation guarantee whereby if accidental damage to a heater is incurred initially, a replacement heater will be sent out free of charge, so long as the tiles have not been laid down. More details on this guarantee can be found on wvwv.warmup.co.uk. Functional yet affordable, electric underfloor heatlng not only meets fundamental needs, but also acts as a viable heating solution for the requirements of busy modern lifestyles. Best of all, in the processof helping the customer to add value to their property, suppliers have also added value to themselves. That is always a good thing for repeat, long-term business.

Printed in Tile UK - June 2008: download pdf

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