ACR Journal

NEWS 04 EVOMART TARGETS AN 'EVOLUTION IN DISTRIBUTION' CIAT rises to chiller challenge CIAT UK has completed a full chiller replacement at the headquarters of Pentland Brands, which manages a portfolio of global sports, fashion and outdoor brands. When the original long-serving CIAT chiller on the rooftop of the company’s head oce building in Finchley, north London, came to the end of its operational life, CIAT UK was commissioned to come up with a cost-e€ective, like-for-like solution The new system is based on an AQUACIAT Power chiller (LD ST 1250C), with a cooling capacity of 342.5 kW. Featuring hermetic scroll compressors, the fully packaged air-cooled chiller is said to o€er excellent energy eciency plus low noise operation. Eciency is enhanced by the use of an all-aluminium micro-channel heat exchange coil, and axial condenser fans with composite blades with an optimised aerodynamic profile. “We were keen to have a like-for- like replacement as the previous CIAT chiller had proved very reliable over many years of service,” said Natalie Chapman, Senior Facilities Manager at Pentland Brands. “We worked closely with the CIAT UK team throughout the project, and were very pleased with their attention to detail and the quality of the final result.’’ The project included decommissioning and removal of the existing chiller, and installation of the new unit. Due to space restrictions on site, this required use of a 45-plus- meter-reach crane for removal of the old chiller and positioning the new unit in its place. The new chiller on the rooftop at Pentland Brands April | May 2020 Volume 6 No.3 Bradley Bray believes his recently-launched refrigeration and HVAC wholesale business, Evomart, can represent an “evolution in distribution’’ by giving more brands a route to market in the UK. The former Advanced Engineering Sales Director said: “Consolidation has meant some very good brands found themselves without an alternative route into the UK market. "We want to address that and, by doing so, give the customers more choice. We want Evomart to take a step forward in how we represent brands and support our customers, and the feedback to date has been very positive.’’ Evomart o€ers a range of tools, components and parts, including CPS manifolds and gauges, Blackmax recovery machines and Dry All filters, alongside air conditioning equipment from LG. The range currently stands at around 200 lines, with more expected to follow in the near future. The business operates from premises in Aldermaston, near Reading, and a trade counter service is available if required. But Bray believes the majority of orders (next-day courier delivery if placed before 3pm) will come through the Evomart website, which he says has been designed to support contractors in a number of innovative ways. Business Edge sponsors the Master Class Series of articles by Mike Creamer on COOLtube, a new technical library available free to all registered users. Engineers can save their favourite products through the customisable Vanlist feature and there are rewards and discounts available for anyone who signs up to the VIP membership scheme. www.evomart.co.uk Bradley Bray of Evomart Swegon Group acquires Waterloo Swegon has acquired Aylesford-based grilles and di€users manufacturer Waterloo Air Products. Swegon Group CEO Hannu Saastamoinen said: “This acquisition gives us a market leading position in grilles and di€users, enhancing our ability to serve our customers with a full o€ering for high indoor environmental quality.’’ Russell Shenton, Managing Director at Waterloo, said: “Becoming part of the Swegon Group will give us access to additional resources and provide the capability to accelerate our growth. Our product range is the perfect complement to Swegon’s overall o€ering and will allow both businesses to develop and grow”. Former director and shareholder Ron Edmondson said: “We feel happy that Waterloo has found the best possible home to continue its development and that the customers and employees are in safe hands.’’ Waterloo was founded in 1961 and has 140 employees. Net sales in 2019 were £12 million.