WELCOME
TO THE FIRST QUARTERLY COLD CONTROL ENEWSLETTER
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Mark
Grant
Managing Director
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By
being an award winning Air Conditioning
and Refrigeration company, we have now become
one of the most successful air conditioning
and refrigeration specialist in the UK.
Today, by continually expanding our service
offering, we are acknowledged to be one
of the most progressive companies in our
field.
Our
success has been built on over many years
by providing customers with reliable and
exceptional service, coupled with offering
the most appropriate product from our stock
of leading manufacturers in the industry.
This
is an exciting time for us. We have just
launched our new corporate image and gone
live with our latest website. We have decided
to launch this newsletter in order to keep
you informed of all the most recent developments
within our company and the industry and
I look forward to sharing this information
with you in future editions.
We
are constantly evolving as a business yet
this evolution would not happen without
the strong team and excellent work ethic
we have developed at Cold Control.
Don't
forget to visit our new website, click on
the above banner and it will take you straight
there. We hope that you enjoy our first
newsletter and would appreciate any feedback. |
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| COLD
CONTROL UNVEILS ITS HOT NEW CORPORATE IMAGE |
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As
a brand that places the highest importance
on long term relationships with our clients,
we are excited to launch our
new corporate identity representing our second
to none
service and reflecting our modern, forward
thinking approach
to the air conditioning and refrigeration
market.
We are acknowledged throughout
the industry for our innovation and the
quality of service that we offer. The new
corporate image illustrates where we as
a company are positioning ourselves in the
future, and enhances our already well-known
brand.
Cold Control has been synonymous with air
conditioning and refrigeration for many
years and our new image will keep it
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ahead
of the changing times in the industry. We
have been designing,
specifying, installing and maintaining air
conditioning and refrigeration systems for
over 15 years. We are an independent accredited
installer for all major manufacturers and
boast an impressive client base, from large
pub chains and commercial buildings to many
well-known department stores.
We believe our new corporate
image shows our continued commitment to
the industry and our new image will be showcased
at this year’s Homebuilding and Renovating
Show at the NEC in Birmingham
on 22nd- 25th March 2007.
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| HOMEBUILDER
AND RENOVATING SHOW |
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This
year’s Homebuilder and Renovating Show
held at the NEC in Birmingham, has proved
a resounding success for us as an award winning
air conditioning and refrigeration company.
Our stand was inundated with visitors who
came to view a range
of domestic air conditioning units for residential/domestic
applications and a variety of refrigeration
equipment. Our
stand at this year’s exhibition showcased
our ability to provide an individually tailored
service to meet all our clients’
air conditioning requirements. We provide
a comprehensive turnkey service offering
complete project management from ‘cradle
to grave’ including: surveys, specification,
installation and ongoing back up support.
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A
Hoshizaki ice machine and stainless
steel bottle cooler were included
on the stand to highlight our ability
to specify a range of refrigeration
equipment; from bespoke walk in chill
rooms and wine cools to modern finish
display coolers and ice machines.
Such contemporary solutions are the
perfect compliment for entertaining,
parties or even hot days and our variety
of products will effortlessly match
any modern day look.
Our
stand also featured a range of air
conditioning units for the residential/domestic
market, which proved a popular attraction
amongst visitors. With the growing
trend towards domestic air conditioning
and the number of units installed
rising every year, we recognise that
the decision to install an air conditioning
unit is one that is being undertaken
by increasing numbers of households.
We have the knowledge to provide the
perfect air conditioning solution
from our wide-ranging stock of major
manufacturers’ systems.
We
as a company recognise that the domestic
consumer is increasingly aware of
the look of an air conditioning unit
as well as its output and efficiency.
The interest on the stand in the
featured
LG Art Cool range was testament to
consumers’ awareness of the
aesthetics of air conditioning units.
LG’s
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Art Cool range is specifically designed
for residential applications and is
reputed for its aesthetically pleasing
styling that resembles an interior
design accessory. The new finishes
on the Art Cool range vary from pastels
to more striking shades, allowing
consultants, interior designers and
homeowners greater freedom and choice.
This ultra-slim, uncluttered and stylish
air conditioning unit is transforming
the UK’s air conditioning market.
Behind the slimline profile and clean
lines of the Art Cool range is what
many believe to be one of the most
efficient, effective and advanced
air conditioning units.
Visitors
to our stand also expressed interest
in the concealed ducted air conditioning
system which was exhibited. This wholehouse
unit would usually be located within
a ceiling void or loft space and is
capable of providing heating and cooling
to several different rooms within
the building, via supply and extract
decorative grilles.
At
this year’s Homebuilding and
Renovating Show our stand was a hive
of activity, with visitors expressing
interest in the range of air conditioning
units for domestic applications and
refrigeration equipment showcased,
resulting in yet another successful
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| THE TOTAL SOLUTION FROM COLD CONTROL |
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Cold
Control are proud to offer our clients an
individually tailored service to meet all
air conditioning and refrigeration requirements
- the total solution.
We
provide a comprehensive turnkey service
offering complete project management from
‘cradle to grave’ including:
site surveys, design specification, installation
and continuous back up support through our
unrivalled after sales service.
We
boast an impressive customer base, from
residential projects to large pub chains,
commercial buildings and many well-known
department stores. By offering a preventative
maintenance contract and 24-hour breakdown
service, we ensure equipment is always maintained
in good working order
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and
are able to minimise the possible disruption
to our clients. We regularly work with end
users, consultant and contractors alike.
Introducing air conditioning and other technical
services in a scheduled time frame to meet
the requirements of building regulations,
codes, and modern standard practices is
a difficult task to juggle. We as a company
understand the pressures that many businesses
are under in terms of time and financial
costs and so ensure that all work is done
within budget and on time.
We
are committed to providing our customers
with the most effective application to their
requirements from small one-to-one split
systems for residential use through to large
VRF systems for complex commercial and industrial
applications. We are also aware of the environmental
concerns that air conditioning and refrigeration
can cause, so we can offer expert advice
on energy efficient systems that are not
only more economical to run but also help
reduce our clients’ carbon footprint.
Our
engineers are fully trained and kept up
to date with the latest air conditioning
and refrigeration technology available.
Each of our engineer’s is equipped
with a comprehensive stock of parts, enabling
them to undertake any service or repairs
required and are available on call 24-hours
a day. For peace of mind all of the work
carried out is guaranteed and we can offer
a nationwide service should it be required.
Our
company is committed to maintaining the
highest level of service for our clients
throughout the design, installation and
after sales stages of the project. We offer
total solutions through quality air conditioning
and refrigeration systems developed with
control technology from many years’
experience.
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Mark Grant, Managing Director of Cold Control
comments, “By offering an all encompassing
solution we are better positioned to provide
our clients with the complete service they
require. With the ever changing Building
Regulations, legislation and the complexities
of installing air conditioning and refrigeration
equipment we are able to manage the entire
project.”
We
continually adapt to the changing requirements
of the marketplace and we are renowned for
providing a second to none service thus
exceeding our clients’ expectations.
We excel in providing a total solution and
maintaining long-term customer satisfaction.
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| THE
GROWING DEMAND FOR DOMESTIC AIR CONDITIONING |
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The
demand for domestic air conditioning is
continuing to grow, spurred on by a number
of factors including weather, lifestyles,
comfort, pollution and the rise in household
disposable incomes.
If
you compare the growth in the home air conditioning
market with that of car air conditioning,
ten years ago only about 10 percent of new
cars at the luxury end of the market had
air conditioning. In 2006, about 75 percent
of new cars had air conditioning. There
is a similar pattern developing in the growth
of residential air conditioning.
We
now demand higher standards of living and
comfort. We are becoming accustomed to air
conditioning in cars, at work, whilst shopping,
in hotels and on holiday, we now have come
to expect higher levels of indoor comfort.
The
number of urban homes has risen significantly
over recent years, meaning that opening
a window to cool and ventilate a
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home
creates concerns over noise, air quality
and security. Building trends are now moving
towards constant indoor comfort, but raising
or lowering the average indoor temperature
is not enough. Today factors such as dampness,
condensation, draughts and air quality must
be addressed as part of the Build Regulations
and Decent Homes Standard, however, air
conditioning systems are seen as the ideal
solution to alleviate these problems.
Recently,
the Government’s introduction of the
Decent Homes Standard has raised concerns
over indoor air quality. A decent home should
be seen as a “healthy home”
because of the health risks involved in
not having a warm and well-ventilated healthy
environment. Such proposals have raised
anxiety over indoor air quality and this
has made people think about these issues.
In
addition to these health concerns poor indoor
air quality can lead to excess moisture
and condensation, which in turncan cause
expensive structural damage, peeling wallpaper,
discoloration of paint, musty odours and
condensation in walls and on windows, all
of which have been factors leading to more
people installing air conditioning.
As
the demand for domestic air conditioning
systems gathers pace, manufacturers are
able to lower their prices, as they are
able to mass produce and distribute, thus
lower unit costs.
Manufacturers
are now producing more energy efficient
systems, which use less than 80% of the
energy formerly used. Previously, many households
could not use air conditioning systems
due to the
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cost
of running the equipment, however, with
the array of new ultra-efficient inverter
driven systems on the market, households
are less concerned about the cost of running
these systems. Inverter driven compressors,
vary the speed of the compressors, delivering
precise cooling or heating power as required,
saving valuable energy.
Many
of the leading manufacturers of air conditioning
systems are also reacting to the demands
of the residential air conditioning market
by integrating air purification filters
in their air conditioning units. One such
filter employed by
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manufacturers
includes a Titanium Apatite Photocatalyst.
This filter excels at adsorbing viruses
and bacteria, this apatite has been partially
"replaced" with titanium at the
atomic level, enabling viruses and bacteria
adsorbed by the apatite to contact the titanium,
which then completely removes them.
When
light strikes titanium oxide, hydrogen peroxide
and hydroxyl radicals are formed. These
two substances process powerful oxidising
properties and through mutual interaction
they are able to decompose oxidative, whilst
also removing bacteria and deactivating
viruses. With more and more people having
to now smoke at home rather than in public
places, concerns over indoor air quality
are becoming more important to domestic
dwellings, however, the photocatalytic air
cleaner deodorises 85% of smoke particles,
making it nearly undetectable to the human
nose.
Along
with the powerful dust collecting and deodorising
performance of many of today’s units,
manufacturers are designing systems that
are ultra quiet, allowing the customer to
use them with confidence in places where
silence is valued, such as a bedroom.
When
air-conditioning is needed, it is essential
to ensure high efficiency units are installed,
which will minimise the amount of energy
used and in turn lead to lower running costs.
The
advances in air conditioning technology
is a viable solution to help meet the demand
for energy efficiency products and reduce
climate change. We at Cold Control have
a wide range of solutions to fit all budgets.
Everyday, we supply residential customers
with energy efficient equipment from some
of the leading names in the air conditioning
industry. We also recognise the importance
of implementing a programme of maintenance,
ensuring your air conditioning system is
maintained to its optimum performance.
Air
conditioning is an ideal way of ensuring
a constant healthy indoor environment and
with efficient systems, households will
not have to pay the earth to get such solutions
installed. We have been supplying, designing
and installing domestic air conditioning
for over 15 years and through our continued
knowledge and expertise, we are now one
of the market leaders in residential air
conditioning.
We
are happy to come and give you a no obligation
comprehensive quote for any work that you
might require. Please do not hesitate to
speak to our friendly staff on 01420 562997
or email visit our website on www.coldcontrol.co.uk.
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| COLD
CONTROL - A CUT ABOVE THE REST |
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We
have recently been called upon by a local
butcher to help in the redevelopment of
their new site. CJ Read, a butcher based
in Medstead, Hampshire was trying to create
the largest, most modern butchers in the
South.
We
helped supply the majority of the refrigeration
equipment in Read’s last shop, which
was located close to their new site. Norman
Read, the proprietor of CJ Read, asked us
for our expertise again in specifying equipment
for his new and improved site which included
a dual compartment cold room, prep area
and a shop area to incorporate the ever
growing number of people using his shop.
Norman
commented, “Cold Control did a fantastic
job on the last shop and their level of
service and expertise was second to none
so I did not hesitate to contact them again”.
We
worked around the various builders and contractors
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involved
in the project to install and specify state
of the art climate controlled equipment
to help Reads become one of the most prolific
butchers in the South.
We
are based just a few hundred yards from
the new site and have installed a variety
of top of the range refrigeration systems.
Within the main shop area we installed a
15 metre Pastorfrigor Delta refrigerated
display counter, with a 840mm stainless
steel deck, which accommodates the extended
fresh meat selection and houses delicatessen
style produce including cheese, fish and
olives. This display counter benefits from
a hydraulic lift, which opens the glass
front making it easier to keep clean and
also reduces the risk of injury for the
butchers who are constantly leaning in to
clean it.
The
counter also has an easy reading digital
temperature display and is fan assisted
to keep the temperature
constant. Lastly the units have under counter
storage which is ideal for prepping meat,
thereby aiding productivity.
We
also installed an energy efficient Mitsubishi
inverter driven heat pump air conditioning
system. The
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system
provides energy savings of up to 70% annually
when compared to a previous non-inverter
model, and has a very low starting current
of only 5 amps. Operating noise has been
reduced thanks to improvements in fan design,
while existing pipe work is reusable for
easier maintenance and installation.
The
system adheres to the Government’s
R-410A standard, and the air conditioners
and heat pumps utilise the most up to date
technology available for efficient and reliable
operation. This eliminates the possibility
that refrigerant leaking from your system
might contribute to the hole in the ozone
layer, as emissions of R-22 are considered
by some experts to be a significant factor
in depleting the ozone layer.
Also
this unit qualifies for the Enhanced Capital
Allowance (ECA) scheme, the Government’s
incentive for businesses to invest in energy
efficient equipment.
The
new site incorporates a dual compartment
coldroom, which has a separate freezer and
chiller unit, which both include hygienic
stainless steel hanging rails designed to
accommodate
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total of 5500kg of meat. Temperature distribution
inside the coldroom is one of the most difficult
features to control.
As
the temperature differs in the various parts
of the chamber its distribution depends
on correct design, however, both these compartments
were fitted with forced air low profile
coolers complete with electric defrost and
gravity drain which evenly distribute the
cold air creating a uniform temperature.
Both cold rooms refrigerants were fitted
with low noise condensers set just outside
the shop. We ensured that these condensers
emitted low noise, as a couple of residential
flats are located within close proximity.
The
prep area was fitted with a Kueba comfort
DP air forced dual discharge air cooler
system with integrated air baffle plates
for low air speed cooling. This unit has
an airflow rate from 930 to 8240 m³/h
and temperature application range of 0°C
to +20°C. The unit is ideal for workers
who are constantly working around the area
as the dual discharge creates less draughts
promoting staff comfort. In addition, the
unit is ultra quiet complimenting good working
conditions. Lastly, the high-grade, food-quality
powder coating of the unit makes it easy
to clean and provides optimal corrosion
protection, and the removable end panels
facilitate easy cleaning.
Both
the dual compartment cold rooms and the
prep area were Eurovent certified, this
ensuring that the actual performance of
certified products match the claimed performance
regarding such factors as noise levels,
thermal characteristics and energy consumption
which all help to lower the carbon emissions
of the building as a whole.
The
complete site required precise internal
environmental control, regarding temperature,
hygiene, thermal and fire safety. We fitted
72 linear meters of PIR rigid urethane core
panels because of their proven thermal and
performance properties. These panels have
excellent strength to weight ratio and spanning
characteristics, the lightweight materials
mean less structural
steel is required, providing
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both
cost and energy savings.
PIR
panels offer a greater thermal performance
enabling a reduction of thickness by up
to 50%, which results in maximizing internal
space. The panels can be easily washed and
cleaned and are not prone to surface or
interstitial condensation, as this could
lead to the formation of bacteria and mould
growth on the surface causing health and
safety issues.
Norman Read said, “Cold Control have
been great, they have worked around the
variety of contractors and have specified
top of the range climate controlled systems
which means customers can be safe in the
knowledge that this state of the art refrigerated
site guarantees that food is sold in the
freshest possible condition”.
Mark
Grant, Managing Director of Cold Control
commented,
“We have used a variety of top name
equipment to ensure
that Reads’ customers receive the
freshest food every time”. |
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