HALSTEAD NEWS

Halstead Appoints New Marketing Director 22nd February 2008 Halstead Boilers has strengthened its senior management team with the appointment of Gren Ward as marketing director. read story >>
Senior appointment confirmed at Halstead 7th February 2008 British manufacturer Halstead Boilers has strengthened its senior management team with the appointment of Tony Chadderton as Technical Director. read story >>
TV double for Dimplex companies 9th January 2008 Halstead Boilers and Dimplex, both companies within the global Glen Dimplex Group, have hit the small screen together for the first time in the highly popular Channel 4 series, Property Ladder. read story >>
Halstead helps installers fight rising fuel prices 20th December 2007 As the price of fuel smashes the £1 a litre barrier, Halstead Boilers has unveiled details of a national promotion that will help installers save £pounds when they top up their tank. read story >>
New Chief Executive for Halstead 7th December 2007 Domestic boiler and heating equipment manufacturer, Halstead Boilers, has appointed Eddie Stanton as its new Chief Executive. read story >>
Another first for Halstead and M65 Gas 1st October 2007 M65 Gas, the specialist gas and CORGI installer training centre in Colne, Lancashire, and the first centre to join the Halstead Boilers’ UK training network, is one of the first centres in the UK to offer the Combustion Performance Analysis (Domestic) Course, which it launched by training one of Halstead’s technical managers. read story >>
Biggest product launch ever for Halstead at Installer Live 18th September 2007 Installer Live 2007 sees Halstead Boilers kicking-off its single biggest product launch ever, showcased alongside its extensive range of established products for the UK’s heating and plumbing market. read story >>
Swimming pool warms to Halstead combo 6th September 2007 A Herefordshire heating and mechanical engineer has installed two solar-powered Halstead Eden SBX 30 boilers to heat 40,000 gallons of water in the outdoor swimming pool of a luxury private residence. read story >>
HE hat-trick delivers optimum solution for new heating system 16th July 2007 A luxury new build house in Ross-on-Wye has been equipped with the very latest in high efficiency heating and hot water systems, with the installation of a Halstead Eden SBX 30 sealed system condensing boiler, an under floor heating system (UFH) and Halstead’s unique External Flue Kit D. read story >>
Halstead appoints Midlands' manager 12th July 2007 British manufacturer, Halstead Boilers, has strengthened its UK sales team with the appointment of Keith Evans as Area Sales Manager, covering the West Midlands. read story >>
Executive joins Halstead team 14th June 2007 UK manufacturer Halstead Boilers, has placed additional resource behind its installer and merchant activity with the appointment of Katie Smith as Marketing Executive. read story >>
Six months on: Halstead’s new chief executive says UK manufacturing is key 24th May 2007 “Manufacturing every product we supply to the UK heating and plumbing industry is a key aspect of the Halstead business and one that very much sets us apart from the competition,” says Halstead’s Jayne Hall, who joined the company as chief executive in October last year. read story >>
Installers get what they ask for from Halstead 19th April 2007 Responding to installer research and feedback, Halstead Boilers has designed and implemented a number of product enhancements and modifications to its range of high efficiency condensing boilers. The company has also unveiled details of a new Telescopic flue that represents an evolution of its unique range of flue kits. read story >>
Boiler manufacturer pledges support to Scottish installers 15th March 2007 Changes to Part L of the Building Regulations in Scotland represent the biggest single challenge for Scottish gas installers in more than 30 years. read story >>
Halstead unveils nationwide training network 15th February 2007 Halstead Boilers has unveiled details of a new UK-wide training centre network, in its latest step to deliver quality, informative and relevant training to installers. read story >>
Halstead publishes new product and flue guide 29th January 2007 Halstead Boilers has updated its product and flue guide, which gives installers, merchants and specifiers technical product and installation information about its range of boilers, anti-plume flue kits and accessories, in an easy-to-use pocket-size booklet. read story >>
Halstead’s wireless control proves a breeze to install 17th January 2007 Halstead Boiler’s new single band wireless programmable thermostatic control for use with Halstead Combination boilers is “quick, simple and easy to install,” according to Corgi-registered gas installer Gary Morris from Monkspath Plumbing and Heating. read story >>
Installers are quid’s in with Halstead 30th November 2006 Installers are set to be quid’s in when buying a Halstead high efficiency condensing boiler, under a new money-back campaign launched by the company this month. read story >>
New Chief Executive takes helm at Halstead 15th November 2006 Jayne Hall has been announced as the new Chief Executive of Halstead Boilers Ltd, Glen Dimplex Group’s boiler manufacturing subsidiary, and with immediate effect takes over the reins from the company’s co-founder and former joint owner Andrew Marshall. read story >>
Up, up and away: Halstead flue solves pluming nuisance 9th November 2006 An installer fitting a new central heating system and Halstead SEDBUK A condensing boiler at a Nottingham three-bedroom house, made full use of Halstead’s Raised External Flue Kit to ensure pluming was taken up and away from ground floor windows and neighbouring properties. read story >>
New promotion gives installers free control! 19th October 2006 Heating and plumbing installers across the UK can get their hands on one of Halstead’s new Radio Frequency control units absolutely free in a nationwide promotion launched by the company this month. read story >>
Halstead service gets the Homeserve treatment 6th October 2006 Enhancing its commitment to the householder, Halstead Boilers is launching a new extended warranty package to provide cover beyond the company’s two-year manufacturers warranty. read story >>
Halstead launches Scottish training programme 5th September 2006 Boiler manufacturer Halstead is launching a programme of training courses for Scottish gas installers, available at C & G Gas (Training & Assessment) Limited in Tullibody. read story >>
Halstead launches wireless heating control 30th August 2006 Halstead Boilers has launched an all-new single band wireless programmable thermostatic control, which is compatible with all Halstead combination boilers and represents the company’s first step into the heating controls product arena. read story >>
At your service? 17th July 2006 The UK’s views of the quality of customer service we receive from banks, building societies, utility suppliers, and so on, is well documented as being disappointing and frustrating. Good customer service, both face-to-face and over the phone, is often what makes the difference between one company and another. read story >>
Clean sweep for Halstead’s chimney flue kit 29th June 2006 Halstead Boilers’ unique chimney flue liner kit solved an installers’ problem, when an old floor standing boiler in a basement Edwardian flat in the heart of picturesque spa town Bath, needed replacing with a new high efficiency condensing boiler. read story >>
Halstead on the case 6th June 2006 Halstead Boilers’ has made its SEDBUK A rated high efficiency condensing boilers, the Eden X Type SBX and CBX models, now even easier to install. Following feedback from installers, the company has made a number of modifications to the boiler casing and fixing mechanisms that mean installation of the boiler casing can be completed in under ten minutes. read story >>
New Club from Halstead 10th May 2006 A new sealed system condensing boiler, the Club HE 18, has been unveiled by manufacturer Halstead Boilers. read story >>
Halstead tackles industry confusion over SEDBUK ratings 3rd April 2006 Boiler manufacturer Halstead Boilers has identified a level of confusion across the industry, of the real differentiators between a SEDBUK A rated condensing boiler and a SEDBUK B rated appliance, and to address this is launching an information awareness campaign in-store at plumbing merchants this month. read story >>
Halstead on the road with CORGI 29th March 2006 Boiler manufacturer Halstead Boilers is once again to be involved in each of the CORGI-organised Roadshows taking place in venues across the UK this year, that are designed to give gas installers access to the very latest information and news on issues such as the Building Regulations and Competent Persons Schemes. read story >>
Halstead demonstrates an Ace performance at PHEX 29th March 2006 UK manufacturer Halstead Boilers will showcase its range of SEDBUK A high efficiency condensing boilers at PHEX shows this year. Alongside its Ace HE high efficiency SEDBUK A rated combi condensing boiler, that has exceeded expected sales figures since its launch in November last year, will be the company’s Eden X Type range of condensing boilers that is available in five models – 24kW and 32kW combi’s, a 30kW sealed system boiler, and 18kW or 30kW open vent condensing boilers. read story >>
Halstead launches its ultimate collection CD 7th March 2006 Halstead Boilers has released the latest version of its Ultimate Collection CD-ROM – available free to installers - featuring detailed product information, installation manuals, user guides, plus spares listings and pricing information, to enable specifiers and installers to browse the company’s entire product range at the click of a button, 24-7. read story >>
Ace start for Halstead’s new boiler 14th February 2006 Since its launch in November last year, Halstead’s Ace HE high efficiency combi condensing boiler has exceeded forecasted sales figures beyond expectations, according to Halstead. read story >>
Halstead strengthens marketing team 30th January 2006 Halstead Boilers has announced the appointment of Richard Braid to the post of Marketing Manager, spearheading the Company’s support for installers and merchants. read story >>
Clock ticking, warns Halstead 13th January 2006 British manufacturer Halstead Boilers is reminding installers of the looming 1st April deadline by when they must have completed the Energy Efficiency for Domestic Heating course if they wish to continue to self-certify their boiler installations as laid out in the Building Regulations 1st April 2005. read story >>
Flue kits are perfect partner for Halstead condensing range 7th December 2005 The comprehensive range of SEDBUK A rated, high efficiency condensing boilers available from British manufacturer Halstead Boilers, are available with any one of six flue kits developed by Halstead for use with the Ace HE and Eden X Type models. read story >>
Halstead go direct! 7th December 2005 From the 1st January 2006, the distribution of all Halstead Boilers across Northern Ireland will be direct via Halstead’s sister company Glen Dimplex Northern Ireland. read story >>
Seeing double 1st November 2005 Over the last few years, the UK heating industry has seen combination boilers over take hot water storage cylinders as the installers’ favourite choice when it comes to providing central heating and hot water in one compact, combined appliance. Here Christian Engelke, Technical Director of Halstead Boilers, examines the pros and cons of condensing system boilers – in particular its own Eden SBX condensing system boiler - and their ability to heat hot water tanks using dual temperature control. read story >>
Halstead Ace reborn as HE combi condensing boiler 24th October 2005 Halstead Boilers has launched a brand new, SEDBUK A high efficiency combination condensing boiler, the Ace HE, to deliver flexible installation, top quality performance and efficiency to installers, all at a price level unrivalled in its class. read story >>
Installers find it’s good to talk to Halstead 20th October 2005 Each of the ten models in the Halstead Boilers’ range of high efficiency SEDBUK A rated condensing boilers Eden X Type, is provided with a full two year parts and labour warranty. Furthermore the Eden heat exchanger carries an additional three years parts warranty, demonstrating the confidence that Halstead has in its range of condensing appliances. However, the leading UK boiler manufacturer recognises that guarantees are of little benefit unless coupled up with an effective after sales service network and the company has spent many years building up an excellent reputation with it’s merchants and installer customers. read story >>
Love actually? 3rd October 2005 Christian Engelke, Technical Director of Halstead Boilers Limited considers why so many installers and householders have such a love affair with the combi: “The growth of combination boilers in the UK has been very impressive indeed over the past few years, and the market now accounts for nearly 60 percent of the total boiler market (800,000 units per annum). So why is that and what makes the ‘combi’ such a popular choice for the installer? read story >>
Halstead Eden stacks up for ‘three of the best’ 21st September 2005 Oldham independent gas installer Ian Carson, rose to the challenge of a difficult replacement boiler installation for a Southshields department store, by specifying three Halstead Eden X Type VBX 30 kW open vented high efficiency condensing boilers. read story >>
Cold front marks high pressure from pluming 18th August 2005 Condensing boilers are now the ‘automatic choice’ for installers, following the changes to Part L of the Building Regulations in April this year. But their biggest test is soon to come in the first full heating season since the changes, along with the cold weather and low temperatures that come with it. Here, Chris Richardson of Halstead Boilers, puts himself in the mind of the installer to predict the potential problems from pluming over the coming months and makes some suggestions on how to minimise their effect. read story >>
Train to self certify 20th July 2005 With only half of the UK’s 60,000 registered gas heating installers having undergone the Energy Efficiency for Domestic Heating course, installers shouldn’t forget that by April 2006 installers must have undergone the one-day course and signed onto the CORGI self-certification scheme if they are to be able to self-certify. read story >>
Halstead puts the ‘X’ in PHEX Newcastle 13th July 2005 UK manufacturer Halstead Boilers will put the ‘X’ in PHEX at the next in the series of industry-leading trade events to be held at Newcastle United Football Club on the 21st and 22nd September, when it showcases its range of SEDBUK A high efficiency condensing boilers, the Eden X Type. read story >>
Halstead puts the ‘X’ in PHEX 13th July 2005 UK manufacturer Halstead Boilers will put the ‘X’ in this year’s series of PHEX exhibitions, as it showcases its range of SEDBUK A high efficiency condensing boilers, the Eden X Type. read story >>
Superhero makes ‘Live!’ guest appearance 6th July 2005 In true superhero fashion, Captain Condensing ‘won his girl’ at the recent Installer Live event, when he made a guest appearance on the Halstead Boilers stand. read story >>
Acquisition delivers positive investment for Halstead 25th May 2005 Since the acquisition of Halstead Boilers by Glen Dimplex Group in December last year, installers and stockists are already seeing positive evidence of the resources and investment it has brought to Halstead. read story >>
Installer training 1st May 2005 Just what is the Energy Efficiency training all about and how does this relate to the real technology of condensing boilers? Whilst around 18,000 UK installers have now actually completed the Energy Efficiency Certificate, there are still a high number that have yet to complete the training, and don’t fully appreciate what the course covers. read story >>
Halstead strengthens support for installers 19th April 2005 Halstead has strengthened its sales and marketing team with the appointment of Tony Munro as marketing assistant. Tony, who recently joined Halstead from Powergen, is tasked with providing marketing support to the company’s UK sales team along with up-to-date information, particularly in relation to the changes in Building Regulations, to installers across the country. read story >>
‘X’ marks the spot for Halstead at Installer Live 13th April 2005 ‘X’ will mark the spot for visitors to Installer Live as UK manufacturer Halstead Boilers exhibits its Eden X Type range of SEDBUK A high efficiency condensing boilers. read story >>
Conventional to condensing – an installers’ view 6th April 2005 Jim Crisp has been installing domestic gas central heating boilers for 17 years, growing his business as an independent installer based in Hull. Like all installers in England and Wales, he has been faced with the challenge of switching from fitting conventional boilers in most replacement installation situations, to condensing boilers under the changes to Part L of the Building Regulations. read story >>
Chain reaction 23rd March 2005 'As featured in the Energy Efficiency feature in the 5th March 2005 issue of H & V News.' The changes to Part L of the Building Regulations, upon us on the 1st April 2005, represent possibly the most significant changes to the UK's modern heating industry, ever. read story >>
'X' marks the spot for Halstead at PHEX 14th February 2005 'X' marks the spot for visitors to PHEX as UK manufacturer Halstead Boilers will be showing its Eden X-Type range of SEDBUK A high efficiency condensing boilers. read story >>
New course combines theoretical with practical 10th November 2004 A new two-day training package created by Halstead Boilers, is designed to give installers both the theoretical and practical knowledge behind energy efficiency and condensing boilers, as they undergo the C&G Energy Efficiency course at the manufacturers’ training centre. read story >>
Condensing the myths 2nd October 2004 Believe it or not, condensing boilers have been available in the UK for around 20 years, yet despite this, the technology remains a mystery to many installers and the vast majority of householders. In Holland, 7 out of every 10 boilers installed are condensing boilers but the rest of Europe has a long way to go before condensing boilers are deemed to be quite as significant. However, this situation is set to change in the UK with the revision of the Building Regulations scheduled to be introduced in April 2005. read story >>
‘X’ marks the spot for Halstead’s new UK designed and manufactured condensing boiler 1st October 2004 Representing one of the most significant product development programmes for the company in recent years, Halstead Boilers has unveiled its all-new Eden X-Type range of high efficiency condensing boilers. read story >>
Halstead training at the click of a button 29th September 2004 Following the recent introduction of City and Guild’s ‘energy efficiency courses in domestic heating’ at Halstead Boilers, heating installers now have the option to book online. read story >>
Law will force a change in Brits apathy to saving energy 18th August 2004 The filling up of our landfill sites is well documented and its hardly surprising we’re running out of room to dispose of our rubbish, with the UK generating an alarming 430 million tonnes of rubbish each year. read story >>
Eden is top temptation 29th June 2004 A Hampshire installer and his latest satisfied customer are singing the praises of the Eden Vb Condensing boiler following an installation at a house in Winchester. read story >>