Altecnic News & Blogs

The sixth issue of Idronics UK offers guidance on heat pump design and componentry selection, aiming to enhance the knowledge of the industry and support the shift to low-carbon heating solutions. Altecnic Ltd, the UK’s leading supplier of hydronic solutions, has launched the sixth issue of technical journal, Idronics UK. This latest edition focuses on […]

We are excited to announce the launch of our latest Continuing Professional Development (CPD) course, “Modern Solutions for Domestic Water Services”. This CIBSE-approved course is now available through the free-to-access Altecnic Academy digital platform. As part of Altecnic’s commitment to industry excellence and professional development, this CPD course is designed to address the challenges of […]

The 2024/25 General Product Guide has been released, debuting 100 new products, and an expanded heat pump section showcasing a range of new products designed and manufactured in support of the energy transition. The 2024/25 General Product Guide introduces the new Apartment Control Assembly Plus™ valve assembly. The valve assembly offers a combination of functionality […]

The push for a sustainable future is driving regulations towards low-carbon and renewable energy sources for heating and hot water. This can be a challenge for building owners and developers, especially in existing structures. But fear not, there’s a solution: Heat Interface Units (HIUs). Traditional heating systems typically rely on individual boilers in each dwelling. […]

With a compact design and the ability to install the valves vertically in parallel providing a solution for the most restricted spaces. Altecnic, the UK’s leading supplier in hydronic solutions and part of the Caleffi Group, has launched the new compact anti-freeze valve, the iStop® PLUS into the UK market. Setting the standard in efficiency […]

Altecnic, the UK’s leading supplier in hydronic solutions and part of the Caleffi Group, has been awarded a prestigious RoSPA Award for Transport, Storage & Distribution Sector, demonstrating its commitment to health and safety excellence.   The esteemed RoSPA Awards program now celebrates its 68th year as the UK’s largest and most impactful health and […]

HIU’s perform an important role in heating systems, so it’s important to know right from wrong when it comes to misconceptions in the industry. Let’s set the record straight: “A HIU is like a boiler” A heat interface unit (HIU) is an appliance that might look like a boiler, but it functions very differently to […]

Designed as a comprehensive solution for water management in multi-occupancy buildings.   Altecnic, the UK’s leading supplier in hydronic solutions and part of the Caleffi Group, has launched the brand new ‘Apartment Control Assembly Plus™’. The valve assembly offers a combination of functionality and efficiency to allow the easy monitoring and control of water supply […]

We talk every day about expansion vessels in one form or another, this could be giving part codes to customers to sizing vessels for installers – but what is the purpose of an expansion vessel and what are the differences between all the different types, let’s take a look. What is an Expansion Vessel? An […]

The rise of off-site fabrication presents a game-changing solution for specifiers, contractors, and building operators tackling refurbishment challenges and striving for high-performance heating and hot water systems in commercial buildings. Establishing efficient heating systems amidst constraints like limited space, tight schedules, skill shortages, and product availability issues has been a persistent struggle. Embracing off-site fabrication […]