Altecnic News & Blogs

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 […]

Dirt and air in hydronic systems cause operational problems and their removal is a key factor in achieving maximum efficiency. Steve Elsmore, Senior Technical Support at Altecnic, breaks down why the removal of air from systems is important and describes the components that can be installed to remove air from systems. What is deaeration? Deaeration […]

As part of World Quality Week 2023, we speak with Quality Manager, Chris Churchill, who plays a pivotal role in ensuring the highest standards of quality in our organisation. Join us as we delve into the world of quality management, exploring the importance of quality in our products and processes, the challenges faced, and the […]

To recognise the paramount importance of quality in business operations, Altecnic will be celebrating World Quality Week 2023 with a range of internal and external activities.   Quality Week, taking place from 6th November to 10th November, is a testament to Altecnic’s unwavering commitment to maintaining the highest standards of quality across all aspects of […]