Specialist pipe-coupling manufacturer Teekay Couplings has opened an operation in German to meet expanding business potential throughout central Europe. Teekay Rohrkupplungen GmbH is based at Ratingen near Dusseldorf.
The complete product range, covered by 92 worldwide patents, is available. The new company stocks 10 000 couplings, with deliveries twice a week, and is expected to supply over 100 000 pipe couplings in its first 12 months.
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The CEO of heat pump manufacturer Aira UK has said the government’s new proposals to scrap planning red tape for the installation of heat pumps in the UK will be a big breakthrough for the industry and consumers – but more policy changes are needed.
New procurement rules for NHS suppliers
New procurement rules mean NHS suppliers will need to demonstrate their green credentials so the NHS can achieve its target of becoming net zero for directly-controlled emissions by 2040, with an ambition to reach an 80% reduction in its carbon emissions between 2028 to 2032.
