Global water treatment and filter manufacturer Fernox has been rewarded with CIPHE approved training centre status by the CIPHE President, Paul Williams. This follows a £1.5 million investment in its new training and technical and research facility, with three state-of-the-art product specific and demonstration laboratories.
The investment follows the company’s relocation, close to its previous site in Woking, Surrey. The unrivalled facilities will further enhance the technical services at Fernox and play an important role in the expansion of its trusted and reliable portfolio of products. Integral to the investment is the creation of two new laboratories, which allow for specific research into the company’s two main product areas: chemical water treatment and filter technology.
The chemical laboratory is approved for BuildCert testing, meaning the company’s qualified professionals are certified to carry out high-standards of product trials, such as corrosion and compatibility testing. The laboratory also includes a formulation bench for creating and testing new formulations.
A second laboratory is dedicated to the development of market leading domestic and commercial filter products. The facility allows the specialist Fernox team to perform pressure testing and analyse various methods of filtration, which will effectively collect sludge, scale and harmful debris found within central heating systems.
Furthermore, Fernox has long held a commitment to education and training. As such, the head office is also home to a training room, which gives installers of all levels of experience the opportunity to learn about the benefits of chemical water treatment and filter technology, understand the regulatory requirements and best practice, as well as gaining valuable hands-on guidance and experience. The facility enables the Fernox team to demonstrate how to powerflush a system and dose through underfloor heating systems or radiators.
Following the launch of the new training centre, it has been recognised for its excellence and high standard of training by the Chartered Institute of Plumbing and Heating Engineering (CIPHE) and awarded Approved Training Centre status.
The official unveiling of the CIPHE Approved Training Centre plaque coincided with a visit to the training centre by CIPHE President, Paul Williams. Acknowledging the efforts of the Fernox training facility in supporting raising standards within the plumbing and heating sector, Fernox joins leading CIPHE approved manufacturers and educational facilities in striving for best practice and innovation within the sector.
Richard Wall, Technical Director at Fernox said: “The opening of our new head office, technical facilities and training centre underlines our position as a market leader in water treatment and filtration technology. In addition, by providing our expert teams with bespoke and world-class facilities, this will further enhance our capabilities, efficiency and productivity.
“We’re delighted that our investment and expertise in training installers has been rewarded with Approved Training Centre status by the CIPHE. We look forward to welcoming installers of all skillsets to the new training room, where we can demonstrate the effectiveness of our products and gain vital customer feedback that will help our teams to develop the next generation of innovative products.”
For further information on the training courses please visit www.fernox.com or call 0330 100 7750.
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