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Heating Systems, Controls and Management
News Release from: Worcester Bosch Group
Edited by the Buildingtalk Editorial
Team on 29 January 2008
Innovation is the way forward for
Worcester
Report on MP's visit to Worcester, Bosch Group's head quarters to see investment being made in development of new and renewable heating technologies.
Rt Hon John Denham MP, the Secretary of State for the Department of Innovation, Universities and Skills made a recent visit to Worcester, Bosch Group's head quarters in Worcester to see for himself the investment being made in the development of new and renewable heating technologies and training facilities for installers taking these innovations to market On arrival, Mr Denham was greeted by Worcester's managing director, Richard Soper, and his team before being invited to attend a brief presentation about Worcester's progress in the field of condensing and renewable technologies
This article was originally published on Buildingtalk on 2 Apr 2008 at 8.00am (UK)
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Discussion centred on new product development and plans for Worcester to become a centre of excellence within the Bosch Group for the development of Micro Combined Heat and Power technology in 2008.
Talks were followed by a tour of Worcester's factory site, where the award winning Greenstar series is produced, in fact the 500,000th Greenstar boiler recently rolled of the line.
The party then moved on to visit Worcester's bespoke training academy, during which time Mr Denham had the opportunity to speak to installers attending Worcester's accredited solar and ground source heat pump training courses to perfect their installation skills.
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He particularly stressed how vital today's heating installer is when it comes to encouraging UK homeowners to install renewable technologies and thus contribute to the overall reduction of domestic carbon emissions.
Ahead of his visit to Worcester, Mr Denham had earlier given a presentation to a packed lecture hall at the University of Worcester.
During his speech, 'Harnessing Knowledge', he acknowledged that the UK is the sixth largest manufacturing nation in the world and as such, manufacturing remains an 'indispensable part of the broader economy and the innovation agenda' with the capacity to drive invention and change.
Echoing Mr Denham's comments, managing director, Richard Soper said: "We were delighted that the Secretary of State was able to join us to experience first hand the seriousness with which we take the business of innovation and continued learning in the workplace".
"In line with his presentation at the University of Worcester, we are already ticking lots of boxes when it comes to driving change within the heating industry to meet the Government's brave targets for renewable energy".
"Most importantly, whilst it is our job to develop technologies capable of delivering heating and hot water in an environmentally friendly way, we also recognise that installers are central to the whole process of taking new products to market and educating consumers about the options available to them".
"Providing accredited courses for installers who want to continue to develop their own skills in the workplace is something we are passionate about and having trained around 14,000 people in 2007, we are looking forward to extending the reach of our training courses in 2008". Request free introductory details about products from Worcester Bosch Group ...
"Beyond this, Worcester also works closely with over 130 colleges and universities around the country, supporting lecturers and students on vocational courses, all of whom represent the very future of our industry.".
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