Typically completed close to the building’s handover, effective HVAC insulation is necessary in projects from modern office spaces and commercial facilities to high-rise residential buildings.
Encon Technical Solutions supports the full spectrum of HVAC projects for thermal insulation contractors, including pipework, ductwork, acoustic treatments and sprinkler systems.
Twenty-six years since taking his first steps with Encon, Jamie Latton is now our Sales Director – HVAC, having accumulated vast experience working with customers, manufacturers and across our branches.
Jamie explains the importance of distribution in the HVAC sector: “HVAC is very much a service-driven sector, with thermal insulation contractors usually ordering materials on a day-to-day basis and often requiring next day delivery due to a shortage of available storage space on site.
“Our role as a reliable distributor partner is vital to ensuring specialist materials get to site when they are needed through on-time and in-full deliveries. Our wide choice of products from stock, including all ancillaries, also means we can respond to evolving project requirements at short notice, helping customers respond to changing circumstances during the building’s construction.”
Encon Technical Solutions offers an extensive range of technical insulation materials through our national branch network. We work with market-leading brands including ROCKWOOL, PAROC, Isover, Kingspan Technical Insulation, Armacell, Kaimann and L’Isolante K-Flex, as well as ancillary products from the likes of Bostik and ProTech Global.
Customers also benefit from an outstanding service from our knowledgeable teams, helping them access the best materials for their projects.
Jamie expands: “Prior to my current role, I led the team at our dedicated Encon Technical Solutions branch in Oxford, gaining a deep understanding of the needs of our HVAC customers. Contractors face complex challenges on site so it’s important they can lean on our knowledgeable teams for support.
“We ensure our teams are equipped for the task by organising training from the sector’s leading manufacturers and stakeholders, building our expertise. We are longstanding members and sponsors of TICA, the main trade body for thermal insulation contractors that also provides industry-leading training and events to upskill the next generation of thermal insulation contractors. Not only do members of our teams attend TICA training and events, but our support helps make TICA’s vital work possible.
“Our teams apply their specialist knowledge to customer projects, such as ensuring compliance with BS 4522, a standard for the specification of thermal insulation for pipes, tanks and ductwork. Strong product knowledge helps customers choose the best materials to meet performance requirements such as fire ratings and space limitations for complex situations, including new and evolving products.
“Our industry is always innovating, developing materials which are thinner, lighter and easier to install. An exciting example is the upcoming release of ProTech Global’s MarGel™ corrosion inhibitor, which streamlines the pipe insulation process. MarGel™ can be sprayed directly onto pipes to protect against corrosion under insulation (CUI), negating the need for a layer of foil under pipe insulation.”
Jamie concludes: “As a longstanding ‘Distributor of Choice’ for our customers and markets, it’s vital customers can access a comprehensive range of HVAC insulation materials via reliable and flexible deliveries, while leveraging on our manufacturer relationships and specialist knowledge of new and evolving solutions to support them at every stage of their projects.”
View the full range of HVAC products available through Encon Technical Solutions via our online Product Catalogue.
To find out more about how we can support your next HVAC project, speak to your local branch or email support@encon.co.uk.
Encon Technical Solutions is a specialist division of The Encon Group.
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