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We know that as trade partners and customers, more companies like yours are aligning with manufacturers that have sustainable supply chains and working practices. When you purchase Drayton products, you can be confident that at every level of their production and distribution, we’re taking climate positive steps not only for better, more efficient business, but we’re investing in a net zero emission supply chain for a more globally sustainable future.

Drayton, one of the UK's leading heating control manufacturers, has introduced a new training module to its online training academy, 9º Know How, broadening the learning opportunities for installers.  
The new addition, which is the 5th module available, supports installers by covering the installation, wiring, and testing of our Drayton range of motorised valves, which are used for creating multiple heating zones. Within the module, wider specification and technical details are also covered.

Wiser is the complete home heating solution for all applications. Adaptable, and user-friendly; we make it easy for your customers to get smarter with their homes and even smarter with their energy use. Here are the Top 5 things you need to know about Wiser to share with your customers.
 

InstallerSHOW is the UK’s number one destination for influential installers and specifiers of heat, water, air and energy technology. It is THE place to see and try new product innovations, meet your peers, make connections with manufacturers and gain industry insights to keep your business ahead of the curve.

Did you know over 50% of a home’s energy bill is spent on heating and hot water, so having control over individual rooms can drive efficiency? Multi zoning helps to reduce customer’s energy bills and gives them the ability to better control their heating systems. Our product range offers a solution for every application to provide your customer with maximum control and comfort.
Back to basics – room control with traditional TRVs

In 2022 Nesta commissioned some research to understand the effects of lowering the flow temperature of combi condensing boilers and how much energy can be saved.  Within these controlled tests they used Drayton Auto-balancing TRVs to ensure a fully balanced system as a start point.

This month, Drayton has launched ‘The Heating Efficiency Podcast’. The new show is hosted by Clare@Drayton, who will be joined by industry experts to discuss various topics surrounding heating system efficiency.  

On the 13th December the Government published a 4 month long consultation on improving English boiler standards and efficiency of heating systems. The consultation seeks views on a range of topics, including:​

On the 16-17th November 2022 Drayton attended the annual PHEX Chelsea exhibition at Chelsea FC’s Stamford Bridge Stadium in London.  

Christmas is coming early on The Drayton Community Facebook group, as the heating controls manufacturer prepares to launch its ‘12 Days of Christmas’ competition, with plenty of prizes to be won in the run-up to the festivities.

Last week the government Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy announced the news that a number of training organisations across England have been awarded funding to deliver accredited training programmes to boost numbers of skilled retrofit, energy efficiency and heat pump installers.
The courses will be free or heavily subsidised and will provide retraining opportunities for people already working or looking to start roles in the green energy sector.

Drayton’s popular Wiser heating control was highly commended in the Domestic Heating Product of the Year category at the inaugural Energy Saving Awards 2022!