GK becomes a Business Solution Partner with Mitsubishi
August 2008
GK has become an accredited supplier to the the Mitsubishi Electric Partner Programme, which is awarded to UK HVAC businesses who share similar values and standards to create premier solutions for customers.
GK were measured gainst three key qualification criteria and their status will be reviewed on a 6 monthly basis. The criteria included:
Corporate Stability
Is the Partner company financially stable and does it have a strong trading relationship with Mitsubishi Electric. Will it be around in the future to support the lifecycle of the customer’s air-conditioning requirements?
Adherence to Standards
Is the Partner company capable of meeting the Mitsubishi Electric Partner Programme Standards and can it form part of an enhanced business proposition to End-users?
People and Skills
Is the Partner company committed to training and professional development of its employees and sub-contractors. Both in Mitsubishi Electric equipment as well as wider industry standards such as refrigerant handling?
GK had been working in close partnership with Mitsubishi in recent years and was awarded the Partnership in testament to the solutions and products supplied to customers.
GK Scotia, GK Industrial's Scottish subsidiary company has launched its new brand image and trading name across Scotland and the UK.
GK Scotia will replace Scotia Energy Saving Systems Ltd, encompassing the well respected Scotia name whilst integrating it into part of GK Industrial Ltd; giving it greater coverage, resources and customer base from which to grow.
The company will now be headed by GK Industrial Managing Director Dave Goldberg. The existing management structure of GK Scotia will remain in place.
Dave Goldberg comments "This is a significant step forward for the group and clearly states our intent to grow the business and make GK Scotia and GK Industrial one of the most successful energy efficient, climate control solution providers to the UK and Ireland."
He added "Scotia Energy Saving Systems is a hugely successful and respected business, so we had to ensure that the integrity and name of the company was not lost to its customers and within the industry."
The company will still remain registered as Scotia Energy Saving Systems Ltd.
GK Industrial have been awarded a contract to fully service over 70 TK Maxx stores across the UK as the retailer seeks to improve the efficiency of its HVAC systems.
The retailer had been experiencing a dramatic increase in breakdowns and service call outs due to ineffective maintenance, and it was decided that a full one off service would dramatically reduce their breakdowns and callouts, whilst increasing the quality of store ambience for staff and customers in the lead up to summer.
Wilkinson ditches air-con for eco air-cooling system
Retail Week
March 2008
Wilkinson Hardware Stores has adopted an air-cooling system that could save energy.
The retailer is introducing "free cooling" in 148 of its 300 stores in the UK.
Working in partnership with GK Industrial, it has switched from traditional air conditioning to this new concept.
The duo have developed a way to use outside ambient air temperature to maintain the required temperature in-store. This replaces the traditional method of constantly running rooftop compressors to recirculate air to a set temperature, irrespective of the temperature outside.
GK Industrial managing director David Goldberg said: "Free cooling reduces compressor running hours, energy usage and running costs, while increasing the lifespan of the system. It also improves air quality by introducing greater quantities of fresh air."
The system was tested for 67.5 hours over three days. The results showed that replacing the original recirculation system with an average free cooling system led to an energy cost saving of 40p per sq ft in a typical Wilkinson store, based on present energy prices.
Wilkinson property maintenance manager Leigh Oldfield said: "In addition to the cost savings and benefits in terms of long-term sustainability, the new system will help create a better ambience in-store."
