GK Industrial has been awarded the contract to install a multi-million pound energy efficient full mechanical and electrical installation into Leggett and Platt's new European Distribution and Head Office facility in Grimethorpe, Yorkshire.
Legget and Platt are the world's largest maunfacturer of bed springs and engineering components and the chances are you will be sleeping in a bed with their springs in them.
The project is due for completion in early 2009, and GK is at the forefront of making the building one of the most energy effiicient industrial building units in the UK.
Encompassing such energy saving solutions as air source heat pumps, recovered energy from the machinery to heat the offices and smart lighting that increases or decreases its usage dependent on the amount of natural light in the building, the project promises to be an inspirational location for Leggett and Platt to consolidate their UK operations.
GK has worked in partnership with Philips Electronics to deliver the state of the art lighting system, and has delivered a fully comprehensive Mechanical and Engineering building management system.
We will keep you updated on the multi-million pound project, the largest that GK has installed to date as it progresses.
GK Installs it's first own built Air Handling Unit into Wilkinson
September 2008
GK Industrial has manufacturered its first fully packaged air handling unit (AHU) into Wilkinson's newly designed concept store in Hucknall, Nottinghamshire.
The store, a first for Wilkinson as it tests new ideas, designs and layouts in its concept store in Hucknall, uses the 'Free Cooling' concept that has saved GK over 60% of its energy consumption when compared to exisitng traditional condensor units.
As well as energy efficient GK built HVAC systems, Wilkinsons is trialling energy saving lighting systems that reduces the store ambient lighting levels, but does not affect store product layout or trading.
Read here how GK reduced Wilkinson's Energy Consumption in our case study
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.
