Mar 22, 2017 | News & Events
There is just over a week remaining on our free 10 year warranty offer for Vokèra Affinity members installing a BeSMART Wi-Fi enabled thermostat with a Vision C or Unica i combi boiler.
The easy to install BeSMART Wi-Fi enabled thermostat is specifically designed to enable homeowners to change and adapt their heating at their convenience. The Internet enabled heating control system allows users to set their own personal preferences through the BeSMART App.
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Mar 8, 2017 | News & Events
We are delighted to welcome Peter Diamant to our team as Sales Director for the UK.
Having worked in the HVAC sector for many years, Peter holds extensive industry knowledge and first-hand experience of the merchant and manufacturing side of the market, both within the UK and internationally. Peter’s new role includes supporting and growing the Vokèra brand with new and existing customers, in both the residential and commercial sectors.
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Jan 24, 2017 | News & Events
Not only has Vokèra recently celebrated 25 years in Scotland, but five Directors have also racked up an impressive collective century of experience. Phil Adams (Managing Director), Darren Payne (Operations Director), Alister Maclachlan (Product Director), Terry Asser (Commercial Director) and Phillip Ng (Finance Director) have worked for Vokèra or within the Riello Group for a combined total of 130 years.
“This is an impressive figure and we are proud to have such experienced people sitting in our top management,” comments Phil Adams. “Having this wealth of knowledge at the company is invaluable as it gives peace of mind to our customers. They know that they are talking to experts that really understand the business and the wider industry. It is also a great testament to Vokèra and the way it develops and grows its staff.”
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Dec 16, 2016 | News & Events
***PROMOTION EXTENDED***
Vokèra is providing installers with an early Christmas present by extending its popular Affinity 10 promotion into the New Year until 31st January 2017. The promotion rewards Vokèra Affinity members who have registered Vision C and Unica i boilers, as well as the new BeSMART Wi-Fi enabled thermostat.
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Dec 12, 2016 | News & Events
As leading manufacturers in the heating industry, Vokèra has a lot of history. This year, we celebrate our 25th anniversary in Scotland, where our office was set up all those years ago. The company has had a direct presence in Glasgow since 1991, but has knowingly outgrown its existing premises, which is why we made the decision to move to a new state-of-the-art building.
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Dec 5, 2016 | News & Events
Vokèra is delighted to announce it has revitalised its branding and will be rolling out the new style over the coming months. The new logo and brand message ensures a consistent message is portrayed across Vokèra’s product portfolio and underlines its relationship to parent company, Riello.
“Vokèra is a leading boiler manufacturer within the UK and Ireland but few people are aware that we are also part of the larger Riello Group,” comments Neil Mattock, Marketing Director at Vokèra. “Riello is a renowned global brand in the HVAC sector. Combining the heritage of Vokèra and Riello creates a stronger presence and reinforces the Vokèra commitment to product quality and reliability”.
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Oct 17, 2016 | News & Events
Up until now, five-year-old Molly’s family have been living in a house that has simply does not meet her needs. Molly, who has learning disabilities, needed a home that could allow her and her family to carry out everyday activities such as washing, staying warm and moving about. Vokèra was more than happy to get involved in a complete refurbishment headed by Ecotechnicians Co-operative, working fast to install a new Unica i32 combi boiler and BeSMART thermostat control system.
Molly’s mum, Tina Roberts, was determined to fully adapt their home to give Molly the best possible chance at independence, which meant that the property required quite a substantial amount of conversion. The existing boiler was removed before volunteer tradesmen checked and re-routed the gas supply to ensure the new boiler and fixings worked effectively. A vertical flue was installed to guarantee proper functionality and allow condensation to flow out from the roof of the house.
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Sep 12, 2016 | News & Events
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The Vokèra Affinity loyalty and reward programme is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year. Launched in 2006, Vokèra Affinity has been specifically designed for professional installers to make their working lives easier and enable them to offer their homeowner customers the very best service.
By signing-up for the scheme, installers have access to exclusive benefits that will make the job of installing a new boiler much easier. They can register a Vokèra boiler for warranty, register for their Affinity points and Vokèra will also notify and pay the Gas Safe Register fee on their behalf in one single registration via the Vokèra App.
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Mar 1, 2016 | News & Events
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BeSMART – The smarter way to control home heating
Vokèra is delighted to launch the new BeSMART Wi-Fi enabled thermostat, an easy to install, internet connected device, specifically designed for heating control. This smart thermostat allows homeowners to change and adapt their heating systems at their convenience through the BeSMART App. Easy to set up and install, the new control package is intuitive to use and is compatible with the Vokèra technology as well as systems from the vast majority of major heating brands.
“The BeSMART thermostat is going to revolutionise heating control for homeowners and installers,” comments Neil Mattock, Marketing Director at Vokèra. “People will have more control over their heating than ever before – they can programme individual settings, manage different zones and even control the system remotely. Installers will be able to apply BeSMART to deliver these benefits across a huge number of new and retrofit projects. The future of the home is all about connected systems and we are proud to be at the forefront of this transformation.
Installing BeSMART is especially quick and simple, when replacing an old thermostat. No additional wiring is required. BeSMART has been designed to specifically complement the Vokèra boiler range but it will also work with the majority of residential boilers with ON/OFF control, making it an ideal replacement for old thermostats.
The smart thermostat can be set-up for single or multi-zone control, with an impressive eight zone maximum and they can also be connected to Vokèra boilers with OpenTherm to allow interaction with weather conditions; meaning on milder days, they will automatically adjust to the ambient temperature. Homeowners can also programme up to three comfort levels to suit their needs and save energy and money. The App is available on both iOS and Android and works on a smartphone, tablet or desktop computer via an internet browser. Users can adjust the temperature, programme in settings and even check the boiler operating conditions, providing new levels of control over a heating system.
BeSMART achieves up to Class VIII control under ErP (+5% in space heating efficiency) when combined with an OpenTherm compatible Vokèra boiler. Using BeSMART, installers will have access to a protected technical menu that gives them power to adjust the boiler parameters and, depending on the setup, end-users can have an online connection to Vokèra’s service centre, which will flag up problems straight away.
For more information about BeSMART, visit www.vokera.co.uk/besmart or follow Vokèra on: Facebook | Twitter | LinkedIn.
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Feb 12, 2016 | News & Events
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Vokèra is delighted to announce its training facilities in London Colney, Glasgow and Bradford have been awarded the status of Approved Training Centres (ATC) by the Chartered Institute of Plumbing & Heating Engineering (CIPHE).
“This is a great achievement for Vokèra and acknowledgment of the hard work we put into our training programmes,” comments Neil Mattock, Marketing Director and Head of Training at Vokèra. “The company has always put a great emphasis on training and we are constantly adding new courses to fulfil the needs of installers. We have recently introduced a Controls Course and New Entrants Course, which have proved to be extremely popular. As an Industrial Associate, Vokèra has been working with the CIPHE for many years and having our training centres approved by the Institute cements our relationship and commitment to training.”
Terry Stephenson the National President of the CIPHE says, “We are thrilled to have Vokèra join our list of Approved Training Centres. Training new and existing installers is vital and Vokèra has demonstrated a clear commitment to the industry through its courses and college programme.”
Founded in 1906, the Chartered Institute of Plumbing and Heating Engineering (CIPHE) is the professional body for the UK plumbing and heating industry. Membership is made up of individuals from a wide range of backgrounds such as consultants, specifiers, designers, public health engineers, lecturers, trainers, trainees and practitioners. The CIPHE has a membership of around 7,200 including approximately 170 manufacturers and distributors, which support its work as Industrial Associates. Whilst the majority of members live in the UK, some 800 are resident in Hong Kong and a further 300 are resident in over 30 other countries.
Vokèra offers a range of courses covering various topics including a Controls Course that helps installers understand the principles of combustion, the fundamentals of how controls technology can work in conjunction with a boiler and how to incorporate them into existing and new heating systems. The New Entrants Course is aimed at newly qualified gas engineers who want to improve their knowledge of how to incorporate a gas appliance into a heating system. Vokèra also provides training on high efficiency products, fault finding and renewables. Tailored and individual course are also available along with certificated courses.
To register for the course email [email protected] or telephone 01727 744 002. For news and updates, visit www.vokera.co.uk or follow Vokèra on: Facebook | Twitter | LinkedIn
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