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The Industrial and Commercial Heating Equipment Association (ICOM) appoints Adveco's Bill Sinclair as chair of the Commercial Heating Technical Committee (CHTC)
The Industrial and Commercial Heating Equipment Association (ICOM) has announced the appointment of Adveco technical director Bill Sinclair as its new chair of the Commercial Heating Technical Committee (CHTC).
Consisting of commercial heating and hot water appliance manufacturers, the emphasis of the ICOM CHTC is on matters impacting technical advancement, including appliance production, certification and maintenance. The group works to guide UK and CEN standards and European legislation affecting products, as well as advising on and influencing political decision-making which can affect product design and characteristics.
Bill Sinclair, chair of ICOM CHTC, said, “Since 1933 ICOM has been a singular voice representing the interests of the non-domestic heating sector. Today, as the pressure of change increases, and the industry rallies behind the drive toward the decarbonisation of commercial buildings in the UK, ICOM’s role in driving technical and commercial thought and garnering Government support for better design, manufacture and implementation of heating equipment has never been more important.”
ICOM leverages the commercial and technical expertise of its membership via product-related groups and close links with other trade associations to share knowledge on industry issues of common interest. Creating this shared depth of expertise generates greater influence and impact when presenting best practice to members and for lobbying UK Government and European Committees.
Steve McConnell, director, ICOM, said, “The work of the CHTC is extremely valuable, ensuring ICOM remains effective at a very important time in the commercial heating sector. The resources ICOM produces, both technical and commercial, not only provide tangible benefits to members, but also increase engagement with decision makers in Government. One of ICOM’s key strengths.”
“ICOM has always evolved to meet and advance heating and hot water solutions for the benefit of the industry’s members, clients and, more so than ever, the wider environment”, Bill observed. “It is therefore an incredible honour to be elected to the role of ICOM CHTC chair, supporting the association at such a critical time in the evolution of the UK’s response to the need for more efficient, cost-effective and sustainable industrial and commercial heating.”
Originally the British Oil Burner Manufacturers’ Association (BOBMA), ICOM has extended its reach and membership steadily over the past 90 years so that it now covers all aspects of energy-related business activities, with targeted working groups that deliver technical advice to inform government departments.
With more than twenty years of industry experience in mechanical engineering and as technical director at award-winning hot water specialists Adveco, Bill Sinclair continues to manage the company’s bespoke design and engineering team, as well as driving innovation in product and system development of water heating systems for commercial and light industrial applications.
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