News & Updates

  • Breaking news in PV FIT tarrif – The Government (DECC) has lost their appeal 25/01/12

    Appeal Court Deny DECC over FiTs – Moves to Appeal to Supreme Court After deliberating since January 13, the Court of Appeal has today found against the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) at a hearing for its appeal against the High Court’s December ruling on UK solar feed-i Read More >

  • New Simpleheat Wet Pricelist now available 20/01/2012

    Our latest Simpleheat Wet Underfloor Heating Pricelist is now available for download. Please note that pricing is applicable from the 1st march 2012. Call us on 0116 2581410 to discuss your underfloor heating project. Download your copy : Simpleheat Underfloor Heating Pricelist March 201 Read More >

  • Latest FIT announcement 19/01/2012

    WRITTEN MINISTERIAL STATEMENT ON SOLAR PV FEED-IN TARIFFS 19 JANUARY 2012 On 31 October 2011, the Government published a consultation on Feed-in Tariffs (FITs) for solar photovoltaics (PV). This was in response to a substantial increase in deployment of PV, prompted by falling prices, with Read More >

  • Heat Scheme Hots Up 10/11/12

    Latest Feed-In Tariff update from the DECC: Umbrella company and holiday cottages are first two successful applicants to low carbon heating incentive Umbrella supplier Booth Brothers in Sheffield entered the history books today by becoming one of the first places in the UK to get the governmen Read More >

  • Feed-In Tarriff appeal : Statement by DECC spokesperson 9/1/12

    Latest announcement by DECC on update for Feed in Tariff: On the FITs appeal, A DECC spokesperson said: “We have lodged grounds of appeal with the Court of Appeal. We hope that permission will be granted for an appeal and that we can secure a hearing as soon as possible so that we can provide c Read More >

  • Company Update 9/12/11

    Ref: Company Update We are very pleased to inform you that Underfloor Warehouse Ltd was acquired by the DCC Group, (www.dcc.ie) on 7th November 2011.  DCC Energy is the largest oil distributor in the UK and second largest LPG distributor, with approximately 700,000 customers. DCC acquired Underf Read More >

  • Latest News on Feed-In Tarriffs 31/10/11

    Urgent action is needed to put the solar industry on a steadier, clearer and sustainable growth path, avoid boom and bust and protect the wider Feed-in Tariff scheme (FITs), Greg Barker said today. Reduced subsidies for domestic solar electricity production have been proposed as part of an urgent Read More >

  • Latest FIT announcement 28/10/11

    The UK Government is proposing to reduce Feed-in Tariffs (FITs) for new solar photovoltaic (PV) installations as part of their comprehensive review consultation. If you install solar PV and your FITs application is received by your FIT supplier (also known as FIT Licensee) on or after 8 Decembe Read More >

  • Government Delay RHI 18/10/11

    The DECC have released the following statement with regard to the delayed launch of the Renewable Heat Incentive, which was due to be launched on the 30th September 2011: ”We are fully committed to introducing the Renewable Heat Incentive. However, we understand that the European Commission st Read More >

  • Premium Payment Scheme confirmed 21/07/2011

    The Department of Energy & Climate Change has today confirmed the Premium Payment Scheme to help towards the cost of installing renewable heating systems.  The scheme will be run by the Energy Saving Trust and an information line and website will be set up from today, householders can call 08 Read More >

  • Which? Report on Solar PV Installations 12/07/11

    Solar panels can generate profits as well as electricity – but only under the right conditions. Which? has gone undercover to investigate solar companies, and reveals the cost of ‘rent-a-roof’ schemes. View PDF : Which Solar PV investigation. June11 12th July 2011 Read More >

  • UFW Sponsor Lutterworth Rugby Club

    UFW are pleased to sponsor 1st team of Lutterworth Rugby Club for the forthcoming year. Wish the team, including  Joe Ball, one our  technical engineers a successful season! Read More >

  • Winners of the Heat Pump competitions

    After a very busy March & April at UFW, during which months we have exhibited at HBR show NEC for 4 days and hosted a very succesfull open day on Saturday 9th April, our competition to win a NIBE Heat Pump Pack 1A at both events has now closed. The lucky winners are: Mr John Evans from Wr Read More >

  • New RHI Details Announced 15/03/11

    On 10th March 2011 the Government has announced much awaited details of The Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI). The Incentive is introduced in two stages: - RHI Tariff Scheme (Industry, commercial & public  sector) - RHI Premium Payment (households) View more information on our RHI page Read More >

  • Heat Pump Competition Launched

    UFW are running a competition to win a complete heat pump kit! This fantastic prize is an air source heat pump 6kW with VVM300 hot water cylinder – this pack creates a complete heating and hot water system. To enter pick up a competition form at our stand at the Homebuilding and Renovating Read More >

  • New Sales Brochure Now Available

    Our new main sales brochure is now available for download.  Giving details of all our systems and technologies this PDF explains how the different technologies work, the services we offer and details of our product ranges.  Simply click the image below to download your copy. Read More >

  • New Starters

    We are pleased to announce that on 5th January 2011 the following newcomers have joined the UFW team: James Dale - Technical Manager. In his previous position James has completed 9 succesfull years at Kestrin Ltd in Brighton heading their technical/installation team. Saulius Cesulis  - Read More >

  • We are moving!

    On the 17th December UFW are moving: Our new address is Unit V2, Ecohub, Winchester Avenue, Blaby, LE8 4GZ. And our new telephone number is 0116 2581410. Read More >

  • New exhibition dates announced for 2011

    UFW are pleased to announce that we will be attending two exhibitions in 2011 following our extremely success show at Harrogate in November. You can visit us at the Birmingham NEC on the 24-27th of March at the National Homebuilding & Renovating Show (stand G175) and at Harrogate Homebuildi Read More >

  • Spencer Martin joins UFW

    UFW are pleased to welcome Spencer Martin into Internal Sales.  Spencer started with us 1st November 2010, after 3 successful years at Pipe Centre Leicester. Read More >

  • Solar PV Competition Winner Announced

    We are pleased to announce that the winner of the UFW Solar PV 1KW system is Derek Thomas from Buxton, congratulations to Derek and thank you to everyone who entered.  We regularly run competitions to win renewable energy products so check back again soon. Read More >

  • Consultation on the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI)

    Update following the 20 October 2010 Spending Review announcement On 20 October 2010, as part of the Spending Review, the Chancellor announced that the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) will be launched in June 2011. We remain committed to the ambition of moving from 1% to 12% of all heat generat Read More >

  • Coalition Government will NOT cut feed-in tariff

    Chancellor George Osborne stood up in the House of Commons at 12.30pm today to detail the coalition government's Comprehensive Spending review.Finally, after a long and tedious wait, we finally know what lies in the future for solar feed-in tariffs in the UK. After much speculation that the Coali Read More >

  • New Sales Brochure Now Available

    Our new sales brochure is available for download: For your printed copy please call us on 0116 2581 410 Read More >

  • UFW – 2010 sponsors of Lutterworth Cricket Club

    UFW are proud sponsors of the Lutterworth Cricket Club. Read More >

  • Mitsubishi re-call all Ecodan units - 28th July

    Mitsubishi product recall on Ecodan Heat Pumps due to potential component failure. For further details : http://domesticheating.mitsubishielectric.co.uk/information/response-team Read More >

  • NIBE launch air to water heat pump incentive - 16th July

    Underfloor Warehouse – NIBE | Air to Water Incentive Scheme Incentive details: Will run from the 16th July – 31st December 2010  Order any NIBE Air-Water Packs and receive a £400 voucher for your customer to redeem  Voucher redeemable until 31st December 2011  Open to all Read More >

  • We Are Moving!

    We have secured significantly larger new premises from 01/10/2010 which will facilitate the ambitious growth plans for the next 10 years. The new premises will include a new showroom and accredited training facilities from Spring 2011. Read More >

  • Exhibition : Homebuilding Show, Harrogate - November 2010

    On the 5/6/7th November Underfloor Warehouse will have a prestigious stand at the Homebuilding & Renovation Show at Harrogate. Customers will be able to enter a competition over the course of the exhibition to win a 1kW BP Solar PV system worth £4000.  Visit us on stand 123. Read More >

  • New Training Course : Heat Recovery - July 2010

    Polypipe HR01 Heat Recovery training course will be held on the 27th July, any interested professionals please contact the office to reserve one of the limited spaces. Read More >

  • New Starter : Joe Ball - July 2010

    Joe Ball joined the company on the 12/07/2010 Joe has recently completed his HNC in Building Service Engineering and has had 4 years experience in UFH/mechanical pipe work and pre-insulated pipe work designs whilst working for Uponor Ltd. Read More >

  • New Starter : Thomas Fairbrother - July 2010

    On the 01/07/2010 Thomas Fairbrother joined the Underfloor Warehouse as technical engineer. Tom has completed year 1 and 2 of his foundation HNC course and will be completing his education over the next 12 months. Read More >

  • New Showroom Display : Heat Pumps - July 2010

    The NIBE display stand was revamped on the 1st July 2010. The stand has a working control system in a new generation Fighter 1145 ground source heat pump. In addition we have on display a F205 & F360 exhaust air systems. Read More >

  • Exhibition : Stafford County Show - June 2010

    In conjunction with Retherm Ltd, Underfloor Warehouse will be exhibiting at the Stafford County show in June 2010. On display will be ground source heat pump and solar PV. Read More >

  • New Training Course : Solar PV - June 2010

    An introduction course to Solar PV will be held at UFW on 7th June, this half day event will give an insight into the PV systems available. Any professional installers wishing to attend please contact the sales office for further details. Read More >

  • New Showroom Display : Grant Heat Pump - June 2010

    In June 2010 a Grant Air to Water Heat Pump has been installed in the showroom to enable potential customers to physically see the size of the product and listen to the quietness of the fan. Read More >

  • New Showroom Display : Heat Recovery - June 2010

    Polypipe HR01 Heat Recovery ventilation system has been installed as a working model in the Underfloor Warehouse showroom. Visitors are able to view and listen to the product in situ. Read More >

  • New Training Course : Geothermal System : April 2010

    Borehole Drilling and geothermal pipe system training day will be held at UFW showroom on 29th April. Insight into comparison costs on boreholes against trench collectors and what is involved. Any professionals interested please contact the sales office. Read More >

  • Leicestershire Business Awards - April 2010

    We were very pleased and privileged to be nominated as a finalist for the Entrepreneur of the year award 2010. Although we did not win the award the Team celebrated the success of reaching the final. The PR from the award ceremony has resulted in orders being placed with our installer partners. Read More >

  • Showroom Update : Solatube - March 2010

    Solatube system has been installed on 01/03/2010 in the UFW showroom. This installed product allows people to listen to the exhaust fan and view the effectiveness of the product. Read More >

  • Exhibitions : March 2010

    Throughout March 2010 Underfloor Warehouse will be attending Lincoln, Leicester, Newport, Malvern agricultural exhibitions. Full product offering can be discussed at the events. Read More >

  • New Starter : Damascus Msumba - January 2010

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  • Sponsorship of Lutterworth Cricket Club - January 2010

    Underfloor Warehouse has confirmed sponsorship of Lutterworth Cricket Club for their 2010 season. Watch this space! Read More >

  • Blaby Council Award - October 2007

    In October 2007 Underfloor Warehouse has been nominated for Outstanding Achievement Award by Blaby District Council. We have attended a gala night with other finalists and have won the ultimate prize of Outstanding Business of the Year Award on the night. We are all very proud of this achievement. Read More >

  • Showroom Opening Ceremony - May 2007

    On 1st May 2007 the Underfloor Warehouse Showroom has officially opened its doors to the public. The celebration was marked with an open day where customers, visitors, local press and council representatives have enjoyed some guest appearances by television presenter Tommy Walsh, who has officially Read More >

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