Indoor air quality and ventilation manufacturing specialist Nuaire officially launched its new NICEIC-approved training facility at Tŷ Gwyrddfai in Penygroes, north Wales on 10th October with a morning of presentations and activities attended by over 50 invited guests.
Tŷ Gwyrddfai is the first decarbonization hub of its kind and has been created to ensure that north Wales will be at the forefront of the decarbonization agenda. The facility is a collaborative project between Adra, north Wales’ largest social housing provider; Bangor University; and Busnes@LlandrilloMenai’s Center for Infrastructure, Skills, and Technology (CIST) that manages the specialist on-site training pods at Tŷ Gwyrddfai.
MRXBOX MVHR system
In one of these new pods, Nuaire has installed a fully working MRXBOX Mechanical Ventilation with Heat Recovery (MVHR) system ducted to valves, to provide customers with the opportunity for hands-on domestic ventilation system training.
Other Nuaire products installed within the Tŷ Gwyrddfai pod include a Drimaster-Eco Positive Input Ventilation (PIV) system for curing and preventing condensation dampness, and a Cyfan extract fan which has been specially designed for the social housing market.
NICEIC taster sessions
NICEIC taster sessions on pressure testing and airflow were provided by Dale Mason
At the launch event for the Nuaire training facility at Tŷ Gwyrddfai, NICEIC taster sessions on pressure testing and airflow were provided by Dale Mason, Nuaire Residential Aftercare Team Pioneer & NICEIC Domestic Ventilation Trainer/Assessor, who also presented a short speech on the importance of education and indoor air quality.
Other activities on the day included a live Cyfan installation, focussing on commissioning; a tour of Tŷ Gwyrddfai; and a fact-finding presentation on damp and mould.
Air quality and controlling moisture levels
Opening the event was Iwan Trefor Jones, Adra Chief Executive, who introduced Adra and Tŷ Gwyrddfai, explaining the objective of the partnership. Commenting on this partnership, Iwan said: “Adra and Tŷ Gwyrddfai are proud to collaborate with a Welsh manufacturer like Nuaire. We are passionate about creating a circular economy and keeping the pound local. Nuaire, as manufacturers supplying quality products through the Ffrâm24 supply chain, will significantly enhance the homes of our tenants by enhancing air quality and controlling moisture levels."
"This prevents condensation, dampness, and black mould from forming, which is a crucial benefit, especially at this time of year when many of our tenants face these issues. Adra is committed to working with companies that share our values and dedication to excellence.”
Overview of Nuaire
The cyclone game, which had guests scrabbling to remove foam balls from the cyclone chamber
Jessica Cook, Strategic Marketing Director of Nuaire, provided a welcome introduction to the event and an overview of Nuaire. She was followed by Sarah Davies, Nuaire RMI Divisional Manager, who gave the background story to the partnership between Adra and Nuaire, focussing on the shared values of innovation, sustainability and supporting local communities.
But it wasn’t all work! The cyclone game, which had guests scrabbling to remove foam balls from the cyclone chamber, added a fun element to the day and even saw one lucky person win a hamper after a tie break.
Reducing carbon emissions
Although it’s early days, Tŷ Gwyrddfai will contribute towards reducing carbon emissions in homes which, in turn, will reduce the impact of increasing fuel and energy costs by making homes more energy efficient and improve the quality of life for residents.
In the longer term, Tŷ Gwyrddfai will lead to a more qualified and skilled workforce, which will support the local construction sector and ensure that any value generated through decarbonization and related capital investment will be retained locally.
