McDonald Announce Partnership with Strathclyde University
Filed under: Copper Cylinder, McDonald Engineers News, hot water cylinder
In partnership with Strathclyde University
McDonald Engineers, one of the UK’s leading manufacturers of copper hot water cylinders, has embarked upon a two year KTP (Knowledge Transfer Partnership) with Strathclyde University as the company looks to enhance its position in the energy market.
The partnership will enable McDonald Engineers to call upon the extensive knowledge and practical industry experience of the University’s team and in return will offer its insight into the commercial pressures that are prevalent in the construction and energy markets.
The company has joined forces with the university’s Advanced Forming Research Centre to initially examine ways in which McDonald Engineers can streamline its production facility. And whilst one aim of the project is to improve quality and lead times in the company’s production facility, a key outcome will be the launch of an exciting new product which will open up new doors for McDonald Engineers.
Managing Director of McDonald Engineers, Bill Stewart, explained, “We have a long and proud history as one of the leading manufacturers of superior quality hot water cylinders. Our partnership with Strathclyde University enables us to tap into an incredible resource that allows us access to techniques and strategies from some of the top companies in the world.”
Bill continued, “This is a tremendously exciting period for the company as we look to build on over 65 years of success as a family owned and managed business. I have no doubt this partnership will ensure our success continues for many generations to come.”
The partnership will be led by Graham Smyth, who has been appointed as KTP Associate to project manage the venture and will be based at McDonald Engineers’ Glenrothes headquarters. Graham has joined McDonald Engineers after spending 2 successful years as a Design Engineer in the Irish quarry industry.
Graham said, “One of McDonald Engineers’ key strengths is the passion every member of the team has for delivering a quality product and a world class service. Their willingness to embrace new ideas and tackle challenges head on is exactly what is needed when you take on a project like this and I am delighted to be involved.”
For more information on the range of products and services offered by McDonald Engineers visit www.mcdonald-engineers.com or contact their technical sales team on 01592 611123.
McDonald Engineers Deliver Cylinders In Style
McDonald Engineers Take Delivery of New Lorry
We are delighted to have added a new lorry to the road featuring our fantastic new livery which should catch your eye as it delivers copper hot water cylinders throughout the country.
More than just a delivery vehicle, the new lorry is giving us the opportunity to shout about our increasingly popular renewable energy hot water cylinder range.
The Renewable Range, which features our POWERflow2000 system, THERMflow range, ELECTRAflow electric wet central heating system, the TIMEsaver plumbing unit, and our full range of Calorifiers has already attracted substantial attention since its launch earlier in the year and was a major hit at the All Energy exhibition.
We’d love to tell you that this will help us to deliver your cylinder even faster but speed limits on the roads remain unchanged!
And talking of speed, many installers and specifiers don’t realise just how quickly we can make bespoke copper cylinders. We can make most orders within 2 -3 days however we also carry an extensive range of our standard cylinders ready for immediate despatch! How is that for service?
So if you see our new lorry out on the road, give it a wave or for full details of our renewable range download our brochure now.
McDonald Engineers’ Plans for All Energy Exhibition Heat Up
McDonald Engineers are planning to unveil their renewable range of hot water cylinders at All Energy 2010, Europe’s largest event devoted to the renewable energy industry, which will be held at the Aberdeen Conference and Exhibition Centre on the 19th and 20th May.
The Fife based company is one of the UK’s leading manufacturers of copper hot water cylinders and has established an enviable reputation for their compatibility with a broad range of fuel sources. The creation of their dedicated renewable range reinforces their position in the energy market and provides end clients, specifiers and installers with a flexible range of highly efficient hot water systems.
With several of the leading heat pump manufacturers insisting that their systems should be used in conjunction with copper cylinders, such as those offered by McDonald Engineers, the company is looking forward to one of its most successful events ever.
McDonald Engineers’ Sales Director, Jamie Stewart, explained “Copper’s green credentials and its bacteria killing properties have always made it a firm favourite in the energy sector. However the growth of the renewable energy sector and the focus on maximising heat transfer is making copper a vital element to an efficient hot water system.”
He continued, “We have played a key role in shaping the role of hot water systems in the solar energy market and our experience and expertise is now assisting clients across the world to harness latent energy in whatever form and transfer it into piping hot water.”
To find out more about the renewable range of hot water systems visit STAND K10 at the All Energy exhibition in Aberdeen or check out their website at www.mcdonald-engineers.com.
McDonald Engineers Save The Day with Emergency Alterations to Calorifier
Filed under: Calorifier, Copper Cylinder, McDonald Engineers News
McDonald Engineers has demonstrated exactly why they are one of the UK’s most respected manufacturers of hot water systems, by immediately despatching a service engineer to alter a connection on a new 1800 litre POWERflow Commercial calorifier on site.
McDonald Engineers had manufactured the Calorifier as per the specification for Perth Grammar School. However the installation team identified that one of the thermostatic controls, required a larger connection than normal and were faced with a major problem that would normally have meant sending the calorifier back to the manufacturer for alteration.
After assessing the level of work involved the McDonald Engineers service team were on site within a matter of hours to rectify the problem and enable the installation team to have the calorifier installed and operational the same day.
McDonald Engineers’ Sales Director, Jamie Stewart, explained “Whilst McDonald Engineers is renowned for our superior quality products and our fast turnaround times, our clients enjoy the world class service that we can offer, from the initial design stages, right through to onsite installation support and aftercare service.”
He continued, “This type of situation doesn’t happen often, but when it does we are extremely quick to respond, as we understand the implications an installation delay can cause. Our response on this occasion shows our uncompromising commitment to customer service.”
McDonald Engineers offer a large range of Calorifiers and Buffer Vessels with up to 3500 litres capacity within their standard range. These can be adapted for heat pump or solar thermal input however the company’s flexible manufacturing system, means that they can accommodate almost any size, shape or configuration.
For more information on the Calorifier range and the full range of hot water cylinders and systems available from McDonald Engineers, contact us now or call 01592 611123.
Online Competition
McDonald Engineers are happy to announce the launch of our new online competition. We would like you to give us your opinion on the various aspects of our website. If you could answer the 3 questions below:-
- How easy was our website to find?
- What do you use our website for?
- What areas of the website do you think we could improve upon?
If you could send your e-mails to dan@mcdonald-engineers.com before the 31st of August, as a token of our appreciation the first 10 replies will receive a free McDonald Engineers t-shirt!
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