Polypipe Invests in Domus Ducting Systems

Polypipe Ventilation, manufacturer of the Domus range of domestic and light commercial ventilation products, has announced a substantial investment into its leading Domus brand of ducting systems. This means that the company can now provide an even higher quality product which results in increased system performance and reduced associated running and installation costs for customers. The investment, claims Polypipe Ventilation, will provide Domus with a highly competitive edge.

The Domus brand has been at the forefront of the ducting industry for almost 25 years and is already well known for its quality and innovation. The latest investment has allowed Polypipe Ventilation to put in place new 21st Century tooling to ensure the very latest manufacturing methods are used in order to maintain this tradition well into the future.

The results of the investment are already proving impressive in terms of both product quality and the company's ability to react to changing and more demanding needs of the market.

In terms of the product, Domus rigid ducting systems now benefit from a cleaner more consistent finish to even more exacting tolerances, guaranteeing uniform shape and a superior fit. This means less air leakage which drives improved system performance and also helps eliminate condensation leakage so that surrounding areas are less prone to staining.

These factors are becoming even more important as heat recovery systems continue to grow in popularity. System effectiveness and efficiency play a major role in optimising energy saving capabilities. High quality ducting can contribute greatly in achieving these aims.

The flexible manufacturing and warehousing capabilities of Polypipe ensure that Domus ventilation systems are readily available to meet the ever challenging demands of the contractor. The company is also a respected and active voice in industry, including contributing to regulatory review, and thus is ideally placed to react to trends and develop appropriate products and enhancements.

Managing Director Neil Tilsley explains the thinking behind the investment: 'Our substantial investment into Domus comes at a time when many in the industry are tightening their belts. However, we are in an ideal situation to weather any potential storm ahead and we believe this investment will pay dividends both now and in the future. It will enable us to strengthen our position in the market place and allow us to continue to provide improved solutions for our customer base at a time when the industry can really benefit from products which provide
real cost and time savings'.

'Unlike many of our competitors, we have the added resource of a focused, growth orientated and well established parent company - The Polypipe Group - which has invested £60 million in its manufacturing facilities in recent times.'

Domus remains one of the only ventilation ranges that can be specified as a complete system and includes the Domus FireBrake range that provides LABC approved fire protection when ducting through compartment walls. It features the widest range of plastic ducting product in Europe, including an extensive range of fittings and outlets to ensure installations benefit from the optimum ducting route with the greatest ease and efficiency. An in-house design service is also available for where help is required in designing more complex ventilation systems.

In addition to the ducting and to complete the Domus system, the Domus brand also features high performance BSI Kitemarked extractor fans.

For further information, please go to http://www.polypipe.com or contact Polypipe Ventilation on 01799 540 602.