A NEW, state-of-the-art air source heat pump showroom is opening in Flintshire, to help people across Wales make a confident and successful transition to sustainable home heating.

The Daikin Sustainable Home Centre at Ewloe Barn Industrial Estate, in Alltami, is being launched by Thorncliffe Building Supplies, one of the largest independent builders' merchants in North Wales and the North West of England, together with world-leading heat pump manufacturer, Daikin.

The launch event runs from 8.30am-noon on Friday, September 9, and is open to anyone with an interest in heat pumps, from homeowners and housebuilders to plumbers and heating installers.

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MP for Alyn and Deeside Mark Tami will officially open the Sustainable Home Centre.

Attendees on the day will be able to look round the new centre, meet experts from Thorncliffe Building Supplies and Daikin, and view the latest Daikin heat pump technology.

Adam Harper, site manager of the Ewloe branch of Thorncliffe Building Supplies, said: "Opening our new Sustainable Home Centre is a fantastic milestone for our business and the local community.

"We hope to see lots of friendly faces on the big day, and we're thrilled to have local MP Mark Tami join us on our journey to help the homes of Wales become more sustainable.

"We offer expert advice in all areas of building, plumbing, heating and renewable energy solutions, and with Daikin's domestic product range, there will be something for everyone to benefit from, at the launch event and beyond."

Following the launch event, the new centre will be a place for homeowners to familiarise themselves with air source heat pump technology, and to sit down with an expert to discuss the best heating and cooling solutions for their home, before they're partnered with a trusted local installer.

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As well as providing a hub for homeowners, the centre will also house a heat pump training centre to help the region's plumbing and heating installers diversify into renewable heating solutions and ensure the long-term competitiveness of their businesses, as fossil fuel boilers are phased out.

Iain Bevan, commercial manager - heating and renewables at Daikin UK, added: "It's important that homeowners who want to go green can easily access expert advice and guidance, helping them find the best solution for their household's heating and hot water needs.

"Being able to explore and discuss heat pump technology in person is vital, as is knowing that it will be installed by a highly-trained professional - and that's what our Sustainable Home Centres are all about.

"We are delighted to be partnering with Thorncliffe Building Supplies and opening another Daikin Sustainable Home Centre together to further help installers, energy experts and homeowners find the best renewable solutions for them while making a significant contribution towards our national net zero target."

To learn more about Thorncliffe Building Supplies and its Alltami Sustainable Home Centre launch event, visit thorncliffebs.co.uk/renewable-energy/air-source-heat-pumps/.

For more information on Daikin, visit https://www.daikin.co.uk.