International. Conex Bänninger solutions participated in the execution of a project for the development of the new Hilton Garden Inn hotel, on the historic Sylverstone circuit, where the Formula 1 Grand Prix is run.
The new hotel complex, part of a series of works aimed at making the Sylverstone circuit economically viable for the next 50 years, has fantastic views of the famous starting line. It has 197 modern rooms, a terrace, restaurant and café.
As part of the project, the design, stocking, installation and testing of the hotel's mechanical system was awarded to Grove Mechanical, one of the UK's leading and most reputable installers.
Grove Mechanical specified the>B Christopher McMullan, Chief Operating Officer at Grove Mechanical, comments: "With such a high-profile project as the Hilton Garden Inn Silverstone, there is significant pressure on contractors to meet demanding and tight deadlines." "That was one of the main reasons why we specified pressing fittings for the vast majority of plumbing and heating piping systems over more traditional methods such as welding. Pressing is much faster, generates much less hassle, and you don't need to ask for a llama work license, saving valuable time and money." The Conex Bänninger>B The fittings, which feature an unpressed gasket indicator for easy identification of uncompleted joints, are available in sizes from 12mm to 54mm (>B