Press Releases
For further information on any of the following press releases, or for article and image requests, please contact: Bryony Samuel. |
21.07.2008
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Copper Contributes to the Green Olympics 
The 2008 Beijing Olympic Games are dedicated to being environmentally friendly, healthy and sustainable in every aspect of their construction, and copper plays a vital role. Specifiers selecting materials for the construction of the Beijing National Stadium, also known as the Bird's Nest, chose copper for both its domestic cold water and hot water plumbing systems.
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30.06.2008 |
Availability, Resilience, Reliability and Redundancy
Leonardo ENERGY presents a series of Application Notes on Availability, Resilience, Reliability and Redundancy, intended for design and maintenance engineers. |
19.05.2008 |
Offshore Engineering Technology Transfer - Copper Alloys for Marine Renewables
A new webcast from Copper Development Association presents an overview of the properties, applications and proven service experience of copper alloys in marine environments and indicates the potential benefits of technology transfer to offshore wind farms and wave and tidal devices. |
06.04.2008 |
Energy Efficiency - A Series of Application Notes for Energy Professionals
Leonardo ENERGY has launched a hands-on Energy Efficiency information centre for designers, building and facility managers and a wide technical audience who wish to improve the energy performance of their processes and installation. |
06.04.2008 |
A Fitting Challenge for HIP Students
The UK Copper Board was at the recent HIP! Exhibition for young plumbers, the first of its kind, which took place at the Reebok Stadium in Bolton and was attended by 1,500 students, lecturers and plumbers. |
06.04.2008 |
Top Gas Tip for Plumbers
The UK Copper Board has issued revised versions of the two-part Installation Tip on Domestic Gas Pipework. The updated Tips are available for download from the website www.ukcopperboard.co.uk. |
15.04.2008 |
Living with Copper - Design Competition
The European Copper Institute and the Italian Copper Centre are holding the 2nd “Living with Copper” design competition from May 1st to September 30th. The winners will receive prizes of €1,500 to €4,000.
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25.03.2008 |
New Research puts Copper at the Forefront of the Fight against Clostridium Difficile
Researchers at the University of Southampton have established that copper surfaces can inactivate the virulent hospital superbug Clostridium difficile.
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13.02.2008 |
Distributed Generation and Renewables
Leonardo ENERGY launches a new collection of downloadable Application Notes concerning distributed generation and renewable energy sources aimed at professionals in the energy sector. |
27.11.2007 |
LE3D Forum Virtual Debut
Leonardo ENERGY, a European-based renewable energy collaborative, has launched its new 3D Forum, an interactive virtual reality environment on sustainable energy. |
13.11.2007 |
Milan Celebrates the Use of Copper in Modern Design
The Milan Design Triennial will host the fourth Abitare Con Il Rame (Living with Copper) exhibition, with a central theme of 'materials and colours'. |
26.10.2007 |
Wind Farm Case Study
The latest application note from Copper Development Association discusses the various project phases in the development of a 10 MW onshore wind farm. |
25.09.2007 |
Copper Awards Showcase the Best of European Design
Winners of the 2007 Copper in Architecture Awards have been announced at a presentation ceremony in London on 25 September. |
18.09.2007 |
Copper Helping London's Architecture to Shine
Some of London’s most prestigious contemporary buildings have been entered for the 2007 "Copper in Architecture Awards" taking place on the 25th September in London.
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03.09.2007 |
Copper-Nickel at BWEA29
The Copper-Nickel Task Force is set to appear at this year's BWEA exhibition and will be bringing an exciting wealth of expertise and experience from Offshore Oil and Gas applications that visitors won't want to miss. |
29.08.2007 |
'New European Architecture with Copper' Exhibition
An exhibition of all 74 entries for the 13th Copper in Architecture Awards will be held on 25th September in London. |
30.07.2007 |
Copper-nickel CPDs
Copper-nickel alloys have a unique combination of biofouling and corrosion resistance in seawater environments, and a series of presentations delivered as in-house CPDs by a Marine expert will provide the latest technical information on their properties, as well as guidelines for selection, fabrication, commissioning and operational practices.
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01.05.2007 |
Copper-nickel Fittings - Conventional Wisdom in a Contemporary Format
Newly collected information available to assist with design and installation of copper-nickel piping systems to help give years of good service and providing excellent resistance to sea water corrosion and biofouling.
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17.04.2007 |
Power Quality in Continuous Manufacturing
A new publication from the Leonardo Power Quality Initiative provides practical guidance on how to avoid costly downtime caused by PQ induced errors in continuous manufacturing process equipment. |
16.03.2007 |
Copper Inspires Designers
The European Copper Institute and the Italian Copper Institute (IIR) are launching the fourth "Living with copper" exhibition |
13.03.2007 |
An Ancient Metal - Copper - The New Weapon Against Superbugs
A Birmingham hospital will launch an 18-month clinical trial in April 2007 to establish whether the installation of copper surfaces will kill MRSA and other hospital-acquired infections. |
18.01.2007 |
New Online Resource on Copper-nickels - The 'Workhorse' Alloys for Marine and Offshore Applications
A comprehensive international website explores copper-nickel alloys and provides detailed information and solutions for designers, engineers, fabricators and users of these workhorse alloys.
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04.01.2007 |
Distributed Generation and Renewables
A new publication from the UK's leading Power Quality training provider gives an easily digestible introduction to Distributed Generation and Renewable Energy Sources.
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