Press Releases
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3.12.2008 |
First World Congress ‘Copper and Public Health’ 
The first global congress on copper’s role in fighting hospital-acquired infections took place in a central Athens hotel. Leading scientists from around the world presented the scientific evidence supporting the case for incorporating copper surfaces into healthcare environments to help reduce the risk of infection and to protect public health. |
26.11.2008 |
Copper Information Online
In response to high demand and an evolving approach to delivering more immediate and up-to-date information to its many and varied users, Copper Development Association has launched an updated, new-look website at www.copperinfo.co.uk. |
28.10.2008 |
Hospital trial shows copper reduces contamination
A study carried out at Selly Oak Hospital in Birmingham has shown that surfaces made with materials that contain copper kill a wide range of potentially harmful micro-organisms – significantly reducing the number of these organisms that can come into contact with patients, visitors and staff. The study found that, when tested, items made from copper had up to 95 per cent fewer micro-organisms on them, compared with the same items made out of standard materials such as stainless steel.
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13.10.2008 |
Integrated Home Systems
Leonardo ENERGY has launched a new online resource concerning the automation of modern homes for electrical contractors and educational bodies. A series of guides covers the current range of integrated home systems, providing an impartial overview, and offers implementation information for designers and architects. It aims to suggest the best practice solutions for an integrated home while warning against over-reliance on proprietary systems, which may not be compatible in the future. |
01.10.2008 |
First results from Copper Clinical Trial Announced
Professor Tom Elliott, leader of the Copper Clinical Trial being undertaken at Selly Oak
Hospital, University Hospital Birmingham, announced the forthcoming publication of
the first results during his presentation as guest speaker at an event to mark the 75th
anniversary of Copper Development Association at Grocers’ Hall, London on the 1st October. |
01.10.2008 |
Copper Domestic Gas Pipe Sizing Webcast
The UK Copper Board has produced another in a growing series of webcasts aimed at
providing easy-to-digest training for installers and student plumbers. The new webcast
shows the importance of correctly sizing copper pipework to ensure that gas appliances
operate safely and effectively and includes worked examples of sizing calculations. |
01.10.2008 |
75 Years - CDA and Copper-Nickels
At an event to celebrate the 75th anniversary of Copper Development Association (CDA) in London on the 1st October, an exhibition featured the latest resources to support designers, fabricators and operators of copper alloy systems for handling seawater. These workhorse alloys have been in service since the 1930s and possess properties that are still eminently useful to modern service conditions. |
01.10.2008 |
European Architectural Awards Launch
The 2009 ‘European Copper in Architecture Awards’ have just been launched at a
special event celebrating the 75th anniversary of Copper Development Association in
London. Architects involved with copper buildings are encouraged to enter and take
advantage of this major opportunity to present their work to an international
audience. |
01.10.2008 |
Copper Confirmation
The recently launched BRE ‘Green Guide to Specification’ now provides independent
endorsement of the low environmental impact of both copper roofing and cladding. |
01.10.2008 |
Copper Green House
Copper cladding on the ‘Level 6’ Green House by Barratt at the BRE Innovation Park
demonstrates that there is no reason why meeting the highest sustainability
standards should stifle architectural design. |
01.10.2008 |
Simplification of Busbar Design
72 years after its first edition, the ‘Copper for Busbars’ design guide is being updated to
ensure it meets the needs of today’s designer engineers.
As Copper Development Association celebrates its 75th anniversary, this classic book
is being fundamentally revised with the help of Professor Toby Norris of Aston University. |
21.07.2008 |
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. |
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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