Government announcement that ‘all radiators placed on the market up to the end of 2022 can use the UKCA mark using existing test reports, even if they were completed in the EU’, labelled as ‘a huge win’ by the Manufacturers Association of Radiators and Convectors, MARC.

The Manufacturers Association of Radiators and Convectors (MARC), together with the Hot Water Association (HWA), and the Heating and Hotwater Industry Council (HHIC) is urging government to consider the suitability of current UK domestic heating systems to facilitate the transition to Net Zero.

Under a recent ‘absurd and impractical’ ruling not to allow transfer of current CE Mark test certificates, the majority of radiators on sale in the UK will be without a ‘valid’ test certificate, in a few months' time, and therefore unable to be sold legally.

Following the UK’s exit from the EU, Members of the Manufacturers Association of Radiators and Convectors, MARC, have joined forces to challenge the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government on the absurd and impractical ruling not to allow transfer of current CE Mark test certificates

The Manufacturers Association of Radiators and Convectors (MARC), calls upon UK Merchants and showrooms to help raise industry standards and eliminate radiator products with over-inflated heat output claims from the market.

The Manufacturers Association of Radiators and Convectors (MARC), launched a campaign in 2020, to raise consumer awareness of the importance of having quality, radiators that conform to current standards, installed in their home. Today 09/03/2021 they extend their campaign to the industry and call upon them to help eliminate bogus radiator products from the market.

In its latest CPD event for members of the plumbing and heating industry, the CIPHE hosts the Manufacturers Association of Radiators and Convectors (MARC) in discussing what plumbing and heating engineers must be aware of when it comes to sizing, advising, and installing radiators and heat convectors.

The Manufacturers Association of Radiators and Convectors (MARC), have launched an online ‘Heat Calculator’ to help consumers choose the right radiator for each room in their home.

The Manufacturers Association of Radiators and Convectors (MARC), estimates that a large percentage of radiator product models on offer in the UK may not be compliant with the current standards. The situation is most acute in the decorative side of the market where MARC estimates over 40% may not comply. Installing radiators that do not conform could result in a cold, expensive and inefficient home.

As part of their commitment to being at the forefront of change, the Manufacturers’ Association of Radiators and Convectors, MARC, have today, launched a new website which will act as the central platform for communicating and achieving their key aims.

​The Manufacturers Association of Radiators and Convectors (MARC), is committed to product satisfaction and consumer assurance. Members pledge to raise standards and compliance, through a series of initiatives.

Today, (1st November) is National Radiator Day, and the Manufacturers’ Association of Radiators and Convectors, MARC, is asking homeowners to mark the day by showing their radiators some tender loving care.