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25/06/2008

Ecoliving Announce Expansion

Specialist distributor of renewable energy heating systems, Ecoliving has announced expansion in the UK with the opening of two new offices.

Ecoliving, which markets renewables including heat pumps that take free renewable energy from the ground, water or air, has appointed two new Technical Managers in Scotland to meet growing demand for the company's products and expertise. Iain Thomas and Jim Cumming, based in Inverness and Shetland respectively, join a 16-strong team at Ecoliving.

Colin Kerr, one of Ecoliving's three founding directors, said: "Iain and Jim are a very welcome addition to our team and with their passion for renewable energy and business expertise we're confident that they can help us to satisfy demand, minimise people's carbon footprint and help Ecoliving to continue growing.

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"Oil prices are at an all time high and are set to continue rising which has had a huge impact on increasing energy bills for both consumers and businesses. The Highlands and Islands are among the worst affected - prices have gone through the roof. Thankfully, more consumers and businesses are beginning to realise that there are real benefits in investing in renewable energy."

Iain, 38, who worked in the manufacturing sector for 18 years and prior to joining Ecoliving was Managing Director for part of a multi-national, said: "I've always been interested in renewable energy so when I was given the opportunity to work with Ecoliving I didn't hesitate to say yes. Work is very busy and the signs all point to it getting busier - exciting times lie ahead."

Engineer Jim Cumming, 47, added: "I am delighted to be working with Ecoliving and have joined at a very busy time where more housing associations, developers and individual builds are now factoring renewable energy into their plans. Renewable energy presents real cash and environmental benefits and it has been available for many years but people are only starting to believe it now."

(GK/JM)

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