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Praise for Panasonic at new Ellis Training site

Ellis Training founders, John and Joy Ellis, outide the new premises with Rachel Wales (right),
regional sales manager at Panasonic Heating & Cooling

UK: Ellis Training’s move into a former Methodist church, last year, has transformed the 19th-century building into a leading-edge HVACR training facility. 

The 200m2 facility is poised to continue shaping the next generation of engineers with the support of Panasonic heating and cooling systems. The site has parking and includes a community and memorial garden, offering a peaceful outdoor space that reflects the organisation’s commitment to community and legacy.

The new Ellis Training premises, a former Methodist church built in 1891

Established in 1991, Ellis Training offers a wide range of HVACR courses, and is one of the UK’s largest recognised F-gas training providers.

Due to the building’s protected status, external modifications were not permitted. However, Ellis Training undertook an extensive internal refurbishment to create a modern, high-performance training environment, transforming the space while respecting its historical character.

The new facility serves as both a training centre and a live showcase of the systems taught within. Despite lacking traditional windows, the building offers a fresh, comfortable environment all year round, thanks to a complete, integrated Panasonic system.

Having relied on Panasonic systems for many years in their training rigs, Ellis Training chose the brand once again for the building’s permanent infrastructure, valuing its quality, longevity, and energy efficiency.

System design and installation were led by Lawrence Workman of Ware-based contractor Herts Cooling, whose in-depth experience with Panasonic technologies ensured a smooth and precise implementation.

Panasonic’s VRF ECOi MF3 outdoor units, paired with a combination of F3 adaptive ducted and G1 floor console indoor units were chosen to meet the diverse spatial requirements of the facility. 

All instructors at Ellis Training are fully qualified trained teachers, delivering a robust curriculum in a supportive and professional setting. The company certifies up to 500 F-gas trainees every year. 

As part of its continued expansion, Ellis Training, already offer the City & Guilds 2081 Split Systems qualification, and is preparing to launch a new air-to-water heat pump course, also certified by City & Guilds. This upcoming course will form the foundation of a comprehensive new suite of qualifications for heating and plumbing engineers.

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