Brymec Involvement: End-to-end manufacturing and supplying, project planning, and delivery logistics
When RNW Group was appointed to deliver the mechanical installation at a Premier Inn development in Rayleigh, the brief was clear: support a major sustainability upgrade by replacing an ageing boiler system with a modern air source heat pump solution. RNW needed to deliver a high-quality, compliant installation within a tight programme, while minimising disruption on site.
Products featured
Heavy Duty Steel Press
Copper Press-Fit
Stainless Steel Press-Fit
The Challenge
Connecting the new system to the plantroom required pipework to be routed underground. For this application, HDPE pipework was specified over traditional copper due to its superior durability, strength, and resistance to corrosion when installed below ground. This ensured a robust, long-term solution that not only supported the hotel’s decarbonisation goals but also reduced future maintenance risk.
In addition to this, for a fast-paced hospitality project such as Premier Inn, programme certainty is everything. Traditional threaded or welded steel systems can introduce delays due to:
Time-intensive installation
Hot works and associated permits
Mess from oil, swarf, and rework
Increased labour time on site
RNW needed a solution that would reduce installation time, maintain durability and heat resistance, and remove unnecessary complexity for their engineers.
The solution: Heavy-duty steel press
The core mechanical solution for the Rayleigh project was Brymec’s heavy-duty steel press system, integrated seamlessly with Brymec’s wider copper and stainless-steel press-fit ranges.
Designed and manufactured to specification, the system provided RNW with a cleaner, faster, and safer alternative to traditional methods.
Key technical advantages include:
Up to 60% faster installation compared with threading or welding
No oil, swarf, or hot works, improving site safety and cleanliness
Extreme durability with resistance to fire impact, corrosion, and pressure variation
Press-sure indicator foil for immediate visual confirmation of completed joints
Long-term performance backed by a 20-year warranty
Reduced flushing requirements, using less water and energy
Crucially, once pressed, joints are ready to go immediately with no adjustment needed, removing downtime and uncertainty.
The impact of the heavy-duty steel press system was felt directly by the installation team on site. By removing threading from the process, engineers were able to work more efficiently, maintain momentum on site, and focus on quality installation rather than time-consuming preparation.
The press itself makes our jobs much easier and eliminates the need for threading. Other methods are very time consuming; the heavy-duty press is stronger and more reliable. We’d definitely use it again on future projects where we need to reduce time on site and need something heat resistant.
Integrated products under one brand
Beyond the heavy-duty steel press, the project utilised a wide range of Brymec products across our copper and steel press-fit ranges, valves, brackets, pumps, and ancillaries. The benefit for RNW was simplicity: one supplier, one compatible system, and confidence that everything would work together seamlessly.
This single-brand compatibility significantly reduced the risk of sourcing issues, mismatched components, or delayed deliveries – a common challenge on multi-system projects.
Collaboration is what makes projects like this work. Having open, consistent communication with RNW gives everyone confidence, it allows us to work as one team, make quicker decisions, and deliver efficient, considered solutions on site.
RNW Group has worked closely with Brymec since 2018, following an initial visit to the Gatwick Central Distribution Centre. Since then, the relationship has developed into a trusted partnership built on aligned values, responsive service, and technical confidence.
According to RNW, Brymec’s approach stands out for several reasons:
Consistently strong customer care and service
Reliability of supply, competitive pricing, flexibility, and product availability
A single brand where products are fully compatible
Innovation driven by in-house design and continually expanding product ranges
This alignment gives RNW confidence and “free rein” to deliver projects efficiently, knowing that product performance, compliance, and logistics are fully supported.
The outcome
Programme maintained within a 6-week delivery window
Reduced installation time and labour demand on site
Improved safety and cleanliness by eliminating hot works and threading
High confidence in long-term performance and compliance
Strengthened partnership between RNW Group and Brymec
For RNW, Brymec removed friction from the project. From sourcing and logistics to technical performance and on-site efficiency, Brymec enabled the team to focus on delivering quality work for the end client.
By combining technical excellence with a relationship-led approach, Brymec continues to support contractors like RNW Group in delivering efficient, compliant, and high-quality mechanical installations, even under demanding conditions.
We’ve had no complaints with Brymec. The service, reliability and availability really stand out, and the innovation across the ranges keeps improving.
