LG acquires the OSO Group

LG Electronics Inc., a global leader in home appliances and consumer electronics with sales of USD 64 billion and headquartered in Seoul, Korea, announced today that it will acquire all shares in OSO Group AS – the European market leader in stainless steel, smart and energy-efficient hot water tanks. Focusing on heating OSO Group will […]
The future role of hot water cylinders in balancing grid demand

The Hot Water Association (HWA) and Energy and Utilities Alliance (EUA) were hosted by Pauline Latham MP at the Houses of Parliament on 5th December to launch the HWA’s new report on Connected Homes The Connected Homes report was commissioned by HWA to demonstrate the opportunities for stored hot water cylinders in decarbonisation and renewable energy in the electricity grid […]
4 WAYS OF SAVING ENERGY ON WATER HEATING
OSO are being asked regularly and understandably about water heating costs and general energy costs. We do have some advice. Some things are easy and will save a small amount of money, others require a rethink about your habits but could save a considerable amount. There are some obvious things that are well known. […]
ONE SIZE DOESN’T FIT ALL
One size doesn’t fit all Isaac Occhipinti, Head of External Affairs, HWA The domestic hot water cylinder industry is a crowded market, the overwhelming majority of unvented cylinders look the same, and in most cases they are fitted in the same way, but there are many differences that the installer and end user should be […]
CREATING A PRESSURE BOOST
Low water pressure can be a real frustration for homeowners, with them often looking to installers for the answer. Stuart Elsy, managing director of OSO Hotwater, looks at the measures that can be taken to ensure that flow meets expectation and the options available if a further boost is needed. For homes with one bathroom […]
ARE ALL STAINLESS STEEL HOT WATER CYLINDERS CREATED EQUAL?
In many areas of the plumbing and heating industry the old adage ‘you get what you pay for’ has real clout. However, when you look at hot water storage, many perceive one hot water cylinder to be the same as another. So, is this the case? Stuart Elsy, managing director of OSO Hotwater, looks at […]