OFTEC is saddened to report that the founder of OFTEC, Colin Sutherland, passed away peacefully on 6 November at the age of 90.
A gentleman, husband, father, grandfather, fundraiser, athlete, author, poet, organiser and deliverer are just a few words that describe this incredible character. Colin will be remembered for his positive, can-do attitude and for him “living to serve others”.
Colin leaves behind a huge legacy within the heating and energy industries, including the setting up of OFTEC, the CIBSE Domestic Building Services Panel, energy reporting tables and participation in numerous committees and standards drafting projects.
Collaboration
During 1991, Colin had the foresight to acknowledge that, for the oil heating industry to thrive, there needed to be collaboration between fuel suppliers and equipment manufacturers to develop equipment standards and apply common working practices. There also needed to be a skilled workforce of installers and service . . .
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