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AHU Manufacturing & Installation

Manufacturing & installation,
under one contract.

01256 518170

Custom air handling units manufactured at our UK facility and installed end-to-end under a single contract.

40+

Yrs Experience

UK

Manufactured

One

Contract

Trusted by leading organisations

NHSDisneyMarriott HotelsMoorfields Eye HospitalIHG Hotels & ResortsTravelodgeWaitroseWestfieldFenwickFreedom LeisureQueen Mary UniversityAlpine F1 TeamNHSDisneyMarriott HotelsMoorfields Eye HospitalIHG Hotels & ResortsTravelodgeWaitroseWestfieldFenwickFreedom LeisureQueen Mary UniversityAlpine F1 Team

Where projects run into trouble

The Problems We Solve

01

Restricted Plant Access

Space or access constraints prevent a standard unit being installed, nothing in the catalogue fits the building.

02

Obsolete Equipment

The original unit is discontinued or no longer supported. No like-for-like exists. A made-to-measure replacement is the only option.

03

Split Contractor Risk

Mechanical, electrical, and controls split between contractors causes co-ordination failures and programme overruns on site.

The solution

Survey, Build and Install.

Every project follows the same sequence. One team accountable from site visit to handover.

01

Survey & Brief

We visit site to record space constraints, access routes, existing services, and thermal requirements, before specification or cost is agreed.

  • Airflow and thermal requirements agreed
  • Space and access constraints captured on site
  • Controls integration and programme requirements defined
02

Design & Manufacture

Unit is engineered to exact specification and manufactured at our UK facility. Client approval on drawings before build begins.

  • GA drawings and performance schedule issued for approval
  • Built in our UK facility, client inspection available
  • Factory tested before despatch with records issued
03

Installation

Full mechanical, electrical, and controls installation managed under one contract. Airflow verification and handover pack included as standard.

  • Mechanical fixings, ductwork, and pipework installed
  • Electrical supply and controls wired and tested
  • Airflow verification and full handover pack issued

Manufacturing capability

What We Can Build

The specification below reflects our standard manufacturing capability.

AirflowAny airflow to suit your requirements
Casing configurationsHorizontal, vertical, modular, split-casing
Thermal sectionsLTHW/MTHW/HTHW heating, chilled water, DX, heat recovery, frost protection
Fan typesEC plug fans, EC axial fans, backward-curved centrifugal
Filtration gradesG4 through to HEPA H14, including HTM 03-01 theatre grade
Controls optionsMechanical-only or complete DDC panel, BACnet/Modbus/LON BMS integration
MaterialsGalvanised steel standard; stainless steel, coated aluminium, marine grade available
Lead time5–7 weeks from drawing approval to delivery

40+

Years manufacturing

Four decades of AHU design and manufacture from our UK facility.

UK

Manufactured

All units built in the UK with client inspection available pre-despatch.

Full

Scope available

Manufacture, delivery, and installation under one contract.

Factory

Tested every unit

Performance and electrical checks completed before despatch with records issued.

Our Projects

Work We've Delivered

Made-to-specification AHU projects where standard catalogue units couldn't meet the requirement.

Custom AHU Manufactured & Installed, Hotel Pool Hall

Hotel / Leisure · Norfolk

Custom AHU Manufactured & Installed, Hotel Pool Hall

Relevant if: Restricted plantroom access prevents a standard unit being delivered whole, End-of-life AHU in a pool hall or glazed, humid environment, You need full scope: design, manufacture, install, and commission under one contract

AHU Replacement, Continuously Occupied Retirement Village

Care / Retirement · UK

AHU Replacement, Continuously Occupied Retirement Village

Relevant if: The building is continuously occupied and cannot be vacated for works, Resident comfort and air quality must be maintained throughout, A standard catalogue replacement is not available or suitable for the space

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Get in touch

Discuss Your
Manufacturing Brief

Tell us the airflow requirements, available space, any access constraints, and sector. We respond within one working day with a practical view on feasibility and lead time.

  • Feasibility confirmed against space and performance requirements
  • Indicative lead time and budget range provided
  • Specification options discussed, full packaged or mechanical only
  • Access and installation programme assessed
  • No obligation to proceed

Call us directly

01256 518170

Enquiry

We will aim to respond within 24 hours

Your details

Common questions

Frequently Asked Questions

For most custom-built units, lead time is 5–7 weeks from drawing approval to delivery. This varies depending on complexity, size, and whether specialist components such as heat recovery or DX coils are included. We confirm lead time at quotation stage.

Yes. We regularly manufacture direct replacements for units where the original manufacturer is no longer trading or no longer supports the product. We measure the existing unit on site and design the replacement to fit the same footprint where possible.

Yes. This is the most common arrangement, particularly on replacement projects. We manage survey, specification, manufacture, delivery, installation, and handover under one contract with a single point of accountability.

Yes. The majority of our installation work takes place in live buildings. We programme works to minimise disruption, use phased shutdowns where needed, and carry out noisy or disruptive tasks outside of core hours.

Yes. We work alongside your lifting company to plan and co-ordinate access, cranage, and temporary works. Our project management team handles all programme co-ordination. Where a specialist lifting contractor is not already in place, we can advise on suitable options.

Yes. We have experience manufacturing AHUs for NHS and private healthcare facilities to HTM 03-01 requirements, including theatre-grade filtration, validated airflow performance, and the documentation requirements for clinical environments.

We manufacture across a wide range of sizes for commercial, healthcare, education, laboratory, and industrial sectors. Speak to the team about your specific requirements.

Engineer Insights

Technical guidance from real AHU projects

Occasional updates covering refurbishment strategy, energy reduction, fan upgrades, controls, and HVAC project guidance.