Unitherm offers a complete support package from quality training, design, commissioning to supply of renewable heating systems and underfloor heating.

One of the most successful names in renewable heating in Ireland has launched its UK operation from new premises in Exeter.

The local MP for East Devon, Simon Jupp was a visitor to the new headquarters of Unitherm Heating Systems to perform the official opening of its purpose-built training centre.

Unitherm has already grown into a well-respected leader in renewable heating systems in Ireland where air source heat pumps have taken off in a big way, similar to their popularity in mainland Europe.

With the UK Government’s plans for renewable heating – a target to install 600,000 heat pumps by 2028 - the timing was right for Unitherm to move into the UK marketplace.

Unitherm offers a complete support package from quality training, design, commissioning to supply of renewable heating systems and underfloor heating. As the heat pump marketplace continues to grow, demand for quality training by installers will rise exponentially to meet the growing demand.  

Heading up the new company is Managing Director Andy Hooper who has extensive experience of the UK heat pump marketplace from his time with Hitachi and LG.

“These are exciting times for renewable heating in the UK and the opportunity to join Unitherm and take the lead in introducing a total package approach that is still new to this industry was too good to miss," he said.

“We bring a level of expertise in system design and installation that is unrivalled in the UK and provide a high level of support once the installation is underway, including help with commissioning and the system to make sure it is operating at 100% of its efficiency potential from day one, that is virtually unheard of here.

“If we go at this half-cock and see poor quality installations, it will have an immediate impact on the faith people have placed in this technology. These are exceptional pieces of kit and having fully competent installers is vital so that heat pumps are installed correctly and give the right level of heating and hot water to the householder. 

“It is our role to train people so they are 100% prepared and competent to install heat pumps properly.

Sowton Industrial Estate will provide impressive, modern offices, along with a sizeable warehouse and a purpose designed centre of training excellence on the first floor that will allow Unitherm to begin the process of training installers to take advantage of the huge heat pump revolution.

Unitherm currently supplies and designs full renewable heating systems to include heat pumps, UFH and radiators. Other associated products will be brought online over the coming months to add to the already extensive product portfolio.