British-made HVAC products aren’t just a point of national pride. They offer specifiers, contractors, and facilities managers tangible, practical advantages. Shorter lead times, direct access to technical support, and products engineered specifically for UK building regulations and climate conditions are all reasons why sourcing from a British manufacturer makes a genuine difference on a project.
SPC has been designing and manufacturing heating and cooling solutions from its factory in Leicester for over 50 years, supplying commercial and industrial environments across the UK with a complete range of British-built products.
What does specifying British-manufactured HVAC products actually mean for your project?
When a product is designed and manufactured in the UK, the supply chain is shorter. That means more predictable lead times, easier communication when a project specification changes, and faster access to replacement or bespoke items when a project demands it.
For SPC, manufacturing in Leicester means the teams behind the product, from engineering and design through to sales and technical support, are all under one roof. There is no intermediary, no overseas factory to contact, and no language or time-zone barrier between specifier and manufacturer.
This matters most on complex or time-critical projects, healthcare facilities, school refurbishments, and large industrial builds, where delays or specification errors have real consequences.
Are British-manufactured HVAC products engineered for UK conditions?
SPC’s Leicester factory produces a complete range of heating and cooling solutions for commercial and industrial applications:
Radiant Heating and Cooling Panels
The Thermatile TEN-TWELVE range provides silent, efficient radiant comfort with no air movement. Heat pump compatible and independently tested to EN 14037. Suitable for offices, schools, sports facilities, and healthcare environments.
Fan Convectors
The Belgravia Supreme, Belgravia Classic, and Belgravia Tilevector ranges deliver rapid, flexible heating for commercial spaces. Heat pump ready, with Active LST control available for healthcare and educational environments.
Heating and Cooling Coils
Fully bespoke coil heat exchangers engineered to order for water, steam, refrigerant, and heat recovery applications. Manufactured to exact project specifications with pressure testing to 22 bar.
Trench Heating and Cooling
The Metropolitan range offers discreet, high-performance climate control installed beneath floor-to-ceiling glazing, available in powered fan-assisted, cooling, and electric variants.
Air Curtains
The AIRDOR Forcefield and iForce Industrial ranges cover commercial and industrial doorways from 3.5 metres up to 6 metres in height, with ambient, electric, and LPHW options.
Unit Heaters
The CiRRUS Unit Heater range delivers robust, high-output heating for factories, warehouses, distribution centres, and large industrial spaces.
What support comes with specifying SPC products?
SPC offers specification support, technical advice, and a programme of four CIBSE approved CPD sessions for building services professionals. Our CPDs cover decarbonisation of industrial and commercial heating systems, coil heat exchangers, radiant heating and cooling panels, and trench heating design, all available at no cost to practices and contractors.
ISO 9001:2015 certified, SPC has supplied UK projects across education, healthcare, heritage, industrial, and commercial sectors for over 50 years.
Frequently Asked Questions
British-manufactured products offer shorter and more predictable lead times, direct technical support from the manufacturer, and products designed to meet UK building regulations and climate conditions. For time-critical projects, this can make a meaningful difference to programme and specification confidence.
Yes. The majority of SPC’s range is designed for use with low-temperature hot water (LTHW) heating systems and heat pumps. The Belgravia fan convector range is heat pump ready; the Thermatile TEN-TWELVE radiant panels and industrial radiant panels are heat pump compatible; the Metropolitan trench heating range works with low-temperature systems; and SPC’s coil heat exchangers and CiRRUS unit heaters can be engineered or configured for low-temperature applications. If you’re specifying for a heat pump project, the SPC team can advise on the most suitable product for your application.
SPC supplies products for commercial, industrial, healthcare, education, heritage, and high-end residential projects across the UK. Product ranges are specified by mechanical consultants, M&E contractors, and architects, with direct support available throughout the specification process.
Yes. SPC offers four CIBSE approved CPD sessions covering decarbonisation, coil heat exchangers, radiant heating and cooling panels, and trench heating. Sessions are delivered on-site at your offices and are available at no cost. Contact us to arrange a session.
Contact the SPC team directly on 0116 249 0044 or at spc@spc-hvac.co.uk. Area Sales Managers cover the whole of the UK and are available to support specifications, site surveys, and project queries.
Ready to specify British-manufactured heating and cooling for your next project?
The SPC team is ready to support your specification from initial product selection through to technical sign-off.