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45 Years of Air Handling Excellence

45 Years of Innovation: Honing the Details that Drive Air Handling Excellence

For over four decades, ECE UK has been more than just an air handling units manufacturer of air handling units and advanced control systems — we’ve been innovators, craftsmen, and trusted partners to countless clients across the HVAC systems UK industry. Our 45-year journey has been one of continual improvement, practical ingenuity, and a deep commitment to the finer details that make all the difference in commercial HVAC solutions.

We understand that in HVAC system efficiency, it’s the small detail that counts. That principle underpins everything we do — from how we design our equipment to how we support our customers through the entire lifecycle of an AHU with integrated BMS systems.

45 Years of Air Handling Excellence

Honing Our Skills, Building Confidence

Since our inception, we’ve been refining our skills to deliver smarter, more reliable solutions through innovative AHU design innovation. Experience has taught us that efficiency doesn’t just come from high-performance components — it comes from clever design, intuitive interfaces, and reducing complexity on site for enhanced HVAC service access.

Whether it’s cutting installation time or simplifying air handling unit maintenance, every product we deliver reflects 45 years of accumulated insight in energy-efficient ventilation and building energy management systems (BEMS).

Why Detail Matters in Modern AHU Manufacturing

Over the years, our team has developed a suite of technical enhancements that solve real-world problems and improve operational outcomes in industrial air handling. Our focus on precision engineering and energy-saving HVAC systems has led to breakthrough innovations that set new standards in the industry.

Technical Innovation with Purpose

Over the years, our team has developed a suite of technical enhancements that solve real-world problems and improve operational outcomes. A few highlights include:

  • Easyshift Fan Rail System – A telescopic system allowing fans to be moved seamlessly from inside to outside the AHU for maintenance or replacement. This innovative approach to air handling maintenance is all about making the journey easier for service technicians.
Figure 1: Easyshift Fan Rail System
Figure 1: Easyshift Fan Rail System
  • Asset Tag – A digital gateway to all technical data related to your AHU and control systems. Whether you’re commissioning, servicing, or upgrading, Asset Tag ensures information is always at your fingertips throughout the unit’s lifecycle, supporting comprehensive HVAC maintenance protocols.
Figure 2 - Asset Tag (1)
Figure 2 – Asset Tag
  • Buy Parts and Spares via QR Reader – Smart, on-site access to critical components for commercial HVAC solutions. Scan, order, and get back to work — it’s that simple and revolutionises traditional air handling maintenance approaches.
Figure 3 - Access details to critical components
Figure 3 – Access details to critical components
  • Plug and Socket Controls – Pre-wired, pre-tested, and packaged with the AHU to reduce on-site wiring time and eliminate installation errors. These advanced control systems integrate seamlessly with existing building energy management systems (BEMS).
Figure 4: Plug and Socket Controls
Figure 4: Plug and Socket Controls

AHU Performance and Reliability

Our commitment to superior performance is demonstrated through rigorous testing and innovative construction methods that ensure long-term reliability in demanding commercial environments.

  • Frameless Construction – Independently tested by BSRIA to meet TB2 and T2 performance standards, our frameless construction provides robust, efficient solutions without compromise. This innovative approach to AHU design innovation delivers superior HVAC system efficiency while reducing material usage.
Figure 5: Frameless Construction
Figure 5: Frameless Construction
  • Compression Latches with Adjustable Hinges – On-site adjustments improve air tightness and ensure the unit performs as designed, even under challenging conditions. These features are crucial for maintaining optimal performance in energy-saving HVAC systems.
Figure 6: Compression Latches with Adjustable Hinges
Figure 6: Compression Latches with Adjustable Hinges
  • Colour-Coordinated Magnehelic Gauges – Instant visual distinction between clean and dirty filters enhances operational efficiency. It’s all about clarity and speed for the engineer when managing air handling maintenance schedules.
Figure 7 - Colour-Coordinated Magnehelic Gauges 
Figure 7 – Colour-Coordinated Magnehelic Gauges

Key Features of Bespoke Air Handling Units

Our bespoke approach to manufacturing ensures that every air handling unit meets the specific requirements of each project, incorporating cutting-edge technology and user-focused design elements.

Enhanced Service Access and Safety Features

  • Service Corridors with Full Task Lighting and Emergency Exits — We don’t just build AHUs; we consider how engineers interact with them, especially during critical maintenance tasks. These features exemplify our commitment to superior HVAC service access.
Figure 8: Service Corridors with Full Task Lighting and Emergency Exits
Figure 8: Service Corridors with Full Task Lighting and Emergency Exits
Figure 9: Service Corridor with Spare Fan Rack and Filter Shelving
Figure 9: Service Corridor with Spare Fan Rack and Filter Shelving
  • High-Level Harness Points on Roofs – Designed to reduce scaffolding needs when installing IP65 roof systems, saving installers both time and cost. This innovation demonstrates our understanding of practical challenges in industrial air handling installations.
Figure 9: High-Level Harness Points on Roofs
Figure 9: High-Level Harness Points on Roofs
Figure 10: Integrated Control Systems
Figure 10: Integrated Control Systems

Integrated Control Systems, Built In-House

We pride ourselves on being one of the few manufacturers that write the software and build the hardware ourselves. From bespoke Trend BEMS to Mitsubishi OEM-integrated PAC systems, our control strategies are finely tuned to the specific requirements of every project.

Our integrated BMS systems represent the pinnacle of advanced control systems technology. Because our controls are developed and tested in-house, our clients benefit from tighter integration, faster deployment, and energy-efficient ventilation systems that simply work better — right out of the box.

Figure 11: Advanced control systems technologyFigure 11: Advanced control systems technology

Figure 11 and 12: Advanced control systems technology

45 Years of Air Handling Excellence

Showcasing Our Achievements

As we mark 45 years in the HVAC systems UK industry, we’re not just looking back — we’re looking forward. Our innovations are designed to meet the future head-on: smarter integrated BMS systems, lower carbon footprints through energy-saving HVAC systems, easier installations, and enhanced user experiences in commercial HVAC solutions.

Every enhancement, from plug-and-play controls to QR-code-driven support, speaks to a single vision: to make the engineer’s journey easier, the building manager’s decisions smarter, and the tenant’s environment healthier through superior HVAC system efficiency.

Our expertise in industrial air handling, combined with decades of innovation in energy-efficient ventilation and building energy management systems (BEMS), positions us as the leading air handling units manufacturer for clients who demand excellence.

If you’re ready to work with a partner who obsesses over the details and delivers on decades of innovation in AHU design innovation and air handling unit maintenance, let’s start the conversation.

Contact our team today

Get straight through to one of our engineers and start discussing the needs of your new air handling unit. Our team are on hand to work out a custom solution for you and your project. Just call 01634 729 690 or send us an email at sales@eceuk.com to get started.

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