Manufacturing Today Issue - 218 November 2023 | Page 88

Dunphy Combustion _________________________________________________________________________________________

With a rich history spanning almost six decades , Dunphy Combustion Ltd ( Dunphy ) has established itself as a leading provider of cutting-edge combustion equipment and digital control solutions in the industry . From design and manufacturing to installation and maintenance , Dunphy offers a comprehensive range of products and services . The company ’ s impressive customer portfolio includes renowned names such as Shell , Nestlé , Heineken , British Gas , and Coca-Cola : a testament to its expertise and reliability . Dunphy takes great pride in its role as a pioneer in industrial decarbonization and sustainability . In fact , the company was the first in the UK to introduce hydrogen burners , demonstrating its commitment to shaping the future of clean and sustainable energy solutions . As Dunphy Combustion approaches its 60-year anniversary next year , the company stands poised to continue pushing boundaries and setting new standards in the industry it has helped shape for decades . Sharon Kuligowski , Managing Director , provides an overview of Dunphy ’ s history .

“ Our core business revolves around manufacturing combustion equipment , primarily burners and gas boosters . My father , Malcom Dunphy , established the company in 1964 . Initially , he served as an electrical engineer at a company called SuperJet Oil and Gas Burners ( SuperJet ). At that time , SuperJet was one of the four burner manufacturers in Rochdale and one of 60 in the UK . This indicates the market ’ s size and the differences within it during
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