Sustainable heating solutions

With a portfolio featuring some of the most renowned and respected brands in the heating industry , Baxi Ltd is a prominent player in the European market . As one of the largest manufacturers and distributors of heating systems , Baxi benefits from a strong research and development platform and the financial backing of the BDR Thermea Group ( BDR ), to which the company belongs . This financial support enables Baxi to make considerable capital investment , ensuring it stays at the pinnacle of innovation . Since its inception in Lancashire in 1866 , the company has made significant strides from its manufacturing site in Preston , by designing products that pave the way towards a zero-carbon future . Jan Rijnen , Managing Director , sheds light on Baxi ’ s endeavors and accomplishments over the past three years . “ At BDR , our focus has mostly been on advancing the energy transition for heating by assessing our manufacturing footprint , the countries we serve , our competencies and areas where we may lack expertise . We have also done a lot of acquisitions around heat pump technologies and heat networks as we seek to develop our expertise in those areas . Moreover , we have made significant progress in modularizing our products . For example , we now have a global platform of boilers that allows for tailored local solutions . So , while we offer a distinct product for the UK market , our Italian , Spanish , and Dutch boilers are also derived from the same platform , customized to meet the specific requirements , needs , and preferences of each respective country . Throughout the pandemic , our supply chain faced some challenges with sourcing materials . However , due to our global approach to supply chain setup , we ’ ve done much better than other companies in terms