Clade Engineering
About Us
Clade Engineering
Welcome to Clade! At Clade, we are dedicated to transforming the future of heating technology through innovative, sustainable solutions. As a leading provider of advanced heat pump systems, we pride ourselves on delivering products that combine efficiency, reliability, and eco-friendliness.
Our journey began with a mission to revolutionise the heating industry by creating products that significantly reduce carbon emissions while maintaining top-notch performance. Today, we continue to push the boundaries of what’s possible in heating technology, offering cutting-edge solutions that meet the needs of modern buildings and process operators.
Clade is B Corp Certified as a business with sustainability at its heart, demonstrating our commitment to a better future for our customers, staff and broader stakeholders. We continue to reduce our own carbon footprint, you can find more information about this in our annual sustainability report.
Our flagship products, such as the Birch R290 propane and Maple r744 CO2 heat pumps, exemplify our commitment to innovation and sustainability. These state-of-the-art systems are designed to seamlessly replace traditional boilers, making the transition to greener heating solutions both simple and effective. With features like ultra-low GWP refrigerants, smart-enabled controls, and robust performance, Clade heat pumps are at the forefront of the industry.
At Clade, customer satisfaction is at the heart of everything we do. We work closely with our clients to understand their unique needs and provide tailored solutions that deliver exceptional value through our design, installation, manufacturing and service divisions. Join us on our mission to create a cleaner, more sustainable future, one heat pump at a time.
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Company Mission Statement
At Clade we lead, we don’t follow. We proactively find ways to innovate in the heating and cooling industry so that we can halt and reverse the effects of global warming. We recognize the immense responsibility our generation has and we take it as a challenge. Our mission: a carbon neutral world, made possible by Clade technology.
Our Products & Services
Clade Engineering Systems Limited is a UK based industrial engineering company, specialising in industrial heat pump and commercial heat pump assets and refrigeration, providing a full service including; manufacturing, installation and aftercare maintenance and support.
HEAT PUMPS
Through its investment in the heat pump sector, Clade has a proven track record in product development, design, manufacture, installation and aftercare of CO2/Hydrocarbon heat pumps for a wide range of commercial use cases.
Clade provides full support through every step of the process, from energy-efficient system design to quality manufacturing, expert installation, and ongoing aftercare. As a UK company leading the transformation in green heating and cooling, it provides heat pumps for multiple sectors, helping businesses reduce their carbon footprint with different models of CO2 and Hydrocarbon heat pumps available.
Clade continues to be at the forefront of heat pump technology with new digital control/monitoring platforms and services being developed.
REFRIGERATION
As an established national provider of refrigeration contracting and product excellence, Clade is a leading supplier to the food manufacturing, distribution & retail sectors, principally serving UK blue chip companies.
Clade designs, manufactures and installs a range of systems from simple refrigeration solutions for small stores through to complex natural refrigeration systems combined with heat recovery; with these systems now being delivered to major retail customers and food manufacturers.
With the ability to design, manufacture, and install, Clade is a ‘one stop shop’ for customers refrigeration requirements.
Aftercare Services
The retail Service & Maintenance business was divested in the summer of 2021 and was replaced by Aftercare, set up to provide an aftercare service primarily for heating products and installed systems.
Why Work With Us?
UK Manufactured
Natural Refrigerants
Full Service
High Efficiencies & High Temperatures
ACCREDITATIONS
COMPANY HISTORY
Clade has a history stretching back 36 years, when the founder started a family business servicing refrigeration plant. The business, then known as A1 Engineering Services, grew steadily in both revenue and expertise.
Growth accelerated under the leadership of the current Managing Director adding manufacturing capacity and moving into natural refrigerants. Over the next few years Clade manufactured and deployed over 500 natural refrigerant products across the UK.
As the heat in buildings challenge became clearer Clade began the R&D for a new range of heat pumps which would provide a solution for a growing market. The first heat pump was installed in a Co-Op store and achieved a staggering SCOP of 3.7. The rebrand to Clade in 2021 and expansion of the leadership team cemented the move into the heat pump market.
ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY
Through integrated refrigeration and heating solutions Clade’s R&D team are leading the way in the use of reduced energy, low carbon products combined to supply heating and cooling. With the close coupling of CO2 plant and heat pumps using the same refrigerant the company is developing a range of solutions which are suitable for all sectors, from agriculture to food retail.
With its internal R&D team based at Clade’s Technology Hub in Leeds the company is available to advise its customers on the latest legislative changes. The Clade R&D team are on hand to support the early stages of any project’s development, through feasibility to a finalised design, supporting the customer through the complete product or project journey.
NET ZERO BY 2050
In order to reach the UK’s Net Zero 2050 target, heating emissions will need to reduce by 95%. All users of fossil fuel heating will have a similar target. Decarbonising heating offers substantial carbon savings that will contribute towards this net zero target. Through the use of its CO2 heat pump technologies, the company offers a range of solutions to support decarbonisation throughout the UK.
Through the close coupling of refrigeration and heat pump heating technologies, it is possible to further reduce carbon emissions. Clade has rapidly become a specialist in this area and has taken huge strides to deliver this technology to all parts of industry, including sectors as diverse as agriculture, food storage, the built environment and food retail, to name but a few.
With ability to design, manufacture, install and support, the Clade team is well placed to help customers equally with both their refrigeration and heating requirements.
B CORP CERTIFIED
We’re proud to be a Certified B Corp.
The prestigious certification is a huge milestone for Clade that underscores our unwavering commitment to social and environmental responsibility.
As a B Corp, we’re part of an esteemed network of companies globally recognised for our positive impact on society and the environment.
Together, we’re leading a global movement for an economy that benefits all – one that balances profit with purpose.
This means that, when you work with us, you know you’re having a positive impact on people and the planet.
MANAGEMENT TEAM
The Company benefits from an experienced management team. Dean Frost, the MD, has over 30 years experience in energy, retail and industry and is supported by a core management team and a strong second tier management.
ANDY DEWHURST
Internationally experienced NED and chairman. Former CEO, with experience in retail, banking, telecoms and joint ventures. Founder of Tesco Personal Finance and Tesco Mobile. 25 years experience with Tesco Group. Andy guides the strategic direction of the board and ensures their accountability
DEAN FROST
Over 30 years of leadership at the intersection of energy, retail and industry. Successfully led the growth of Clade to an 8x increase in revenue. Dean leads all aspects of the Management team with particular focus on sales.
TIM ROOK
Chartered Engineer with deep experience leading innovation and business growth in renewable energy and digital transformation. Leading Clade’s strategy and market development in the global energy transition towards a sustainable future. Tim leads our Sales & marketing drive, particularly for heat pumps and digital.
CHRIS BASSFORD
Chris has considerable experience of energy projects and engineering knowledge. He leads the design and engineering team across the business and across the technologies, but specifically for the application of their low carbon heat pumps in decarbonising the UK.
MIKE HODGSON
Chartered Accountant and experienced Finance Director with success at the start-up level through to the larger corporate environment. Mike is responsible for the finance function as well as IT infrastructure/systems, and company secretarial.
OLIVER BROWN
A high achieving business leader who consistently delivers growth in the tough retail and construction sectors. Ollie is responsible for on site operations, with his team delivering both refrigeration and heat pump systems installation, commissioning and aftercare.
SARAH SAYLES
Sarah has over 20 years HR experience and has achieved Chartered Fellow level with CIPD as well as a degree in Psychology. Her key skills are in delivering HR Strategy and leading on diversity & inclusion, recruitment, TUPE, training & development, M&A activity, engagement, wellbeing and change management.
MIKE ATKINSON
An innovative engineering professional with a passion for solving environmental problems. A proven track record of inventing ultra-efficient equipment that guarantees a clean environment and assures future security for businesses and organisations.
RICHARD BURKE
Highly experienced technical leader across multiple functions, with a strong track record of process excellence and customer service. Richard is responsible for the manufacture of refrigeration plant and heat pumps, and the delivery team at the Technology Centre.
TESTIMONIALS
We have worked with some very well known client to improve their heating and cooling systems and deliver decarbonisation programmes.
Here are just a few:
Our Company Policies
At Clade, we care about the impact we have on the world and the people in it.
Our social, economic and environmental responsibilities are central to the way we run our business and are reflected in our company policies – whether that’s corporate social responsibility or equality and diversity.
Groupe Atlantic
We are proud to partner with HVAC market leader, Groupe Atlantic, to grow their thermal solution offerings and help their customers on their journeys to net zero.
The partnership sees us join forces with leading commercial brands from Groupe Atlantic, such as Ideal Commercial Heating, Hamworthy, ACV and Keston.
As well as financial investment, the collaboration allows us to benefit from Groupe Atlantic’s significant knowledge of the UK market and building sector supply chain – combining our local expertise to help us reach even more customers across the UK with our cutting-edge technologies.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Clade Engineering is able to provide heat pumps as either air, ground, or water source. The most suitable type of heat pump depends on several factors related to your property. Generally, air source heat pumps are the most popular because they have the fewest requirements to install. Any type of heat pump can provide hot water and heating to your building.
Heat pumps using CO2 refrigerant as the heat source are friendly to the environment because the CO2 they use stays contained within the appliance and does not get released into the atmosphere. Furthermore, the CO2 we use in our heat pumps has the lowest global warming potential (GWP) of 1 compared to 1000’s for other refrigerants which will all significantly reduce the carbon footprint of your building.
Clade are the industry leaders in heat pump technology. As the heat in buildings challenge became clearer, Clade began the R&D for a new range of heat pumps which would provide a solution for a growing market. The first heat pump was installed in a Co-Op store and achieved a staggering SCOP of 3.7. We have over 36 years of experience and all of our systems are designed and manufactured in the UK.
Our heat pumps meet environmental standards by using a natural refrigerant like CO2. It has a Global Warming Potential (GWP) of 1, which reduces both cost and emissions.
Clade offers a full start to finish heat pumps solution. Our team of engineers design your system, manufacture and supply your heat pumps from our product range, our installation team ensures your heat pump is fully functional and our after sales support team provides ongoing maintenance. You can pick and choose as many or as few of our services to suit your requirements.
We ensure that your heat pump system continues to function. Our heat pumps can generate heat from 50kW to multi mega-watt, with a maximum water temperature of over 80 degrees Celsius and a minimum external air temperature of -20 degrees Celsius. Each of our heat pumps also comes with total cooling recovery to ensure a high quality of continued functionality.
CONTACT US
Speak with our team of experts and discuss your requirements. Complete this quick form and we will be in touch or contact us using:
Bristol & Bath Science Park
Dirac Crescent, Emersons Green
Bristol, BS16 7FR