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Sean and Finlay travelled to France at the end of January to complete our first hydrogen commissioning project.  We were engaged by Comtherm for the work at the ArcelorMittal Mardyck steelmaking plant in Dunkerque. ArcelorMittal is one of the world’s leading steel and mining companies, with steelmaking operations in 14 countries across the globe.  They […]

Following the recent PDR & Field Service analysis reviews by the board at Fairburn for the Field Service Technicians , we are delighted to announce that Dan Williams has been promoted to Senior Process Gas Technician. Dan has been with the company for over 11 years and has taken the roles and responsibilities of a […]

Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly being discussed across many areas of engineering and manufacturing. While still an emerging technology in the field of process heating, AI has the potential to influence how commercial gas heating systems are designed, installed and maintained in the years ahead. This article explores some of the ways in which AI […]

At our recent team event, Amy was the champion of the laser clay pigeon shooting.  A good time was had by everyone, and no pigeons (or gas engineers) were harmed.  Commenting on the event, Craig Carr, Managing Director said, “It was good to get the team together for a fun evening as we move into […]

A recent study by IDS‑INDATA – The Real Cost of Downtime in Manufacturing: Sector‑by‑Sector Breakdown and 2025 Forecasting – highlighted that the cost of unplanned downtime for UK and European manufacturers is likely to be over £80 billion in 2025. That’s a staggering figure and a clear call to action.  Survey data suggests that over 80% […]

We’re delighted to announce that Jay Bovill has passed his commercial gas exams and is now a Qualified Service Technician for Process and Commercial Heating.  Jay started at Fairburn as an apprentice in 2022. Harrison Barrowclift has also passed his exams and is now completing his work portfolio as the final steps in this training […]

In recent weeks, we have had three emergency call-outs which involved fires.  While metaphorical fire-fighting can feel like the everyday situation for maintenance engineers in manufacturing plants, real fires clearly can have very serious consequences for production and more importantly, the health and safety of people working in those environments. Regular, planned maintenance of process […]

In 2025, Fairburn Heating Solutions proudly celebrates its 20th anniversary — and what a journey it’s been. Back in 2005, the company was just a vision shared by three determined individuals: Craig Carr, Mark Johnson, and Keith Fairburn. With no employees and only five clients, they rolled up their sleeves and got to work. What […]

We’re delighted to announce that after 18 years of unparalleled support and service to Fairburn heating Solutions, Sean Sheldon has agreed to join the board at Fairburn Heating Solutions Ltd as Technical Director. Whilst Sean will remain an active member for the field service team for the foreseeable future, he will now also be assisting […]