March 30, 2026
Here’s to the Happy Couple!
Big congratulations to two of our amazing team members on tying the knot! It’s not every day we get to celebrate a love story that we have followed from the start here at Fairburn Heating Solutions. We’re absolutely delighted for you both and wish you a lifetime full of happiness, laughter, and plenty of fantastic […]
March 17, 2026
Our first Hydrogen commissioning!
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 […]
February 10, 2026
A well-earned promotion for Dan
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 […]
November 19, 2025
How Artificial Intelligence Could Shape the Future of Commercial Gas Process Heating
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 […]
August 26, 2025
Amy is on target!
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 […]
August 19, 2025
The Real Cost of Downtime in Manufacturing
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% […]
August 15, 2025
Congratulations to Jay and Harrison!
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 […]
July 8, 2025
Good maintenance can prevent firefighting!
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 […]
May 13, 2025
Our Journey: 20 Years of Fairburn Heating Solutions
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 […]