Titon

What Titon does

Titon is a UK-based manufacturer of mechanical ventilation systems and window and door hardware, operating since 1972 and listed on the AIM market of the London Stock Exchange as Titon Holdings Plc (ticker: TTH), with its primary trading subsidiary Titon Hardware Limited. The company employs 120-126 staff across its Colchester headquarters and Haverhill manufacturing facility, with a US subsidiary (Titon Inc, Indianapolis) serving North American demand. Its ventilation portfolio covers MVHR units (HRV1.6 Q Plus, HRV1.35 Q Plus), dMEV fans (Ultimate), acoustic air supply units (Sonair), the FireSafe non-combustible air brick range, and complementary modules such as HRV Cool Plus and SUMMERboost summer bypass. Its hardware portfolio includes high-performance trickle vents (SF Xtra, SF Sound Attenuator), the Asterion II 3-star profile cylinder, the Overture stainless steel door suite, and distributed partner products such as Roto AL Designo aluminium hardware.

Titon's revenue model is hardware-driven across two segments: (1) direct enterprise field sales of ventilation systems to contractors, developers, architects and consultants, complemented by a UK-wide Approved Service Partner network for installation, commissioning and aftermarket service plus a recurring replacement-filter revenue stream; and (2) distribution of window and door hardware through a UK-wide distributor network, supplemented by e-commerce for smaller replacement items. Customers include UK residential developers (Gleeson Homes, Bellway, Watkin Jones), higher education (Heriot-Watt University), window fabricators (Marshall Brown Windows, SG Window Systems) and healthcare-to-residential conversion projects (St Mary's Hospital, Bristol). The company holds ISO 9001, ISO 14001, CE and UKCA certifications, BSI Kitemark on the Asterion cylinder, and BRE-tested SAP Appendix Q compliance on key MVHR products, anchoring its specification position with UK Building Regulations (Parts F, L, O, B, Q). In June 2026 it announced the acquisition of G-Pack Manufacturing Limited to extend in-house injection moulding capability.

Name

Titon

Legal name

Titon Hardware Limited

Website

https://titon.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1972

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Titon designs and manufactures mechanical ventilation systems (MVHR, dMEV, FireSafe terminals) and window/door hardware (trickle vents, cylinders, handles) for UK and US construction markets, serving developers, contractors, architects and fabricators.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Building Ventilation Systems and Hardware

NAICS

Industrial and Commercial Fan and Blower and Air Purification Equipment Manufacturing (333413), Ventilation, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (33341)

SIC

Industrial & Commercial Fans & Blowers & Air Purifing Equip (3564)

akta.pro primary industry

Fans, Blowers & Ventilation Units (Supply/Exhaust/Inline) (IMADANAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Heat Exchangers, Coils & Hydronic HVAC Components (IMADANAF), Ventilation, Ducting & Air Distribution Equipment (IMAHAKAG), Dampers, Louvers & Ventilation Controls (IMADANAD)

Keywords

• Mechanical ventilation systems
• Heat recovery ventilation
• Window and door hardware
• Trickle vents
• Building services manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Colchester

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Ventilation Systems Sales: Design, manufacture and supply of mechanical ventilation systems including MVHR units, MEV systems, dMEV fans, ducting, filters, controls and accessories. Products are sold to building professionals through enterprise sales and approved service partners.
2. Window & Door Hardware Sales: Manufacture and supply of window and door hardware products including trickle vents, handles, locking systems, friction hinges and restrictors for aluminium, timber and PVCu frames. Distributed through UK-wide network of distributors.
3. Service & Maintenance: Service and repairs for ventilation systems through UK-wide network of Approved Service Partners.
4. Replacement Filters: Sale of genuine Titon-manufactured replacement filters for MVHR units, recommended annually for optimal performance.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Titon designs, manufactures, and supplies mechanical ventilation systems (MVHR, MEV, dMEV units plus ducting, terminals, filters, and controls) and window & door hardware (trickle vents, handles, locking systems, friction hinges, and profile cylinders) for aluminium, timber, and PVCu frames. Its products serve residential new build, social housing, education, and healthcare construction projects in the UK and US, distributed via direct enterprise sales, a UK distributor network, and an Approved Service Partner network.

Product overview

Titon is a manufacturer and supplier of two distinct product portfolios: ventilation systems and window & door hardware. The ventilation portfolio includes MVHR units (HRV1.6 Q Plus, HRV1.35 Q Plus, HRV Cool Plus), dMEV fans (Ultimate), acoustic air supply units (Sonair), and the FireSafe Air Brick Range of non-combustible terminals. The window & door hardware portfolio includes acoustic trickle vents (SF Xtra, SF Sound Attenuator), profile cylinders (Asterion II), door hardware (Overture Stainless Steel), and distributed partner products (Roto AL Designo). These products are sold to building professionals including contractors, developers, architects, and fabricators for residential new build and social housing applications across UK and US markets.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• FireSafe®: Fire-safe, non-combustible ventilation terminals and kits including Single Air Bricks, Double Air Bricks, and 100mm Push Through Wall Kits, fabricated from electrogalvanised sheet steel with A1 fire class rating.
• HRV Cool Plus™
• Ultimate® dMEV
• Trimbox NO2 Filters
• SUMMERboost®
• Sonair
• Overture Stainless Steel
• Roto AL Designo
• Asterion II

Products and services

• HRV1.6 Q Plus MVHR Mechanical Ventilation with Heat Recovery (MVHR) unit for residential new build projects, providing heat recovery and indoor air quality to help developers meet Future Homes Standards.
• HRV Cool Plus External cooling module that integrates with MVHR systems to deliver pre-cooled, filtered air in warmer weather conditions when natural means cannot alleviate overheating, supporting Approved Document O compliance.
• HRV1.35 Q Plus MVHR MVHR unit independently tested by BRE and aligned with SAP Appendix Q for energy assessment compliance in residential new build applications.
• Ultimate dMEV Fan Decentralised Mechanical Extract Ventilation (dMEV) fan for targeted ventilation in individual rooms, providing continuous extract with heat recovery capability.
• Sonair Acoustic-Filtered Air Supply Unit Acoustic-filtered air supply unit that meets noise-impact assessment requirements in line with BS 8233 for residential developments near noise sources.
• FireSafe Air Brick Range Non-combustible A1-rated ventilation terminals including Single Air Bricks, Double Air Bricks, and 100mm Push Through Wall Kits, fabricated from electrogalvanised sheet steel with A2-s1,d0 polyester powder coating for fire-safe through-wall ventilation.
• SF Xtra Sound Attenuator Acoustic Vent High performance slot ventilator providing sound attenuation up to 44 dB, independently tested to BS EN ISO 10140-2:2021, suitable for domestic and non-domestic applications requiring acoustic ventilation.
• SF Xtra Trickle Vent High performance, surface mounted aluminium slot ventilator described as the shortest trickle vent on the market to provide 5000mm² EA, suitable for domestic and non-domestic applications.
• Asterion II 3-Star Profile Cylinder BSI Kitemarked 3-star profile cylinder with TS007 rating, featuring reduced vulnerability to lock manipulation, cam restraining feature, reset mechanism, and upgraded locking pin material for improved attack resistance.
• Overture Stainless Steel Door Hardware Suite SS304 stainless steel door handle and letterplate suite with Polished and Brushed finishes, tested to over 100,000 cycles and exceeding 1000 hours salt spray testing to BS EN 1670 Grade 5.
• Roto AL Designo Tilt-Turn System Fully concealed hardware for aluminium windows up to 150kg sash weight, featuring tilt-before-turn gear, modular design compatible with euro-chamber profile systems, and PAS24 high security option.
• Ventilation Approved Service Partner Network UK-wide network of approved partners providing installation, commissioning, service and repairs for Titon ventilation systems, supporting residential and commercial customers post-installation.
• Titon Replacement Filters Genuine Titon-manufactured replacement filters for MVHR units, recommended annually for optimal performance, sold via the online product catalog.

Quantifiable outcome

• Heat recovery efficiency of approximately 90% from outgoing air
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• G-Pack Manufacturing LimitedcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2026Titon announced the acquisition of G-Pack Manufacturing Limited, a UK supplier of injection moulded products. This acquisition expands Titon's manufacturing capabilities.
• RotocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrong aluminium partnership from Titon & Roto. Roto product ranges complement Titon's existing window and door hardware offering, creating a wider selection for customers in the UK market. Roto AL Designo is fully concealed hardware for aluminium windows up to 150kg sash weight.
• Link GroupminorOthersCompany Registrar providing share registration and transfer office services for Titon Holdings Plc. Located at Central Square, 29 Wellington Street, Leeds, LS1 4DL.
• Watkin JonescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLeading UK construction group that builds student accommodation. Partnered with Titon for hardware products including SF Xtra trickle vents at Heriot-Watt University Edinburgh project.
• Marshall Brown (Windows) LimitedcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGlasgow-based window fabricator responsible for aluminium window fabrication. Installed SF Xtra trickle vents at Heriot-Watt University project.
• SG Window Systems LtdcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorManchester-based window frame manufacturer supplying glazing for Gleeson Homes properties. Uses over 500 Titon products every month.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Vent-Axia: UK residential and commercial ventilation manufacturer owned by Volution Group. Direct competitor to Titon across MVHR, MEV, dMEV, and intermittent fans, serving the same housebuilder, social housing, and contractor channels.
• Nuaire: UK-based residential ventilation specialist (part of Samsung Air Solutions). Competes directly with Titon in MVHR, MEV, and dMEV product categories for the same UK new-build and social housing specifications.
• Greenwood Airvac: UK manufacturer of mechanical extract ventilation (MEV/dMEV) and intermittent fans for residential applications. Direct competitor in the decentralised and continuous extract ventilation categories that overlap with Titon's Ultimate dMEV.
• Domus Ventilation: UK supplier of mechanical ventilation systems including MVHR, MEV, and ducting for residential new build. Comparable to Titon's ventilation portfolio with overlapping customer base in housebuilders and M&E contractors.
• Airflow Developments: UK-based manufacturer of fans, ventilation products, and air movement equipment for residential and commercial applications. Overlaps with Titon across extract fans, ducting, and accessories for the UK construction market.
• Elta Fans: UK manufacturer of inline, axial, and centrifugal fans plus MVHR systems. Competes with Titon in ventilation equipment for residential and light-commercial new build, with overlapping specifier relationships.
• Mila: UK-based window and door hardware specialist (handles, hinges, locking cylinders, trickle vents). Directly comparable to Titon's hardware portfolio, serving the same window fabricator and housebuilder channels.

Broad incumbents

• Volution Group: AIM-listed UK ventilation group whose brands (Vent-Axia, Torin, Fresh) span residential, commercial, and industrial air movement. A scaled incumbent with materially larger revenue, R&D budget, and distribution reach than Titon.
• Systemair: Swedish-listed global manufacturer of ventilation fans, air handling units, and MVHR products. Broad incumbent with residential MVHR products that overlap Titon's range, but operates at much larger scale across multiple continents.

Regional players

• Renson: Belgian manufacturer of ventilation, sun protection, and outdoor products with a strong MVHR/mechanical extract range across continental Europe. Comparable in technology (heat recovery, demand-controlled ventilation) and regulatory orientation, primarily serving Benelux/France rather than the UK.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/titonuk
• Facebookfacebook.com/TitonUK
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/titon

Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A1 record

Investments

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