What Heating Group International does

Heating Group International B.V. is a privately held Dutch industrial electric heating systems manufacturer headquartered in Wijchen, Netherlands, with operating origins traceable to the Jirlumar brand established around 1978 and the current corporate entity formed in 2005. The company designs, produces, installs, and commissions electric heating solutions across six primary product categories: process heating (immersion, flange, and flow heaters up to 5 MW), element heating (band elements, tube elements, infrared, silicone mats, heating jackets), space heating (convectors, duct heaters, fan heaters, ribbed tube heaters), explosion-proof ATEX/IECEx-certified heating for hazardous environments, heat tracing (self-limiting, constant wattage, serial, and mineral insulated cables), and ramp/driveway heating. An in-house panel building department produces custom control panels and thermostats (HDT digital, MVT capillary, CT ON-OFF) integrated with the heating products.

The business operates a hybrid model combining standardized product sales from stock (convectors, fan heaters, basic duct heaters) with engineered turnkey project delivery for industrial customers across offshore and energy, commercial buildings, industry (plastics, rubber, petrochemistry, food), and shipbuilding. Pricing is quote-based, with multi-year contracts implicit in maintenance and 20-year warranty offerings for ramp heating systems installed by HGI teams. Distribution is sales-led and direct via headquarters, supplemented by the 2BA datapool for mid-market partner integrations; multilingual websites (Dutch, English, German) and a dedicated German domain support international reach. The company self-describes as an "international player" with certifications covering the EU, UK, North America, Brazil, and China.

Revenue mechanics span hardware sales (heating elements, heaters, cables, controls), turnkey project revenue (design through commissioning as main contractor), and professional services (installation, annual maintenance). Production capacity stood at approximately 500 standard air heaters per year plus roughly 5 industrial heaters per week as of 2016, supported by a 350 m² facility expansion and in-house 3D CAD design. The 2019 acquisition of Fa. L. van Stek added lubrication technology capability and senior expertise (Jan-Hein van Stek). No external funding, public listing, or institutional investor involvement is disclosed; Ton Ippel serves as Director.

Name

Heating Group International

Legal name

Heating Group International B.V.

Website

https://heatinggroup.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1978

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Heating Group International is a private Dutch manufacturer headquartered in Wijchen that designs, produces, and installs custom and standard industrial electric heating systems, serving enterprise customers across offshore energy, commercial buildings, industry, and shipbuilding in Europe, North America, and select international markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Electric Heating Equipment

NAICS

Heating Equipment (except Warm Air Furnaces) Manufacturing (333414), Power Boiler and Heat Exchanger Manufacturing (332410), Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (333415)

SIC

Air-Cond & Warm Air Heatg Equip & Comm & Indl Refrig Equip (3585)

akta.pro primary industry

Boilers, Furnaces & Process Heating Equipment (IMAHAKAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Heat Transfer Equipment (Heat Exchangers, Boilers, Condensers) (IMAHAEAC), Power Electronics for Industrial Heating (Induction/dielectric heating power supplies) (IMAGADAK)

Keywords

• Industrial electric heating
• Process heating systems
• Heat tracing cables
• Explosion-proof heaters
• ATEX-certified heating

Headquarters

HQ city

Wijchen

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial Heating Products: Sale of electric heating elements, heaters, heat tracing cables, and accessories. Includes standard products delivered from stock and custom-engineered solutions. Products span process heating (immersion heaters, flow heaters, flange heaters), space heating (convectors, fan heaters, duct heaters), element heating (band elements, tube elements), and explosive-proof heating (ATEX certified products).
2. Turnkey Project Solutions: Complete custom heating system solutions including design, engineering, production, installation, and commissioning. Covers ramp heating systems, heat tracing installations, and process heating systems. Company acts as main contractor managing sub-contractors for specialized work.
3. Professional Services: Engineering services, installation, and commissioning. Includes annual maintenance contracts for heating systems. Installation services particularly for heating cables and heat tracing systems using experienced installation teams.
4. Control Systems: Temperature control systems including thermostats, control boxes, and custom control panels. Own panel building department produces standard and custom solutions up to 5 MW capacity.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Heating Group International designs and manufactures industrial electric heating systems, including process heating (flow heaters, flange heaters, immersion elements up to 5 MW), space heating (convectors, duct air heaters, fan heaters, cabinet heaters), element heating (band and tube elements, silicone mats), explosion-proof ATEX-certified heaters, heat tracing cables and systems, and ramp/driveway heating. They deliver both standard products from stock and custom-engineered turnkey heating solutions.

Product overview

Heating Group International is a Dutch industrial electric heating solutions provider offering a comprehensive portfolio of products organized into six main categories: Process Heating (flow heaters, flange heaters, immersion elements up to 5MW), Element Heating (band elements, tube elements, infrared, silicone mats, heating jackets), Space Heating (convectors, duct air heaters, ribbed tube heaters, fan heaters, cabinet heaters), Explosion-Proof Heating (ATEX-certified products), Heat Tracing (self-limiting, constant wattage, serial, and MI cables with thermostats and accessories), and Ramp Heating. The company also provides complete turn-key systems including heating chambers for storage, custom control panels, and installation services. Key sub-brands include Quicknovation (custom-built standard concept) and Jirlumar (space heating for buildings). All products are supported by their own panel building department for custom control systems.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Quicknovation: A European registered trademark representing a unique production concept that combines standard Heating Group International components with rapid custom heater delivery. The concept extends beyond Lean Management and Quick Response Manufacturing to enable customer-specific heaters in very short lead times at competitive pricing.

Products and services

• Process Heating Systems Complete industrial process heating systems including flow heaters (doorstroomheaters), flange heaters (flensheaters), and immersion elements for heating liquids, steam, and gases in industrial processes up to 5 MW.
• Element Heating Solutions Band elements (bandelementen), tube elements (buiselementen), infrared heating, silicone heating mats, and heating jackets for surface heating applications in plastics, rubber, and machine building industries.
• Space Heating Systems Convector heaters (convectorkachels), duct air heaters (kanaalluchtverhitters), ribbed tube heaters (ribbenbuiskachels), fan heaters (ventilatorkachels), and cabinet heaters (kastverwarming) for commercial and industrial space heating.
• Explosion-Proof Heating (ATEX) ATEX-certified flow heaters, duct air heaters, convectors, fan heaters, and cabinet heaters for hazardous areas in oil & gas, petrochemical, and offshore industries.
• Heat Tracing Systems Self-limiting heating cables (including own-brand HGM series), constant wattage cables, serial cables, and MI (mineral insulated) cables with thermostats and accessories for frost protection and temperature maintenance of pipes and tanks.
• Ramp and Driveway Heating Electric ramp and driveway heating systems for frost protection of concrete, pavers, and asphalt surfaces in parking garages, loading bays, and outdoor areas, with up to 20-year warranty when installed by Heating Group International.
• Drum and IBC Heaters Silicone and metal drum heaters (vatverwarmers) for heating drums and IBC containers, including HIBC/A and HIBC/B models with digital controllers for food, cosmetic, and petrochemical applications.
• Turnkey Heating Chambers Turn-key heating chamber systems for storage of products requiring frost protection or temperature maintenance, including air circulation systems with duct heaters, fans, and control panels.
• Heating Control Systems Temperature controllers and custom control panels including HDT digital thermostats, MVT capillary thermostats, CT thermostats, and in-house panel building for systems up to 5 MW.
• Quicknovation Custom Solutions Proprietary European trademark concept enabling rapid custom heating solutions using standardized components, allowing customer-specific heaters to be delivered in very short lead times at competitive pricing.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 1000°C process temperature capability
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Fa. L. van StekcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2019Fa. L. van Stek bundled forces with Heating Group International as of July 1, 2019. All activities of Fa. L. van Stek in both electric heating and lubrication technology were taken over. Jan-Hein van Stek, the current director-owner, joined Heating Group International and remains available for all current and future relationships. The acquisition expanded the product portfolio and combined knowledge and experience of both specialized companies.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• BriskHeat: US-based specialist in flexible heating products including heating jackets, drum/IBC heaters, silicone heating mats and heat tracing cables, primarily serving industrial and laboratory customers. Direct overlap with Heating Group's drum/IBC heaters, heating jackets, silicone mats and self-regulating cable products.
• Cetal Sarl: French specialist in industrial electric heating elements (tubular elements, immersion heaters, finned elements) and heat exchangers for the food, chemical and metallurgy industries. Comparable SME-scale European specialty heating manufacturer with overlapping process heating and ATEX capability.

Direct peers

• Backer EHP (Backer BHV): Swedish/European manufacturer of tubular heating elements, band heaters, foil heaters, PTC elements and heating systems, active in industrial process heating and rail/comfort applications. Directly comparable component and system offering for industrial OEMs and end users in the same verticals as Heating Group International.
• Watlow: US-based designer and manufacturer of industrial heaters, sensors, controllers and complete thermal systems serving semiconductor, medical, energy and process industries. Direct overlap with Heating Group's process heating, temperature control and turnkey system offering, with comparable customization and ATEX/IECEx certifications.
• Chromalox: US-headquartered global leader in industrial electric heat and thermal technologies, manufacturing heating elements, process heaters, heat tracing, controls and turnkey thermal solutions for the same industrial customer base (oil & gas, chemical, offshore, rail) that Heating Group serves. Direct competitor across flow heaters, duct heaters, heat tracing cables and ATEX/IECEx certified assemblies.
• Vulcanic: French designer and manufacturer of industrial electric heating solutions (immersion heaters, heat exchangers, duct heaters, ATEX equipment) and thermal oil heaters. Direct competitor in European process heating for chemicals, oil & gas, power and renewables, with overlapping turnkey engineering and in-house panel building capability.
• Friedr. Freek GmbH: German manufacturer of industrial process heaters including immersion heaters, flow heaters, heat exchangers, circulation heaters and electric boilers up to multi-MW ratings. Direct peer in industrial process heating serving chemical, petrochemical, oil & gas and renewables customers across Europe.
• Hotset GmbH: German maker of precision heating elements (high-performance hot runner nozzles, micro heaters, heat cartridges) and process heat solutions for plastics processing and industrial applications. Comparable European specialty heating manufacturer serving industrial OEMs and process customers with custom engineered solutions.
• Eltherm: German specialist in electrical heat tracing cables, heating jackets and turnkey trace heating systems for industrial plants, oil & gas and offshore. Closest direct competitor to Heating Group's HGM self-limiting cables, MI cables, heat tracing accessories and turnkey trace heating installations, including matching ATEX/IECEx positioning.

Broad incumbents

• nVent Electric (nVent Thermal): US-listed broad industrial electrical and thermal solutions provider whose nVent Thermal Management business (formerly Pentair Thermal) is the market-leading heat tracing and heat management supplier globally. Larger incumbent with comparable heat tracing cable, control and engineered heat management portfolio serving the same industrial/offshore customer base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/heating_group

Compliance12 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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