JenAct

What JenAct does

JenAct Limited is a UK-based designer and manufacturer of UV disinfection and surface decontamination equipment, operating as a subsidiary of the Jenton Group from its headquarters in Whitchurch, Hampshire. The company builds proprietary hardware across multiple UV modalities, including conventional UV lamps, UV LEDs, Pulsed UV (Xenon), patented Microwave UV, and VUV ozone generators, covering applications from air disinfection (GRU-V, GRU-V Cool, GRU-V Jet) through HVAC-integrated systems (UV Torpedo Duct and UV Crossbow Surface) to surface decontamination conveyors and specialist systems such as Pulsed UV vitamin D enrichment for mushrooms. Its technical approach is anchored by an in-house UV disinfection modelling software used for system sizing and validation.

The company's customer base spans healthcare (hospitals, dental and doctor surgeries), food production (cheese, seafood, mushrooms, packaged goods), commercial buildings, education, fitness, and retail/hospitality, with named enterprise users including Yorkshire Dama Cheese Ltd and Marine Products Scotland. JenAct distributes complementary third-party UV-C technologies from Philips (Signify), Xenon Corporation, and Sanuvox, and holds IUVA membership since 1996, PPMA Awards in 2016, 2017, and 2019, and ISO 9001:2015 certification.

Commercially, JenAct operates a direct-sales, consultative, bespoke-engineering model with quote-based pricing on capital equipment, supplemented by a monthly rental option for COVID-19 air disinfection products. The company markets through its own website, knowledge base, LinkedIn/Twitter/Facebook presence, and partnerships with industry bodies (PPMA, Campden-BRI, Hampshire Chamber of Commerce), targeting enterprise and mid-market buyers across the UK and selected international markets.

Name

JenAct

Legal name

JenAct Limited

Website

https://jenact.co.uk

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

JenAct Limited designs and manufactures UV disinfection equipment, including air purifiers, HVAC-integrated UV systems, and surface decontamination conveyors, serving healthcare, food production, commercial, and industrial customers in the UK and internationally as a subsidiary of the Jenton Group.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

UV Disinfection Equipment

NAICS

Irradiation Apparatus Manufacturing (334517), Industrial and Commercial Fan and Blower and Air Purification Equipment Manufacturing (333413), Ventilation, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (3334)

SIC

Industrial & Commercial Fans & Blowers & Air Purifing Equip (3564), X-Ray Apparatus & Tubes & Related Irradiation Apparatus (3844), Specialty Cleaning, Polishing And Sanitation Preparations (2842)

akta.pro primary industry

Disinfection & Surface Decontamination (Wipes, Sprays, Fogging, UV Robots) (HLAHANAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

UV Germicidal Light (UV-C) & HVAC Disinfection Systems (HSAOAIAI), Aerosol Disinfectants & Foggers (CRAJANAD)

Keywords

• UV disinfection equipment
• Air purification systems
• HVAC UV sterilization
• Food safety UV treatment
• Surface decontamination systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Whitchurch

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. UV Disinfection Equipment Sales: Sale of hardware including GRU-V air purifiers, UV Torpedo systems, UV Disinfection Conveyors, and specialist UV systems for various industrial applications.
2. Equipment Rental: Rental options are available for COVID-19 air disinfection products, providing flexible access to UV-C air disinfection technology.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

JenAct designs, manufactures, and distributes UV air and surface disinfection systems including the GRU-V wall/ceiling-mounted air disinfection devices, UV Torpedo in-duct and surface HVAC systems, UV Disinfection Conveyors (decontamination tunnels), Pulsed UV systems for vitamin enrichment, Microwave UV systems for harsh environments, and UV Odour Control systems. The company also distributes Xenon Pulsed UV and Sanuvox products, and offers bespoke UV equipment design using proprietary UV Disinfection Modelling Software.

Product overview

JenAct offers a comprehensive portfolio of UV disinfection and treatment products, encompassing both manufactured proprietary systems and distributed third-party solutions. The core product lines include the GRU-V® series (GRU-V, GRU-V Cool, GRU-V Jet) for air disinfection, the UV Torpedo® system (Duct and Crossbow Surface variants) for HVAC integration, and UV Disinfection Conveyors for surface decontamination. Specialist offerings comprise Pulsed UV Conveyor systems for food vitamin enrichment, Microwave UV systems for harsh environments, UV Odour Control Systems using VUV ozone generators, and bespoke Excimer UV Curing Systems. The company also distributes Xenon Pulsed UV Light Systems and Sanuvox UV Air Treatment Systems, and develops proprietary UV disinfection modelling software and the JentonUV range of curing solutions. Products range from wall-mounted and ceiling-mounted air purifiers to industrial conveyor systems and bespoke custom-built machinery, serving healthcare, food production, commercial, and industrial applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• JentonUV: UV Curing/Drying solutions and UV Radiometers for both UV Curing and UV Disinfection applications.

Products and services

• GRU-V Air Disinfection Device Wall-mounted UV air disinfection device that destroys 99.99% of airborne viruses and bacteria including SARS-CoV-2, Influenza, and Tuberculosis using UV-C germicidal light. Used in workplaces, healthcare facilities, dental practices, opticians, and food industry for COVID-19 mitigation and shelf life extension.
• GRU-V Cool UV air disinfection device designed for cold-storage rooms and food production areas, delivering twice the UV-C dose to inactivate viruses, bacteria, and moulds in humid environments. Used by food production facilities such as Yorkshire Dama Cheese Ltd.
• GRU-V Jet Ceiling-mounted UV air disinfection device for large rooms and production halls, achieving 99.99% inactivation of SARS-CoV-2 with a 3500m3/h airflow rate.
• UV Torpedo Duct In-duct UV air disinfection system for HVAC systems, consisting of four high-output UV-C lamps mounted on a polished aluminium reflector that destroys biological and chemical contaminants in air streams.
• UV Crossbow Surface UV surface disinfection system for HVAC applications that sterilises products and materials on conveyor or static surfaces, including evaporator coils and cooling coils.
• UV Disinfection Conveyor UV Decontamination Tunnel for disinfecting surfaces of packaging, foods, tools and other objects using UV-C lamps, providing chemical-free, contactless inactivation of viruses, bacteria and moulds. Extends product shelf life across meat, fruit, vegetables, bread, and seafood.
• UVC Disinfection Oven Low pressure UV-C disinfection oven with timer, fitted with Philips/Signify lamps and open wire shelves for surface disinfection of items in laboratories and clean areas.
• Pulsed UV Conveyor (Vitamin D Mushroom Enrichment) Pulsed UV conveyor system that enriches mushrooms with Vitamin D by exposing them to UV irradiation, increasing vitamin D content from 1mcg to up to 20mcg per 100g (200% of RDA), processing 150+ punnets per minute. FDA approved for food and food surfaces.
• UV Odour Control System Vacuum-ultraviolet (VUV) ozone generator system that produces ozone using UV lamps to achieve odour treatment by generating reactive oxygen radicals for oxidation of harmful VOCs.
• Microwave UV System Patented electrodeless UV radiation system powered by microwaves at 2.45GHz, designed for harsh environments with high humidity, temperature, or aggressive chemicals where traditional UV lamps would fail.
• Excimer UV Curing System Bespoke UV curing system using excimer lamp technology for slow-moving processes in controlled nitrogen atmosphere with adjustable lamp height, developed for specific client requirements.
• Xenon Pulsed UV Light System High peak UV systems from Xenon Corporation delivering broad band, high-intensity energy for sintering, curing, disinfection, and vitamin enhancement applications. Distributed by JenAct.
• Sanuvox UV Air Treatment System In-duct and stand-alone UV air purification systems designed to maximise exposure time for high airborne disinfection rates, distributed by JenAct for residential, commercial, healthcare and medical environments.
• BoatFresh Mould and mildew prevention device for boats, part of the JenAct/Jenton Group product range.

Quantifiable outcome

• 99.99% disinfection of SARS-CoV-2 in single pass
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Philips (Signify)coreTechnology or IntegrationOfficial partner of Philips (now Signify) for UV-C disinfection technology. Offers Philips UV-C disinfection products including upper air wall mounted units, ceiling mounted units, floor standing air disinfection units, and UV-C lamps. Products are tested and proven to inactivate 99.99% of SARS-CoV-2.
• Xenon CorporationcoreTechnology or IntegrationDistribution partner for Xenon Pulsed UV Light Systems. Pulsed UV Light delivers broad band, high-intensity energy for sintering, curing, disinfection and vitamin enhancement. Technology is FDA approved for use with food and food surfaces.
• Campden-BRIcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProud partner of Campden-BRI, a leading independent scientific and technical research organization serving the food and drink industry. Provides technical expertise and validation for food safety applications.
• PPMAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProud partner of PPMA (Processing and Packaging Machinery Association). Award winner in 2016, 2017, and 2019. Industry association for processing and packaging machinery manufacturers.
• IUVA (International Ultraviolet Association)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMembers since 1996. IUVA provides guidance on UVC technology for air and surface disinfection applications. JenAct offers help and guidance as IUVA members.
• Hampshire Chamber of CommerceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMember of Hampshire Chamber of Commerce for regional business networking and local market presence.
• SanuvoxcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor of Sanuvox In-Duct and Stand-Alone UV Air Treatment Systems. Sanuvox systems are designed to maximize exposure time delivering ultraviolet energy required for exceptionally high airborne disinfection rates.
• Jenton GroupcoreOthersParent company of JenAct Limited. Jenton Group also includes JentonUV offering UV Curing/Drying solutions and UV Radiometers for both UV Curing and UV Disinfection applications. BoatFresh mould and mildew prevention device is also part of the group.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Xylem (Wedeco): Global water technology company with a substantial UV disinfection portfolio (Wedeco brand) spanning municipal and industrial water and air applications. Broad incumbent competitor with much larger R&D and distribution footprint.
• Signify (Philips UV-C): Global lighting leader and major UV-C disinfection equipment provider. JenAct is an official partner of Philips/Signify for UV-C, illustrating overlap but also the scale and channel advantage Signify holds over JenAct.

Direct peers

• Atlantic Ultraviolet Corporation: US manufacturer of UV-C germicidal lamps and air/water/surface disinfection equipment. Comparable as a long-established UV disinfection OEM serving overlapping industrial, commercial and healthcare customers.
• Sanuvox: Canadian manufacturer of in-duct and stand-alone UV air treatment systems for residential, commercial, healthcare and medical environments. JenAct actively distributes Sanuvox products, indicating direct product and channel overlap.
• Steril-Aire: US-based specialist in UV-C germicidal systems for HVAC air handlers and cooling coils. Directly comparable to JenAct's UV Torpedo duct and surface disinfection products targeting the same indoor air quality and HVAC hygiene use cases.
• Xenon Corporation: US supplier of pulsed UV light systems for sterilization, disinfection and vitamin enhancement. JenAct is its UK distribution partner for pulsed UV systems, making Xenon a direct technology peer for JenAct's pulsed UV mushroom enrichment line.
• UV Pure (R-Can Environmental): Manufacturer of UV disinfection systems primarily for water and air purification. Comparable niche UV OEM targeting residential, commercial and light-industrial customers with similar hardware-driven business model.

Regional players

• Light Progress Group: Italian manufacturer of UV-C air and surface disinfection devices for healthcare, food and HVAC applications. Comparable product mix targeting European customers, making it a regional peer rather than direct UK competitor.
• UV-Guard UK: UK-based specialist in UV disinfection and air purification equipment for commercial and industrial sites. Direct regional competitor with overlapping product range and customer base in the UK market.

Emerging players

• AquiSense Technologies: Specialist in UV-C LED disinfection for water, air and surface applications. Comparable to JenAct's emerging UV LED and surface disinfection offerings, particularly in compact and portable disinfection form factors.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/JentonGroup
• Facebookfacebook.com/JentonGroup
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/jenact

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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