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Decarbonising Thermal Energy

PoweringZero by Electric Thermal Solutions (ETS) is our electrification-led answer to one of industry’s hardest challenges: how to decarbonise thermal energy at scale. By replacing the direct burning of fossil fuels with electric technologies, our PoweringZero solutions help customers significantly reduce or eliminate* their scopes 1 and 2 carbon emissions.

Around 12% of Group sales in 2025 were to Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), which face growing pressure from their end customers to demonstrate measurable progress towards more sustainable production solutions. By offering machinery designed around low-carbon thermal processes, OEMs can respond to mounting end market expectations and unlock new commercial opportunities with customers actively investing in sustainable production.

Identifying such opportunities is a core focus of solution-selling within the Process Heating Division (Chromalox and Vulcanic brands) of ETS. A Chromalox sales team in France used their technical expertise and customer insight to identify a critical need for sustainable drying solutions in tissue production within the Pulp & Paper sector that is traditionally reliant on carbon-intensive gas.

We proposed a pilot initiative to prove the capability of our PoweringZero heating solutions using our Low Voltage (LV) technology. This involved installing advanced electric air duct heaters, manufactured in Ogden, USA, to replace legacy, carbon-intensive systems.

Although the pilot was modest in scale, the technology application was new and complex. We provided hands-on commissioning support and were present throughout to resolve any technical challenges, building trust with our customer. This partnership approach demonstrated our care and flexibility, as well as our sector‑specific insight and technical capabilities.

By mid-2025, the technology was proven and the customer placed an order. Not only has this pilot solved a critical customer challenge, it has also successfully translated into tangible commercial outcomes for ETS with our LV electric heater now integrated as an alternative to the OEM’s standard design.

* When combined with access to green electricity.

“OEMs play a major role in bringing our decarbonisation solutions to market. In addition to the commercial benefits, this project highlights the strategic importance of OEMs in our ability to support the decarbonisation journey of end customers worldwide.

“Together, we can address pain points in specific sectors or industries and collaborate to deliver the highest-possible value to our customers through unlocking substantial, scalable and sustainable impact.”

Lukas Grech
Group Decarbonisation Growth Lead