Our Pedigree
The story behind us

Over a century in
the heat exchanger business

The story behind Sterling Thermal Technology

Delivering benefits that truly last

Acting as a technical partner to many of the world’s leading businesses, Sterling Thermal Technology designs and manufactures heat exchangers to custom specifications – from first principles to lasting partnerships.

We are a business with a proud pedigree. Previously known as HEI, Thermo Engineers, Britannia Heat Transfer, Thame Energy Services and Britannia Heatex, we have over 100 years’ continuous experience in the heat exchange industry.

We gained the confidence and trust of world-leading businesses across industry sectors, including defence, marine, power generation, oil and gasdairy, food and beveragechemical, and pharmaceuticals.

The reason is that we always have been at the forefront of technology, developing new and pioneering solutions to meet the changing demands and challenges of the global industry.  


An overview of the brands that have formed Sterling Thermal Technology over the years

Britannia Heat Transfer        Britannia Heatex        Crane Heatex

Heat Exchange Industries     Heat Transfer Engineering       PCC  Sterling     Sterling Process Engineering Ltd               

 Thame Energy Services     Thermo Engineers Ltd          Urquhart  Engineers Ltd 

                                  Britannia Heatex logo    Britannia Heat Transfer logo - Company that is part of Sterling Thermal Technology's pedigree   Crane Heatex logo    HEI logo   PCC logo       Thame Energy Systems logo    Thermo Engineers logo - Company that is part of Sterling Thermal Technology's pedigree