The Marble Group is a leading supplier and fabricator of premium marble, granite, and quartz surfaces, renowned for their exceptional quality and craftsmanship. Serving a wide range of industries, including residential, commercial, and hospitality sectors, the company operates out of a state-of-the-art facility where precision and efficiency are paramount.
When faced with the challenge of maintaining efficient and consistent heating in their large industrial space, The Marble Group partnered with Shadow Industrial to implement a practical and energy-efficient solution.
The Marble Group's industrial facility presented several challenges that required careful consideration when supplying the heating solution:
Clearance for Machinery
The facility houses a range of moving machinery, including cranes, which necessitated a high level of clearance. This meant the heaters could not obstruct operations or compromise safety, requiring strategic placement at elevated positions.
Maintaining Performance at Height
With the heaters installed at greater heights to accommodate machinery, achieving optimal heat distribution became critical. The heating solution needed to deliver consistent and efficient warmth despite the increased distance from the floor.
Zonal Heating Requirements
The facility's layout and workflow created the need for zonal heating control, ensuring that specific areas received adequate heating without wasting energy on unoccupied spaces.
To meet the heating requirements of The Marble Group's industrial facility, Shadow Industrial supplied the following equipment:
To ensure the heating solution would fully meet The Marble Group's operational needs, the Shadow Industrial team conducted a detailed site survey. By visiting the facility and engaging directly with the team, we were able to assess the unique demands of the space - including machinery clearances, workflow patterns, and specific comfort requirements. This collaborative approach allowed us to specify the most suitable equipment and design a tailored heating layout, ensuring optimal performance, safety, and energy efficiency.
The installation was highly successful, delivering consistent and efficient heating throughout the facility without disrupting operations. The strategically placed heaters provided excellent coverage, even at height, while zonal control allowed for targeted warmth where needed - maximising comfort and minimising energy use. The solution fully met The Marble Group's operational requirements, with both performance and reliability exceeding expectations.
Most companies today want to reduce or eliminate their net contribution to greenhouse gasses - but it can be hard to know where to begin.
What will have the most impact? One focus area for many organisations is their energy use and heating.
Gas-based systems are falling out of favour as they generate significant carbon emissions. Instead, many are turning to electric infrared heating as this offers the potential for zero emissions at the point of use if renewable energy is used to power them.
Infrared is a popular choice as it offers very high-efficiency ratings - up to 98% of energy is converted into heat. Additionally, heat isn't wasted as it can be focused on the areas that need it the most.
