About Us
Committed to Quality, Service and UK Manufacturing since 1957
Thermaglow blends over 65 years of expertise with modern engineering to create bespoke heating elements, designed and manufactured from scratch in the UK for guaranteed quality and reliability.Â
Built to last.
Over 65 Years of Engineering Excellence
Founded over six decades ago in the UK, Thermaglow has grown into the UK’s trusted partner for bespoke heating elements, trusted by industry, proven in performance and built to last.Â
Meet the team behind Thermaglow
Behind every Thermaglow product is a team of experts dedicated to quality. Meet the people who design, build and support our heating solutions every day.
Paula Dodd
Chairman
With over 25 years experience at Thermaglow, I have been involved in the development of the company to date and look forward to its continued growth and move into new markets and technologies.Â
James Babb
Managing Director
I joined the company back in September 2010, and ever since, I’ve been driven by a genuine passion for UK manufacturing. I love working closely with our customers to understand what they need and making sure we deliver quality products on time.
For me, it’s all about building strong relationships, solving problems together, and keeping our supply chain service the best it can be.
Matt Howchin
Operations Director
With over 40 years of experience in UK design and manufacturing, I bring deep industry knowledge and a proven track record of driving operational excellence. Since joining Thermaglow in March 2023, I have been committed to delivering tailored solutions that precisely meet customer requirements.
My passion lies in building strong teams and partnerships, fostering innovation, and driving continuous improvement by addressing the root causes of inefficiencies ensuring competitiveness in today’s demanding marketplace.
Jess Bramhall
Business Development Manager
With 9 years of experience within Thermaglow, I am passionate about help customers find the right solutions for their business. I enjoy building strong, genuine relationships and taking the time to understand our clients needs ensuring they feel supported from first conversation to final delivery. Thriving on driving our growth while keeping our clients at the heart of everything we do.
Darren Locke
Technical Manager
I have been proud to build my career at Thermaglow since 1995, growing alongside the company and contributing to its reputation for reliability and innovation. Over the years I have worked across a range of roles within the company gaining hands on experience with our products and processes. I strive to approach every task with professionalism and customer-first mindset. Meeting and exceeding customer`s expectations is not just part of the role, it’s a personal standard I hold myself to every day, and I am proud to know we help customers feel confident in their choices, ensuring Thermaglow continues to stand out as a trusted leader in the industry
Nick Cable
Procurement Manager
Joined the company in April 2008, I have built my career around UK Manufacturing since I left school in 1984, this being my second job role. My main focus is building strong relationships with our suppliers, providing quality parts, keeping costs down and working the team at Thermaglow to make improvements with our Supply Chain and internally.
Outside of work, I spend most of my time with my family, not forgetting being a season ticket holder at Norwich City.
Gavin Harris
Quality & Engineering Manager
Gav is passionate about building strong engineering teams and creating quality systems that empower people to do their best work. As an Engineering and Quality Manager, he brings a collaborative leadership style rooted in mentorship, transparency, and continuous improvement.
Dedicated to delivering reliable products and exceptional customer satisfaction, Gav uses data-driven decision-making and a hands-on approach to meet the requirements of all stakeholders.
Terry Ablitt
Production Manager
Terry has 35 years of experience in manufacturing. Known for a strong commitment to delivering high-quality products on time and meeting customer requirements. Skilled in optimizing processes, leading teams, and ensuring efficiency across all stages of production. Passionate about maintaining excellence and reliability in every project.
Sarah Hartridge
HR and Health & Safety Manager
Joining Thermaglow in June 2024, I’ve been able to bring together my passion for supporting people with my commitment to building a safe, positive and well-run workplace. With over two decades in HR and expertise in Health & Safety, I enjoy working closely with colleagues across the business to make sure everyone feels supported, informed and able to do their best work.
I’m driven by continuous improvement and love finding practical solutions that make a real difference, whether that’s strengthening our processes, improving communication, or helping managers feel more confident in their roles. For me, it’s all about creating a workplace where people are looked after, valued and able to succeed
Luke Jeffryes
Master Scheduler
An opportunity presented itself to join Thermaglow as their Master Scheduler in November 2024, and I took it with both hands. A company that is on a journey to build upon it’s already established reputation is one that I am very keen to be a part of. It has allowed me to apply my Level 5 Supply Chain qualification practically to support Thermaglow’s continuous improvement in its lean manufacturing implementation. Providing structure and stability to our production environment is where I thrive, and championing that cultural change keeps me fully engaged with my work. This development, alongside a collaborative team, is what helps us remain at the forefront of our industry in UK manufacturing.
Explore our Product Range
Discover our full range of UK made electric heating elements, engineered for performance, reliability and precision.Â
Every product is designed and manufactured to meet the toughest industrial demands.Â
Tubular Rods
Explore our tubular rod heating elements – shaped to your specification for precision, reliability and lasting performance.
Temperature Control
Discover our temperature sensors – accurate, reliable measurement solutions designed to support consistent, controlled heating performance.
Surface Heaters
Discover our silicone rubber mat heaters – flexible, efficient heating solutions designed for precision and dependable reliability.
Process Heating
Our industrial process heaters deliver efficient, reliable heating with precise temperature control.
Open Spiral
Explore our open spiral heating elements – designed for fast heat transfer, performance and dependable, long-term reliability.
Infrared Heaters
Made in the UK – our infrared heaters deliver efficient, targeted heating with precise temperature control.
Immersion Heaters
Discover our immersion heaters – built in the UK for precision, durability and consistently reliable heat performance every time.
Duct Heaters
Explore our industrial duct heaters – engineered for efficient air heating, reliability and performance in demanding environments.
Ceramic Heaters
Discover our ceramic core heaters – designed for easy maintenance, reliable performance and long-lasting heat transfer.
Cartridge Heaters
Explore our cartridge heaters – compact, high-performance heating elements for precision and reliability.
Bespoke Solutions
Explore our specialist heating solutions – tailored, UK-made products designed for precision, performance and dependable heat control.
ATEX Heaters
Discover our ATEX-rated heaters, engineered for safe, reliable heating in hazardous and explosive environments across industries.
Latest News & Insights
Explore what’s new at Thermaglow. Discover stories behind our engineering, customer success and the innovations driving the future of UK-made heating elements.
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