Herschel expands its commercial infrared heating division with Acquisition
We are excited to announce an important milestone in our expansion plans following the acquisition of a majority shareholding in InterRAY and InterLED Lighting. This move strengthens our position further within the commercial sector and reinforces our commitment to offering sustainable energy solutions in the transition to net zero.
Established in 2010, InterRAY and InterLED provide a design, manufacture and installation service of infrared heaters and LED lighting to the commercial market. Manufacturing products in the UK they are recognised for their provision of fully bespoke custom design, with specialist installation services. They bring to the Herschel Group an impressive portfolio of lighting and infrared heating installations and a number of exciting new projects and product developments. Herschel will develop InterRAY into its contracting arm to strengthen its proposition with the full service offer of heating, lighting, design, installation, controls and service to the commercial market.
We welcome Mick Baines, who founded the company and will remain as MD, alongside Kerri Nicholson, National Sales Director, who will be responsible for significantly growing the business within the wider Herschel group.
“In recent years, InterLED has focused on advancing commercial infrared heating, developing systems that offer a genuine alternative to fossil fuels for large-scale applications. Partnering with Herschel Infrared—an industry leader we’ve long respected—is a proud moment for us. Together, we look forward to driving wider adoption of this sustainable technology and shaping the future of workplace heating.” Mick Baines and Kerri Nicholson (below).
Paul Morey, Herschel Infrared CEO, comments:
“We foresee significant growth in infrared in the commercial sector as companies decarbonise their heating to meet net zero targets. The team at InterRAY and InterLED have a wealth of knowledge in heating and lighting of large spaces such as warehouses, garages, industrial units and factories. This complements our existing infrared heater offering in the space heating market and also provides us with a full design and install service for customers, something we are seeing increasing demand for. It also gives us the ability to develop innovative combined LED lighting and IR heating products with advanced smart controls. Almost all commercial premises need both heating and lighting, combining the two has the potential for significant technological advances in the sector.” Paul Morey, CEO, Herschel Infrared
InterRAY and InterLED will be exhibiting with Herschel at Automechanika, NEC Birmingham, on 3-5 June 2025.