Note: this article is from 2023. In the meantime, TEL GmbH has ceased operating as the general distributor and now operates with its own product range.
After more than 20 years, Keratec-Heatware Warenhandelsges. mbH is handing over the general distribution of Tansun Limited's infrared heaters, manufactured in Great Britain. Under the leadership of its current managing director, Thomas Koch, Tansun has established itself as a major presence in outdoor hospitality over the past decade. Particularly during the pandemic, many hospitality businesses were able to continue their outdoor operations in winter thanks to this technology.
From 01/01/2024, the Tansun general distribution will be taken over by TEL GmbH (Tansun Europe, Leichlingen) at the same address, Moltkestraße 25 in Leichlingen. The managing director of TEL GmbH is Florian Kolken, who previously worked at Weinor (solar shading/terrace roofs) and as a division manager at a laboratory equipment supplier.
The terrace business, both in the private and hospitality sectors, will continue to be promoted. At the same time, the commercial and industrial sectors are becoming increasingly important. Germany's energy transition means that certain work areas in halls or semi-open spaces can no longer be heated entirely with gas at enormous energy expense, but instead locally using shortwave infrared technology.
Benefits of shortwave infrared technology
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Efficient heating: Shortwave infrared heaters primarily heat surfaces within the "beam of light", rather than the air. Similar to taking a lunch break in the sun while participating in winter sports, it feels warm even though the air temperature is still cold. Individual areas can therefore be heated precisely without having to heat the entire volume of air.
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Instant heat: No warm-up time is required. It is already warm within a few seconds, so preheating is unnecessary.
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CO2-neutral operation: CO2-neutral operation is possible in combination with an appropriate electricity supply. Gas-powered alternatives can only compete if hydrogen is used. However, energy losses of 20% to 40% occur during production, and some of our hydrogen requirements are imported from sources where ESG issues are not high on the agenda.
Tansun introduced this type of hall heating with the Apollo series 40 years ago, but the technology was subsequently displaced by very cheap fossil gas. This is now changing radically. In the coming years, we will specifically address this field and actively increase awareness of shortwave infrared technology for workplace heating.
We look forward to our new tasks and would be pleased to welcome you at our trade fairs, at our premises, or on-site at your facility.