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Today, Gilberts is recognised for its innovation and focus on energy-efficient solutions, particularly in the area of natural ventilation. The company operates across several specialised divisions. One area of expertise is the design and manufacture of air grilles and diffusers, which form a core component of its product range. Another significant focus is on smoke, fire, and volume control dampers, which provide critical safety solutions for modern buildings. External and architectural louvres are also a key offering, designed to combine functionality with aesthetic appeal. Additionally, Gilberts has established itself as a leader in natural ventilation systems, prioritising sustainability and energy efficiency. The company also remains true to its roots by continuing to produce domestic warm air grilles, a product line that dates back to its origins.<\/p>\n

Still a family-owned business, Gilberts operates from a cutting-edge 120,000 sq. ft. manufacturing facility in Blackpool, with an annual turnover exceeding \u00a320 million. Over the years, the company has built a solid reputation for delivering attractively designed, high-quality products that are competitively priced. With a commitment to providing exceptional customer service, Gilberts relies on a dedicated team of technical sales professionals to respond quickly and effectively to the diverse demands of the building services industry. As a result, the company remains a trusted partner in the HVAC sector and a pioneer in developing innovative, sustainable air movement solutions.<\/p>\n\"\"\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Gilberts (Blackpool) limited is one of the UK\u2019s leading designers and manufacturers of grilles, diffusers, louvres, smoke\/fire dampers and natural ventilation systems for the heating, ventilation and air conditioning industry.\u00a0Privately owned, the company was originally established in 1960 by Gil Haslam when he\u00a0returned from Canada to set up business supplying and installing domestic warm air heating systems.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":5206,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[304],"tags":[179,283,305],"class_list":["post-5204","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-304","tag-landmarks","tag-entrepreneurs","tag-305"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nThe Beginning of Gilberts<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Gilberts, a family-owned business based in Blackpool, is renowned for its innovation in energy-efficient solutions, particularly in natural ventilation. 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