Heating technology specialist to create 200 jobs in Derby

Belper heating technology giant Vaillant has unveiled plans to open a new production facility in Derby which will create more than 200 local jobs.

The company has taken a 12,000 sq m unit at St Modwen Park Derby and expects to open its new site in 2024. The facility will support the firm’s plans to more than double production of its aroTHERM plus air source heat pump.

The news comes just a few months after Vaillant opened a £4m heat pump production line at its Derbyshire HQ.

Henrik Hansen, UK managing director for Vaillant Group, said: “This new, custom-built site at St. Modwen Park will play an instrumental role in delivering the low carbon heating solutions needed to deliver a net zero future, while also creating valuable new jobs within the local community.”

Councillor Chris Poulter, leader of Derby City Council, said: “We’re thrilled that Vaillant has chosen to further invest in Derby. St. Modwen Park is an exciting development with the potential to bring huge investment and many jobs to the city.”

Marketing Derby MD John Forkin added: “We have been working with the team at Vaillant, together with our partners at the city council and St. Modwen, during the past year to secure this landmark investment.

“This is such an exciting time for the city and the continued investment from Vaillant into manufacturing sustainable heating systems will place Derby at the heart of the green jobs growth.

“Vaillant is a modern, forward-looking manufacturer with years of experience in Belper and will bring so much learning to the area.”