Whether you’re looking to heat a warehouse, factory, distribution centre or workshop - infrared gives you targeted, reliable, energy-efficient warmth without the high running costs.
Cold, inefficient, or unheated warehouse spaces?
Infrared Heating for Warehouses & Industrial Spaces
The most efficient way to heat a warehouse or large industrial building - warm people, not empty air.
Traditional warehouse heating systems are often expensive, inefficient, and underwhelming. They’re designed to heat the air, not the people or processes that matter. Infrared heating changes all that.
The Real Warehouse Heating Challenge
Many businesses assume there’s no practical way to heat a large warehouse… but the issue isn’t the space itself, it’s the type of heating being used. Traditional systems are fighting against the building, not working with it.
Here’s why:
Massive open spaces that cost a fortune to heat
Air escaping constantly through roller doors or draughts
High ceilings meaning heated air stays trapped overhead
Staff discomfort leading to lower productivity
Trip hazards and clutter from floor or fan heaters
Expensive fuel and maintenance costs from gas and convection systems
Why Traditional Warehouse Heating Falls Short
Warm air blowers, gas tube heaters, or fan-assisted convection systems all fail for the same reason - they rely on heating the air. It’s slow, wasteful, and costly.
And in warehouses or industrial spaces:
Warm air rises and never reaches the working level
Heat disappears instantly the minute a shutter goes up
You’re paying to heat areas nobody uses
Your team are still cold
Which is why more businesses are switching to infrared warehouse heaters - the smarter way
Why Infrared = Efficient Warehouse Heating
From warehouse heating to factory heating solutions, infrared is one of the most energy-efficient ways to heat industrial environments.
Infrared heating works like the sun: it heats people, products, and surfaces - not the surrounding air. That means:
Instant warmth at workstation level
Minimal heat loss, even with roller doors open
Smart energy use with zonal control
Effective in high-ceiling or high-traffic spaces
Low-maintenance systems with long service life
Zoned of Full Ambient: All Options Available
No two workspaces are the same.
That’s why we offer:
Full warehouse or factory ambient heating
Design-led systems for complete warehouse comfort.
Zonal warehouse heating systems
Targeted heat for loading bays, packing stations, inspection lines or office desks.
Built for Warehouses: The ARC Industrial Range
We’ve chosen the best warehouse and industrial space heaters available - all electric, efficient, and designed for demanding environments:
EZ Medium-Wave Infrared Heater
From
£387.9
EX VAT
EIH Industrial quartz radiator, infrared, 400V
From
£483.67
EX VAT
LAVA BASIC 3.0 Infrared heating panel for walls and ceilings (EIHA Certified)
From
£279.56
EX VAT
LAVA DESK SUB
From
£175.66
EX VAT
LAVA DESK ZONE Set
From
£336.11
EX VAT
PA Heating mat with plug cable
From
£39.42
EX VAT
PTXS Heavy duty foot warming mat £310.78 EX VAT
Let’s explore the range
EZ Range (Overhead Industrial Infrared Heaters)
High-power infrared heaters for suspended or wall-mounting - ideal for aisles, loading docks, factory floors and more.
EIH Industrial Heaters
Tough, focused heaters perfect for production zones, picking areas or high-bay warehouse applications.
LAVA Basic 3.0
A premium infrared panel heater designed for smaller or lower-height spaces in warehouses - including under mezzanine areas, repair zones, control rooms, staff welfare spaces, or packing pods. Ideal when suspended or high-bay heaters aren’t suitable, but consistent, targeted warmth is still required.
Lava Desk Options
Efficient, small-format heaters that replace traditional fan heaters in office or admin areas - great for staff desks or supervisor stations
Foot-Warming Mats
Infrared warming mats designed for staff working at static locations like packing benches or inspection tables - comfort without heating the entire space.
Technology & Control: The Right System for Every Space
Infrared heating isn’t one-size-fits-all - it’s about choosing the right technology for the right application, and then pairing it with intelligent controls that make it efficient, safe, and effortless to use.
At ARC, every warehouse or industrial space is assessed for how it’s used - from busy packing zones to maintenance bays, under-mezzanine areas, or open loading docks - ensuring each area has the correct heating type and control strategy.
1) Immediate Heat - Short Wave Infrared
For areas that need instant heat for short periods of time - such as workstations, inspection areas, or open bays - short wave infrared delivers powerful, direct warmth the moment it’s switched on.
Ideal for intermittent use or high-draught zones
Heats instantly
No warm-up required
Best controlled via PIR (motion) sensors
Heat activates only when people are present and turns off automatically when they move away
Highly efficient and responsive for “on-demand” comfort
2) Sustained Comfort - Medium Wave Infrared
For spaces where staff are stationed for longer periods - such as assembly zones, production areas, or under mezzanine levels - medium wave infrared provides a gentler, more even warmth that can run continuously without discomfort.
Suitable for extended operation or background ambient heating
Can be zonally controlled for maximum efficiency
Works well alongside short wave heaters in hybrid systems
Our control systems range from simple, sensor-based automation to fully bespoke touchscreen interfaces that can manage multiple heating zones across large facilities - just like the system shown here in an aircraft hangar project.
Go Further with Solar + Infrared
ARC also designs and installs fully integrated solar PV systems to support your warehouse or industrial heating solution.
Warehouses and industrial buildings often feature extensive, unused roof space which is perfect for solar PV. When combined with efficient electric infrared heating, this offers a powerful way to offset energy costs and build a more sustainable operation.
In many cases, electricity generated on warehouse roofs can support both the heating system and the attached office buildings, and therefore delivering long-term savings and supporting net-zero or ESG goals.
With rising energy costs and increasing sustainability demands, pairing infrared with solar just makes sense for businesses and the planet.
Offset a large portion (potentially up to 100%) of your heating energy usage
Reduce operational carbon emissions by many tonnes per year
Power both your warehouse and attached office areas using self-generated energy
Be part of a sustainable, future-proofed operation that’s good for business and better for the environment
Spread the cost with finance
With business lease finance, heating upgrades become an affordable monthly expense - helping you support staff comfort, reduce ongoing costs, and future-proof your building without a major upfront cost.
Case Study: Pilot Pen Warehouse
By zoning their heating to only where staff were present, ARC helped Pilot Pen heat just 14% of their warehouse floor area with infrared heaters - cutting out wasted coverage entirely.
After adding solar PV, much of the energy required for heating and office electricity was offset - creating long-term savings and improved sustainability without compromising comfort.
“Heating our warehouse seemed impossible until ARC showed us a smarter way.”
Check out the case study below
The ARC Complete Service
We’re a trusted partner for efficient warehouse heating systems, electric factory heaters, and industrial space heating solutions.
Every industrial unit or warehouse has different heating needs - which is why we don’t rely on generic calculators.
FREE Site assessment
Expert heat load calculations
Ambient or zonal layout recommendations
Product and control system selection
Installation support (or ARC Partner options)
Smart integration and long-term support
Infrared heaters are often the most efficient solution - especially when used in targeted zones rather than heating the entire air volume.
Not with infrared. It heats people and surfaces directly, so heat isn’t lost immediately like air-based systems.
Yes - our systems can heat single zones or the entire warehouse, depending on what you need.
Yes. Our range includes ceiling-suspended, wall-mount, panel and desk-level options suitable for almost any industrial space.
Yes. Business lease finance is available to help spread project costs.
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A floor plan or quick sketch
(including dimensions and ceiling heights)
Details of your electrical supply
(single or 3-phase, with a photo of your distribution board)
Photos of your space
inside and out
Information about any existing heaters
(make, model, or power rating)