On June 10th, 2025, Ideal Commercial part of Groupe Atlantic hosted The Hybrid Future: Commercial Heating and Hot Water Expo at the iconic Mercedes Benz World venue in Weybridge. Set against the backdrop of world class engineering, we welcomed over 125 commercial heating professionals for a hands-on day of CPD learning and product innovation.
Our dynamic customer event brought together the combined strength of Groupe Atlantic’s commercial brands - Ideal Heating Commercial, Hamworthy Heating, ACV UK and Keston - to share knowledge, spark meaningful discussions, and drive the future of heating and hot water technologies.
Throughout the day, customers participated in a selection of CPD-accredited seminars, each offering a deep dive into key technical and legislative topics shaping the industry. Topics included surveying the modern plant room, navigating the shift from traditional boilers to heat pump-based systems, and exploring the considerations for commercial Air Source Heat Pump (ASHP) selection, specification, and system applications. We also offered our latest CPD on commercial domestic hot water systems now and for the future.
Customer feedback has been overwhelmingly positive, with many attendees saying the CPDs offered valuable insights and knowledge that will benefit their work. Several also commented on how it was a great opportunity to learn, grow, and stay informed about the latest developments in the industry.
Beyond the seminar rooms, the exhibition floor was buzzing with activity and conversation. The focus was on hybrid systems, with commercial heat pumps, boilers, and water heaters on display. These showcased the latest product innovations and gave visitors the chance to explore the latest technologies in our drive to net zero.
It wasn’t all talk and tech though - the F1 simulator challenge was a huge success! Guests hit the virtual track to race for the fastest lap of the day, with trophies and prizes on the line. Congratulations to our winning drivers!
Reflecting on the day, Darren Finley, Managing Director – Commercial Products, Groupe Atlantic UK, ROI & NA, commented:
“The Hybrid Future event was a fantastic showcase of everything we’re doing to lead the way in hybrid and low carbon commercial heating and hot water solutions. The feedback has been incredibly positive – from the quality of the CPDs to the energy and engagement around our products in the Exhibition Hall. A huge thank you to everyone who helped bring it all to life.”
A big thank you to everyone who joined us. It was fantastic to see so many familiar faces, meet new ones, and share our latest developments. For those who couldn’t make it, don’t worry – more CPDs, events, and updates are just around the corner.