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NIBE
NIBE is a Swedish manufacturer with decades of heat pump experience in cold Scandinavian climates, which carries over to its S2125 and F2040 air source ranges sold in the UK. It suits installers wanting a unit rated to keep output at low outdoor temperatures.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Built in
Sweden (Markaryd)
Manufacturing since
1952
UK availability
Available in the UK, smaller network
Sold in the UK through NIBE-trained installers, with a manufacturing and support base built on its Swedish heat pump heritage.
What NIBE builds
NIBE model ranges
| Range | What it is |
|---|---|
| S2125 | air/water heat pump, cold-climate rated |
| F2040 | outdoor air/water heat pump |
How NIBE compares
These are the makes buyers actually cross-shop against NIBE.
NIBE vs Ariston
Ariston is an Italian water heating manufacturer whose Velis Evo electric storage heaters use a twin-tank design to fit slim spaces such as cupboards and utility rooms. They suit a flat, annexe or holiday let with no boiler-fed hot water.
NIBE vs Baxi
Baxi has made boilers in Britain since 1866 and now builds its gas boilers at a factory in Preston. Its 600 and 800 combi ranges are common replacements in houses and flats, and it also sells heat pumps and commercial heating.
NIBE vs Daikin
Daikin is a Japanese climate control manufacturer whose Altherma 3 H HT range is built for higher flow temperatures, making it suited to boiler-replacement jobs with existing radiators. It is installed by Daikin-trained heating installers across the UK.
NIBE vs Gledhill
Gledhill is a UK cylinder maker whose Stainless Lite Plus range spans 90 to 400 litres, carrying a 25 year cylinder guarantee. Its corrugated coil design is built for faster reheat when paired with a boiler or heat pump.
NIBE vs Glow-worm
Glow-worm has made gas boilers in Belper, Derbyshire since 1934 and is part of the same group as Vaillant. Its Energy and Ultimate ranges are a common budget-to-mid-price choice for replacement combis.
UK companies hiring and selling NIBE
No listed company has told us they carry NIBE yet.
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GetBrent is an independent directory of UK hire and sales companies. We are not a NIBE dealer and have no affiliation with, or endorsement from, NIBE. The NIBE name and model names are trademarks of their owner, used here only to identify the products they refer to. Specifications vary by model year and market - always confirm weights, dimensions and towing limits with the supplier before hiring or buying.