Our History

1980

The Modular Heating Group is founded by Michael Mainstone and John Bradley. Initially operating from a 2,000 sq ft premises in Basildon, Essex, MHS quickly built a reputation for innovation in commercial heating systems, as well as manufacturing chimney systems and assembling cast iron radiators.

1990

Now operating from 14,000 sq ft of premises in Nobel Square, Essex, MHS Radiators is formed as a separate company in order to strengthen the brand independently. The company begins to manufacture Low Surface Temperature (LST) radiators to service the education and healthcare sector, driven by its specification sales team.

2000

Ian Bradley, son of MHS’ founder John Bradley, is appointed as Managing Director. Kevin Mainstone, son of MHS’ founder Michael Mainstone, is appointed as Financial Director.

MHS Radiators launches its retail division, supplying designer radiators and towel rails to Kitchen and Bathroom showrooms and radiator retailers across the UK.

2001

MHS is a finalist in Deloitte & Touche 100 Fastest Growing Businesses Award.

2015

Alex Bradley, son of MHS Radiators’ Managing Director Ian Bradley, joins the company as the 3rd generation of the family business.

2017

Rads2Rails is created as a division of MHS Radiators, supplying the plumbers’ merchant market with cost effective designer radiators and towel rails.

2019

Due to the expansion of the Modular Heating Group, the company relocates to a new 22,000 sq ft premises in Basildon, Essex.

2022

MHS becomes the first in the market to introduce Antique Brass and Antique Copper finishes on stainless steel towel rails, with the launch of the Lara, offering a competitive alternative to traditional brass models.

Modutherm launches the MTA Plus Twin, achieving the lowest return temperatures on the BESA test, making it the most efficient HIU on the market.

2023

MHS acquires a brand new 6,000 sq. ft. industrial unit in Rochford, Essex, which will house the company’s assembly and finishing plant for cast iron and aluminium radiators.