
SBS Wins AGAIN – Distributor of the Year
For the third consecutive year, Smith Brothers are proud to be called winners of the Wholesaler/Distributor of the Year award at the 11th annual HVR Awards. The event, which was held Thursday 15th October, took place digitally due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic.
Organised by Datateam Business Media, the HVR Awards champions innovation, excellence and achievement across the Heating and Ventilating industry. Throughout its tenure, the awards have grown alongside the very industry it serves.
From outstanding technological developments to unrivalled service and individual contributions, the awards feature an array of categories that honour achievements from all corners of the industry. HVR Award recipients are inducted into an exclusive club, receiving an independent mark of distinction and a lifelong place in the ‘Hall of Flame’.
Smith Brothers sponsored the evening alongside other industry heavyweights such as Baxi Heating, BESA (Building Engineering Services Association) and Stelrad.
Wholesaler/Distributor of the Year
The Wholesaler/Distributor of the Year award was open to all HVAC wholesalers operating within the UK who offer a wide range of products, essentially a ‘one-stop-shop’ for heating and ventilating engineers.
As the award is voted for by industry stakeholders, it makes the achievement that bit more special. Smith Brothers would like to thank everyone who voted for the business. The award is dedicated to all SBS staff members who continue to uphold the business’s ethos of Staff, Stock, Service. With previous finalists including the likes of BSS, the award is held in high regard.

SBS Collaboration of the Year
At the event Smith Brothers proudly sponsored the SBS Collaboration of the Year award. An award recognising exemplary collaborative work that has delivered outstanding results on a HVAC project.
Congratulations to CIAT UK (Part of Toshiba Carrier UK Ltd), who picked up the award for their impressive work entitled Landmark Pinnacle at Canary Wharf. The 75-storey development, is set to be the tallest residential building in Western Europe, measuring at the height of 239m (784 ft.). Click here for additional information.
CIAT UK edged out highly commended finalists Carrier (also part of Toshiba Carrier UK Ltd), for their implementation of an Environmental Control System within Lambeth Palace’s new Library, helping to conserve artefacts within the building that date back nearly a thousand years. For more detail, click here.
A replay of the event can be viewed by visiting the Awards website, where you will also find a full list of each category winner.
H&V News Awards
Due to the pandemic it has also meant the H&V News Awards have been rescheduled from April to 25th November 2020 from 4pm – digitally. As one of the leading industry events, Smith Brothers have significant presence at the awards, alongside household names and brand leading products.
With its significance, SBS support both product and projects which make an impact in the HVAC marketplace. The evening will be hosted by comedian Tom Allen and presents another opportunity to reflect and celebrate the achievements of the industry, especially during this challenging year.
Click below to learn more about the finalists of each SBS sponsored award.
HVAC Project of the Year – Under £0.5m
- UFHN, Bath Abbey
- EnviroVent, The Boat Blocks
- Comfort Building Services and Toshiba, Multitone Electronics by Comfort Building Services and Toshiba
- Toshiba, Novotel York
- CIAT UK, CIAT Turnkey Chiller Replacement Project at Central Middlesex Hospital
- Toshiba and CIAT, Solent University’s New Sports Hall
Smith Brothers Commercial HVAC Product of the Year
AC & Air Purification
- Carrier, AquaEdge 19DV Water-cooled Centrifugal Chiller
- CIAT, Vectios
- Toshiba, Toshiba Smart Cassette
- BETTER INDOORS, Advanced Air Purification
- Toshiba, Toshiba’s new Mini TouchScreen Room Air Conditioning Controller
Smith Brothers Commercial HVAC Product of the Year
Boilers & Heaters
- Ferroli, Hey Presto! The most energy efficient way to produce instant boiling water!
- Adveco/A.O.Smith Water Heaters, Adveco standalone heat recovery
- Lochinvar, EFB Boiler from Lochinvar
- Lochinvar, Charger Low Nox
- Baxi Heating, MAXXflo EVO
- Klingenburg U.K., STILL The Best Gas Consuming Product Entry you’ll read
Smith Brothers Commercial HVAC Product of the Year
Pipework & Peripherals
- Wilo, Bringing a new meaning to smart pump technology…
- Xylem Water Solutions, Sensus Pollu-Therm-Polluflow Heating Cooling Meter
- Pegler, VSH PowerPress System
- Xylem Water Solutions, CCD 301 Smart Monitoring
- Inta, Thermostatic TMV 3 non-concussive tap
- ROCKWOOL, RockLap Pipe Supports – An innovative HVAC Solution
- ROCKWOOL