Partnership with Mace includes the installation of 108 laboratory fume cupboards
Greater Manchester, UK – 8th April 2025 – Envair Technology, a leading specialist in clean air and containment solutions, has been awarded a seven figure contract to manufacture and install 108 fume cupboards, as part of the University of East Anglia's (UEA) Lasdun Wall redevelopment project. This initiative is a key component of UEA's commitment to modernising its facilities and achieving a net-zero campus by 2045.
The Lasdun Wall, an iconic Grade II-listed structure designed by renowned architect Denys Lasdun, is undergoing a comprehensive refurbishment to enhance its teaching and research capabilities. Construction firm Mace, which secured the contract for the first phase of the redevelopment, has selected Envair Technology as its clean air and containment partner.
Phase One of the project will include four floors dedicated to laboratory and teaching facilities. Envair Technology's scope includes the production of energy-efficient, variable air volume (VAV) fume cupboards – addressing specific challenges such as the restricted ceiling heights in the refurbished building – and a percentage of Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) compliant units. The installation of these units is scheduled for the first quarter of 2026.
Todd Payne, Commercial Manager at Envair Technology, said: "It's fantastic to be working with the University of East Anglia on the exciting Lasdun Wall project. This will see Envair supply a variety of fume cupboards that will protect researchers and students while they work in the newly redeveloped laboratory spaces. Each unit is designed using our VAV technology to ensure safety and energy efficiency."
Clare Cole, Assistant Director of Estates at the University of East Anglia added: "The redevelopment of the Lasdun Wall is a pivotal step in ensuring we continue to provide a sustainable and cutting-edge academic environment. Collaborating with industry leaders like Mace and Envair Technology ensures that our infrastructure supports our commitment to excellence in research, teaching and environmental responsibility."
Andrew Ellison, CEO at Envair Technology, said: "We are delighted to be supporting UEA on the redevelopment of this iconic building and partnering with Mace, once again, on a landmark project. This follows the recent success of our collaboration on AstraZeneca's Discovery Centre in Cambridge. Envair has made a series of investments in recent years that has increased our capacity to fulfil orders of this magnitude and, from a personal perspective, it’s great to see those steps have enabled us to become part of this amazing project at UEA."
Envair Technology recently invested more than £1 million into expanding its output capacity, which is helping it to meet the growing demands from academia and the pharmaceutical, healthcare and life science industries. This process has included the consolidation of its production and R&D operations within a 63,000 sq ft state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Heywood, Greater Manchester.
