Independent Industrial Ventilation Design Consultants
The UK’s only independent consultancy for the assessment, design and validation of LEV, HVAC and air pollution control systems in regulated manufacturing environments.
MECHON is an independent engineering consultancy whose design consultants and process engineers have delivered LEV, HVAC and air pollution control solutions for some of the UK’s most complex manufacturing environments – from defence, aerospace and pharmaceutical production to automotive, food manufacturing and advanced research facilities.
Around a third of our work involves redesigning systems that have underperformed under a design-and-build contractor, or complex projects others have turned down.
Our projects span dust extraction, fume control, cleanroom HVAC, energy recovery and explosive atmosphere mitigation, always designed without ties to manufacturers or contractors.
LEV Systems
Design of local exhaust ventilation systems that minimise human exposure to harmful airborne substances that are created during manufacturing and industrial processes.
Manufacturing hvac
Manufacturing HVAC systems for process environments and controlled operations such as laboratories, cleanrooms and production lines.
AIR POLLUTION CONTROL
Engineering design solutions for controlling airborne contaminants from manufacturing and industrial processes before they enter the atmosphere, protecting surrounding communities and meeting environmental permit requirements.
Industrial Energy Recovery
Designs that reduce overall energy consumption on systems serving manufacturing and industrial processes by introducing energy minimisation or recovery techniques.
DSEAR Assessment
Independent DSEAR assessment and engineering design to prevent or mitigate explosive atmospheres.
Our DSEAR risk assessment service covers hazardous area classification and mitigation design in accordance with the ATEX Directives and the Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations.
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How we deliver independent LEV and HVAC design solutions
MECHON operates as a truly independent process ventilation consultancy – we design, we don’t install. That means every recommendation we make is based entirely on what’s right for your project, not what we have to sell.
We follow a structured, RIBA-aligned six-stage design methodology, working with clients from initial assessment and LEV design through to full technical specification, contractor procurement and final system validation.
Because we’re not tied to any manufacturer or installation contractor, your design goes out to competitive tender, giving you the best possible solution at the best possible cost.
Our clients are typically large organisations in regulated, high-hazard sectors where getting it wrong isn’t an option. Many come to us after a design-and-build solution has underperformed or failed compliance.
We’re also regularly brought in on LEV systems and HVAC ventilation projects others have turned down as too complex.
Trusted by leading manufacturing and aerospace companies such as BAE Systems, Virgin Atlantic and Amazon
Why choose MECHON for independent process ventilation, LEV and HVAC design solutions?
With our in-house team of technical experts, we deliver complex high-technology solutions within strict cost and time constraints.
Our independence means we are not tied to contractors or manufacturers, allowing us the ability to create the most cost-effective and compliant solution with lifecycle efficiency.
Specialist ventilation design for complex industries
Our experience spans defence and aerospace, automotive, pharmaceutical, food and beverage, advanced research facilities and general manufacturing. We bring proven solutions, ideas and methods from one sector to solve complex challenges in another.
Multi-discipline LEV, HVAC and cleanroom design
Our engineers design across LEV systems, HVAC ventilation, cleanroom and controlled environments, air pollution control, energy recovery and DSEAR assessment, ensuring that every element of your project works together.
This integrated approach results in compliant, energy-efficient solutions that perform as a whole.
Independent design responsibility
Unlike design-and-build contractors who specify what they plan to install, MECHON takes full and independent responsibility for your design. Our structured design process ensures the right strategy is established from the outset, before any contractor or manufacturer is involved. That means your specification is never compromised by commercial interests, and you go to tender with a design that truly serves your project.
Effective delivery
We manage every stage of your project from initial assessment through to final system validation and handover, working within strict cost and programme constraints.
Our structured approach to design and project management ensures that the solutions we deliver are built for long-term operational efficiency and ease of future procurement.