Caerphilly-based ventilation manufacturer Nuaire has been nominated for the Market Gravity Innovation Award for the 2014 National Business Awards.

Going up against high profile companies including British Gas Service & Repair, Heathrow Airport Ltd, and Steelite International PLC, Nuaire will compete for the award at a judging round in September. The winner will be revealed at the National Business Awards dinner held in November at Park Lane’s Grosvenor House Hotel in London.

Nuaire marketing director Andy Mudie said: “The Innovation Award recognises all forms of successfully applied innovation, celebrating the ideas that have had the greatest impact on an industry. The XBOXER XBC is our market-leading commercial heat recovery range that is taking the building services industry by storm due to its energy-efficiency, size, low noise and flexible installation options. We are delighted that the XBC’s design and development process has been recognised by the National Business Awards shortlist panel as demonstrating true innovation.”

Mr Mudie said: “Innovation is one of Nuaire’s core values and is promoted from the factory floor to the highest level of management. Glowing testimonials from industry bodies and high profile customers, as well as the industry stamp of approval of winning the CIBSE Award, are evidence that the XBC range addresses the challenges and often conflicting needs of consultants, contractors and end users. This Innovation Award nomination is a feather in the cap for the company.”