Howorth Air Technology is a company with a long history dating back to 1858, specializing in air engineering with a focus on clean air solutions for healthcare and pharmaceutical environments. They pioneered the development of the Ultra Clean Ventilation (UCV) system for operating theatres in the 1960s, working closely with medical professionals to create controlled clean air environments critical for surgeries and clinical settings
. Their flagship product, the Howorth Exflow™ UCV system, remains a global leader in ultra clean ventilation technology. Beyond ventilation, Howorth provides a wide range of complementary products and services including operating theatre lighting, medical service pendants, aseptic isolators, containment barrier solutions, and turnkey healthcare facility projects. They also offer service and aftersales support with trained engineers to maintain their equipment worldwide
. Howorth Air Technology is known for its expertise in pharmaceutical containment, meeting stringent international health and safety standards for biopharmaceutical manufacturing environments. They continue to innovate in clean air technology to reduce risks and improve outcomes in critical care and pharmaceutical production
. The company is headquartered in Farnworth, Bolton, UK, and operates additional facilities, including in the USA. It holds ISO 9001 and 45001 certifications, reflecting its commitment to quality and occupational health and safety
. In summary, Howorth Air Technology is a specialist in designing, manufacturing, and servicing advanced clean air systems primarily for healthcare operating theatres and pharmaceutical containment, with a strong heritage and global presence in air filtration and ventilation engineering
