Knorr-Bremse is proud to reintroduce the Merak brand in the UK, marking a renewed focus on delivering market leading high quality Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) products and solutions to the rail industry. This refreshed identity reflects our commitment to strengthening Merak’s role as a trusted partner in rail and industrial HVAC. With a dedicated UK business, facility and team, Merak is now better placed to serve the specific needs of the UK and Irish rail market — with greater focus, flexibility, and responsiveness to all customers.
What This Means for You
For our customers, this transition will be seamless. You’ll continue to receive the same reliable service and technical expertise - now with a sharper focus on meeting your operational needs.
- Service & Support: We remain committed to delivering our full range of services, including Spares, Repairs, Overhauls, Modernisation, Digital and Technical Support.
- Dedicated Facility: Operations will continue from a dedicated facility at Calne, Wiltshire, ensuring continuous, high-quality production and service delivery from a centralised UK base.
- Same People, Same Processes: The tools, systems, and ways of working you’re familiar with remain unchanged - and so do your contacts.
Your Contacts Remain Unchanged
The entire team of HVAC experts have transitioned to Merak HVAC UK, ensuring that all established working relationships and technical knowledge remain firmly in place.
- Paul Battams - Business Development Manager: paul.battams@knorr-bremse.com
- Slade Smith - Senior Mechanical Engineer: slade.smith@knorr-bremse.com
- Danny Amoroso - HVAC Business Manager: danny.amoroso@knorr-bremse.com
Location: Merak HVAC UK Limited, Porte Marsh Industrial Estate, Carnegie Rd, Calne SN11 9PS