Open Mobile Menu The Group The Carver Group is a family owned business which manages a portfolio of manufacturing businesses; Biddle, Thermoscreens, Applied Comfort, CoolTherm, Carver Clamps and Widney Leisure. The Carver Group headquarters are in the UK and the company has representation in 50 countries and branches in Germany, France, the Netherlands, United Kingdom and Canada. The Carver Group centrally manages Group competence centres for research and development, manufacturing and project management in order to create innovative HVAC solutions for a wide range of market sectors including retail, industry and the public sector. The Group also has a consultancy company Cubist which guides grocery retailers on how best to improve energy efficiency and the quality of air comfort in their buildings. Our three research and development centres co-operate with universities to develop the latest technologies into customer oriented solutions. The Carver Group is represented on the HVAC standards committees and thus helps to shape the future of the industry. Our History 1776 The Beginning Established in 1776, the Carver Group is an 8th generation family-owned business started by Joseph Carver who made whips in Walsall, which were exported throughout the British Empire. 1900 Engineering In the early 1900s, following the invention of the motor car, 5th generation David Carver established Carver & Co Engineers alongside his father’s continuing whip business. 1958 The Rack Clamp The whip-making business was sold in 1958, by which time the company had developed the first Carver Clamp – “the rack clamp”. 1967 Caravan Market By 1967, the company began its involvement with the caravan market inventing the world’s first automatic caravan mover. Through acquisition, the company grew to become the sole supplier of heating products to the UK caravan industry. 1990 HVAC Business By 1990, with the 7th generation David Carver heading the business the company changed direction by selling the caravan business and acquired two HVAC businesses, Thermoscreens and Biddle. 2016 Group Development In 2016, the Group acquired Applied Comfort Products adding to its portfolio of profitable manufacturing businesses and providing the Group with significant growth opportunities in the North American HVAC market. 2018 Cooltherm Business In 2018, the company acquired Cooltherm Limited in the UK to allow the Group to provide its own HVAC installation and maintenance service. The Board The Carver Group has an Executive Board made up of the Group CEO, Group FD, Non-Executive Chairman and three Non-Executive Directors. Collectively the board is responsible for developing and implementing corporate strategy and effective corporate governance that is consistent with shareholder objectives. An experienced Operational Board is also in place and the team are charged with developing and implementing operational strategy in accordance with the business’s 5 year plans. The operational board members are responsible for leading the local management teams. Executive Team Non-Executive Team Carver Group Limited 15 Northgate Aldridge West Midlands WS9 8QD United Kingdom contact@carver-group.co.uk T +44 (0)1922 742900 F +44 (0)1922 742988 © 2019 Carver Group Limited | Disclaimer | Terms & Conditions | Privacy Notice | Carver Pension Scheme | Modern Slavery Statement