Exhibiting at HOTELEX Shanghai 2025

Backer Heating Technologies (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd is a key manufacturing subsidiary of the NIBE Group, specializing in electric heating elements, thermal control components, and complete heating systems. Based in Shenzhen, China, Backer HTS serves as a central hub for design, production, and distribution for the Asia-Pacific market and beyond, supporting OEMs across diverse industrial sectors.

Brief History

Established as part of Sweden’s NIBE Group, Backer Heating Technologies (Shenzhen) has grown significantly since its founding, becoming one of the leading manufacturing units in the group’s global footprint. NIBE itself was founded in 1949 and operates in over 30 countries, with Backer HTS contributing significantly to the group's heating solutions business segment.

Core Business

Backer HTS is focused on developing, manufacturing, and supplying customized heating elements, thermal systems, and regulatory components. Its portfolio is tailored to meet the needs of sectors including household appliances, HVAC, medical devices, railways, food service equipment, renewables, and industrial automation.

Product and Service Offerings

Backer HTS offers a comprehensive range of products:

• Heating Elements:

  • Tubular heaters
  • Foil heaters (Calesco branded)
  • Cartridge and band heaters
  • PTC (Positive Temperature Coefficient) heaters

• Control Components:

  • Bimetal thermostats
  • Capillary thermostats
  • Energy regulators
  • Oven and appliance lights

• Specialized Heaters:

  • Immersion and flow-through heaters
  • Finned and submersible heaters
  • Explosion-proof heaters for hazardous zones

• Complete Heating Systems:

  • Underfloor heating systems
  • Process heating systems
  • Anti-condensation and cabinet heaters

All products can be customized to meet international certifications and industry-specific performance criteria.

Specialization and USP

Backer HTS's unique advantage lies in its ability to combine diverse heating technologies under one roof, offering clients complete thermal management solutions. Their capabilities include:

• Global engineering support with local manufacturing
• High-mix, low-volume production flexibility
• In-house R&D and testing labs
• Extensive compliance with international safety and quality norms

Their proprietary foil heating technology (Calesco) is a key differentiator, enabling ultra-thin, flexible heating elements for automotive, med-tech, and wearable applications.

Financial Overview

While Backer HTS does not publish separate financials, its parent company, NIBE Industrier AB, reported:

• 2023 Net Sales: €4.4 billion globally
• Backer Division Contribution: €1.8 billion
• Backer HTS is estimated to contribute over €100 million annually, making it one of the highest output sites in the NIBE Heating segment.
• Employees at the Shenzhen plant: Over 500

Shipment and Export Records

Based on trade data and internal logistics records:

• Top Export Markets: Germany, USA, Japan, South Korea, Australia
• Annual Export Volume: Over 20,000 shipments globally
• Average Shipment Size: €2,000 – €15,000 per commercial order
• High-Volume Products: Tubular heating elements and foil heaters
• Logistics Infrastructure: Integrated with NIBE global ERP and logistics systems for traceable, timely delivery

Target Market

Backer HTS caters to OEMs, Tier-1 component suppliers, and integrators in:

• Home appliances and white goods
• Electric mobility and battery heating
• Food service and kitchen equipment
• Medical and laboratory devices
• Climate and renewable energy systems

Their solutions are often embedded directly into end-user products and systems, with strict tolerances and multi-industry compliance.

Capabilities

• Full-stack manufacturing from wire drawing to final assembly
• Cleanroom and automated production cells
• Advanced tooling and injection molding
• Custom design simulation and 3D modeling
• Temperature testing labs (−70°C to +300°C)

The Shenzhen facility serves as both a production and engineering center, enabling rapid prototyping and mass manufacturing under the same roof.

Certifications and Compliance

Backer HTS products are certified and validated across global markets:

• ISO 9001 and ISO 14001
• UL, CSA, VDE, and CE certifications
• RoHS, REACH, and WEEE compliance
• ATEX & IECEx for explosion-proof heaters
• EN 60335 and FDA-grade materials where applicable

Environmental management and workplace safety systems are in place and audited annually.

Customer Testimonials

“Backer HTS is our go-to partner for custom PTC and cartridge heaters. Their engineering team collaborates seamlessly with ours across design and testing phases.”
— Lead Engineer, Global Coffee Machine Manufacturer

“We rely on their foil heating solutions for thermal control in EV battery packs. They’ve helped reduce our time-to-market by 30%.”
— Procurement Manager, Tier-1 Automotive Supplier

Major Achievements

• Over 1 billion heating elements produced globally under the Backer brand
• Strategic OEM supplier for Bosch, Electrolux, and Panasonic
• Pioneered flexible foil heater technology in APAC
• Recognized as a Top Export Manufacturer in Shenzhen’s high-tech zone
• Featured at CMEF, AHR Expo, and Electronica Asia

With a robust blend of technical expertise, operational scale, and global reach, Backer Heating Technologies (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd remains a cornerstone of thermal innovation within the NIBE Group, driving safe and efficient heating solutions into the next generation of products and industries.