Veco makes strides towards a sustainable future with heat pump installation
Apr 2, 2026 11:55:46 AM By Clare LambVeco is making significant strides as the first IDEX business to install two 300kW heat pumps into their production process. With the help of Linthorst Techniek, one of the largest installation companies in the Netherlands with a reputation for delivering impactful sustainability projects, Veco is working towards a gas-free future.
With a total capacity of 600kW, the newly installed heat pumps are set to reduce Veco's natural gas usage by 70-80% and cut down CO₂ emissions by 700 metric tons annually. The project reflects Veco's commitment to energy efficiency and environmental responsibility, bringing them one step closer to achieving IDEX Green Certification.
The successful implementation of these heat pumps involved the dedication of the Veco team, including Bastiaan de Wit, Lars ten Hove, Richard Roelofsen, Ruud Breukink, and Rob van Offeren. Their collaborative efforts with Linthorst Techniek have set a new benchmark in sustainable industrial practices.
how heat pumps work
The heat pumps play a crucial role by providing heating through the cycling of refrigerant gas. The pumps use residual heat from Veco's production process, the compressed air system, and condensing heat from cooling machines and upgrades it to a temperature of 80°C. Through this process, the heat pumps provide heating for Veco’s production process and cleanroom conditioning.
then and now
Before the installation of heat pumps, Veco relied on 40-year-old non-condensing boilers for heating. As part of their sustainability roadmap, two of the three outdated boilers were replaced with condensing models in 2024, used as back up after the installation of heatpumps, now providing 100% of required heating for production process and the building.
Phase 2 of Veco's sustainability initiative is set to launch next year, adding an additional air/water heat pump with a capacity of approximately 300 kW to enhance heating in their processes. This capital investment for this project was around $1,100,000, with an anticipated return on investment within 4.4 years. The initiative aims to achieve a 90-95% reduction in gas usage, resulting in a decrease of 870 metric tons of CO₂ emissions annually.
We will keep you updated on results!