About WIRTH

Achievements

Nick Wirth Shortlisted for IET Achievement Medal Award 2025

We are thrilled to announce that our founder, Nick Wirth, has been shortlisted for the highly prestigious IET Achievement Medal.

This distinguished honour recognises engineers and technologists who have made an exceptional contribution to advancing science, innovation, and industry on a global scale. Nick’s career has been defined by visionary thinking and groundbreaking work across motorsport, automotive, and environmental technologies, and this shortlisting is a powerful acknowledgment of his leadership and enduring impact.

At Wirth Research, we take immense pride in his pioneering approach, which has continually pushed boundaries while inspiring the next generation of innovators. Being recognised by the IET not only celebrates Nick’s extraordinary achievements but also reflects the values of creativity, rigour, and excellence that drive everything we do. We look forward with excitement to the final announcement and congratulate Nick on this remarkable recognition.

Oxford Climate Awards 2025: Sustainable Medium Business of the Year

Wirth Research is proud to announce that we have been selected as a Finalist in the Oxford Climate Awards 2025, in the category of Sustainable Medium Business of the Year. This recognition highlights our commitment to driving innovation in sustainable engineering and reducing environmental impact through cutting‑edge design and technology. We are honoured to be acknowledged alongside inspiring organisations dedicated to tackling climate change and building a more sustainable future.

Building Innovation Awards 2025: Best Energy Efficiency Innovation – Finalist (AirDoor)

Wirth Research, in collaboration with VES Ltd., has been nominated for Best Energy Efficiency Innovation at the 2025 Building Innovation Awards for their joint development of the AirDoor – an advanced solution designed to significantly improve energy efficiency in commercial buildings by minimising unwanted air infiltration.

This nomination acknowledges the unique collaboration between Wirth Research and VES Ltd., both family-owned British businesses that have combined deep technical expertise to produce a proven, award-winning product now installed across Europe in major retailer and commercial sites.

edie Net Zero Awards 2025: Product of the Year – Finalist (EcoBlade)

Wirth is proud to announce that our groundbreaking EcoBlade technology has been selected as a finalist for Product of the Year at the edie Net Zero Awards 2025. Leveraging our world-leading Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) expertise, Wirth has pioneered innovative refrigeration solutions for the supermarket sector – including our patented EcoBlade shelf edge technology. EcoBlade is designed to eliminate cold air spill from open display cases, delivering significant energy savings while helping retailers reduce food waste.

This recognition underscores Wirth’s ongoing commitment to advancing the frontiers of aerodynamics and thermodynamics within retail refrigeration. As we continue to deliver cutting-edge shelf edge technologies to the industry, we are honoured to be recognised alongside other impactful innovations shaping a net zero future.

National Sustainability Awards 2025: Cleantech Award – Finalist (AirDoor, EcoBlade & TrueChill)

AirDoor, EcoBlade and TrueChill have been recognised as finalists in the prestigious Cleantech Award category at the National Sustainability Awards 2025. This nomination celebrates our commitment to pioneering technologies that drive substantial reductions in energy usage and carbon emissions in the built environment. These innovative solutions are helping retailers and commercial property operators across the UK achieve new standards in sustainability by enhancing energy efficiency, supporting decarbonisation, and promoting environmental responsibility.

The Green Awards 2025: Green Technology Award – Finalist (EcoBlade, TrueChill, ClimateFlow, via BWG Foods)

TrueChill MT and ClimateFlow have been shortlisted in the Green Technology Award category at the Green Awards 2025.

Oxford Climate Awards - Innovation in Climate Action Award - Finalist (AirDoor, Ecoblade)

Wirth is honoured to be nominated for the Oxford Climate Awards in the Innovation in Climate Action category. This recognition highlights our commitment to energy-saving solutions, including the AirDoor air curtain and EcoBlade. Since pivoting our business from pinnacle motorsport to the supply of high-tech, innovative, energy-saving solutions to the retail and commercial buildings sectors, we’ve saved our customers over 600 GWh of energy and close to 300,000 tonnes of CO2. Our technologies have been installed in many supermarkets across the region, strengthening our ties to Oxfordshire, where we’ve been based for almost 20 years.

The NACS Convenience Retail Awards Europe 2024 - Sustainability Award – Winner (EcoBlade, TrueChill, ClimateFlow, via BWG Foods)

BWG Foods combined Wirth’s patented TrueChill and ClimateFlow technologies to deliver ground-breaking total store energy savings. Furthermore, and in contrast to refrigerated cabinets with doors, the TrueChill cabinets saw no reduction in impulse sales. ClimateFlow removed the need for traditional heating and air conditioning by repurposing otherwise wasted cold air to cool the store during the summer, and by utilising hot air that would otherwise be expelled into the atmosphere to heat the store during the winter. This resulted in a 10-fold reduction in annual store HVAC consumption compared to using traditional HVAC systems, while also improving in-store air quality.

The Energy Awards 2024: Physical Technology of the Year - Heating and Cooling - Finalist (AirDoor)

AirDoor has been shortlisted in the Physical Technology of the Year – Heating and Cooling category.

The PWC Business Post Sustainable Business Awards 2024 - Sustainable Project of the Year - Finalist (EcoBlade, TrueChill, via BWG Foods)

Wirth’s refrigeration class-leading technologies, EcoBlade & TrueChill, have been shortlisted in the Sustainable Project of the Year category at the PwC Business Post Sustainable Business Awards.

H&V News Awards 2023 - Commercial HVAC Product of the Year: Ventilation - Winner (AirDoor)

“New product on the market, which shows innovation solving the issue of open doors and windows on retail and other premises. Taking air curtains to a
higher level whilst saving Millions of tons of Carbon.”

H&V News Awards 2023 - Net Zero Impact Award - Winner (AirDoor)

“The winners have really thought about air movement and heat losses and gains, and created a product which automatically takes this into account, adjusting its output accordingly for maximum effect. A well thoughtout solution to a common problem.”

Thames Valley Tech Awards 2023: Sustainable Tech Company of the Year - Winner (AirDoor, EcoBlade, AeroKit)

“Wirth has pivoted its technology over the years through dedicated research, spending a significant amount of their time solely on R&D. Their green technologies never compromise, saving their clients’ money through energy reductions, while always having a clear focus on sustainability. Their customer base is growing and already includes big players – they are a true force in sustainable development.”

CIBSE Building Performance Awards 2023: Product or Innovation of the Year - Thermal Comfort - Winner (AirDoor)

“The company has reinvented the over-door air curtain, and addressed challenges in a sector where innovation to reduce energy consumption is long overdue.”

CIBSE Building Performance Awards 2023: Learning & Development - Thermal Comfort - Winner (Built Environment, via AIRBODS)

“Driven by the pandemic to consider infection risk at large-scale gatherings, Airborne infection reduction through building operation and design (AIRBODS) involved multidisciplinary research that contributed to government guidance on opening up the country after Covid. The project team’s participation in the Events Research Programme contributed generally to the resumption of large-scale events.” Project led by Loughborough University

Other 2023 Awards Recognition

Thames Valley Property Awards 2023: Fast Rising Property Business of the Year – Finalist (Built Environment, AirDoor)
Thames Valley Property Awards 2023: Climate Initiative Award – Finalist (AirDoor)
Thames Valley Property Awards 2023: Community Impact Award – Finalist (Built Environment, AirDoor)
H&V News Awards 2023: Collaboration Award – Finalist (AirDoor, with VES)
H&V News Awards 2023: Commercial HVAC Product of the Year – Components & Peripherals – Finalist (AirDoor)

Queen's Award for Enterprise 2022 - Sustainable Development - Winner (AirDoor, EcoBlade, AeroKit, Built Environment)

“Wirth is an innovative and exemplary company that has used its modelling and aerodynamic skills acquired through the motor racing industry to transition to providing energy solutions in a range of diverse industries. It has demonstrated leadership both within and outside the company and has had a major positive impact.”

Other 2022 Awards Recognition

CIBSE Building Simulation Award – Winner (Built Environment)
CIBSE Young Modeller of the Year – Finalist (Built Environment)
Oxfordshire Business Awards: Innovation – Finalist (AirDoor, EcoBlade, AeroKit, Built Environment)

Decarbonisation of the Wirth business by relocation of computing resources to Iceland (2021)

Appointed industry consultants on the government-commissioned AIRBODS* research programme (2020)

*Airborne Infection Reduction through Building Operation and Design for SARS-CoV-2.

Gained ISO 9001 accreditation (2015)

Indy 500 Winners 2014

2013

ALMS LMP1 Manufacturer and Driver Championship Winners
ALMS LMP2 Manufacturer and Driver Championship Winners
IndyCar Drivers Championship Winners

2012

Indy 500 Winners and Runners-up
ALMS LMP1 Championship Winners
ALMS LMP2 Championship Winners
LMP2 World Championship Winners
Le Mans 24 Hour LMP2 Winners

2010

ALMS LMP2 championship Winners
Le Mans 24 Hour LMP2 Winners

2009

ALMS LMP1 Team, Manufacturer and Driver Championship Winners
ALMS LMP2 Team, Manufacturer and Driver Championship Winners

Queen’s Award for Enterprise: International Trade 2009

2006

Indy 500 winners
IndyCar Manufacturer Championship Winners
IndyCar Drivers Championship Winners

2005

Indy 500 winners
IndyCar Manufacturer Championship Winners
IndyCar Drivers Championship Winners

2004

Indy 500 winners
IndyCar Manufacturer Championship Winners
IndyCar Drivers Championship Winners

About WIRTH

Achievements

The PWC Business Post Sustainable Business Awards 2024 - Sustainable Project of the Year - Finalist (EcoBlade, TrueChill, via BWG Foods)

Thames Valley Tech Awards 2023: Sustainable Tech Company of the Year - Winner (AirDoor, EcoBlade, AeroKit)​

CIBSE Building Performance Awards 2023: Product or Innovation of the Year - Thermal Comfort - Winner (AirDoor)

CIBSE Building Performance Awards 2023: Learning & Development - Thermal Comfort - Winner (Built Environment, via AIRBODS)

Other 2023 Awards Recognition​

Queen's Award for Enterprise 2022 - Sustainable Development - Winner (AirDoor, EcoBlade, AeroKit, Built Environment)​

Other 2022 Awards Recognition​

Decarbonisation of the Wirth business by relocation of computing resources to Iceland (2021)​

Appointed industry consultants on the government-commissioned AIRBODS* research programme (2020)

Innovate UK: Funding grant awarded for the development of AirDoor (2019)​

CTUBH Innovation Awards 2018: Wind Loading - Finalist (Built Environment)​

Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership Low Carbon Champions Awards 2016: Low Carbon Initiative by an SME - Winner (AeroKit)​

CTUBH Innovation Awards 2016: Pedestrian Comfort - Finalist (Built Environment)​