The Heathrow ‘bake off’ challenge 

We supported Heathrow Bakery, now trading as Panificio Italiano, with a series of bespoke containerised plant enclosures to support expansion at their high-output production facility.

Faced with space and integration constraints, the team required specialist housings for critical boiler equipment without disrupting live operations. Our container conversions provided a flexible, engineered solution capable of supporting demanding industrial baking processes at scale.

The Challenge

Heathrow Bakery, now known as Panificio Italiano, produces over 2 million rolls each week for the airline and prepared meal industry. As part of their expansion, the team needed specialist enclosures to house critical equipment, including biomass and steam boilers. Installing these directly into the existing buildings wasn’t feasible, so they turned to S Jones Containers for a flexible, tailored solution.

The Solution

We supplied three fully modified containers to meet their requirements. Two 40ft high cube units were joined to form a spacious double-width housing for a Babcock steam boiler, essential for the baking process – particularly in proofing and crust development. 

A separate 20ft unit was also converted to accommodate a Heuft oil boiler, used to heat the ovens. 

Need a Bespoke Boiler Housing or Plant Enclosure?

We design and deliver containerised boiler housings and plant enclosures engineered for heat management, safety, and seamless integration into live industrial environments. Built offsite and installed with minimal disruption, our container conversions provide a flexible solution where permanent building works aren’t practical.

Learn more about our container conversion capabilities or contact us today to discuss your project.