Prefect Controls History Timeline
26th March 1997
Prefect Controls Ltd. is Incorporated
May 1997
Prefect introduce the first two stage tamperproof thermostat – PRE5000
May 1997
June 1997
January 1998
March 1999
November 2002
January 2014
May 2014
August 2014
January 2015
Prefect develop the PRE2000CU2 central control unit
April 2015
The all-new Ecostat2 range of tamperproof thermostats is launched
July 2017
January 2018
The hob-timer range is broadened with the PRE9277 – 40Amp, two gang, horizontal or vertical units. Hobsafe is the new brand name
March 2018
The Ecostat range is upgraded to become Lot20 compliant – Ecostat2
April 2018
The first Ecostat2 Lot20 compliant energy lock heaters are delivered
November 2018
The list of features for IRUS grows to include leak detection
July 2019
October 2019
Prefect IRUS is added to the Energy Technology List (ETL) making it 100% tax deductable
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January 2020
April 2020
July 2021
October 2021
March 2022
March 2023
June 2023
Prefect introduces PipeSense
September 2023
50,000 Irus controls in rooms across the UK
September 2023
Prefect boosts green credentials with solar panels, reusable pallets and EV Fleet
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July 2024
Glen and Sue Golding, founders of Prefect Controls enter retirement and become Chair and Vice-Chair respectively
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August 2024
Irus Investigator is launched
October 2024
70,000 Irus controls in rooms across the UK
December 2024
ECN Awards
The Refinery – Sustainable Project of the year – WINNER
The Refinery – Overall Project of the year – WINNER
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March 2025
Irus Optimiser is launched
April 2025
Irus Reporter is launched
June 2025
ControlSensor is launched
August 2025
The first ControlSensor is installed at Cathedral Park, Bristol for Unite Students
October 2025
Guildford Plaza – first BTR project completed for Habito Co-Living
December 2025
ControlSensor + Irus wins Electrical Industry Awards Industrial Commercial Product of the Year category, Energy Saving Awards Energy Management system of the Year, and Smart Building Product of the Year, while being highly commended at the ECN Awards in the Smart Buildings/Sustainability Product of the Year category.
December 2025
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