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Daikin Airconditioning UK has acquired Glasgow-based heating services firm, Saltire Facilities Management Ltd., in a move which will enhance the company’s residential heat pump service network in Scotland, a region with significant growth potential for heat pump heating.
Saltire Facilities Management specialises in heating services for houses and apartment buildings, offering maintenance contracts, installation of heating systems and 24/7 service support. Based in Glasgow and with a branch in Birmingham, the business employs approximately 300 staff, including over 200 field technicians.
Daikin’s acquisition of Saltire Facilities Management Ltd. from United Capital Group Ltd. comes after its purchase of technical service company, Robert Heath Heating in January 2024. Both acquisitions strengthen Daikin’s service infrastructure in the UK, supporting the country’s growing adoption of heat pumps. With the ban since April 2024 on the installation of combustion boilers in new homes, Scotland presents a promising market for heat pump heating, with a forecasted demand of 70,000 units by 2028.
Tomoji Miki, Managing Director at Daikin UK said: “This acquisition is a significant step towards achieving our strategic goals of creating a national service structure. By combining the strengths of Daikin, Robert Heath Heating and Saltire Facilities Management, we are well-positioned to lead the heat pump market in the UK and provide exceptional service to our customers.”
Alan Murray, Managing Director of Saltire Facilities Management commented: “We are excited to join the Daikin group and use its expertise to further expand into the renewable energy sector and heat pumps. This acquisition will bring our customers enhanced technical support and access to a broader range of energy-efficient products. We aim to expand technician training programmes to build a skilled workforce with expertise in the most recent technologies, including heat pump servicing.”
Daikin plans no changes to the operations and will maintain the name of Saltire Facilities Management Ltd. as a member of the Daikin group.
