Press Releases

Daikin market leader in high efficient heat pumps

Daikin market leader in high efficient heat pumps

February 2012

150,000 Daikin Altherma systems sold: Daikin market leader in high efficient heat pumps Introduced in 2006, five years down the road, more than 150,000 Daikin Altherma systems have been sold. This milestone represents a focused effort by Daikin Europe to develop its heat pump portfolio as well as its sales and support network throughout Europe. The result: Daikin is now market leader in heat pump based systems in Europe.

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The most direct Daikin spare parts supply in the UK

The most direct Daikin spare parts supply in the UK

February 2012

Genuine Daikin parts direct from Space Air’s Guildford HQ – since 1980. For over 30 years Space Air, Daikin distributor for the UK, has offered a fully comprehensive finished goods and dedicated parts supply service for Daikin air conditioning and heat pump equipment. Space Air boasts award winning customer services for it’s technical support team and rapid response to customer needs.

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Daikin’s in Thomson Reuters 2011 Top 100 Global Innovators

Daikin’s in Thomson Reuters 2011 Top 100 Global Innovators

January 2012

Thomson Reuters has announced its Top 100 Global Innovators for 2011, with Daikin Industries Ltd. among the innovation leaders. The award is given to companies that are considered top innovators based on an objective and scientific analysis of global patent information. The same report also points out that these top innovators lead the way in economic growth and sustained marketability, underscoring Daikin’s place as market leader based on continuous innovation.

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BTU Thames Valley supports RNLI

BTU Thames Valley supports RNLI

January 2012

Mark Houghton, Commercial Director of Space Airconditioning plc and Captain of Thames Valley BTU Golfing Society, recently hosted a Christmas golf competition and Charity auction at Camberley Heath Golf Club, which raised over £700 for the RNLI. Mark, himself an ex RNLI volunteer, outlined the life saving services that the RNLI provide all around our coastline.

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Logistics at it's best...

Logistics at it's best...

November 2011

We have an unmatched logistical force behind us, with our own nationwide fleet of vehicles, we guarantee our customers receive their orders promptly in a reliable and cost effective manner.

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Disappointing glitch in RHI

Disappointing glitch in RHI

November 2011

In response to the recent RHI delay due to the high biomass tariff, Neil Afram Managing Director of Space Air is disappointed. “Is the government interested in giving any incentives? Reducing energy does not appear to be a priority to them, but rubbish collections are and they can justify £250m funds to encourage Local Authorities to change to weekly collections, but not capable of suspending just the Biomass proportion of the RHI”.

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Space Air Supporting Movember

Space Air Supporting Movember

November 2011

Space Air are proud to support this years Movember campaign. Our IT department have chosen to take on the challenge by shaving off all their facial hair in order to grow a moustache, raising funds for Testicular and Prostate Cancer.

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Daikin's New R&D Centre in Ostend

October 2011

DAIKIN'S manufacturing site in Ostend will now become the r&d centre for all future European product developments following a €13m investment in technology and infrastructure. Its recently opened European Development Centre (EDC) is expected to play an important role in the development of innovative, energy-efficient alternatives for conventional heating solutions.

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Space Air Addresses R22 phase-out at The M&E

Space Air Addresses R22 phase-out at The M&E

September 2011

Space Airconditioning plc, est 1980 is the UKs only independent distributor of Daikin ‘s energy efficient heat pump / air conditioning technology, and will again be exhibiting at the Total Workplace Management Exhibition held at London’s Kensington Olympia on stand D90.

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Space Air: F-Gas, Dedicated to Help

Space Air: F-Gas, Dedicated to Help

July 2011

Since passing the recent mandatory F-Gas certification deadline (4th July 2011), it is reported that some 50% of HVAC companies working within the scope of the regulation are yet to comply with this legislation and therefore could be operating illegally.

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Space Air wins at the National Heat Pump Awards

Space Air wins at the National Heat Pump Awards

July 2011

The 1st National Heat Pump Awards held 23rd June at the ICC Birmingham, proved to be very successful evening for Space Air. The Guildford based Daikin distributor was nominated under 3 categories; Air Source Commercial Project of the year – in conjunction with Paul Kenney Air Conditioning, Public Sector Project of the Year – working with Southern Counties Heating & Plumbing and Consultant of the year – in conjunction with Camco Global, our hopes were high.

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Space Air focuses on experience and expertise

Space Air focuses on experience and expertise

May 2011

Space Airconditioning plc; the UK’s only authorised independent Daikin Distributor has recruited several new staff members as part of a strategic realignment of departmental responsibilities. Commenting on the changes, Managing Director Neil Afram said, “One of our great strengths as a successful Daikin Distributor for over 30 years is the expertise we have across all our departments and our 100+ staff.”

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Reaping efficiency rewards with Space Air

Reaping efficiency rewards with Space Air

January 2011

Space Airconditioning plc, the Guildford based Daikin Distributor, holds registration under the environmental standard ISO14001:2004, in the unique category of "Distributors of air conditioning equipment and manufacture of ancillary components".

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Not all heat pumps are the same

Not all heat pumps are the same

July 2010

"The disturbing news that a major manufacturer has needed to issue a safety recall on all its packaged air to water heat pumps, the majority of which have been installed in residential applications, highlights a number of important issues that should have been addressed much sooner and that we have warned industry about in the past." Claimed Neil Afram, Managing Director of Space Air Solutions Ltd., the domestic air to water heat pump division of Space Airconditioning plc.

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