Daikin strengthens heat pump service network in Scotland by acquiring Saltire Facilities Management Ltd.

Brussels, 22 July 2025 – Daikin announces the acquisition of Saltire Facilities Management Ltd., a leading heating services company based in Glasgow (Scotland). This strategic acquisition by Daikin Airconditioning UK Limited will enhance the company’s residential heat pump service network in Scotland, a region with significant growth potential for heat pump heating. It follows Daikin’s acquisition in 2024 of technical service company, Robert Heath Heating, active in England and Wales. As a leading total HVAC-R solutions provider, Daikin focuses on delivering the highest quality of service for the rapidly increasing number of residential heat pumps being installed in the UK.

Creating robust service infrastructure in UK

Daikin’s acquisition of Saltire Facilities Management Ltd. from United Capital Group Ltd. comes after its purchase of 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.

Saltire Facilities Management Ltd. specialises in heating services for houses and apartment buildings, offering maintenance contracts, installation of heating systems and 24/7 service support. Based in Glasgow (Scotland) and with a branch in Birmingham (England), Saltire employs approximately 300 staff, including over 200 field technicians.

"This acquisition is a significant step towards achieving our strategic goals of creating a national service structure," said Tomoji Miki, Managing Director at Daikin UK. "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."

Broadening access to energy-efficient heat pumps

Daikin plans no changes to the operations and will maintain the name of Saltire Facilities Management Ltd. as a member of the Daikin group. Daikin will bring its heat pump expertise to the organisation, allowing Saltire’s customers to select from a wide portfolio of best possible future heating solutions, including heat pumps.

Commenting on the acquisition, Alan Murray, Managing Director of Saltire Facilities Management says:

“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’s acquisitions of Saltire Facilities Management and Robert Heath Heating will create a more robust service network, complementing Daikin’s own network of more than 40 Sustainable Home Centres in the UK. Following the acquisition, Daikin is fully committed to maintain and, wherever possible, improve the level of support, service and installation quality that customers and partners currently receive.

About Saltire Facitilies Management

Founded in 2000 and based in North Lanarkshire, Saltire Facilities Management is one of the UK’s largest property services providers, specialising in renewables, gas services and electrical works and operating across Scotland and the Midlands. Saltire partners with dozens of public sector organisations, helping to decarbonise housing stock and meet zero-carbon obligations, while serving more than 120,000 social housing tenants and private homeowners. Saltire’s services include: air source heat pumps; solar PV and battery storage; electric vehicle chargers; boiler installation, servicing and maintenance; electrical works and EICRs; gas services, heating and plumbing; smoke alarm installation and maintenance; joinery; and void repairs.

About Daikin UK

Daikin UK is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Daikin Europe, a market leader in heating, cooling, ventilation, clean air and refrigeration technologies. Daikin UK delivers high-performance cooling, heating and ventilation solutions for the UK market. Its innovative technologies improve indoor air quality and comfort while supporting a more sustainable future. Committed to achieving net zero CO₂ emissions by 2050, Daikin is driving the UK’s transition to green energy with low-carbon heat pumps and a whole-life approach to building decarbonisation. From product design to recycling, the company focuses on reducing environmental impact at every stage. Daikin’s mission is simple: to create smarter, healthier, and more comfortable indoor environments - for every home, every space, and everyone.

For additional information, visit www.daikin.co.uk

About Daikin Europe N.V.

The Daikin Europe Group is a leading provider of heating, cooling, ventilation, air purification and refrigeration (HVAC-R) technology in Europe, Middle East, and Africa. Daikin Europe caters to a diverse customer base within this region by designing, manufacturing, and marketing an extensive range of products, maintenance services, and turnkey solutions tailored for residential, commercial, and industrial applications. The company employs over 13,800 employees through 58 subsidiaries and operates 15 manufacturing sites in Europe (12), Turkey (1) and the Middle East (2). Daikin’s refrigeration products are available under the Daikin, Tewis, Zanotti, Hubbard, and AHT brands. Headquartered in Ostend, Belgium, for over 50 years, the Daikin Europe group is a subsidiary of the global group Daikin Industries.

About Daikin Industries Ltd.

Daikin Industries (DIL) is a global leader in heat pump, air conditioning and air filtration technology. The company employes over 100,000 employees worldwide. Founded in Osaka in 1924, it is the only manufacturer in the world that develops and manufactures heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration equipment, as well as compressors and refrigerants in-house. Daikin was named one of the world’s top 100 most innovative companies by Clarivate (UK) and LexisNexis (USA), recognized for its leadership in technology research and intellectual property patents. For its fiscal year 2024 Daikin reported a record sales result of € 28,98 billion sales (1 April 2024 – 31 March 2025).

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