Our Company History

Oct 04 – Air Conditioning Centre strikes import deal with Fairland Electric (China) Ltd importing air conditioning wall split units.

Nov 04 – ACC form agreement with Cooleasy to be first UK Wholesale Web based outlet, Cooleasy become largest UK reseller of product range by June 06.

March 05 – Air Conditioning Centre CEO visits Fairland’s factory in China to implement high levels of quality control throughout entire manufacturing process. High volume import arrangements formulated.

April 05 – Martin Industries group is formed as parent Company to house rapidly growing Air Conditioning division. Giving strength & long term sustainability to Air Conditioning Centres fast UK expansion.

June 05 – ACC negotiate supply of ceiling cassette systems and wall splits from AC giant Chigo of China, thus broadening their range further.

Oct 05 – ACC CEO visits Chigo factory in China to inspect quality control and testing facilities, agrees large volume import deal.

Jan 06 – ACC earliest adopter of RoHS regulations across entire range, to reduce hazardous waste, production techniques changed, new materials sourced.

March 06 – ACC implement reduced carbon manufacturing techniques across entire range as their commitment to a reduced carbon footprint.

April 06 – ACC partner with Stearn Electric Co Ltd with a National distribution agreement.

June 06 – ACC earliest adopter of R410a, ozone friendly refrigerant, across entire range of products.

Sept 06 – ACC move to new UK Headquarters in Hampshire and agree new structured large scale warehousing facilities at Southampton to cope with vast storage demand. Low energy lighting and energy saving equipment is fitted throughout to further reduce carbon footprint.

April 07 – ACC earliest adopter of WEEE waste disposal regulations, further enhancing our commitment to reduced carbon emissions.

June 07 – ACC agree National wholesale agreement with City Electrical Factors, providing over 400 outlets across the UK.

Oct 07 – ACC begin testing unique design of 3 head Multi-Split System from Fairland.

Jan 08 – ACC begin testing of Fairland Swimming Pool Heater range.

Feb 08 – ACC Wall Split range achieves Energy Efficiency ‘A’ Certification status and are listed on the Government web site ECA (enhanced capital allowance) Scheme for Tax savings for businesses.

March 08 – ACC begin UK import of Fairland Pool Heaters, offering a range of 6 models, rapidly occupying no 3 slot for UK market.

April 08 – ACC agree large scale production run for their unique 3 way Heat & Cool Multi-Split Systems from Fairland, product proves to be very successful.

June 08 – ACC sign distribution agreement for Northern Ireland.

Sept 08 – ACC agree a deal with white goods giant Midea of China to supply Low Wall systems specifically for dwarf walls in conservatories.