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Air compressor supplier on cloud nine after acquiring new headquarters
One of the UK’s leading air compression specialists is setting its sights on a £20m increase in turnover after relocating to a larger headquarters in Hertford.
Read time: 4 mins Added: 20/02/26
Delivering cutting-edge technology at scale
Air Energy supplies and maintains air compressors and vacuum pumps for customers both in the UK and globally. Its cutting-edge technology takes in air and then stores it under pressure before releasing to deliver reliable power to a wide range of tools and machinery. They can be used for a variety of purposes, especially in industries where reliability and safety are critical, from breathing apparatus for firefighters to nuclear powerplants.
A new facility designed for long-term growth
The business, which employs 25 people, has now used a £1m Commercial Mortgage and Invoice Finance facility from Lloyds to acquire a new 8,000 sq ft headquarters in Hertford to support its expansion plans.
The new space is more than double the size of Air Energy’s previous headquarters, tripling its storage capacity, increasing its production capability and giving it the ability to take on more orders. Alongside this, the unit also provides space for the business to grow its team to 40 over the next couple of years, creating new skilled jobs for people in the region.
The move will play a key part in Air Energy’s long-term growth strategy. The business, which currently has a turnover of £5m, is aiming for a £25m turnover within the next six years.
Sustainability is also central to the new facility. It has installed 40kW worth of solar panelling along the roof, fully powering its operations with surplus energy fed back into the grid. The business has also added four electric vehicle charging points as part of its commitment to reducing its carbon footprint.
Mark Asker Director, Air EnergyThe quality and versatility of our air compression systems has allowed us to build up a strong customer base around the world, and that growth is only accelerating. We needed a larger space to meet increasing demand, expand our team and continue delivering the high standards our customers expect. Once we spotted the opportunity to acquire this unit, we knew it was one we couldn’t afford to miss. It’s fantastic to now own our own premises, and we’re incredibly grateful to the support from Nicos and the Lloyds team for supporting us on this next stage of our journey.
Nicos Charalambous Relationship Manager, LloydsMark and his team at Air Energy have put a lot of hard work into establishing themselves as one of the leading suppliers of air compression systems in the country. But rather than rest on their laurels, they’ve demonstrated a desire and ambition to really take their business to the next level, and it was a pleasure to be able to support them with this. We’re here to support businesses with their growth plans, including providing transition finance as they invest in measures that reduce energy costs, such as solar panels or electric charging points.