In April 1993, Allan Dolby joined forces with his dad, Allan Senior, to provide a service to Midlands engineering by combining their mutual skillsets of compressed air and pipework
Direct Air provides a complete system solution that includes the design, supply, installation and servicing for companies of all sizes throughout the UK.
Starting out from humble beginnings based out of a garage and without even a service engineer, Direct Air now has two established premises in Coventry and Cheltenham.
With headquarters on Binley Industrial Estate, the 15,000 sq. ft unit represents the growth of the company. It allows for increased stock of machinery and genuine parts, while the in-house generator permits for the testing of compressor performance and flow rates onsite.
“It seems a very long time since I started Direct Air based from my parent’s house. Their support and belief in my idea enabled the company to evolve and develop,” says Allan Dolby, Managing Director.
“Over that time a lot has changed but our principles remain the same. I take pride in the fact that a high number of our staff have been with us for many years and they are the strength of our business. Our levels of experience and skillsets I believe are amongst the best in the industry, and today we still invest in new engineers and apprentices for the future.”
To further commemorate the 25th anniversary, Direct Air also went through a rebrand.
‘I am extremely pleased with the new branding which I think provides a more modern image for the business. It was time for a change and we’ve had some excellent feedback from customers and suppliers alike.’
For more information, visit www.directair.co.uk
