OUR STORY

Since 1993, SKHC have provided experienced & trusted services

Our Story

Founded in 1993, SK Heating and Cooling started with a passion for providing and excelling an innovative approach into the refrigeration sector. Over the years, we’ve developed and expanded our service offering to include Mechanical Services across most major commercial client sectors.

We have grown the operation considerably and now employ over 60 engineers and support staff covering the majority of the southern half of the UK.

1993 - SK Heating and Cooling was founded in Gloucester by Simon Kershaw

1998 - SK continues to grow in Gloucester and the South West

2013 - SK celebrates 20th Anniversary in true cake style!

2014 - SK Rebrands and increases services to include refrigerated trailer rental. A showroom was also incorporated into the head office building.

2022 - SK Joined Mecsia as their specialist contractor for Mechanical & Refrigeration Projects

SK joined Mecsia, A nationwide group of hand-picked inspection, testing and maintenance companies providing a full suite of technical inspection, preventative and reactive maintenance services your facilities need, up and down the UK, delivered by local companies that are personally invested in the communities they serve.

The previous owners handed leadership over to Scott Gibbins (Managing Director) and Laurence Smith (Projects Director)

2022 - SK Rebrands complete with new van livery

RAC 2023 Finalist Award

2025 SK reached well over 30 single standalone Refrigeration Installations using A2L 10kWs

40kWs systems. Large Cold room and Freezer Applications storing fresh and frozen produce for the food market.

2025 - SK singled out as an A2L installation Specialist in the UK.

2026 - SK and Mecsia group companies undergo a full rebrand

2026 - SK continues to expand in the UK, now covering much of the South East and Central England with a new hub based in Slough...

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