Air Options began developing its air handling units in 1993 under the direction of Graham McCleland. With the formal establishment of Air Options (Pty) Ltd in 1995, the company expanded its engineering capability and product range. Over time, its air handling units and related HVAC systems have gained recognition within the professional engineering sector for build quality, reliability and application-specific design.
The company’s growth has been driven by continuous refinement of design standards and manufacturing processes. As a result, Air Options is regarded within the industry as a trusted supplier of high-performance air handling units specified for commercial and industrial projects across Southern Africa.
As a custom AHU manufacturer, we focus on producing systems designed and built in South Africa using locally sourced components and skilled labour. Production incorporates CNC fabrication processes to ensure dimensional accuracy, structural consistency and repeatable quality standards.
Each air handling unit is developed with flexibility in mind. Modular construction allows units to be configured for different plant room layouts, rooftop installations or phased expansions. This flexibility supports engineers and contractors who require systems that can be adapted to site constraints without compromising airflow performance or service accessibility.
The result is a range of competitively priced air handling units that meet strict performance criteria while remaining practical to install and maintain.
In addition to air handling units, Air Options develops and manufactures a complete range of air conditioning equipment suitable for light industrial and commercial environments. The product range includes:
These systems are engineered to operate with either chilled water or direct expansion refrigeration as the cooling medium, depending on project requirements. This capability allows consultants and project engineers to select the most appropriate solution for the building’s thermal load, operational profile and energy objectives.
The air handling units and HVAC systems manufactured by Air Options are primarily deployed within the light industrial and commercial sectors across Southern Africa. Each system is designed around defined airflow volumes, cooling capacities and installation constraints.
Flexible design features allow the integration of standard HVAC equipment into customised configurations that address project-specific performance requirements. Units are engineered for straightforward installation and accessible maintenance, ensuring that service teams can maintain operational continuity over the lifespan of the system.
By combining structured AHU manufacturing processes with adaptable system design, Air Options delivers air handling units that meet professional industry specifications while supporting efficient installation and long-term service support.
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