Our Story

For over 35 years, we've been designing air treatment solutions that make everyday life healthier, quieter and more comfortable.

What began as a specialist business protecting priceless museum collections has grown into one of Europe's leading air treatment brands. Along the way, we've never lost sight of the principles that shaped us from the beginning: thoughtful engineering, exceptional quality and products that genuinely improve people's lives.

1991

The beginning
Chris and Michelle Michael founded Meaco with a focus on humidity monitoring and environmental control for museums and galleries. Chris believes that the expertise gained from this early work continues to shape Meaco today: "The knowledge that sets us apart comes from helping look after artefacts in hundreds of museums.
1992

A word first
Working alongside London's Victoria and Albert Museum, Meaco developed the world's first radio-based environmental monitoring system, helping protect invaluable collections.
1999

A new chapter
Meaco became the exclusive UK distributor for Mitsubishi Electric portable dehumidifiers, building decades of expertise in domestic air treatment. After witnessing world-class quality engineering, there was no going back for Chris. “We knew what was possible”, he says. It shaped one of Meaco’s core principles: Never accept second best.
2005-2008

Designing our own products
Online shopping was beginning to emerge and it was time to enter a new era. After selling the museum division, we combined years of technical knowledge with real customer insights to begin manufacturing our own range of home air treatment products.
2023

One million sold
A major milestone — our one millionth dehumidifier sold.
2024

Leading the industry
Today, Meaco is Europe's largest domestic dehumidifier supplier, trusted by millions of customers across the UK and internationally.
2025

Building for the future
Meaco joined forces with FourLeaf Capital, creating new opportunities to invest in innovation, product development and international growth while staying true to the values that built the business.

Everything we create is guided by one simple mission.

More air. Less noise. Less energy.

We believe great products shouldn't force customers to compromise. Every product is designed to improve air quality while using less energy, operating more quietly and lasting longer.

Whether we're developing a new dehumidifier, air conditioner or fan, our goal is always the same — to create products that work brilliantly and fit seamlessly into everyday life.

The Meaco way

Thoughtful engineering

We design products around real customer needs, combining technical expertise with elegant, practical design. The details are shaped by customer feedback – or, as Chris puts it: “our army of volunteer engineers”. Every email. Every review. Every suggestion. Listening is one of our greatest strengths, and it’s what helps set us apart.

Sustainability in action

We don’t design from a cost-first perspective. We design on the basis of doing the right thing. That’s why we build products that use less energy, more sustainable materials, and last longer. For Chris, sustainability is about reducing waste before it’s ever created.

Built to last

We engineer our products to last, and we stand behind that with industry-leading warranties. Designed in the UK and engineered for the British climate, our products are made to deliver reliable performance for years to come. From repairable components to rechargeable, replaceable batteries, we design products that can be maintained, repaired and kept in use for longer, rather than replaced. Our market-leading warranties are a reflection of the confidence we have in the quality and durability of our engineering.

People first

Exceptional customer support has always been part of the Meaco experience, helping customers long after their purchase. We believe looking after our customers doesn't end at checkout – it's an ongoing commitment that's as important to us as the products we design.

Workshop

The people who know Meaco inside out. Literally.
Our workshop team expertly engineers Meaco products, led by our pioneering Head Engineer, Matt. They also carry out repairs and rigorous quality checks, giving them an unrivalled knowledge of our products. So when a product comes in for repair, you can be confident it’s in safe hands.
Customer Service

The people who always have your back.
Friendly, knowledgeable and always happy to help, our customer service team is at the heart of the Meaco experience, offering expert support before, during and long after purchase.
Logisitics

The people who make sure it gets there.
From warehouse to doorstep, our logistics team works tirelessly behind the scenes to ensure every order is picked, packed and prepared for delivery quickly and efficiently.
Sales

The people who make connections.
Building strong relationships with UK partners and international retailers, our sales team helps bring Meaco products to homes across the UK and beyond.
Marketing

The people who ask, "Can we make that punchier?"
Our marketing team shares the Meaco story, helping customers discover products that make everyday life more comfortable through clear, honest
Business Support

The people who keep everyone else on track
From HR and IT to administration and operations, our business support team keeps everything running smoothly, enabling every department to do its best work.
Finance

The people who know their numbers.
Behind every successful business is a strong finance team. They ensure Meaco remains financially healthy, supporting sustainable growth while helping us continue to invest in innovation, people and customer service.

A message from Chris

“Everything I’ve learnt over the years at Meaco has driven me to provide customers with nothing but the best. We want them to enjoy more comfortable home environments, cleaner air, lower energy bills and, in a nutshell, an improved quality of life.

I’m proud of how far Meaco has come, with the help of our wonderful team and decades of expertise. And we’re not done yet. We’ll keep listening, keep learning and keep finding better ways to improve everyday life for our customers.”