Corporate Milestones
Striving for Excellence
Over the years, Natural Cool has upheld its commitment in building a brand synonymous with reliability, safety and efficiency through its range of products and solutions. We will continue to improve our capabilities, harness new technologies to provide service excellence to our partners and customers.
Corporate Milestones
Established in 1989
Established in 1989
The Group’s history can be traced back to 1989, where we mainly provide labour for the servicing of air-conditioning systems for residential households.
3 December 1993
3 December 1993
Incorporation of Natural Cool Airconditioning & Engineering Pte Ltd
On 3 December 1993 Natural Cool Airconditioning & Engineering Pte Ltd (NCAE) was incorporated.
First Milestone, 1995
First Milestone, 1995
Project for the Singapore Buddhist Lodge
In 1995, we commenced our Commercial Installation business segment and undertook our first milestone project for the Singapore Buddhist Lodge at Kim Yam Road which was completed in May the same year.
19 July 2005
19 July 2005
Incorporation of Natural Cool Holdings Pte. Ltd.
On 19 July 2005, Natural Cool Holdings Pte. Ltd. (NCH) was incorporated as the holding company for air-conditioning and switchgear businesses.
9 May 2006
9 May 2006
Officially listed on Catalist
On 9 May 2006, NCH was officially listed on Catalist (formerly known as SESDAQ).
7 May 2007
7 May 2007
Ground breaking ceremony of Natural Cool Lifestyle Hub
On 7 May 2007, we held the ground breaking ceremony of 29 Tai Seng Avenue, Natural Cool Lifestyle Hub. It was graced by guest-of-honour, Dr Vivian Balakrishnan, the then Minister for Community Development, Youth and Sports and Second Minister for Information, Communications and the Arts. The new corporate head office unified our core operations under one roof to provide synergies and support Natural Cool’s regional expansion.
September 2008
September 2008
Moved into Natural Cool Lifestyle Hub
In end September 2008, management teams and staff moved into Natural Cool Lifestyle Hub. The building offered larger showrooms to showcase Natural Cool’s comprehensive range of products, definitely larger work space for our daily operations and ample space to hold major events and staff bonding activities.
10 March 2009
10 March 2009
Official opening ceremony of Natural Cool Lifestyle Hub
On 10 March 2009, we held the official opening ceremony for our new corporate head office, Natural Cool Lifestyle Hub, at Tai Seng Avenue. The then Minister for Community Development, Youth and Sports, Dr Vivian Balakrishnan, was Guest-of-Honour at the opening ceremony. During the ceremony, S$70,000 was raised from fundraising exercise to go towards the Singapore Association for the Deaf.
1 September 2015
1 September 2015
Acquisition of Loh & Sons Paint Co (S) Pte Ltd
On 1 September 2015, the Group completed the acquisition of the Paint Division, Loh & Sons Paint Co (S) Pte Ltd. The principal activity of the business is manufacturing of paint and basic chemicals in Singapore, providing additional revenue stream to the Group.
30 November 2015
30 November 2015
Disposal of switchgear business
On 30 November 2015, the Group completed the disposal of switchgear business.
1 August 2017
1 August 2017
Incorporation of Natural Cool Asia Pte. Ltd.
On 1 August 2017, Natural Cool Asia Pte. Ltd. was incorporated to undertake the sale and distribution of air-conditioning products outside of Singapore and was appointed as a distributor by Panasonic for certain of its commercial air-conditioning products in selected South East Asian and South Asian countries.
16 November 2017
16 November 2017
Purchase of 87 Defu Lane 10
On 16 November 2017, through Natural Cool Precision Pte. Ltd., we completed the purchase of property at 87 Defu Lane 10 Singapore 539219. As part of our future business expansion plans, we envisaged that we will require additional office and warehouse space and the purchase represented a good opportunity for the Group to acquire an industrial property that is in close proximity to the existing operations of its air-conditioning business. The property is also a strategically located and proximate to our Group head office.
1 August 2018
1 August 2018
Acquisition of JAD Solutions Pte. Ltd.
On 1 August 2018, through NCAE, the Group completed the acquisition from JAD Solutions Pte. Ltd. (JAD). JAD is a specialist mechanical and electrical systems contractor which is involved in providing consulting, design, construction, testing and certification of high containment facilities, and their maintenance. The acquisition allowed the Group to extend its existing air-conditioning business and penetrate into the related but specialised air-conditioning and mechanical ventilation market by leveraging on JAD’s market access and technical knowledge. It is expected to lead to synergies that will result in better operational efficiency and increased cost savings.
18 and 25 February 2019
18 and 25 February 2019
Incorporation of SFB Holdings Pte. Ltd. and Yummy (S) Pte. Ltd
On 18 February 2019 and 25 February 2019, the Group incorporated SFB Holdings Pte. Ltd. and Yummy (S) Pte. Ltd. respectively to foray into the food and beverage business as a means to build a potentially new source of revenue and profits.
28 December 2021
28 December 2021
Acquisition of Nam Fang Co Pte Ltd.
On 28 December 2021, the Group completed the acquisition of Nam Fang Co Pte Ltd. The principal activity of the company is plumbing and sanitary contractor. The Proposed Acquisition is expected to lead to synergies that will result in better operational efficiency and increased cost savings.
25 January 2022
25 January 2022
Incorporation of Futura Innovation Pte. Ltd.
On 25 January 2022, the Group incorporated Futura Innovation Pte. Ltd. The principal activity of the company is provision of electronics-related industrial design services and development of software and applications.
27 January 2022
27 January 2022
Acquisition of iFocus Pte Ltd
On 27 January 2022, the Group completed the acquisition of iFocus Pte Ltd. The principal activity of the company is communications product development and engineering company with experience in developing train-borne communications systems, estate monitoring systems and Internet of Things application design and manufacturing. The Proposed Acquisition is in line with the Group’s strategy to (i) integrate the use of technology in its operations and pivot away from the traditional form involving labour intensive services towards a business form with a greater focus on engineering and technology; (ii) allow the Group to enter into the green and sustainable technology market; (iii) increase the Group’s revenue base and profile of customers; and (iv) offer additional solutions to the Group’s customers.
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