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Cool Designs Ltd, the independent air conditioning and heat pump distributor, is expanding its technical and customer support team in response to continuing growth across the UK.  Clive Dearlove Clive Dearlove joins as Contracts Manager, with a particular focus on applied projects involving chillers and air source heat pumps. He will manage contracts from the point of order through to delivery, and provide after-sales technical support.  With 30 years of experience in the trade, including service with global brands, Clive has in-depth knowledge of all aspects of chiller and HVAC plant installation, servicing, application, and troubleshooting.  Nathan Ormson, Colin Reeves Nathan draws on his considerable experience across DX air conditioning technologies Nathan Ormson is appointed Technical Support Engineer and will act as a central hub for CDL's technical team. In the office-based role, Nathan draws on his considerable experience across DX air conditioning technologies and heads up CDL's technical support line, freeing up and supporting the company's three-strong technical team for customer site visits.   Colin Reeves joins as a Technical Pre-Sales Engineer to assist customers and CDL colleagues in selecting and applying Toshiba and Fujitsu VRF systems and applied equipment.  design and delivery of projects Darrel Birkett, CDL Managing Director, said, "The latest additions to the team further strengthen our ability to support customers in the design and delivery of outstanding projects across the full range of technologies, covering air conditioning, ventilation, applied systems, and heat pumps."  He added, "The range of equipment options we offer, from leading brands, such as Toshiba, Carrier, CIAT, and Fujitsu, lends themselves to integrated projects involving several technologies." efficiency optimization Darrel Birkett continues, "As the drive to net zero accelerates, supporting customers with total solutions that dovetail seamlessly will be increasingly important." He adds, "Our expanded technical support team has the skills and knowledge to do this, with benefits for installers and end users looking to optimize efficiency and reduce carbon."  new branch CDL recently opened a major new branch at Holmes Chapel, near Crewe. The facility, located near the M6, includes a showroom, offices, workshop, and conference center, plus an additional 11,000 sq. ft. of warehouse space, enabling CDL to increase stocks and further enhance support for its rapidly growing customer base. The move and appointments are the latest milestones in a journey that has seen CDL develop from being a small NE regional air conditioning supplier in 2003 to a national distributor with a turnover approaching £30 million, supporting customers across the UK.

Carrier Solutions UK held an exclusive VIP residential and light commercial (RLC) event at the AJ Bell Stadium in Salford, home of the Sale Sharks Rugby Club.  Carrier Solutions UK Ltd (formerly Toshiba Carrier UK Ltd) is a part of Carrier Global Corporation, a global pioneer in intelligent climate and energy solutions.  Carrier RLC EMEA The event offered a unique opportunity to explore the expanded capabilities of the newly formed Carrier RLC EMEA, following Carrier's acquisition of Viessmann Climate Solutions.  Carrier Solutions hosted the Carrier RLC EMEA customer event, welcoming Viessmann management and their customers into the fold and staging a program of informative presentations and showcases that explored its newly extended best-in-class portfolio able to serve all HVAC market segments, from entry-level to premium-tier solutions.  expert technical advice, new product preview USX high-capacity heat pump and a preview of the upcoming Vokèra hybrid-ready boiler ranges were on show Attendees received expert technical advice from Viessmann, Carrier, Toshiba, Riello, and Vokèra brand specialists, who provided valuable insights and knowledge on their latest products.  Alongside a host of other products, the latest on the Viessmann One Base digital integration and services platform, new products like the Carrier AquaSnap® R32 ASHP Monobloc, the Riello RS ULX (Ultra-Low NOx) Burner, Toshiba’s new DAISEIKAI 10 air conditioner and USX high-capacity heat pump, and a preview of the upcoming Vokèra hybrid-ready boiler ranges were on show. Portfolio of products and solutions “We’re thrilled to welcome Viessmann Climate Solutions alongside our established brands officially,” said David Dunn, Sales Director for Northern Europe, Carrier RLC EMEA. He adds, “This combination of brand powerhouses positions us to offer an unparalleled portfolio of products and solutions to the market across all tiers, opening up exciting new opportunities for our partners.” Sale Sharks' training session The event also provided an exclusive pre-conference viewing of a Sale Sharks' training session, offering a unique behind-the-scenes experience. Following the conference, attendees enjoyed a gala dinner with guest stars from the Sale Sharks and some light entertainment. The evening featured a customer awards ceremony, which acknowledged those who had made significant contributions to Carrier RLC EMEA businesses.  

Cool Designs Ltd, the UK's major independent air conditioning distributor, has opened a major new branch at Holmes Chapel near Crewe, in the latest stage of the company's ongoing expansion plans.  new facility The new facility, located near the M6, includes a showroom, offices, workshop, and conference center, plus an additional 11,000 sq. ft. of warehouse space, enabling CDL to increase equipment stocks and further enhance support for its rapidly growing customer base in the Midlands and South of England.  Alongside this, the company's Warrington branch will become a dedicated air conditioning and heat pump training center and equipment testing facility. The Toshiba, Carrier, CIAT, and Fujitsu distributors have also taken on new sales, office support, and warehouse staff to cater to continuing growth. VRF system and heat exchangers Toshiba VRF system and heat exchangers, ensuring heating and cooling running costs and carbon emissions The new Holmes Chapel site has been equipped with a high-efficiency Toshiba VRF system and heat exchangers, ensuring heating and cooling running costs and carbon emissions for the building are minimized.  Darrel Birkett, CDL's Managing Director, said, "The new site gives us rapid access to the national road network to speed delivery times to customers. With four dedicated delivery vehicles based here, we can serve a wide area very efficiently."  national distributor Darrel Birkett adds, "It's also a great location for customers to visit our new showroom and conference center, enabling us to host events in-house."  The move is the latest milestone in a journey that has seen CDL develop from being a small NE regional air conditioning supplier in 2003 to a leading national distributor with a turnover of £28 million, supporting customers across the UK.  chillers, AHUs, and heat pumps It has recently expanded from its core area in VRF and split systems into larger applied equipment, such as chillers, air handling units, and heat pumps, providing further impetus for growth.  Key to the company's success has been its customer-centric approach. "From the start, our approach has been to be customer-led. This means listening to what contractors want, and not trying a force a solution on them that doesn't meet requirements, just because it's the easy option," says Darrel Birkett.  technical training The company took its training on the road to cater to demand, working with classroom-based courses An important part of this is CDL's technical training, designed to equip installers to complete projects and service equipment to the highest standards.  This spring, the company took its training on the road to cater to demand, working in tandem with its highly regarded classroom-based courses. This is being extended shortly to include applied products, to support the growing number of large-scale projects underway.  low-carbon solutions Darrel Birkett continues, "The move to decarbonize heating and cooling across the national estate is gathering momentum. We see a bright future for those willing to embrace the changes and come up with creative and effective low-carbon solutions." He concludes, "We have an outstanding portfolio, and with recent acquisitions by key suppliers such as Carrier and related product expansion, our potential customer outreach has never been greater.”