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Adcock becomes Panasonic PRO Partner

Adcock-logoUK: Award-winning contractor Adcock Refrigeration and Air Conditioning has signed up as a Panasonic PRO Partner.

With more than 50 years in business, Cambridgeshire-based Adcock is among the most highly regarded contractors within the industry. The family-owned firm has extensive expertise which spans a wide range of sectors including healthcare, pharmaceutical, education, retail, manufacturing, research and many more. 

Advantages to becoming a PRO Partner include access to marketing materials, shared leads from Panasonic’s website, dedicated training for each of Panasonic’s product ranges and extended warranty periods.

“This new partnership allows us to offer a wider choice of heating and cooling solutions to our customers and further enhances our prestigious portfolio of world-class manufacturers,” said a delighted Nigel Claydon, Adcock’s managing director.

Marc Diaz, UK & Ireland country manager for Panasonic Heating & Cooling commented: “It is fantastic that a contractor of this stature has recognised the wide-ranging business benefits that can be gained by becoming a PRO Partner.”

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