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Cardiff branch opened by HVAC supplier iXus

UK: A new trade counter has been opened in north Cardiff by HVAC product supplier iXus distribution. 

In easy reach of the M4, the new 372m2 location will carry all installation materials and tools from companies such as Fieldpiece, CPS, Javac and Aspen, as well as supplying the full range of air conditioning heat pump units from LG, Midea, Samsung and Hitachi. 

The branch is holding an official open day 17 October, when  representatives from Fieldpiece, CPS and LG will be in attendance. 

iXus MD Mike Carter (right) with branch manager Dan Porter at the new facility

“It’s fantastic to be able to open our third branch to complement our Swansea and London branches.  It is very pleasing to be able to continue our growth plan, none of which we would have been able to do without the continued support of our amazing customer base,” commented iXus MD Mike Carter.

Branch manager Dan Porter added: “Cardiff has needed a trade counter on this side of the city for many years and I’m really excited to be able to open this branch. 

The branch address is Unit 9C Pennine Close, Llanishen, Cardiff CF14 5DN. Tel: 02921 203550.

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