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Fujitsu and CDL mark 10-year partnership

Fujitsu General Air Conditioning COO Ian Carroll (left) marks the 10-year anniversary with CDL MD Darrel Birkett

UK: Fujitsu has celebrated a 10-year relationship with Gateshead-based distributor Cool Designs Ltd (CDL).

Established in 2003, CDL was appointed a Fujitsu authorised distribution partner in March 2013.

To mark the milestone, Ian Carroll, Fujitsu General Air Conditioning’s chief operating officer, made a special presentation to CDL MD Darrel Birkett during Fujitsu’s product update meeting this week.

Specialising in Fujitsu and Toshiba air conditioning, CDL also distributes Ciat and Carrier applied products, as well as a selected range of accessories from Aspen and Sauermann.

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