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Hitachi office opened in Glasgow

UK: Johnson Controls Hitachi Air Conditioning Europe has established a Glasgow office to strengthen its Hitachi air conditioning direct sales support for its Scottish customers.

The new location adds to the network of established offices in Maidenhead and Dublin.

“The opening of the Glasgow office alongside our Johnson Controls’ colleagues will allow Hitachi to provide exceptional local coverage to both existing and potential customers, and will strengthen our brand position in Scotland,” said Martin J Tanner, Johnson Controls Hitachi Air Conditioning Europe SAS’s area sales manager – Scotland. “The decision to establish a presence in this region builds upon our strategic plans for continued growth and development across the UK.”

The Glasgow office is at 4 Kilmartin Place, Tannochside Park, Uddingston, Glasgow G71 5PH. Tel: 01698 640141

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