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Ixus opens trade counter in West London

UK: South-Wales-based air conditioning product supplier Ixus Distribution has opened a trade counter in Hanworth, West London.

The Hanworth facility, opened this month, is the first of five new trade counters planned by the company. Operations in Swansea and Kent are planned for early 2022.

Established in 2014, Ixus operates from 20,000ft2 in Margam, South Wales. It is an authorised distributor of Midea air conditioners and, since being appointed a main distributor of LG heating and airconditioning products in 2019, is now the Korean manufacturer’s largest UK stockist and seller. Ixus is also a stockist of Fieldpiece, Testo, Aspen, Siccom, Blue Diamond, Yellow Jacket and Strutfoot.

The new Hanworth facility, located on the Hampton Business Park, just off the A316 (M3), is open from 07.30 to 16.30, Monday to Friday.

The full address is Unit 12, Hampton Business Park, Hampton Road West, Hanworth TW13 6DB. Tel: 020 3926 5207.

The Ixus main distribution warehouse in South Wales

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