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Samsung teams up with Business Edge

UK: Air conditioning manufacturer Samsung has named Hampshire-based consultancy Business Edge Ltd as its first project solutions partner.

In addition to be a training provider, Business Edge Ltd is well-respected for its technical capabilities and services to the air conditioning and refrigeration industry. Its activities include system and product design, R&D work, supply of diagnostic and performance analysis and system cleansing equipment, tools and instruments and engineering software.

Business Edge Ltd will apply its chilled water system design experience, SolidWorks 3D modelling and system commissioning capabilities to contractors and end users applying Samsung’s DVM modular water chillers, along with system and application engineering technical support.

“Business Edge Ltd can also apply its Quantum heat gain/loss calculation software in accurately determining the thermal cooling loads and heat losses for all manner of buildings and process cooling applications to enable the best possible selection of Samsung equipment, including evaluation of the application and control strategy,” said Business Edge MD Mike Creamer.

Perry Jackson, Samsung’s head of air conditioning added: “Samsung has a unique VRF modular chiller product solution and Business Edge are an ideal partner to help grow our chiller sales in the UK. Their technical expertise and knowledge of chilled water solutions will certainly enhance our presence in this competitive market.”

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