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Thompson forms new ac sales agency

Peter Thompson: “supporting the contractor base”

UK: Backed by over 30 years experience, former Dean & Wood branch manager Peter Thompson has established a new air conditioning sales agency – Unique Air Design.

The new business will provide a design service for installations from small residential units to large VRF office blocks, providing schematics and technical advice.

Unique Air Design can supply Daikin, Panasonic, Fujitsu, Toshiba, Samsung and Hitachi equipment, as well as the Ingenious Air small duct system.

“After 30 years of working for air conditioning and refrigeration suppliers, I have seen many changes to the industry and now decided to use these experiences to support the contractor base,” Peter Thompson told the Cooling Post.

He promises honest, impartial, independent equipment design and advice. Prices are said to be competitive and all equipment is backed by manufacturers’ guarantees.

To contact the new company visit www.uniqueairdesignltd.co.uk

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