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Beijer Ref and Tecumseh extend partnership

SWEDEN: Wholesaler Beijer Ref and its commercial refrigeration equipment supplier Tecumseh, have extended their partnership agreement for two more years.

The extended contract covers distribution of Tecumseh products through more than 330 Beijer Ref branches in 30 markets in Europe and Africa.

“Beijer Ref has several important distribution agreements. The mix of brands and suppliers has been carefully composed and provides Beijer Ref with unique breadth in its product range on the market,” commented Beijer Ref CEO Per Bertland. “We have a long history with Tecumseh as one of our key suppliers, with a product portfolio that is important for Beijer Ref,” he added.

“In today’s rapidly changing world impacted by the F-gas transition and the global pandemic, relationships with our distribution partners are more important than ever,” said Tecumseh Europe/Africa MD Ricardo Maciel.

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