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Carrier acquires Toshiba distributor in Benelux

The Intercool offices in Zwijndrecht in the western Netherlands

BENELUX: Carrier has completed the acquisition of Intercool, the authorised distributor of Toshiba HVAC products in Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg.

Intercool has been the exclusive authorised distributor and importer of Toshiba HVAC air conditioning and heat pumps since 1973. Carrier’s purchase follows its acquisition of the former Carrier Toshiba joint venture business in 2022. 

With its team of 42, Intercool will continue to operate as a dedicated sales organisation within Carrier Climate Solutions Europe, supporting the development of Toshiba HVAC solutions in the Benelux market.

“This acquisition strengthens our presence in the Benelux region and Carrier’s position in the residential and light commercial markets,” said Matthias Van Ardenne, general manager, Carrier Benelux. “Intercool brings a strong team, deep market knowledge and trusted customer relationships that will help us accelerate growth and deliver even greater value to customers across the region.”

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