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Making comfort count for builders’ merchant B
High-efficiency air conditioning systems from Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) have transformed comfort levels for customers and staff at a relaunched builders’ merchant/DIY store and retail centre in Devon
eijer Ref UK supplied contractor Kirton Air Conditioning with seven 10kW MHI ceiling cassettes, served by four outdoor units, as part of the upgrade at CMC Eakers, in Crediton.
Ashley Cann, founder and director of Crediton-based Kirton Air Conditioning designed a solution comprising one 10kW split system for the barber shop, two twin-split systems (4x10kW cassettes) in the open plan store area, and one twin
Kirton Air Conditioning
installed seven 10kW MHI ceiling cassettes across the business.
split system (2x10kW cassettes) in the new café. The cassettes are installed to a high-quality ‘industrial’ spec finish, due to the absence of a ceiling grid to hide pipework etc. He said: “I have been installing MHI systems into commercial projects for
10 years and I’ve only ever been back to perform routine maintenance. For alternative manufacturers of the same price bracket, there is no comparison for reliability. “The systems are performing beyond expectations, and the customer is happy with the flexibility they provide. The café area can be kept at a comfortable temperature for customers, while the shop floor can be left to range slightly but kept within limits. The barber shop functions as an independent system, which they’re also happy with.’’ Stuart Moss, store manager at CMC Eakers, said: “As we now have a café and barber shop, we needed the top floor to be a comfortable environment for both customers and colleagues. Previously, the metal roof meant it often suffered from being either too hot or too cold. “It is already noticeable to the public how comfortable a temperature it is to shop and sit in. The staff find it a much nicer working environment and there is a big difference compared to the ground floor, where the oil-based system isn’t nearly as efficient.’’ “The flexibility of the MHI systems enabled them to completely transform the
very different areas of the business, and that is a fantastic result for everyone involved,’’ said Will Pyne, account manager, MHI Direct.
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