Clive Dearlove joins as contracts manager, with a particular focus on applied projects involving chillers and air source heat pumps. He will manage contracts from the point of order through to delivery and provide after-sales technical support. With 30 years of experience in the trade, including service with global brands, Dearlove has in-depth knowledge of all aspects of chiller and HVAC plant installation, servicing, application and troubleshooting.

Nathan Ormson is appointed technical support engineer and will act as a central hub for CDL's technical team. In the office-based role, Ormson draws on his considerable experience across DX air conditioning technologies and heads up CDL's technical support line, freeing up and supporting the company's three-strong technical team for customer site visits.

Colin Reeves joins as technical pre-sales engineer, to assist customers and CDL colleagues in the selection and application of Toshiba and Fujitsu VRF systems and applied equipment.

CDL recently opened a major new branch at Holmes Chapel, near Crewe. The facility, located near the M6, includes a showroom, offices, workshop and conference centre, plus an additional 11,000 sq ft of warehouse space, enabling CDL to increase stocks and further enhance support for its rapidly growing customer base.

The move and recent appointments are the latest milestones in a journey that has seen CDL develop from being a small NE regional air conditioning supplier in 2003 to a leading national distributor with a turnover approaching £30m, supporting customers across the UK.