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IQ AIR CONDITIONERS ’ SIXFOLD INCREASE IN WAREHOUSE SPACE UNDERSCORES GROWTH
By Eamonn Ryan
Having started out more than a decade ago at a small 300m 2 facility , South Africa ’ s IQ Air Conditioners has recently upgraded to a much larger , 2 000m 2 premises in Midrand . This is to accommodate its current growth , with added space for skills training and greater stockholding capabilities .
Over that time , IQ has been providing a wide range of highquality HVAC products and services across the entire HVAC and climate control spectrum for industrial , commercial and home use .
The IQ difference is superior technology and outstanding customer service . Operating throughout Africa , their strategic partnerships with leading global manufacturers ensures next-gen air conditioning technology created by world leaders in reliability , energy efficiency and quality . These state-of-the-art systems make for easy and flexible installation of both inverter and non-inverter ranges with proven performance in harsh African environments . Each product in their range is selected after extensive searches for a combination of factors : energy saving , durability , elegant design and comfort features .
One of SA ’ s leading suppliers , IQ has earned their reputation through competitive pricing , industry leading back-up services and client confidence in product availability . Whether it is units , bulk orders , components or specialised back-up services , speedy turn-around times on quotations means that projects and repairs are taken care of swiftly .
IQ has expanded its product range into ice machines , pool and geyser heat pumps , refrigeration and cold rooms , generators and inverters .
Air-conditioning product categories include :
• Domestic air coolers
• Mid-wall splits
• Window walls
• Ducted evaporative air coolers
• Rooftop packaged unit
• Ceiling and floor-type
• VRF slim duct unit
IQ ’ s business motto ‘ IQ , on cue , for you ’ represents their ideals to be a customer-focused solutions supplier .
IQ , constantly at the forefront of HVAC technology , provides an additional service relating to the energy performance of chillers
with water mist assisted air-cooled condensers . This system improves the coefficient of performance of air-cooled chillers by adopting condensing set point temperature control and using mist evaporation to pre-cool ambient air entering the condensers to trigger a lower condensing temperature .
The next phase of the company ’ s growth involves the establishment of an inhouse training facility for installer clients . Its own technicians undertake regular generic HVAC training supplemented with product specific training delivered by OEMs . IQ is currently piloting the first of what will ultimately be a multi-course programme – which can now be comfortably accommodated in its expanded new premises – along with an increase in stockholding . The courses will ultimately lead to certification for participants .
With its strategy and new premises , IQ believes its exponential growth rate will not flag , and anticipates 20-50 % growth over the coming two years as the economy emerges from the current downswing and the IQ brand awareness continues to grow .
IQ has a branch in Boksburg to service the East Rand and will open further branches as the demand and need increases . A new exciting partnership lies in the coming months as IQ partners with one of China ’ s top renewable energy manufacturers . Set to hit stores in January of 2024 , the new inverter range will be compact and efficient . Priced affordably , the range would ensure quality back-up power solutions to those who need it most . Backorders have indicated a projection of nearly 500 homes making use of these state-of-the-art units by the end of the first quarter alone .
In an effort to keep quality affordable , as well as provide convenience and comfort , in 2024 the IQ brand will be motivated by the needs of everyday South Africans . RACA
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The showroom at the new IQ offices .
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