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Wairarapa Mitsubishi
Brooks Refrigeration Services
WAIRARAPA MITSUBISHI’S NEW LOOK SHOWROOM.
ADAM AND TAPANGA BROOKS.
New look takes Wairarapa Mitsubishi from 1960s to 2020s
Rural refrigeration, heat pumps and air-conditioning
It is almost 60 years since Wairarapa Mitsubishi’s premises at 313 Queen Street has seen any major change.
Refrigeration, heat pumps and airconditioning are a specialty of Brooks Refrigeration Services.
The current building was opened in 1963 when the business was called Sharples Motors. Since then there have been some superficial changes, but nothing like the major overhaul which has just been completed. The initial impetus was the need to update Mitsubishi branding throughout the premises. But owners Brent and Tracey Cooper also took the opportunity to give it a contemporary look, and create a more customer and staff friendly environment. Along with a change of colour scheme, the interior of the showroom now has an open plan, modern feel.
front counter added which visitors naturally gravitate to. The Parts Manager, Service Manager and Office Manager all share an open plan space, which helps to make the business more efficient, says Brent. All the staff wear an attractive uniform, which contributes to a more professional image. Tracey and John of D. R. Borman oversaw the design and build of the project. The commencement of the refurbishment was delayed by last year’s Covid lockdown and Brent admits he and Tracey were a bit nervous about going ahead with the project once it was lifted because of the unpredictability of the economic situation. “But we are glad we did it. We have been going from strength to strength since then.”
Air-conditioning has been introduced, a new customer lounge created, and new main
Adam Brooks has worked locally within the rural sector for the past 19 years. He has recently taken on eldest daughter Tapanga as a Refrigeration Engineer apprentice. Tapanga grew keen to learn the refrigeration engineering industry, helping in school holidays. Brooks Refrigeration Services installs, services and repairs all types of refrigeration - domestic fridges and freezers, commercial chiller/freezer rooms, ice makers, process cooling, dog tucker/home kill chillers, ice makers, water chillers and dairy farms. Chiller trailers are available for hire as well. Adam is always looking to improve his service, like building a mobile chiller trailer for a customer who needed an instant backup chilling facility.
With a wealth of local knowledge, Brooks Refrigeration Services can carry out all types of repairs to get your old refrigeration unit back up and running again! They also install, service and repair airconditioning and heat pumps. Brooks Refrigeration Services can offer all of the top brands of heat pumps to ensure you have the correct one to suit your budget and needs, from a small unit to suit your home office to a large unit to heat your entire home. Adam is a specialist in repairing all types of automotive air-conditioning systems, from cars and trucks to tractors and combine harvesters, including re-gassing, leak testing, and parts replacement. Call Adam today for a no-obligation, free quote Phone 027 505 8225 or email brooks.refrigeration@gmail.com
BROOKS
REFRIGERATION SERVICES
48,990
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RUNOUT 7-SEATER 2WD LS
32,990 + ORC
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T's & C's apply. See instore for details.
• Refrigeration - Loan chiller available • Automotive Aircon • Heatpumps - Sales/Service repairs. Servicing starts from $60 in Masterton area • Ventillation system maintenance. Starting from $60 (plus share of transport costs if outside Masterton) • Heat transfer kit installs from $599 Call Adam today for a non-obligation free quote
sales@wairarapamitsubishi.co.nz 0800 ECLIPSE www.mmnz.co.nz
Phone 027 505 8225 brooks.refrigeration@gmail.com
Adam Brooks
