Global Commercial
Refrigeration Distributor

Who is APJ?

APJ is a customer-focused family-run business that distributes refrigeration and air conditioning components. Our team has 150 years of combined experience in delivering technical expertise to the industry.

We don’t just supply components by part number, we ask what you need, how are you planning to use the component, and what you want as an outcome. It’s about the results for us so that you come away with products that are efficient and fit for purpose.

We know there are times when you need a product immediately and that is why we hold extensive stock in our south coast warehouse for next day delivery.

We do this so that our customers don’t have the issue of organising storage or expenditure on vast stock quantities but still have the reassurance their business can continue to deliver.

MEET THE TEAM

  • Nick Bane

    Managing Director

  • Helen Bradwell

    Managing Director

  • Steve Ward

    Sales Manager

  • Simon Bane

    IT & Facilities Manager

  • Judy Field

    Customer Account Manager

  • Stewart Flood

    Technical Sales Manager

  • Tony Wilkins

    Logisitics Manager

  • Sally Merry

    Credit Controller

HISTORY OF APJ

1994

APJ European Supplies Ltd was founded by Eddie Jefferies. Eddie had been a key individual in the Refrigeration Industry for many years and was already a well-respected figure when he decided to branch out on his own and launch APJ

1995

To help with the companies unexpected early successes, Eddie’s eldest daughter, Nick, joined the organisation

2000

As the business continued to grow, Eddie’s youngest daughter Helen also joined the company, forming the core of the family organisation

2001

APJ soon outgrew the rented premises, so new facilities were purchased. With the larger premises, this meant APJ was able to grow the business further, adding new product ranges and holding more stock.

2002

The team continued to grow, acquiring talent from across the industry. Our range also expanded with the introduction of both Mueller and AWA

2006

Due to increasing requirement from the ever-growing list of customers APJ extended their warehousing to better service all clients. Over £500,000 of stock is now regularly held to support our customers

2010

To help with the increasing demands on the warehouse and shipping Eddie’s Nephew, Tony joined us APJ as Logistics Manager. Bringing his years of experience for retail distribution to the company

2014

As the business expanded Eddie’s middle daughter Sally also joined the team, dealing with Customer accounts, meaning all his children are now carrying on the family business

2016

Eddie made the decision to finally retire, confident that the company would follow on with his ethos of commitment to providing high levels of service, knowledge, and support to customers. The company was formally handed over to his daughters as the new managing directors

2019

It was with great sadness that APJ announced the passing of Eddie Jefferies, Owner, and Founder of APJ. Eddie passed away surrounded by his loving family on 5th May 2019. Eddie however was around still to share in the celebration of APJ’s 25th Anniversary in the March of this year. The next generation are extremely proud of the legacy he has left behind for them. They hope to do him proud by continuing the business in his footsteps

2020

During this difficult year APJ worked closely with our suppliers to make and execute plans for BREXIT, ensuring a smooth transition for all. As the COVID 19 pandemic hit the UK APJ instigated plans that allowed for continued trading as normal, as well as supporting both our staff and customers

2021

Continuing with Eddie's passion for keeping APJ a family business, Simon who is Nick's husband and Eddie's son-in-law joined us to develop our IT division, utilising his skill in transitioning APJ to the Cloud

2023

As the market continues to grow and evolve APJ have responded to this by welcoming a new major supplier to our portfolio. TECNAC are a major European provider of refrigeration components and allow us to expand our offerings to our client base

2024

As APJ achieve their 30th anniversary they have chosen to widen their capability even further, with ranges from TECNAC and our new supplier Packless. The business is also focussing on growing its new Copeland compressor product line. This year also marks the first time APJ will be an exhibitor at Chillventa