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INDUSTRY NEWS Mitsubishi Electric welcomes new distributors
sUWAnee, GA. – Mitsubishi electric Cooling and Heating solutions (Mit- subishi electric), an industry leader in split-zoning and variable refriger- ant flow (VrF) cooling and heating technology in the U.s. marketplace, has added to its extensive distribution
network with the addition or expan- sion of five distributors in the north- eastern and southern Zones. “the relationship between Mit-
subishi electric and its distributors is critical, as distributors are a key con- nection between our company and the end-users of split-ductless, ducted, zoned comfort control and VrF systems in the United states,” said William rau, senior vice presi- dent and general manager of Mit- subishi electric Cooling and Heating solutions. “We are pleased to wel- come these new distributors, and con- gratulate those distributors who have expanded their territories.”
These distributors are: • With three north Alabama loca-
tions in Birmingham, Huntsville and Muscle shoals, Airon Supply Inc. is a new distributor of Mitsubishi elec- tric residential and commercial HVAC products. Airon supply opened its first commercial sales of- fice in northern Alabama to support Mitsubishi electric commercial prod- ucts. Airon supply is a wholly owned
subsidiary of Mingledorff’s inc., and a wholesale distributor specializing in HVAC equipment, parts and supplies. the goal of Airon supply is to pro- vide a top-quality, highly skilled cus- tomer service-oriented sales force that is backed by a complete and ef- ficient distribution system, well- stocked warehouses, sales and technical assistance, advertising and sales promotion programs, and prod- uct and service training. • Ed’s Supply Co. Inc. of
nashville, tenn., was founded more than 50 years ago and since then has expanded to 13 locations in Arkansas, Georgia and tennessee to supply products to mechanical contractors across the region. ed’s supply has been a Mitsubishi electric distributor since June 2009 and four of its loca- tions in tennessee currently distribute residential Mitsubishi electric prod- ucts. ed’s supply’s great service, dedicated and knowledgeable staff and their large inventory make them an ideal place to go for HVAC needs in central tennessee. • The Granite Group, Concord,
n.H., is expanding its northeastern territory with three new zones. Previ- ously just serving the Connecticut area for Mitsubishi electric, the Granite Group is expanding its terri- tory with 19 new branches scattered throughout northeastern Massachu- setts, Vermont, new Hampshire and Maine, allowing opportunities for Mitsubishi electric product to be more accessible in new england. the Gran- ite Group and Mitsubishi electric are
pleased to be able to provide cus- tomers with more convenient access to equipment and quality service. • Mingledorff’s Inc. has been
dedicated to meeting the overall needs of the HVAC industry since 1939, and has had a long-standing re- lationship with Mitsubishi electric for both commercial and residential solutions in its Georgia locations. Mingledorff’s has recently expanded to include south Alabama, south Mis- sissippi and the Florida panhandle. Mingledorff’s takes pride in its com- mitment to providing customers with the best quality and support. • Celebrating 30 years in business,
The Ware Group has 12 locations in central and northern Florida distrib- uting commercial and residential Mit-
•THE WHOLESALER® —MAY 2011
subishi electric HVAC products. the Ware Group strives to provide excel- lent marketing and distribution serv- ices to licensed HVAC/r contractors and suppliers committed to the HVAC/r supply chain. the Ware Group won a “superior sales” award at Mitsubishi electric’s recent Dis- tributors Conference for surpassing sales quota in 2010. • Yandle-Witherspoon Supply
Inc. has 11 locations in north and south Carolina and now distributes Mitsubishi electric residential HVAC products. Proudly serving the Caroli- nas in the HVAC industry since 1960, Yandle-Witherspoon has built a solid reputation by servicing the HVAC in- dustry with quality products, out- standing technical assistance and friendly, reliable customer service. Visit
www.mehvac.com.
Industrial Controls receives ISP designation by Johnson Controls
WAnAMAssA, n.J. —industrial Con- trols Distributors llC, a leading dis- tributor of HVAC controls, process instrumentation and valves, has been awarded the designation of an inte- grated supply Partner by Johnson Controls inc. Johnson Controls’ isPs
are rigorously screened and carefully selected, based on a va- riety of “best in class” criteria. indus- trial Controls’ continuous growth, progressive approach to the market, large and diverse inventory, excellent technical support and large geograph- ical footprint weighed heavily in the decision-making process. “We’re excited to have industrial Controls join our integrated supplier Program. iCD has been a key distrib- utor for Johnson Controls for many years. Joining the isP program broad- ens our relationship and positions iCD to better support the Johnson
Controls systems and service branches,” said Christian eichmann, director of product sales for systems north America at Johnson Controls. Both companies have enjoyed a long and prosperous busi- ness relationship on the east Coast and in the Midwest but, as Johnson
Controls’ newest isP for their Build- ing efficiency business unit, indus- trial Controls will be a preferred supplier for many of Johnson’s prod- uct needs on a national basis. ron Mackiewicz, regional sales
vice president of industrial Controls, said, “Both companies will benefit, because operational integration will simplify and expedite the purchasing, invoicing and product fulfillment functions, saving both entities time and money.” Visit
www.industrialcontrolson-
line.com.
IRWIN Tools crowns World’s Ultimate Tradesman
Bristol, tenn. — england’s Daniel shepherd, of Halifax, became the World’s Ultimate tradesman and the winner of $10,000 during the irWin®
tools Ultimate tradesman
Challenge World Finals, held at Bris- tol Motor speedway. irWin tools, a world-class man-
See contact information on page 102
ufacturer and marketer of a broad line of professional hand tools and power tool accessories, named shep- herd the World’s Ultimate trades- man after he beat five competitors from around the world by perform- ing a series of precise tasks, such as gripping, sawing, marking, clamping
and drilling, in a race against the clock. shepherd completed the final round of the competition in 25.07 seconds, out-distancing north Amer- ica’s Delwyn thornton of Missis- sippi by 8.51 seconds. irWin tools hosted over 250
competitions in nine countries, with more than 16,000 tradesmen compet- ing throughout the world. During this World Finals event, only the top six global champions competed to see who could “Grip it, rip it, and Drive it” faster than any other tradesman in the world. Visit
www.irwin.com.
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