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New England HVAC Insider


June 2015


The new 10,600-square-foot Trane Supply store in New Haven, Connecticut features a showroom, a large warehouse space and offi ces.


Trane Supply held a grand opening on June 19 at its new store in New Haven, Connecticut, at 178 Wallace St. Trane Supply is an Ingersoll Rand brand and is the leading North American supplier of original equipment manufacturer (OEM) parts and wholesale supplies for its residential and commercial heating, ventilation and air condition- ing (HVAC) systems.


The 10,600-square-foot store features a show- room, a large warehouse space and offices. The


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Trane Supply held a grand opening at its new store in New Haven, Connecticut, on June 19. Shown here at the event are (from left) William Wade and Jamel Wilson, both technicians from GR Wade, and the following Trane Supply representatives: Bud Fallon, account manager; Chuck Mrowka, store leader for the New Haven store; John Stanchak, regional sales leader; and Chad Eairheart, customer sales associate for the New Haven store.


store offers customers immediate availability of OEM parts and a full line of quality wholesale supplies, along with replacement residential and light commercial solutions (up to 25 ton), portable cooling units (sales or rental), and other equip- ment and supplies needed for almost any HVAC


The new Trane Supply store in New Haven, Connecticut,offers customers immediate availability of OEM parts and a full line of quality wholesale supplies, along with replacement residential and light commercial solutions (up to 25 ton), portable cooling units (sales or rental), and other equipment and supplies needed for almost any HVAC system and application.


system and application. Chuck Mrowka is the store leader for the new Trane Supply store. The June 19 event featured special grand opening price specials and local vendors who demonstrated new products and responded to contractors’ questions. 


Mestek Announces New Vice Presidents


Mestek, Inc. is pleased to announce that three new corporate offi cers have been elected by the board of directors for their outstanding leadership and dedica- tion to the company. We proudly congratulate them on their accomplishments and look forward to their future as key leaders within the organization.


Emerson Hobgood — Vice President, Farmville Operations.


Like many Mestek leaders, Emerson learned the Mestek business from the bot- tom up. Building his career at the Farmville operation with a solid foundation that started in 1977 as a full time press operator while attending college. “By taking on more compli- cated and challenging


assignments over the years, Emerson positioned himself well to lead our largest manufacturing plant,


stepping into big shoes when Jim Burk retired,” said Stewart Reed, Chairman of the Board and CEO.


Charles Perry, Jr. — Vice President, Sterling HVAC. Chuck joined Mestek in 2010 as sales man- ager for Sterling HVAC, bringing to Mestek over 35 years of HVAC sales & marketing experience. He has played a key role revitalizing Sterling HVAC through steady leadership on many fronts from relationships with manufacturers’ rep- resentatives, national accounts and custom-


ers, as well as initiatives in marketing, new product development, and team building within the organiza- tion. “Chuck’s extensive experience and commitment to rebuilding the core of our business has proven him to be the right person to lead Sterling HVAC to a brighter future, “ said Reed.


Kurt Shea —Vice President, DPG Engineering. Kurt joined Mestek in 2012 as Mestek’s Dis- tributor Products Group director of engineering, bringing to Mestek true professionalism in en- gineering management. His years of experience managing large engi- neering teams perform- ing complicated tasks have served him well at Mestek. Over the past three years, Kurt has


led our largest (by far) design and engineering group effectively. “Kurt has given us a renewed sense of urgency that has allowed us to develop new and better products - the lifeblood of most every manufacturing company,” commented Reed.


Mestek, Inc. is the parent company to over 36 specialty heating, ventilating and air conditioning manufacturers covering North America and several international markets. www.mestek.com. 


LOCHINVAR® CELEBRATES WINNING VIP CONTRACTORS AT CMA FEST Top Contractors Receive VIP Treatment during Nashville Experience Trip


Lochinvar VIP Expansion Tour Area


Lochinvar recently hosted 16 of its top VIP Contractors and their guests for the annual four-day Nashville Experience. The visiting VIPs were treated to an all-expenses-paid trip to the 2015 CMA Fest, as well as a chance to check out Lochinvar’s world headquarters and meet with the Lochinvar business team. Winners and their guests stayed at Nashville’s Omni Hotel, a short walk from LP Field and the


riverfront festival grounds. This year’s lineup included country’s biggest stars such as Alan Jackson, Jason Aldean, Zac Brown Band, Car- rie Underwood, Eric Church and Luke Bryan. Several VIPs even had the opportunity to meet some of the performing artists. During the group’s visit to Lochinvar’s head- quarters in nearby Lebanon, they toured the manufacturing facility and got a first glimpse of the expansion that is currently underway with expected completion in early 2016. They also sat down with Lochinvar leaders for round-table discussions where they learned about the com- pany’s latest technologies such as CON·X·US™ remote connectivity and upcoming innovations while sharing their own insights and feedback from the field. “We had such a great time with all of the VIP Contractors and their guests who made the trip to Nashville this year,” said Jennifer VanHook, marketing services manager. “It’s an honor to welcome these valued partners to our hometown and headquarters and hear their opinions, while rewarding them for their hard work.” The following VIP Contractors traveled to


Nashville for the festivities along with their guests:


• Kevin Hart of Hart Plumbing & Heating in Gonic, N.H.


• John Zinser of Zinser Plumbing & Heating in Clare, Mich.


• Jamie Whitehead of Cooper Plumbing & Heating in Calgary, Alta. • Aaron Jazynka of Master Mechanical in Papillion, Neb.


• Matthew Shwert of CCL Mechanical in Marlborough, Mass.


• Don Kastenschmidt of Sheren Plumbing & Heating in Traverse City, Mich. • Craig Childress of CCL Mechanical in Peabody, Mass.


• Stephen Ramsey of Energy Management Systems in Garden City, Kan. • Nathan White of White’s Plumbing & Heating in Kenai, Alaska


• Donnie Briggs of DiPietro Heating & Cooling in Bradford, Mass.


• Steven Carr of SPC Plumbing & Heating in Methuen, Mass.


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