Rheem® introduced the 2016 Premier Performers award for the Rheem and Ruud® distributor winners who are setting the standard for excellence in their markets. These distributors must meet a variety of performance criteria, including business and sales growth, superior customer service and support, partnership dedication, and more.

Carrier continues to honor its 2016 commitment to employ approximately 1,100 associates in Indianapolis. As announced in November, this includes headquarters and engineering jobs and more than 800 employees supporting our gas furnace manufacturing center.

Uponor North America announced that the company has signed an agreement to purchase an existing 237,000-square-foot manufacturing facility and office space in Hutchinson, Minnesota. The $6.35 million investment is located about 70 miles west from its North American headquarters in Apple Valley, Minnesota.

 

Danfoss announced the opening of its new monitoring center in Baltimore, Maryland, which will provide 24/7 assistance to its food-retail customers utilizing Danfoss Enterprise Services.

U.S. Congressman Jim Renacci, R-Ohio, visited sheet metal manufacturer Heating and Cooling Products (HCP), a HARDI member, to talk to business leadership and factory workers.

The Carel Group continues its international expansion strategy through acquisitions by fully acquiring Alfaco Polska Sp. z o.o, based in Wrocław, Poland, the company’s Polish distributor for over 20 years.