West Chester, PA (Dec. 18, 2009) — American Air Distributing announced today that it is has signed an agreement with Johnson Controls Inc. (NYSE: JCI) to become a distributor of its Coleman® and Luxaire® brand products effective Jan. 1, 2010.
"Innovation and product leadership became two of the major reasons we made this transition," said Bob Frank, president, and a 30-year veteran of the HVACR industry.
"The industry is rapidly changing. As a distributor, it’s important to recognize which manufacturers offer products for the future," Frank said. "When we looked at all the innovations that the Coleman® and Luxaire® brands offer and the weight and influence that Johnson Controls brings to promoting those brands, it was clear that we found a manufacturer with a vision that exceeded our expectations."
Gary Mummert, regional sales manager for Johnson Controls, said: “American Air enjoys a great reputation for customer service and we are proud to welcome them into our family of distribution. Their business model complements our market share growth and customer service initiatives. We look forward to a long and prosperous relationship together.”
Added Brian Michael, Coleman and Luxaire brand manager: “We’re thrilled that American Air has joined our elite group of distributors. And we’re proud that they’ll be carrying some of the most innovative and energy-efficient products in the HVACR industry.”
American Air, located in a suburb of Philadelphia, services contractors in Pennsylvania, Delaware New Jersey and Maryland, serving 33 counties and covering a radius of more than 100 miles.
American Air Distributing, Inc. was founded in May 1994 with a mission to become recognized as the premier wholesale distributor of heating and air conditioning equipment and related supplies within the HVAC industry. The focus is to offer high quality HVAC products through a dealer organization whose focus is primarily the replacement market, including residential, light commercial and the custom new home market.
Coleman
HVAC products from Johnson Controls Inc., marketed under the well-known Coleman® brand, include highly reliable residential central air-conditioners, heat pumps, furnaces and accessories and light-commercial, packaged heating and cooling systems marketed through a network of distributors and delivered to home- and building-owners through independent Coleman heating and air conditioning dealers. For more information about Coleman, visit www.colemanhvacdealer.com or call 877-926-5362.
Luxaire
Luxaire® products from Johnson Controls Inc. include high-performance residential central air-conditioners, heat pumps, furnaces and accessories and light-commercial, packaged heating and cooling systems marketed through a network of distributors and delivered to home- and building-owners through independent Luxaire heating and air conditioning dealers. For more information about Luxaire, visit www.joinluxaire.com or call 877-958-9247.
Johnson Controls
Johnson Controls (NYSE: JCI) is the global leader that brings ingenuity to the places where people live, work and travel. By integrating technologies, products and services, we create smart environments that redefine the relationships between people and their surroundings. Our team of 130,000 employees creates a more comfortable, safe and sustainable world through our products and services for more than 200 million vehicles, 12 million homes and one million commercial buildings. Our commitment to sustainability drives our environmental stewardship, good corporate citizenship in our workplaces and communities, and the products and services we provide to customers. For additional information, please visit http://www.johnsoncontrols.com/.
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Please Direct Reader Inquiries to:
Brian Michael
Coleman and Luxaire Brand Manager
Johnson Controls
5005 York Drive
Norman, OK 73069