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Johnson Controls introduces new Champion HVAC product line available exclusively
through WinWholesale distributors & contractors
Champion HVAC products designed to tackle toughest conditions with steadfast performance
MILWAUKEE – (June 18, 2015) – Johnson Controls introduces the new Champion
brand of residential and light commercial heating, ventilation and air-conditioning
(HVAC) products, designed to deliver reliability, energy efficiency and comfort.
Champion HVAC products are available exclusively from WinWholesale, Inc., a leading
supplier of residential and commercial construction and industrial supplies and materials,
with 570 wholesaling locations in 45 states in North America.
Each Champion product is designed, engineered and assembled in North America,
drawing upon more than 140 years of HVAC experience and Johnson Controls’ industryleading HVAC manufacturing facilities, robust product development, and rigorous testing
processes. The product line includes models in a variety of tonnages, fuel sources and
configurations for the commercial and residential markets. The heating and cooling
equipment is rated in accordance with AHRI Standard 210/240 and 340/360 at AHRI
conditions. The product line also meets relevant ASHRAE 90.1, ENERGY STAR® and
EPACT 2005 standards.
“Like a true champion, this new line of products is built to meet the challenge with
steadfast performance,” said Bobby Leggett, distribution sales manager, national
accounts at Johnson Controls. “Today’s launch reinforces our commitment to supply
quality products and a strong after-sales support program to WinWholesale distributors
and contractors.”
Johnson Controls was named WinWholesale’s 2014 HVAC Vendor of the Year. Eddie
Gibbs, WinWholesale vice president of vendor relations agreed, adding, “The Champion
brand builds on that relationship and gives our customers exclusive access to a one-ofa-kind line of quality products, along with Champion and Champion Elite programs that
provide contractors with important sales, marketing and financing support.”
For more information about Champion, please visit www.championhomecomfort.com.
About Champion
Champion® products from Johnson Controls include energy-efficient, residential central
air conditioners, heat pumps, furnaces and accessories, and innovative lightcommercial, packaged heating and cooling systems marketed through a national
distribution network and delivered to home- and building-owners through qualified
Champion heating and cooling contractors. For more information about Champion, visit
www.championhomecomfort.com or follow us on YouTube and @Champion_HVAC on
Twitter.
About WinWholesale Inc.
WinWholesale Inc. (www.winwholesale.com) is a leading supplier of residential and
commercial construction and industrial supplies and materials headquartered in Dayton,
Ohio. The privately-held company has more than 570 wholesaling locations in 45 states
and offers entrepreneurs the unique opportunity to own part of the local business.
Collectively, WinWholesale is known as “The Win Group of Companies” and includes
Win-branded locations, Noland Company, Carr Supply, Security Plumbing & Heating
Supply, and Wyatt Irrigation. In the group are companies conducting business-tobusiness wholesale distribution of supplies and materials in HVAC and refrigeration;
plumbing and heating; hydronics; pipe, valves and fittings; electrical; fastening hardware;
waterworks and utility; pumps; turf irrigation and landscape; and fire system fabrication.
Follow WinWholesale on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.
About Johnson Controls
Johnson Controls is a global diversified technology and industrial leader serving
customers in more than 150 countries. Our 170,000 employees create quality products,
services and solutions to optimize energy and operational efficiencies of buildings; leadacid automotive batteries and advanced batteries for hybrid and electric vehicles; and
interior systems for automobiles. Our commitment to sustainability dates back to our
roots in 1885, with the invention of the first electric room thermostat. Through our growth
strategies and by increasing market share we are committed to delivering value to
shareholders and making our customers successful. In 2015, Corporate Responsibility
Magazine recognized Johnson Controls as the #14 company in its annual “100 Best
Corporate Citizens” list. For additional information, please visit
http://www.johnsoncontrols.com or follow us @johnsoncontrols on Twitter.
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