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Prokeep, the distribution's pioneering communication engagement software, announced that it will work with Johnson Controls as a preferred vendor-offering its brand distributors' co-op reimbursement for better customer engagement and an easier way to drive sales. Prokeep empowers HVACR distributors with a centralized inbox for faster response times, more sales opportunities, and better customer communication history visibility, enhancing customer experience and relationships. Partner of the HV...

Johnson Controls, the pioneer for smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, announces the launch of a new, redesigned line of high-efficiency air handlers that will improve comfort, increase energy savings and provide lasting performance. The new air handlers feature high-efficiency blowers that use up to 10 percent less energy and feature a modular architecture ideal for space-constrained applications. In addition, these new air handlers – when matched with new outdoor condensers by John...

Johnson Controls, the pioneer for smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, announces new emergency relief rebates that HVAC contractors can offer eligible homeowners who live in and work in areas affected by Hurricane Ian. Contractors can provide rebates on qualifying YORK®, Luxaire®, Coleman®, Champion®, and Fraser-Johnston® brand equipment installed between October 1 and December 31, 2022, to those who live and work in Florida, South Carolina, and North Carolina counties...

Johnson Controls, the pioneer for smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, is making residential energy efficiency more affordable and accessible for homeowners through robust financing options and rebates intended to maximize newly announced savings available through the Inflation Reduction Act. With higher-efficiency HVAC equipment from Johnson Controls, homeowners can reduce their heating and cooling costs by as much as 50% compared to low-efficiency systems. Opportunity to save &nbs...

Johnson Controls, the pioneer for smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, announces a new resource program to help residential HVAC distributors and contractors navigate savings incentives available to residential customers from clean energy programs, including the recently passed Inflation Reduction Act. With a record US$ 370 billion reserved spending on climate and energy initiatives, and a carbon reduction goal of 40% by 2030, the Inflation Reduction Act places a strong focus on providing...

Johnson Controls, the globally renowned company for smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, has launched a new line of 14.3 SEER2 residential air conditioners, designed to meet the upcoming Department of Energy (DOE) efficiency standards that go into effect January 1, 2023. The re-designed air conditioners are available in 1.5 to 5 tons and feature aluminum alloy micro-channel coils to ensure maximum energy efficiency and durability at an entry-level price point. The new product line is avail...

Johnson Controls, the globally renowned company for smart, healthy and sustainable building solutions, has launched a new line of 14.3 SEER2 residential air conditioners, designed to meet the upcoming Department of Energy (DOE) efficiency standards that go into effect from January 1, 2023. The re-designed air conditioners are available in 1.5 to 5 tons and feature aluminum alloy micro-channel coils, in order to ensure maximum energy efficiency and durability at an entry-level price point. The n...

Johnson Controls, the provider of smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, has launched a new line of residential evaporator coils that provide improved energy efficiency and performance to its products. The redesigned indoor coils feature a streamlined, A-shaped design that improves performance by providing balanced refrigerant flow and a simplified circuit design compared to the N-shape of previous coils. The new product line meets the Department of Energy minimum efficiency standards that...

In April 2022, Johnson Controls completed a major $7.5 million investment into new automation equipment at the company’s commercial HVAC manufacturing plant in Norman, Oklahoma. The new equipment will increase capacity, while improving product quality, safety, and assembly productivity at the 900,000-square-foot facility, known as Johnson Controls Rooftop Center of Excellence. Highest quality standards “Johnson Controls is committed to surpassing our customers’ expectations...

Johnson Controls, the globally renowned company in smart, healthy and sustainable building solutions, celebrated the 50th anniversary of the company’s commercial HVAC manufacturing plant in Norman, Oklahoma, USA. The 900,000 square-feet facility, known as Johnson Controls Rooftop Center of Excellence, serves as the company’s flagship location for industry research, manufacturing and testing of commercial rooftop units. Johnson Controls Rooftop Center of Excellence  In 1971, t...

After extensive research, testing, and evaluation, Johnson Controls, the provider of smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, has selected R-454B, a lower global warming potential (GWP) refrigerant, to replace R-410A in its ducted residential and commercial unitary products as well as air-cooled scroll chillers. Systems using the new refrigerant will be available for Johnson Controls, YORK®, Luxaire®, Coleman®, Champion®, TempMaster®, Fraser-Johnston®, Guardian®, E...

Johnson Controls, a global provider of smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, is leading the charge on sustainable manufacturing with its continued commitment to green energy. The company’s 1.3 million square-foot HVAC manufacturing plant in Wichita, KS, is now powered by 100 percent wind energy. The plant manufactures residential heating and air conditioning equipment for the YORK, Luxaire, Coleman, and Champion brands. With this switch to renewable energy, the plant’s electric...

The Luxaire® brand of Johnson Controls, the provider of smart and sustainable buildings and the architect of OpenBlue connected solutions, and distributor partner Design Air, rallied the communities of Wisconsin to help raise funds for children with critical illnesses during the Make-A-Wish® Wisconsin Walk For Wishes® event. The state-wide fundraiser garnered record-breaking funds of $250,000 compared to previous Milwaukee Walk for Wishes events, which will grant 50 wishes to Wiscon...

Women in the HVAC industry often face a unique set of challenges in the male-dominated field. Johnson Controls has worked to tear down those misconceptions by educating and empowering women in the industry. This commitment was in action recently, when Johnson Controls welcomed women from across North America for its second Coolest Women in HVAC event of 2019. The inspirational two-day program provides educational and networking opportunities for contractors, distributors, service technicians, e...

Johnson Controls is carrying forward the charge on sustainable manufacturing with its continued commitment to green energy. Johnson Controls Building Technologies & Solutions has selected one of its largest facilities as the first plant to shift 100 percent of its electricity to wind power. The plant located in Wichita, Kansas, manufactures residential heating and air conditioning equipment for the YORK®, Luxaire®, Coleman® and Champion® brands. The facility will produce zer...