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Resideo Technologies, a global provider of solutions for home comfort, energy management, safety, and security announced the Honeywell Home FocusPRO® series: a new enhanced thermostat design and user-friendly interface to elevate home comfort and control. Unveiled at Resideo’s CONNECT 2024 Customer Event, the new Honeywell Home FocusPRO thermostats address HVAC contractor needs, delivering simplified installations with a sophisticated design and feature-rich portfolio. FocusPRO thermostats "Our FocusPRO thermostats have been trusted by HVAC installers for nearly two decades, and our new assortment offers a larger display that's easy to read from across the room and familiar features our HVAC contractors expect from the Honeywell Home brand," said Mark Behar, Senior Product Director of Comfort and Indoor Air Quality at Resideo. He adds, "Our new smart, programmable, and non-programable thermostats bring streamlined installation and equipment compatibility to our FocusPRO line." Features and Benefits The thermostats feature an easy-to-read display and an air filter replacement reminder that can help with indoor air quality and ensure the system runs efficiently. The series also offers several key benefits for HVAC installers: Broad System Compatibility: To meet the needs of the changing HVAC equipment landscape, the new FocusPRO series includes the first Honeywell Home non-programmable thermostats to support dual-fuel and 3H/2C heat pump applications. The FocusPRO series also supports up to 3H/2C heat pumps, 2H/2C conventional systems, and single-stage 1H/1C models. Easy Installation: Each thermostat in the series is outfitted with the familiar Honeywell Home (UWP) wall-mounting plate that ensures installation is easy and future upgrades to another Honeywell Home device are even easier. The installation for the smart model is streamlined by the Resideo Pro app for easy setup. Private Label Installation: HVAC companies can order interchangeable, snap-on accent pieces with their logo or contact information to support customer retention and recurring business. ENERGY STAR-certified products Its 4.8 square-inch display is easy to read from across the room, and users can control the comfort With more ENERGY STAR®-certified smart thermostats than any manufacturer, Resideo added the new Honeywell Home FocusPRO® S200 to its portfolio of ENERGY STAR-certified products that are compatible with many local energy programs and can help lower energy costs and balance the electric grid during periods of high demand. Its 4.8 square-inch display is easy to read from across the room, and users can control the comfort, setpoints, and schedules via the First Alert app. Energy-saving "Nearly half of Americans have discovered the benefits of using smart home products, and those looking to upgrade to a smart thermostat want features that help them manage their energy use," said Mark Behar. He adds, "Properties with smart technology can save 18-20% in energy costs. The Honeywell Home FocusPRO S200 smart thermostat offers these energy-saving benefits at an accessible price point from a trusted brand, making it a win-win for both HVAC professionals and their end users." The FocusPRO series is available in non-programmable, programmable, and smart options through participating Johnstone Supply and Ferguson U.S. locations.

Mitsubishi Electric Trane HVAC US LLC, a pioneering supplier of Ductless and Ducted Mini-split and Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) heat pump and air-conditioning systems, recognized its top distributors as honorees during the 2023 Diamond Leadership Conference held at the Grand Velas Los Cabos, in Mexico’s Baja, California, Peninsula, from March 15-18, 2024. Honorees received either the Distributor of the Year Award or the Crowning Achievement Award from METUS. Conference attendees and their guests enjoyed informative sessions, training, and networking with peers, along with a golf outing, fine dining, and an awards ceremony to celebrate winners’ accomplishments. Diamond Leadership Conference The 2023 National Distributor of the Year Award, Residential, went to Johnstone Supply “The distributors we celebrate at the Diamond Leadership Conference go beyond the norm – excelling in the businesses they’ve built,” said Mark Kuntz, chief executive officer, METUS. “Most are small business owners who continue to innovate, invest in their teams and serve as true HVAC industry innovators and pioneers.” The 2023 National Distributor of the Year Award, Residential, went to Johnstone Supply – The Ware Group, and the 2023 National Distributor of the Year Award, Commercial, was given to Brady Trane. Received awards Each METUS business unit also presented a 2023 Residential Distributor of the Year Award and a 2023 Commercial Distributor of the Year Award to channel leaders. The following companies received awards: Distributor of the Year - Residential Design Air, Kimberly, Wisconsin, Central Business Unit Homans Associates, Wilmington, Massachusetts, Mid-Atlantic Business Unit Winsupply, Portland, Connecticut, Northeast Business Unit Johnstone Supply – The Ware Group, Jacksonville, Florida, South Business Unit – Also the National Distributor of the Year, Residential Norman S. Wright, Albuquerque, New Mexico, Southwest Business Unit CFM Equipment Distributors, Sacramento, California, West Business Unit Distributor of the Year - Commercial Detroit Trane, Livonia, Michigan, Central Business Unit Boland, Gaithersburg, Maryland, Mid-Atlantic Business Unit Homans Associates, Wilmington, Massachusetts, Northeast Business Unit Brady Trane, Greensboro, North Carolina, South Business Unit – Also the National Distributor of the Year, Commercial Gulf South Trane, Metairie, Louisiana, Southwest Business Unit CFM Equipment Distributors, Sacramento, California, West Business Unit Aircool LTD, Turks and Caicos Islands, International Business Unit 2023 Crowning Achievement Award During the ceremony, the 2023 Crowning Achievement Award was presented to companies that both grew their sales of METUS products by $1 million and 10% year over year. The following distributors received this award: Crowning Achievement G. W. Berkheimer Co., Portage, Indiana, Central Business Unit Boland, Gaithersburg, Maryland, Mid-Atlantic Business Unit Luce, Schwab & Kase, Fairfield, New Jersey, Mid-Atlanta Business Unit Duncan Supply Co, Indianapolis, Indiana, Central Business Unit Portland Winair, Portland, Connecticut, Northeast Business Unit Winsupply, Portland, Connecticut, Northeast Business Unit Brady Trane, Greensboro, North Carolina, South Business Unit Damuth Trane, Chesapeake, Virginia, South Business Unit Epting Distributors, Lexington, South Carolina, South Business Unit Johnstone Supply – The Ware Group, Jacksonville, Florida, South Business Unit Yandle Witherspoon Supply, Charlotte, North Carolina, South Business Unit A C Systems, Maryland Heights, Missouri, Southwest Business Unit Aces A/C Supply, Inc., Friendswood, Texas, Southwest Business Unit Charles D. Jones Company, Riverside, Missouri, Southwest Business Unit Gulf Coast Air Systems, Lafayette, Louisiana, Southwest Business Unit Norman S. Wright Co., Albuquerque, New Mexico, Southwest Business Unit Specialty A/C Products, Oakland, California, West Business Unit Aircool LTD, Turks and Caicos Islands, International Business Unit Inelec S. de R.L., Honduras, International Business Unit

Marcone Group, a pioneering national distributor of commercial kitchen, appliance, HVAC, plumbing and pool and spa parts and equipment, announced that Randall Hudspeth is pioneering its HVAC division. As President of Marcone HVAC, Hudspeth will continue building on the momentum behind growing the company’s HVAC business. Marcone HVAC encompasses 12 distributors with 103 branches and five distribution centers, serving 18 U.S. states and Ontario, Canada. Author's quote Randall brings a worth of strategic, retail and interpersonal oversight skills to Marcone “Randall brings a wealth of strategic, commercial and interpersonal leadership skills to Marcone, and we are thrilled to add him to the team,” said Avichal Jain, Marcone’s Chief Executive Officer. “He has demonstrated an ability to improve the customer experience across channels while building a culture grounded in taking great care of employees, so they take great care of customers.” Most recently, Hudspeth was Chief Commercial Officer for HVAC distributor Johnstone Supply-The Petit Group, where he previously was vice president of sales and marketing. He also has worked for distribution management company DXP Enterprises and construction manufacturer Hilti, honing his expertise while developing a commitment to customer service. Forefront of the HVAC distribution “Marcone HVAC is a wide-ranging operation with a plethora of growth opportunity,” Hudspeth said. “I look forward to expanding on what this amazing team is already doing, while keeping Marcone at the forefront of the HVAC distribution industry for years to come.”  Marcone Group has experienced tremendous growth through acquisition in recent years, moving into the HVAC, plumbing, pool and spa, and commercial kitchen markets with a nationwide distribution network that promotes fast delivery. With nearly 200 locations in the U.S. and Canada, including distribution centers in most major metro areas, Marcone provides next-day ground delivery to 93% of the United States and 100% two-day delivery.