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Home » METUS Celebrates Distributors at Diamond Leadership Conference

METUS Celebrates Distributors at Diamond Leadership Conference

May 18, 2022
METUS Celebrates Distributors at Diamond Leadership Conference 1

Mitsubishi Electric Trane HVAC US LLC (METUS), a leading supplier of Ductless and Ducted Mini-split and Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) heat-pump and air-conditioning systems, held its 2021 Diamond Leadership Conference at the Ritz Carlton Key Biscayne in Key Biscayne, Florida, from March 11 to 15. The conference recognized distributors for their outstanding performances. 

Keynote speaker, economist Robert Genetski, spoke to the group of 300 about the economic environment and provided insights on best practices for safeguarding businesses. Conference events included business updates from executives, breakout sessions, a luxury yacht dinner cruise, and activities including power boats, golf, local food tours of South Beach and an awards ceremony to celebrate winners’ accomplishments. 

“We’re honored to have the opportunity to host and celebrate our distributors for their great work and success,” said Mark Kuntz, chief executive officer, Mitsubishi Electric Trane HVAC US LLC. “Coming together to recognize their accomplishments is always a meaningful experience.”

The 2021 National Distributor of the Year Award was presented to Homans Associates of Wilmington, Massachusetts. Rich Iandoli, Joe Baker, Mark Potenza, Mike MacDonald and Scott DePinto accepted the award on behalf of the company at the awards ceremony on March 14.

METUS business units also presented 2021 Residential Distributor of the Year and Commercial Distributor of the Year Awards to channel leaders. The following companies received awards:

Residential:

  • Crescent Parts & Equipment, St. Louis, Missouri, Southwest Business Unit
  • Homans Associates, Wilmington, Massachusetts, Northeast Business Unit
  • Ferguson HVAC, Pomona, California, West Business Unit
  • The Gustave A. Larson Company, Pewaukee, Wisconsin, Central Business Unit
  • Ferguson HVAC, Caldwell, New Jersey, Mid-Atlantic Business Unit
  • Ferguson HVAC, Charlotte, North Carolina, South Business Unit

Commercial:

  • Crescent Parts & Equipment, St. Louis, Missouri, Southwest Business Unit
  • Homans Associates, Wilmington, Massachusetts, Northeast Business Unit
  • A/C Warehouse Inc., Honolulu, Hawaii, West Business Unit
  • The Gustave A. Larson Company, Pewaukee, Wisconsin, Central Business Unit
  • Luce, Schwab and Kase, Inc., Fairfield, New Jersey, Mid-Atlantic Business Unit
  • Johnstone Supply, Jacksonville, Florida, South Business Unit
  • Efficiency Limited, Bermuda, International Business Unit

Additionally, METUS was pleased to formally honor the following companies with 2020 Residential Distributor of the Year and Commercial Distributor of the Year Awards:

Residential:

  • Charles D. Jones and Company, Inc., Kansas City, Missouri, Southwest Business Unit
  • S.G. Torrice Company, Wilmington, Massachusetts, Northeast Business Unit
  • Gensco Inc., Tacoma, Washington, West Business Unit
  • Young Supply Company, Chesterfield, Michigan, Central Business Unit
  • Luce, Schwab and Kase, Inc., Fairfield, New Jersey, Mid-Atlantic Business Unit
  • Yandle-Witherspoon Supply, Inc., Charlotte, North Carolina, South Business Unit

Commercial:

  • Norman S. Wright Co., Albuquerque, New Mexico, Southwest Business Unit
  • Homans Associates, Wilmington, Massachusetts, Northeast Business Unit
  • Ferguson HVAC, Pomona, California, West Business Unit
  • Midwest Mechanical Solutions, Golden Valley, Minnesota, Central Business Unit
  • Aireco Supply, Inc., Rockville, Maryland, Mid-Atlantic Business Unit
  • Epting Distributors of Charlotte, Charlotte, North Carolina, South Business Unit
  • RefriPro, Guatemala City, Guatemala, International Business Unit
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