At its annual awards dinner in Hershey, Pa., APR Supply Co. named Navien its “Innovation Partner of the Year.”

Jeff MacDowell, vice president of marketing and emerging markets, presented the award to Gary Eklof, president of Harry Eklof & Associates, Navien’s area representative.

In his presentation, MacDowell noted that “Navien distinguished themselves with their outstanding products and support while simultaneously meeting the needs of APR, the contractor and the consumer.”

He went on to list the following factors that led APR Supply to their decision:

• Always striving to improve on products to take them from good to great.
• Creating niche products for new and existing market segments.
• Making their products smart.
• Focusing on ultra -condensing efficiencies.
• Great rep support.
• Consumer-friendly website.
• Providing multiple market segments of water heating and space heating.