MILWAUKEE — Johnson Controls, a global provider of smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, and HD Supply^®, a national distributor of maintenance, repair, and operations products, have announced a new national distribution relationship. Effective in April, Johnson Controls residential HVAC equipment will be available for distribution through HD Supply, a wholly owned subsidiary of The Home Depot.

“Through this strategic collaboration with HD Supply, Johnson Controls will be able to extend the reach and availability of our residential HVAC equipment across the United States,” said David Budzinski, president, global residential and light commercial, Johnson Controls. “We recognize the value of working with a well-known and established distribution partner like HD Supply and the superior service they will bring to new contractors working with Johnson Controls.”

HD Supply helps customers improve their communities by offering the right products, services, and solutions to those they serve each day. As a leader in the wholesale industry, the company is making significant investments to further its technology capabilities, delivery network, associate experience, and expanded product offerings.

“We have built this program with Johnson Controls to rapidly expand our residential HVAC business,” said Sami Nassar, chief merchandising officer, HD Supply. “We couldn’t be more excited about this collaboration, and the opportunity to work with a market-leading brand that complements our customer reach with deep industry expertise and product innovation.”

For more information, visit www.johnsoncontrols.com.