Rheem Manufacturing Co. - Air Conditioning Division (www.rheemac.com) was one of the winners of the 2004 Innovation Awards. According to the producers and organizers of the AHR Expo, International Exposition Company, the awards are designed to promote and encourage product innovation.
Rheem won the heating category for its 90-Plus Modulating Upflow Gas Furnace with Contour Comfort Control. The furnace was first introduced in 1997 and then enhanced with Contour Comfort Control in 2003. This option allows the furnace to be installed with either a single- or two-stage thermostat.