Company shows appreciation for those who install its press fittings
June 25, 2025
Members of the Rapid Locking System
team hit the road Sunday across the St. Louis, Missouri, area, where the company is headquartered, delivering more than 20 gift bags to HVAC technicians at Hoffmann Brothers, Milford Supply, and Inman Heating and Cooling.
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