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NEWARK, N.J. — Panasonic Heating and Air Conditioning Group is proud to announce the promotion of Jade Culbertson to national sales manager for Panasonic’s ECOi-VRF division. He previously held the position as regional sales manager for Panasonic’s ECOi-VRF business, where he oversaw the Southeast territory and managed the business of 11 states.

NEW LENOX, Ill. — Munch’s Supply Co. Inc., an HVAC distributor and third-generation family business operating in Chicago and Northwest Indiana, has reached a definitive agreement with Trane and American Standard Heating and Air Conditioning, both brands of Ingersoll Rand (NYSE:IR), to become the exclusive distributor for both brands in the Lower Peninsula of Michigan.

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Heating, Air-conditioning & Refrigeration Distributors International (HARDI) announced its annual conference theme and keynote speaker lineup, which is designed to encourage distributors to become hungry and inventive and charge at business relentlessly.

PEWAUKEE, Wis. — The Gustave A. Larson Company recently celebrated the 26th anniversary of its supplier evaluation program, Partners in Excellence and Quality (PEAQ).

INDIANAPOLIS — Carrier distributors nationwide have identified the recipients of their annual college scholarships and awarded grants this year totaling nearly $40,000. Carrier is a part of UTC Building & Industrial Systems, a unit of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX).

FT. SMITH, Ark. — During the week of Sept. 8, Rheem celebrated its 45th year of operation in Fort Smith, Ark. The company opened the air conditioning manufacturing site in 1970 and selected Fort Smith due to its central location and accessibility to many major U.S. markets.

APPLETON, Wis. — HARDI member Johnstone Supply of Appleton, Wisc., hosted U.S. Representative Reid Ribble at its facility last Thursday.

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. — Wilspec Technologies, Inc., a manufacturer of HVAC and refrigeration components, celebrates its 15th anniversary this month.