The Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA) announces its Manufacturer Leadership Forum, taking place at the ACCA 2022 Conference & Expo, March 28-30 in St. Louis.

Moderated by Eddie McFarlane, HomeX head of people and experience, the interactive forum will feature top manufacturing industry leaders, and will cover current events affecting manufacturers and the HVACR supply chain.

“One of the things I appreciate about my ACCA membership is the opportunity to hear from those in my world that I don’t normally get to talk to day-to-day,” said Eddie McFarlane, HomeX head of people and experience. “At the Manufacturer Leadership Forum, we get a chance to hear from and talk with partners that directly impact our businesses. Manufacturers have a huge potential to help us make the most of every call and ultimately our performance in a year. This forum is an important opportunity for the industry and manufacturers to connect.”

Contractors at the Manufacturer Leadership Forum will hear from; Justin Keppy, Carrier Corporation president, NA residential & light commercial HVAC; John Schneider, Emerson Climate Technologies president, HVACR technologies Americas; Nathan Walker, Goodman Manufacturing Co. senior vice president; Casey Yates, Johnson Controls vice president, sales and marketing for Johnson Controls ducted systems; and Mike Branson, Rheem Manufacturing Co. president – global air. Topics covered include the following:

• The HVACR supply chain
• Changes in refrigerants
• Support, education, and training for contractors
• Consumer education

“We are delighted to have these manufacturing leaders share their insights at ACCA 2022,” said Barton James, ACCA president and CEO. “This forum will allow contractors and manufacturers to come together on the most pressing issues facing the industry, and will be sure to result in positive change and education.”

To register for the ACCA 2022 Conference & Expo, click here.

For more information about ACCA, contact Natalie D'Apolito, ACCA communications coordinator, at natalie.dapolito@acca.org, or 703-824-8873.