Milwaukee – Johnson Controls introduces the new Champion brand of residential and light commercial heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC) products, designed to deliver reliability, energy efficiency and comfort. Champion HVAC products are available exclusively from WinWholesale, Inc., a leading supplier of residential and commercial construction and industrial supplies and materials, with 570 wholesaling locations in 45 states in North America. Each Champion product is designed, engineered and assembled in North America, drawing upon more than 140 years of HVAC experience and Johnson Controls’ industry-leading HVAC manufacturing facilities, robust product development, and rigorous testing processes. The product line includes models in a variety of tonnages, fuel sources and configurations for the commercial and residential markets. The heating and cooling equipment is rated in accordance with AHRI Standard 210/240 and 340/360 at AHRI conditions. The product line also meets relevant ASHRAE 90.1, ENERGY STAR and EPACT 2005 standards. “Like a true champion, this new line of products is built to meet the challenge with steadfast performance,” said Bobby Leggett, distribution sales manager, national accounts at Johnson Controls. “Today’s launch reinforces our commitment to supply quality products and a strong after-sales support program to WinWholesale distributors and contractors.” Johnson Controls was named WinWholesale’s 2014 HVAC Vendor of the Year. Eddie Gibbs, WinWholesale vice president of vendor relations agreed, adding, “The Champion brand builds on that relationship and gives our customers exclusive access to a one-of-a-kind line of quality products, along with Champion and Champion Elite programs that provide contractors with important sales, marketing and financing support.” Visit www.championhomecomfort.com