Rheem recognized outstanding distributor performances during its annual Premier Performer Recognition Program, which launched in 2009 to recognize Rheem and Ruud distributors in the United States and Canada that are setting the standard for excellence in their markets. Rheem’s Air Conditioning Division invited winning distributors to San Diego from June 5-8 to be honored for a successful year and commitment to industry growth.

All Rheem and Rudd distributors were measured on 11 key performance metrics, including steady annual unitary growth, service/training commitment and market share growth, and were awarded based on category. The following Rheem/Rudd distributors were named U.S. Premier Performers:

Platinum Premier Performers:

• Southern Pipe & Supply 
• Allied HVAC Distributors
• Ed's Supply Co.
• Key Refrigeration Supply

Commercial Premier Performer

• Air Management Supply 

Parts Division Premier Performer

• SWH Supply Co.

MEA Premier Performer

• Leminar Air Conditioning Co.

Gold Premier Performers:

• Refrigeration Supplies Distributor
• United Supply Co.
• Ferguson HVAC EastWest Air
• Design Air LLC
• Ferguson Heating & Cooling
• Southern Plains
• Penco Corporation
• API of New Hampshire
• Connor Co.
• Western Nevada Supply Co.

HTPG Premier Performer

• ABCO HVACR Supply & Solutions

The following Rheem/Rudd distributors were named Canada Premier Performers:

Platinum Premier Performers:

• Boone Plumbing & Heating

Gold Premier Performers:

• Andrew Sheret Limited Noble

“Our Premier Performers continually exceed expectations across various categories including customer service, support and innovation,” said Randy Roberts, Rheem Air. “We value our trusted distributors and are honored to award them for maintaining the highest quality of service and professionalism in such a demand-heavy industry year after year.”

The event concluded with the 10th Annual Premier Performer Distributor Council meeting where industry leaders discussed new product launches and future developments for 2019.