General Plumbing Supply Becomes Newest Johnson Controls Distributor for Luxaire® Brand
MILWAUKEE – (Feb. 13, 2018) – General Plumbing Supply recently announced it has signed an agreement with Johnson Controls Inc. (NYSE:JCI) to become a distributor of its Luxaire® and Guardian® brands of products and Source 1™ parts throughout the mid-Atlantic region, effective February 2018.
One of the largest independent plumbing, electrical and HVAC distributors on the east coast, serving New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania, General Plumbing Supply operates 16 locations and employs more than 350 people.
“We’re excited to announce a newly formed distributor relationship with General Plumbing Supply to support their customers with premium heating and cooling solutions offered by Luxaire,” said Mickey Smith, director of sales, Luxaire and Fraser-Johnston. “General Plumbing Supply is a decorated and highly respected wholesaler, providing superior products and support across their vast network of customers.”
Based in Edison, New Jersey, General Plumbing Supply has been a leading resource to contractors for top-of-the-line plumbing, heating, HVAC and industrial supplies for more than 100 years. Today, GPS offers hundreds of thousands of products to its customers and the inventory to support them at each of their locations. Its strong commitment to customer service includes a friendly, knowledgeable staff and a fleet of 60 trucks supplying contractors what they need to get the job done.
“General Plumbing Supply is thrilled to offer its customer base the strength of the Luxaire name and the breadth of both its residential and commercial offering,” said Joe Novak, president, General Plumbing Supply. “We look forward to working together as we continue to provide our customers with quality products and services that meet the needs of their most demanding clients.”
Luxaire® products from Johnson Controls include high-performance residential central air conditioners, heat pumps, furnaces and accessories, and light-commercial, packaged heating and cooling systems marketed through a network of distributors and delivered to home- and building-owners through independent Luxaire heating and air conditioning contractors. For more information about Luxaire, visit www.luxaire.com.
About Johnson Controls
Johnson Controls is a global diversified technology and multi-industrial leader serving a wide range of customers in more than 150 countries. Our 120,000 employees create intelligent buildings, efficient energy solutions, integrated infrastructure and next generation transportation systems that work seamlessly together to deliver on the promise of smart cities and communities. Our commitment to sustainability dates back to our roots in 1885, with the invention of the first electric room thermostat. We are committed to helping our customers win and creating greater value for all of our stakeholders through strategic focus on our buildings and energy growth platforms. For additional information, please visit http://www.johnsoncontrols.com.
About Johnson Controls Building Technologies & Solutions
Johnson Controls Building Technologies & Solutions is making the world safer, smarter and more sustainable – one building at a time. Our technology portfolio integrates every aspect of a building – whether security systems, energy management, fire protection or HVACR – to ensure that we exceed customer expectations at all times. We operate in more than 150 countries through our unmatched network of branches and distribution channels, helping building owners, operators, engineers and contractors enhance the full lifecycle of any facility. Our arsenal of brands includes some of the most trusted names in the industry, such as Tyco®, YORK®, Metasys®, Ruskin®, Titus®, Frick®, PENN®, Sabroe®, Simplex® and Grinnell®. For more information, visit www.johnsoncontrols.com.
