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Southeast HVAC News
Rheem Opens a New
PROSTOCK Store South of Atlanta with Hughes Supply.
McDonough, Ga.-based store will distribute Rheem HVAC parts and
aftermarket supplies to local contractors.
 Last
month, Rheem distributor Hughes Supply opened a new PROSTOCK
location just 30 miles south of Atlanta in McDonough, Ga. Hughes
Supply provides residential, commercial, light industrial,
institution and government plumbing supplies, as well as a
complete line of commercial and residential HVAC supplies.
The McDonough PROSTOCK location represents the first time that
Rheem and Hughes Supply have collaborated to open a PROSTOCK
storefront, and both companies eagerly anticipate working
together again in the future. Rheem and Hughes Supply are
already in the process of converting another store in Georgia
into its next PROSTOCK location. Hughes Supply owns more than 75
stores throughout 12 states, including Alabama, Arizona,
Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, Mississippi,
North Carolina, South Carolina, Texas and Virginia.
“Hughes Supply has embraced the PROSTOCK model, and we couldn’t
be happier to work with the company to open its first store in
McDonough, Ga.,” said Don Harter, vice president and general
manager of Rheem Sales Company. “The PROSTOCK format will help
Hughes Supply present a bright, well-organized storefront that
can meet the needs of local contractors. We look forward to
partnering with Hughes Supply to convert even more Atlanta-area
locations into PROSTOCK stores.”
PROSTOCK stores offer replacement parts directly from the
original equipment manufacturer (OEM), Rheem, as well as
aftermarket parts and supplies for professionals that install,
maintain and service HVAC and water heating equipment. Rheem is
one of the few manufacturers in the country offering a retail
presence to meet the needs of HVAC and plumbing contractors.
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“Hughes Supply’s
McDonough store is our first PROSTOCK location, and we’re
pleased with the highly visual and engaging nature of the
store,” said Dennis Williams, southeast HVAC business manager
for Hughes Supply. “PROSTOCK’s retail format is going to be an
integral part of our Atlanta-area development plans, and we’re
looking forward to unveiling additional PROSTOCK locations in
the coming months.”
On Thursday, April 12, PROSTOCK and Hughes Supply hosted a grand
opening event for contractors in the McDonough area. The event
included a ribbon-cutting ceremony and also featured a catered
lunch from Atlanta’s famous drive-in, The Varsity. Hughes Supply
conducted a grand-prize drawing at the event, where one lucky
contractor won a new Apple iPad®, and the company also provided
giveaways to attendees.
A number of company representatives from Hughes Supply
participated in the grand opening event, including Steve Ferry,
Hughes Supply division president; Brad Davis, regional manager,
Georgia; Dennis Williams, southeast HVAC business manager; Brian
Wisener, manager, McDonough; Xavier Patillo, counter/PROSTOCK
manager; Rick Partridge, outside sales; and Terrance Hayes,
logistical sales. Beth Childress, manager of store development
for PROSTOCK, and Mike Himel, Rheem’s southeast district parts
manager, traveled to Georgia to attend the event.
“We had a tremendous turnout among customers in McDonough and
the surrounding areas at our grand opening event,” added Brian
Wisener. “Our contractor customers were especially pleased with
the crisp layout of the PROSTOCK store. Of course, they loved
the catered lunch by The Varsity too! All around, it was a great
day.”
The McDonough store is located at 120 Westridge Industrial
Boulevard, and it is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through
Friday. More information can be found on Hughes Supply’s
website, https://www.hughessupply.com.
About Rheem Manufacturing Company
Rheem Manufacturing Company (https://www.rheem.com) is privately
held with headquarters in Atlanta and U.S. operations in
Alabama, Arkansas, California, Indiana, Minnesota and North
Carolina. In its 87th year of operation, the company
manufactures a full-line of eco-friendly, technologically
advanced residential and commercial heating and cooling systems;
tank, tankless, solar and hybrid heat pump water heaters;
whole-home standby generators, controls, swimming pool and spa
heaters; indoor air-purification products; and commercial
boilers throughout North America and world markets. The
company’s premium brands, including Rheem, Raypak, Ruud and
Richmond have been recognized with countless industry and
consumer awards for reliability, innovative design and high
quality. Rheem is a primary sponsor of Richard Childress
Racing’s® (RCR) No. 29 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series® car, driven by
Kevin Harvick. Rheem also supports the NASCAR Nationwide Series®
through its co-sponsorship with Menards® of RCR’s No. 33
Chevrolet. Finally, Rheem will embark on a new primary
sponsorship with Eddie Sharp Racing® (ESR) of the No. 33
Chevrolet Silverado that will compete in the NASCAR Camping
World Truck Series® in 2012.
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