Thousands of Pro Partners™ from around the world gathered for innovative industry learning and networking while celebrating 100 years of Rheem® Rheem®, a leader in the HVAC/R and water heating industry, celebrating a century of excellence, and Ruud®, a part of Rheem’s family of 50 global brands, marked a major milestone, hosting the largest Pro Read more
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Thousands of Pro Partners™ from around the world gathered for innovative industry learning and networking while celebrating 100 years of Rheem®
Rheem®, a leader in the HVAC/R and water heating industry, celebrating a century of excellence, and Ruud®, a part of Rheem’s family of 50 global brands, marked a major milestone, hosting the largest Pro Partner™ International Conference to-date. The event rallied thousands of key partners, with attendees present from around the globe, to embrace the future of HVAC and water heating with the theme “Next Starts Now.” Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas played host from March 31 to April 3.
The conference featured insightful business learning sessions with industry leaders and recognized experts. Presenters included national TV personality, Chip Wade, an in-demand designer and craftsman, and a number one best-selling author, Ryan Leak, who provided invaluable financial training for contractors and business owners. Additionally, Rheem unveiled an exclusive documentary at the conference that chronicled the manufacturing giant’s journey and evolution over the last 100 years.
“Industry partners from across the globe came together to share new product and service innovations, gain actionable business insights and explore opportunities for growth,” said Mike Branson, president, Global Air, Rheem. “As Rheem celebrates its historic 100th anniversary, the strength of our flagship Pro Partner event is a testament to a century of building industry partnerships. The conference had a dynamic energy and excitement about the incredible opportunities ahead.”
This year’s conference was an action-packed event, as it was the first-ever Pro Partner gathering to combine heating, cooling and water heating professionals, highlighting product innovations with a strong focus on cutting-edge developments in heat pump technology. Rheem showcased its Pro Partner Heating and Cooling program as well as the newly transformed Pro Partner Plumbing offering through a variety of educational sessions. With a packed agenda, attendees enjoyed educational sessions, high-level entertainment and immersive networking opportunities. They were also empowered with insights and strategies for success, all aimed at helping their businesses thrive in 2025 and beyond.
“Relationships have been at the foundation of our business for the last 100 years and remain key to Rheem’s and our partners’ success,” said Rich Bendure, president, Water Heating Division, Rheem. “By teaming with our Air Division in our first combined event, we were honored to celebrate our centennial anniversary with thousands of contractors, plumbers, and distribution partners. This incredible experience allowed us to share an empowering vision for our Pro Partners by offering them the broadest array of products, tools and support in Plumbing and HVAC while listening deeply to their feedback. It represents our commitment to investing in the industry’s present and future, because we believe that true success comes from working together.”
For more information on Rheem, visit www.rheem.com and to learn more about Rheem’s centennial celebration, visit www.rheem.com/100.
For additional information on Ruud, visit www.ruud.com.
Hiller Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electrical (Hiller), the region’s premier provider of residential and commercial plumbing, HVAC, and Electrical service and repair, was included among Ruud’s “Top Market Maker” winners and honored as the #1 Top Ruud ProPartner for 2021. This award follows Hiller’s six first-place recognitions among Ruud’s list of Most Reliable Contractors. The Read more
Hiller Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electrical (Hiller), the region’s premier provider of residential and commercial plumbing, HVAC, and Electrical service and repair, was included among Ruud’s “Top Market Maker” winners and honored as the #1 Top Ruud ProPartner for 2021. This award follows Hiller’s six first-place recognitions among Ruud’s list of Most Reliable Contractors.
The Ruud Market Makers award recognizes exceptional U.S.-based contracting businesses for sales, customer support, and overall service excellence. Through their strong vendor relationships with Ferguson Enterprises (Nashville) and Coburn Supply (Memphis), Hiller was ranked among the Top 10 “Market Makers” for 2021.
Above this honor, Hiller was named Ruud’s “Most Valuable Player”, recognizing their “overall stellar performance” as the #1 Top Ruud ProPartner of 2021. The company was honored via email announcement in February, then via live announcement at the 2022 International ProPartner Conference at the MGM Grand Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada, on March 7 and 8, 2022. Chief Executive Officer, Jimmy Hiller and Chief Operating Officer, Jimmy Hiller, Jr. accepted the award in person at the event.
“We couldn’t be more grateful to receive the MVP recognition from Ruud this year”, remarked Jimmy Hiller, founder and CEO of Hiller Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electrical. “In partnership with our wonderful distributors, we are able to provide Ruud’s exceptional equipment to so many families across the southeast. Ruud’s commitment to installation and maintenance excellence,” he continued, “parallels our own high quality and service standards, so we are exceptionally thankful for this award, that acknowledges this commitment.”
Launched in 1990 with a single employee and just $500, Hiller was founded on the tenets of professionalism, exceptional levels of customer satisfaction, and a dedication to high quality work. As a result, Hiller has grown exponentially, operating across 15 locations in 7 states with a fleet of over 500 trucks.
Ruud, part of the Rheem family of brands, provides Ruud-branded heating, cooling, and water heating products for residential and light commercial use to professional installers across the United States and Canada. Named for water heating pioneer, Edwin Ruud, the brand was acquired by Rheem in 1960. To learn more, visit www.ruud.com. Founded in 1925, Rheem is the only manufacturer in the world that produces heating, cooling, water heating, pool/spa heating and commercial refrigeration products. Rheem, headquartered in Atlanta, has an international presence in 14 countries. To learn more, visit www.rheem.com
Hiller Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electrical provides residential and commercial service and repair throughout Tennessee, Southern Kentucky, Northern Alabama, Northern Georgia, Southeastern Arkansas, Northeastern Mississippi, and Northwest Florida. As the homeowner’s premier provider of choice with a 100% satisfaction guarantee, Hiller is Tennessee’s largest residential and commercial plumbing, heating, air conditioning, and electrical services provider. Hiller, a 12-time honoree to the Inc. 5000 List, employs more than 700 associates, boasts a fleet of 500 “Happy Face” trucks across 15 locations, and has responded to over 1.5 million service calls. Hiller is a proud sponsor of the Nashville Predators, the Tennessee Volunteers, and the Vanderbilt Commodores.