The Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors—National Association (PHCC) announces that Rheem, a recognized innovator of heating and cooling technologies, is a new HVAC Corporate Partner.

“This partnership is in line with the association’s strategic plan goal to be a valuable and equally recognizable resource for HVAC professionals just as it is for plumbers,” said PHCC President Ken Nielsen, AccuAire Inc., Reading, Massachusetts.

“As an HVAC contractor, I’ve been involved with Rheem for many years and am very pleased with their commitment to our association, as evidenced by their decision to provide this high level of support,” Nielsen adds.

Rheem’s commitment to PHCC has included participation in the annual CONNECT conference, sponsor of HVAC Contractor of the Year, and member of the PHCC Educational Foundation Board of Governors. Rheem is an active partner in PHCC’s state and local chapters and, together with PHCC, serves on a number of industry coalitions that advocate on HVAC-specific issues.

This expanded partnership strengthens the support of several programs, including the HVAC apprentice contest and educational offerings, such as webinars and online training.

“We’re thrilled to sponsor and work closely with PHCC. The association has long been a trusted partner for HVACR and plumbing technicians, providing them with support and training to sharpen their business skills while honing valuable, on-the-job trade expertise,” said Randy Roberts, vice president, sales and marketing, Rheem Manufacturing.

He added, “Rheem is committed to serving the independent contractor, and our partnership with PHCC is an important initiative to advance these professionals, as well as the industry at-large.”

For more information about PHCC Partner and Sponsorship programs contact Vice President of Business Development Elicia Magruder at magruder@naphcc.org or call 800-533-7694.

About PHCC

The PHCC National Association, formed in 1883, provides legislative advocacy, education and training to approximately 3,300 plumbing and HVACR businesses and 65,000 technicians. Members of PHCC have access to a wide variety of services designed to increase their professionalism, grow their business and improve profitability. For more information about PHCC, visit phccweb.org.

About Rheem

Founded in 1925, Rheem innovates all-new ways to deliver just the right temperature while saving energy, water and supporting a more sustainable future. Today, Rheem is America’s #1 water heating brand, and its products are available in more than 50 countries. Paloma Co., Ltd.of Nagoya, Japan, acquired the iconic Rheem brand in 1988, and today the company’s portfolio of premium brands include Rheem®, Raypak®, Ruud®, Eemax®, Richmond®, Splendid®, Intergas®, IBC®, Solahart® and EverHot™ as well as commercial refrigeration brands Russell®, Witt®, ColdZone®and Kramer®, which are part of the Heat Transfer Products Group (HTPG®) division. www.Rheem.com