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Mitsubishi Electric Trane HVAC US LLC, a pioneering supplier of all-electric, all-climate Ductless and Ducted Mini-split and Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) heat pump and air-conditioning systems, recognized its top distributors as honorees during the 2025 Diamond Leadership Conference held at the St. Regis Hotel in Bermuda, from April 14-17, 2025. Honorees received either the 2024 Commercial Distributor of the Year Award or the 2024 Residential Distributor of the Year Award from METUS. Top-performing HVAC distributors The Diamond Leadership Awards are presented annually to top-performing HVAC distributors working with METUS across North America and Latin America. These awards recognize outstanding achievements in sales growth, innovation, customer service, and commitment to excellence. Conference attendees and their guests participated in engaging sessions and peer networking opportunities, along with a golf outing, local tours, fine dining, and an awards ceremony to celebrate winners’ accomplishments. Innovation across the HVAC industry Diamond Leadership Awards are presented annually to top-performing HVAC distributors working with METUS “The distributors we recognize at the Diamond Leadership Conference consistently exceed our expectations and set a high bar for excellence,” said Mark Kuntz, CEO of METUS, adding “Many are entrepreneurial business owners who lead with vision, invest in their teams, and drive innovation across the HVAC industry, truly embodying initiative and ingenuity.” The 2024 National Commercial Distributor of the Year Award was given to Homans Associates, and the 2024 National Residential Distributor of the Year Award was given to CFM Equipment Distributors Inc. Commercial and Residential Distributors of the Year Award METUS also presented a 2024 Commercial Distributor of the Year Award and a 2024 Residential Distributor of the Year Award to business unit channel pioneers. The following companies received awards: Distributor of the Year − Commercial Trane Technologies (Detroit Trane Commercial Sales Office), Livonia, Michigan, Central Business Unit Trane Technologies (New York City Trane Commercial Sales Office), Long Island City, New York, Mid-Atlantic Business Unit Homans Associates, Wilmington, Massachusetts, Northeast Business Unit – Also the National Commercial Distributor of the Year Brady Services, Greensboro, North Carolina, South Business Unit Hunton Trane, Houston, Texas, Southwest Business Unit Gensco, Inc., Fife, Washington, West Business Unit Efficiency Limited, Bermuda, International Business Unit Distributor of the Year − Residential Ferguson Enterprises, LLC, Plymouth, Minnesota, Central Business Unit Ferguson Enterprises, LLC, Halethorpe, Maryland, Mid-Atlantic Business Unit Meier Supply Company Inc., Conklin, New York, Northeast Business Unit Johnstone Supply-The Ware Group, Jacksonville, Florida, South Business Unit Charles D. Jones Company, Riverside, Missouri, Southwest Business Unit CFM Equipment Distributors, Inc., Sacramento, California, West Business Unit – Also the National Residential Distributor of the Year

Mitsubishi Electric Trane HVAC US LLC, a pioneering supplier of Ductless and Ducted Mini-split and Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) heat pump and air-conditioning systems, recognized its top distributors as honorees during the 2023 Diamond Leadership Conference held at the Grand Velas Los Cabos, in Mexico’s Baja, California, Peninsula, from March 15-18, 2024. Honorees received either the Distributor of the Year Award or the Crowning Achievement Award from METUS. Conference attendees and their guests enjoyed informative sessions, training, and networking with peers, along with a golf outing, fine dining, and an awards ceremony to celebrate winners’ accomplishments. Diamond Leadership Conference The 2023 National Distributor of the Year Award, Residential, went to Johnstone Supply “The distributors we celebrate at the Diamond Leadership Conference go beyond the norm – excelling in the businesses they’ve built,” said Mark Kuntz, chief executive officer, METUS. “Most are small business owners who continue to innovate, invest in their teams and serve as true HVAC industry innovators and pioneers.” The 2023 National Distributor of the Year Award, Residential, went to Johnstone Supply – The Ware Group, and the 2023 National Distributor of the Year Award, Commercial, was given to Brady Trane. Received awards Each METUS business unit also presented a 2023 Residential Distributor of the Year Award and a 2023 Commercial Distributor of the Year Award to channel leaders. The following companies received awards: Distributor of the Year - Residential Design Air, Kimberly, Wisconsin, Central Business Unit Homans Associates, Wilmington, Massachusetts, Mid-Atlantic Business Unit Winsupply, Portland, Connecticut, Northeast Business Unit Johnstone Supply – The Ware Group, Jacksonville, Florida, South Business Unit – Also the National Distributor of the Year, Residential Norman S. Wright, Albuquerque, New Mexico, Southwest Business Unit CFM Equipment Distributors, Sacramento, California, West Business Unit Distributor of the Year - Commercial Detroit Trane, Livonia, Michigan, Central Business Unit Boland, Gaithersburg, Maryland, Mid-Atlantic Business Unit Homans Associates, Wilmington, Massachusetts, Northeast Business Unit Brady Trane, Greensboro, North Carolina, South Business Unit – Also the National Distributor of the Year, Commercial Gulf South Trane, Metairie, Louisiana, Southwest Business Unit CFM Equipment Distributors, Sacramento, California, West Business Unit Aircool LTD, Turks and Caicos Islands, International Business Unit 2023 Crowning Achievement Award During the ceremony, the 2023 Crowning Achievement Award was presented to companies that both grew their sales of METUS products by $1 million and 10% year over year. The following distributors received this award: Crowning Achievement G. W. Berkheimer Co., Portage, Indiana, Central Business Unit Boland, Gaithersburg, Maryland, Mid-Atlantic Business Unit Luce, Schwab & Kase, Fairfield, New Jersey, Mid-Atlanta Business Unit Duncan Supply Co, Indianapolis, Indiana, Central Business Unit Portland Winair, Portland, Connecticut, Northeast Business Unit Winsupply, Portland, Connecticut, Northeast Business Unit Brady Trane, Greensboro, North Carolina, South Business Unit Damuth Trane, Chesapeake, Virginia, South Business Unit Epting Distributors, Lexington, South Carolina, South Business Unit Johnstone Supply – The Ware Group, Jacksonville, Florida, South Business Unit Yandle Witherspoon Supply, Charlotte, North Carolina, South Business Unit A C Systems, Maryland Heights, Missouri, Southwest Business Unit Aces A/C Supply, Inc., Friendswood, Texas, Southwest Business Unit Charles D. Jones Company, Riverside, Missouri, Southwest Business Unit Gulf Coast Air Systems, Lafayette, Louisiana, Southwest Business Unit Norman S. Wright Co., Albuquerque, New Mexico, Southwest Business Unit Specialty A/C Products, Oakland, California, West Business Unit Aircool LTD, Turks and Caicos Islands, International Business Unit Inelec S. de R.L., Honduras, International Business Unit

Mitsubishi Electric Trane HVAC US LLC (METUS), a globally renowned supplier of Ductless and Ducted Mini-split and Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) heat-pump and air-conditioning systems, held its 2021 Diamond Leadership Conference, at the Ritz Carlton Key Biscayne, in Key Biscayne, Florida, USA, from March 11 to 15, 2022. The conference recognized distributors for their outstanding performances. 2021 Diamond Leadership Conference Keynote speaker, economist Robert Genetski, spoke to the group of 300 about the economic environment and provided insights on best practices for safeguarding businesses. Conference events included business updates from executives, breakout sessions, a luxury yacht dinner cruise, and activities, including power boats, golf, local food tours of South Beach and an awards ceremony to celebrate winners’ accomplishments. Honoring HVAC distributors The 2021 National Distributor of the Year Award was presented to Homans Associates of Wilmington, Massachusetts “We’re honored to have the opportunity to host and celebrate our distributors for their great work and success,” said Mark Kuntz, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Mitsubishi Electric Trane HVAC US LLC, adding “Coming together to recognize their accomplishments is always a meaningful experience.” The 2021 National Distributor of the Year Award was presented to Homans Associates of Wilmington, Massachusetts, USA. Rich Iandoli, Joe Baker, Mark Potenza, Mike MacDonald and Scott DePinto accepted the award, on behalf of the company, at the awards ceremony held on March 14, 2022. METUS business units present awards METUS business units also presented 2021 Residential Distributor of the Year and Commercial Distributor of the Year Awards to channel leaders. The following companies received awards: Residential: Crescent Parts & Equipment, St. Louis, Missouri, Southwest Business Unit Homans Associates, Wilmington, Massachusetts, Northeast Business Unit Ferguson HVAC, Pomona, California, West Business Unit The Gustave A. Larson Company, Pewaukee, Wisconsin, Central Business Unit Ferguson HVAC, Caldwell, New Jersey, Mid-Atlantic Business Unit Ferguson HVAC, Charlotte, North Carolina, South Business Unit  Commercial: Crescent Parts & Equipment, St. Louis, Missouri, Southwest Business Unit Homans Associates, Wilmington, Massachusetts, Northeast Business Unit A/C Warehouse Inc., Honolulu, Hawaii, West Business Unit The Gustave A. Larson Company, Pewaukee, Wisconsin, Central Business Unit Luce, Schwab and Kase, Inc., Fairfield, New Jersey, Mid-Atlantic Business Unit Johnstone Supply, Jacksonville, Florida, South Business Unit Efficiency Limited, Bermuda, International Business Unit Additionally, Mitsubishi Electric Trane HVAC US was pleased to formally honor the following companies with 2020 Residential Distributor of the Year and Commercial Distributor of the Year Awards: Residential: Charles D. Jones and Company, Inc., Kansas City, Missouri, Southwest Business Unit G. Torrice Company, Wilmington, Massachusetts, Northeast Business Unit Gensco Inc., Tacoma, Washington, West Business Unit Young Supply Company, Chesterfield, Michigan, Central Business Unit Luce, Schwab and Kase, Inc., Fairfield, New Jersey, Mid-Atlantic Business Unit Yandle-Witherspoon Supply, Inc., Charlotte, North Carolina, South Business Unit Commercial: Norman S. Wright Co., Albuquerque, New Mexico, Southwest Business Unit Homans Associates, Wilmington, Massachusetts, Northeast Business Unit Ferguson HVAC, Pomona, California, West Business Unit Midwest Mechanical Solutions, Golden Valley, Minnesota, Central Business Unit Aireco Supply, Inc., Rockville, Maryland, Mid-Atlantic Business Unit Epting Distributors of Charlotte, Charlotte, North Carolina, South Business Unit RefriPro, Guatemala City, Guatemala, International Business Unit