Johnson Controls has selected Industrial Controls Distributors, the premier distributor of HVAC controls, process instrumentation and valves, as an Integrated Supply Partner, the company announced.

“We're excited to have Industrial Controls join our Integrated Supplier Program. ICD has been a key distributor for Johnson Controls for many years. Joining the ISP program broadens our relationship and positions ICD to better support the Johnson Controls Systems and Service branches,” said Christian Eichmann, director of product sales for Systems North America at Johnson Controls, in a press release.

Based on a variety of “best in class” criteria, Johnson Controls’ ISP’s are rigorously screened and carefully selected.

It was Industrial Controls’ continuous growth, progressive approach to the market’s large and diverse inventory, excellent technical support, and large geographical footprint weighed heavily in the decision-making process that helped it earn Johnson Controls’ Integrated Supply Partner status.

On the East Coast and in the Midwest, both companies have enjoyed a long and prosperous business relationship. But, Industrial Controls, now as Johnson Controls’ newest ISP for their Building Efficiency business unit, will work as a preferred supplier for many of Johnson’s product needs on a national basis.

Ron Mackiewicz, regional sales vice president of Industrial Controls, stated, “Both companies will benefit because operational integration will simplify and expedite the purchasing, invoicing and product fulfillment functions, saving both entities time and money.”

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