Johnson Controls names Kele, Inc. Refrigeration Wholesale Distributor of the Year

Memphis, Tenn. supplier honored for 23 percent growth in annual sales

MILWAUKEE – (July 15, 2013) – Johnson Controls, the global leader in delivering solutions that increase energy efficiency in buildings, named Kele, Inc. the 2012 Authorized Refrigeration Wholesale (ARW) Distributor of the Year. Kele, a leading supplier of building automation products, services and solutions in Memphis, Tenn. earned the recognition with a record-setting 23 percent increase in annual global sales of Johnson Controls products.

“Kele’s success in the building automation market is founded on a commitment to customer service and the distribution of quality building equipment and controls. This wholesale partnership helps customers exceed energy efficiency goals around the world,” said Christian Eichmann, director of product sales, Johnson Controls.

Kele has distributed Johnson Controls building automation equipment and controls since 1988. The ARW Distributor of the Year award was recently presented to Kele’s leadership team.

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