HD Supply® Honors Rheem® for Excellence in Supply Chain and Operations

Rheem Receives 2022 Supplier Award for Going “Above and Beyond”

ATLANTA (Sept. 14, 2022) – Rheem®, a leading global manufacturer of water heating and HVACR products received the 2022 Supplier Award from HD Supply. The annual award recognizes demonstrated excellence in supply chain and operations.

Rheem was selected over hundreds of vendor partners based on the ability to collaborate with IPR (Inventory, Planning & Replenishment) and operations teams to deliver orders with the highest fill rates, on-time delivery and completion rate.

“Given the timing of this recognition, it shows our team’s true agility and commitment to excellence,” said Tom Wujcik, VP of Sales. “We’ve faced some challenges industry-wide, but Rheem has emerged to be recognized as a leader among our competitors.”

Rheem was also recognized as a key partner through HD Supply’s systems transitions and data integrity process improvements.

Wujcik and other Rheem leaders praised their team for exceeding the expectations of partners and customers while maintaining a continued focus on supply chain and operations. Rheem remains a partner of choice for supply houses, distributors and contractors around the world due to the dedication of these employees.

About Rheem

Founded in 1925, Rheem is America’s #1 water-heating brand with products available in more than 80 countries. Paloma Co., Ltd.® of Nagoya, Japan, acquired the iconic Rheem brand in 1988. Today the company’s portfolio of premium brands include Rheem^®, Intergas, Friedrich, Raypak®, Ruud®, Eemax®, Richmond®, Splendid®, 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.