Hutchinson Receives 2010 President's Award from Carrier Corp.

Hutchinson Plumbing Heating & Cooling recently received the 2010 President's Award from Carrier Corp., a unit of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX), for its overall quality, leadership and excellence in the heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) industry.  Dealerships were selected and honored at a ceremony held in Tampa, Fla. on March 5. The President's Award is presented to an elite group of Carrier Factory Authorized Dealers (FAD) who achieved excellence in product promotions and delivered superior customer satisfaction. Recipients of this award, one of Carrier's highest honors, exemplify the company's model for operational excellence, business effectiveness and delivering the best in cutting-edge technology to consumers.

Hutchinson has been successful in demonstrating technical expertise, while also serving as a leader in promoting the Carrier brand and raising the standard for equipment sales.  Moreover, the dealership is committed to service excellence and provides exceptional customer care. Hutchinson goes above and beyond the call of duty in the industry with a solid, consumer-focused work ethic.

"This year's recipients achieved their business goals while delivering exceptional customer value, and successfully positioning the Carrier brand in their respective markets," said Bob McDonough, president, Residential and Light Commercial Systems, Carrier Corp. "Winners will be able to capitalize on publicity, marketing and merchandising opportunities that are unique to President's Award recipients and therefore continue to shape, grow and succeed in their business," added McDonough.

The President's Award, Carrier's highest honor for its dealers, is designed to encourage self-analysis and reward dealers who have excelled in customer relations. This award presents the opportunity for recipients to serve as role models, share "best practices" and otherwise offer peer mentoring to help cultivate excellence across the dealer group.