Announcement

Tradewinds Distributing Company, LLC is pleased to announce a partnership with Tom Barrow Company to offer GREE VRF, Mini VRF, and ductless products.

Source: Tradewinds Distributing Company, LLC
08-04-2021

MIAMI, Florida — Tom Barrow Company is pleased to announce a partnership with Tradewinds Distributing Company, LLC to offer GREE VRF, Mini VRF, and ductless products for commercial applications in the Southeast.

Tradewinds Distributing Company, LLC is the exclusive distributor of GREE branded mini-splits in the U.S. and select distributor of the complete GREE VRF product line. Through this partnership, GREE customers will be well supported in terms of VRF project design, installation, commissioning, and inventory availability.

“Our customer-first philosophy aligns perfectly with Tom Barrow Company’s values and business strategy,” stated Susanne Sanchez, VP of Sales & Marketing, Tradewinds Distributing Company, LLC. “With Tom Barrow Company’s vast experience and commitment to excellence, we are very excited to expand GREE’s VRF footprint in the Southeast with solid, successful installations that work for customers.”

With 10 locations throughout the Southeast and a legacy of service that spans over 60 years, Tom Barrow Company leads the market as the largest commercial HVAC manufacturer's representative.

“We’re excited to partner with Tradewinds Distributing Company, LLC to provide GREE’s product line to our customers,” shares Mike Shea, President, Tom Barrow Company. “Tom Barrow Company has a reputation for unparalleled service, and we want to work with companies that share our focus on providing the right products that meet our customers’ needs and project demands.”

Through this partnership, Tom Barrow Company will provide ample hands-on training opportunities for HVAC contractors in the mini-VRF and VRF product lines through their dedicated training centers in Tampa and Atlanta, and in area branches located in Birmingham, Ft. Myers, Jacksonville, Memphis, Nashville, Orlando, Pensacola, and Savannah.

“Providing Tom Barrow customers access to a complete GREE ductless/VRF product line, coupled with the support and strength of the Tradewinds Distributing Company, LLC organization, will enable us to meet the needs of our longstanding engineering and contracting relationships looking for a competitive ductless and VRF solution,” explains Nick Conklin, VP / Manager VRF & Light Commercial, Tom Barrow Company. “We are excited to accelerate the growth of Gree ductless and VRF presence in the Tom Barrow footprint with Tradewinds Distributing Company, LLC.”

About Tom Barrow Company

Tom Barrow Company is the largest commercial HVAC manufacturer’s representative in the Southeast. Their experienced sales team works closely with mechanical engineers, building owners, contractors, and other professionals in the selection and application of a wide range of quality products. Learn more at www.TomBarrow.com.

About Tradewinds Distributing Company, LLC

Tradewinds Distributing Company, LLC is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Watsco, Inc., the largest, independent HVAC/R distribution company in the world. Headquartered in Miami, FL, Tradewinds Distributing Company, LLC provides a pathway for global HVAC manufacturers to deliver innovative and unique products to the North American market. Tradewinds Distributing Company, LLC is the exclusive distributor in the United States for GREE, a global manufacturer of high-quality air-conditioning systems. Tradewinds Distributing Company, LLC delivers product across a wide range of channels including traditional wholesale distributors, e-marketplaces and retail.