Johnstone Supply

Give a shoutout to our Casper, Wyoming branch! The newest location in the Sioux group. . Beyond the cowboy boots, hats, and belt buckles, this team has hit the ground running in a big way. Through their hands-on training lab, they've been getting contractors up to speed on the latest industry updates and equipment changes — filling a real gap in technical support across the state. Pair that with dependable delivery, and they've managed to break into a new market and drive impressive growth, all while bringing a fresh counter team up to speed. Oh, and did we mention the counter days come with BBQ brisket? . This team is tight knit, pulls together when it counts, whether that's navigating Wyoming's famously unpredictable weather or going the extra mile for their contractors. Leave some kind words for the Casper team below!

Say hi to the team at the Savannah, Georgia branch! This branch is an example of our commitment to supporting HVAC professionals while staying deeply connected to the community they serve. . Last year, this branch has supported several local and national charitable organizations, including Operation Homefront, St. Joseph’s/Candler Hospital, Hancock Day School, and even more. And while some chapters came to an end (happy retirement to their longtime manager Jim Wynn), owners Billy and Emily are expanding the level of service and support available to their contractors. . Built around the needs of contractors and driven by people who understand the work, we shoutout the community commitment and team development showcased by the Johnstone Supply Savannah branch. Leave some kind words for the team below!

This week, our team traveled to Washington, D.C. to meet with industry leaders and discuss how policy decisions on Capitol Hill, from expiring tax cuts to evolving EPA regulations. These things directly affect our suppliers, the products we carry, the HVAC industry, our technicians, and the communities we serve, which is why it’s so important that we take advantage of these opportunities. Thank you to Ted Cruz, and the offices of Beth Van Duyne, Chuck Fleischman, Ashley Moody, Ron Wyden, Steve Daines, Maria Cantwell and Maxine Dexter, M.D., FACP, for your time and your dedication to understanding the real-world needs of our industry, and thanks to HARDI for the great opportunity.

Another highlight from last weeks’ Johnstone annual conference is from Judi Carpenter. Hear how she and her team created the Johnstone University Tech Fundamentals FLEX program with the express intent to address the growing shortage of HVACR technicians as the current workforce ages and retires. The Power of Johnstone is our ability to connect our contractors with the training they need and deserve. The hybrid learning techniques align with the NATE knowledge areas and ultimately, grow the next generation of HVACR professionals with Johnstone. 

Last week, Bill Gantt spoke at our Spring Conference about the Johnstone selector tools and introduced our NEW Commercial Rooftop Selector. It’s the capstone of the Johnstone selector tools suite. In situations where commercial customers lose valuable assets when HVAC is down, we now have a tool that helps you provide a replacement rooftop unit as soon as same day. The power of Johnstone is our tools. Find the solution to your problem with one of our 6 convenient tools, all in one place. Find out more at https://lnkd.in/gdjzWwpX.

A highlight from last week's annual spring conference was Jeff Schultz’s session on understanding what homeowners want.    The power of Johnstone is our partnerships with companies like Decision Analyst. We have the most updated information and data behind every great business decision and we’re by your side every step of the way to make sure our customers meet homeowners where they are and win more business.

Last week at the Annual Spring Meeting, we launched the new Johnstone mobile app! Lindsay Althouse and our eCommerce team held a session walking through the exciting new changes we made in order to keep pushing forward in a digital time.   The Power of Johnstone is in the tools we can offer you on the job. Take advantage of enhanced barcode and nameplate scanning for quick part identification, our very own Johnstone virtual assistant, and enhanced security. Available now in the Apple App Store and Google Play.

We're proud to recognize The Chemours Company as our 2025 Supplier of the Year. This honor goes to a supplier who has exemplified what it means to be a partner. Chemours aligned with our A2L strategy when others didn’t and as a result, we were able to provide our customers with the confidence they needed to keep moving, and stay A2L ready. We're incredibly thankful for the support and shared commitment to our future and we’re excited for what's to come in 2026. Congratulations! 

Johnstone Supply’s 2025 Store of the Year is Taylor, Michigan. Having recently celebrated its 25-yr anniversary, Taylor’s growth over the past 2 years is exceptional. The Detroit Group is an example of Johnstone’s hard work, passion, and dedication to the growth mindset. Congratulations on a great year and let’s keep up the good work in 2026.

Johnstone Supply’s 2025 Distributor of the Year is Oakland, California. The Johnstone Supply Hunter Group has been serving HVAC contractors in the San Francisco and San Jose markets since the early 80s. In 2025, Oakland opened a new store in San Carlos, remodeled its South San Francisco store and initiated plans to expand to Santa Cruz. Join us in congratulating the Oakland group on this huge accomplishment and continuing to elevate their service alongside the Johnstone name.