Carrier expands company-operated distribution network in California via acquisition

Carrier framed the E.B. Ward/Valair purchase as strengthening its rapidly expanding company-operated sales and distribution network in California, signaling vertical/distribution consolidation by the manufacturer.

“The acquisition of E.B. Ward and Valair strengthens our rapidly expanding company-operated sales and distribution network in California”

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