Century A/C Supply and Ruud® Donate Equipment to Lone Star College’s HVAC Lab
2017-12-01
HOUSTON, Texas – 
Representatives from Century A/C Supply and Ruud® were recently invited to participate in the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new state-of-the-art Construction and Skilled Trades Technology Center at Lone Star College’s North Harris campus in Houston. The 50,000 square-foot facility, which first opened its doors to 800 students for the Fall 2017 semester, includes several residential and commercial heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) training labs that allow students entering the industry to gain hands-on experience they will need to be successful in their careers.
Better known as the distributor of Ruud air conditioning and heating equipment in the Houston area, Century A/C Supply teamed up with Ruud to donate all of the systems for the school’s Commercial, Residential, and Advanced Controls and Electrical labs.
“This industry is facing a shortage of qualified technicians, with more than 20 percent growth expected in the next five years,” said Century A/C Supply president Rick Luke. “These jobs cannot be outsourced so we want to support the students and programs that are creating tomorrow’s workforce and addressing skilled labor shortages in our industry.”
Ken Schreiber, vice president of operations for Century A/C, added “A student pursuing this field can enter the workforce much sooner than those who pursue a degree from a traditional four-year institution and will have promising job opportunities along with a great starting salary with little-to-no student debt.”
Students enrolled at the Construction and Skilled Trades Technology Center earn an associate’s degree and can enroll in certificate programs to get a jump start on jobs in pipefitting, welding, or HVAC, among other trades.
“The investment in training is an investment in the future,” said Ross Schumann, business development manager, Rheem/Ruud Air Conditioning Division. “We are proud to partner with companies like Century A/C who are so involved in their local communities and are doing what it takes to keep our industry vibrant and growing.”
About Century A/C Supply: Century A/C Supply is a leading wholesale distributor of heating, ventilation and air conditioning equipment and parts with 24 locations throughout the state of Texas. Based in Houston, Century has been recognized by the Houston Chronicle as a Top 100 Private Company and a Top Workplace in Houston. Learn more about Century A/C Supply at www.CenturyAC.com.
About Ruud: Ruud® is part of the Rheem family of brands and provides heating, cooling and water heating products for residential and light commercial use. Named for water heating pioneer Edwin Ruud, the brand was acquired by Rheem in 1960. Learn more at www.Ruud.com.
About Rheem: Founded in 1925, Rheem is the only manufacturer in theworld that produces heating, cooling, water heating, pool/spa heating and commercial refrigeration products. Rheem is headquartered in Atlanta and has an international presence in 14 countries. The company’s premium brands include Rheem, Ruud, Raypak, Richmond, Eemax and Splendid, as well as commercial refrigeration brands Russell, Witt, ColdZone and Kramer, which are part of the company’s Heat Transfer Products Group (HTPG) division. To learn more, visit www.Rheem.com.
