Local Open Houses in Tampa and Polk County Celebrate Contractor Partnerships with Products, Demos, and Lunch
Baker Distributing stores in Tampa and Polk County recently wrapped up a successful series of Customer Appreciation Events, designed to recognize and celebrate the contractors and technicians who drive the HVACR industry in Hillsborough and Polk counties.
Held near the close of spring, the events brought together a vibrant cross-section of the local HVAC community for a day of connection, appreciation, and professional growth. The informal open house format allowed attendees to engage directly with the Baker staff, meet manufacturer representatives, and take part in a mini-trade show highlighting the latest tools, technologies, and time-saving solutions.
VENSTAR headlined the lineup of participating manufacturers, showcasing its leading-edge thermostat and controls technology. Other prominent names in the HVAC space rounded out the roster, including Klein Tools, Inficon, Aireus (Air Scrubber), Malco, Ultravation, Nu-Calgon, Appion, Muller, NAVAC, The Metal Shop, and CPS Products. Each vendor provided hands-on demonstrations, product updates, and expert insights tailored to the working contractor.
“These events are about more than just saying thank you,” said Baker Distributing Regional
Manager T.J. Uhrich. “They’re about strengthening our relationships, staying on the cutting edge
of the industry, and making sure our customers have access to the tools, training, and resources
they need to succeed.”
Attendees were treated to a complimentary lunch as part of the festivities, which provided a relaxed setting for networking, catching up with peers, and talking shop with both manufacturers and Baker team members.
Baker Distributing continues to host similar appreciation events at branches across the state throughout the year, reinforcing its commitment to building strong, local connections within the contractor community.
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