Carrier pioneered the air conditioner in 1902 and since then has been a world leader in the manufacture and sale of heating, ventilating, air conditioning, HVAC systems and other products. Carrier has contributed over a century to innovative advances in high quality designs like the switch to chlorine-free refrigerants and the industry’s code for safe use of chlorine- based systems. Centered out of Farmington Connecticut, with over 45,000 employees, Carrier has developed an expertise in the field of refrigeration and global HVAC. [www.global.carrier.com]

Hearth & Home Technologies is the world’s leading producer and installer of hearth products. Their R&D firsts include air circulating fireplaces, gas re-burning units, direct-vent gas technology and high-efficiency hearths. Hearth Technology offers a full array of gas, electric and wood burning fireplaces, inserts, stoves, grills, mantels and more. The Hearth & Home family of products include Fireside Hearth and Home, Heat and Glo, Heatilator, Quadra-Fire and Fireside Furnishings. [www.hearthnhome.com]

Kohler Company has become a well known worldwide leader in plumbing products. They serve in the area of kitchen and bath, engines and generators, furniture and accessories, cabinetry and tile as well as resort, recreation and real estate. Kohler Company prides itself on developing beautiful, resource-conserving fixtures while applying their commitment to sustainability in all the areas they work in. [www.kohler.com]

KraftMaid has established themselves as experts in the field of cabinetry. From their innovative custom designs to their decorative enhancements in built to order cabinetry at a low cost, KraftMaid provides the best of both worlds. Starting from a small local cabinet store, KraftMaid has grown to offer the widest selection of built to order, personalized cabinets to give each 151 First Side kitchen a custom look. [www.kraftmaid.com]

Starting as the inventor of glass fiber technology, and moving their business into the field of thermal insulation, Owens Corning is a world leader in much of the work that they do. They have developed other building products for exteriors, air handling and acoustic management. The pride they have in the work is paralleled by the pride they have in their community support. Owens Corning is a $5 billion global, industry leader with nearly 20,000 employees around the world. [www.owenscorning.com]

Whirlpool, and its partner company KitchenAid, are known internationally for high quality design, efficiency and comfort in the field of appliance manufacturing. Whirlpool is proud to be the leading manufacturer of major home appliances, and equally proud of their outstanding corporate ethics, community support and environmental protection. Being the home of nearly 70,000 employees and annual sales of $13 billion dollars, Whirlpool is a recognized leader worldwide. [www.whirlpool.com]