ST.
LOUIS, April 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Rapid
Locking System (RLS), the leading provider of press-to-connect
fittings for the HVAC/R industry, celebrated the grand opening of
its training center in St. Louis,
Missouri, and cutting-edge mobile showroom. The
ribbon-cutting ceremony, preceded by press fitting demonstrations
and a behind-the-scenes tour of the RLS manufacturing facility,
marked this momentous occasion on Thursday,
April 18.
"The training center and mobile showroom are testaments to our
unwavering dedication to expanding education and training
initiatives within the HVAC/R industry," said Paul Schubert, president of Rapid Locking
System. "We are excited to offer new and veteran contractors alike
a variety of ways to continue their education and share new
efficient approaches for HVAC/R installations and repairs."
The training center is the latest addition to RLS' expansive
80,000-square-foot headquarters facility and will serve as a
one-stop-shop for contractors, engineers and wholesalers to learn
about evolving industry trends, and how to successfully install and
implement press fittings to maximize their businesses. Training
center visitors can participate in live press fitting
demonstrations, receive a training certification and
behind-the-scenes tour the RLS facility.
RLS also officially unveiled its brand-new Mobile Showroom, a
vehicle equipped to travel directly to contractors, engineers and
distributors for live trainings. The mobile showroom features a
virtual reality aspect that will allow users to tour the RLS
facility and create their own virtual press fitting without ever
setting foot in the actual building. Customers will be able to
request their city as a stop on the cross-country tour.
"Over the past five years, we've seen the demand for HVAC/R
fittings nearly double, and we expect that trend to persist with
industry-wide changes such as the recent shift in refrigerants,"
Schubert said. "RLS is dedicated to ensuring contractors, engineers
and distributors have access to education and training
opportunities to further sustain their businesses as the industry
continues to evolve."
The expansion of RLS' training initiative come as part of the
company's goal to train more than 20,000 contractors throughout the
next year. This significant commitment aligns seamlessly with RLS'
overarching strategy to continue to invest in fostering growth and
innovation within the HVAC/R industry.
To learn more about visiting the RLS training center or to
request a stop on the mobile showroom tour, please visit
rapidlockingsystem.com.
About RLS
Rapid Locking System (RLS) designed, engineered, patented and
developed the first press-to-connect fittings for the HVAC and
Refrigeration industries. With nearly 20 million RLS fittings
installed worldwide and nearly a decade of successful field use,
RLS is the only line of press-to-connect fittings proven to stand
the test of time in high-pressure HVAC/R applications. RLS LLC is
part of Marmon Holdings, Inc., a Berkshire Hathaway
company.
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