New National Director of Sales

Lawrenceville, Ga. - Mitsubishi Electric HVAC Advanced Products Division, Lawrenceville, Ga., has named Salvatore "Bud" Nardello as its new National Director of Sales, according to Bill Rau, general manager.

A veteran of split-ductless HVAC technology, Nardello first joined Mitsubishi Electric HVAC some 20 years ago as one of its four original team members when Mitsubishi first launched its Mr. Slim product in the U.S. market. Nardello joined Mitsubishi Electric HVAC as the western regional manager, then moved to eastern regional manager and was promoted to zone manager in 2000.

"Bud knows our product line and our unique technology like the back of his hand. For 20 years he has worked tirelessly in the field to help increase customer acceptance and loyalty to our division and its products. He will continue to be an asset to us and we're thrilled with his promotion as national director of sales," says Rau.
Nardello and his family will relocate from Florida to the Atlanta area.

About Mitsubishi Electric HVAC Advanced Products Division

With headquarters in Lawrenceville, Ga., Mitsubishi Electric HVAC Advanced Products Division is a leading marketer of intelligent air conditioning and heating technology, manufactured by its parent corporation, Mitsubishi Electric. The division was established in 1980 by Mitsubishi Electric & Electronics USA, Inc. to market Mr. Slim® split-ductless air conditioning and heating systems in North America. Since then, the division has expanded its market distribution to include Latin America and the Caribbean.

The company's product line includes CITY MULTI, compressors, PlasmaPure room air purification systems and a full line of accessories for the Mr. Slim line, including Line-Hide lineset covers. For more information on Diamond Alliance, CITY MULTI, Mr. Slim and the Mitsubishi Electric HVAC Advanced Products Division, call 800/687-1966 or visit www.mehvac.com.

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