Watsco, Inc. · Coconut Grove, FL United States ·(NYSE: WSO)

Keeping the Sunbelt cool makes Watsco a hot company. It is one of the largest independent distributors of residential heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration equipment in the US, with more than 415 distribution locations in more than 30 states. Through its group of subsidiaries Watsco also provides installation and repair equipment for its products. Its primary customers are contractors and dealers who install and replace HVAC equipment in homes. While it does not maintain any international facilities, Watsco does export products to Latin America and the Caribbean, which accounts for less than 1% of revenues. To read the full description, subscribe now.