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CGNA is the largest network of independent controls distributors in North America, providing our distributor members with distinct competitive advantages.

More than an industry organization, Controls Group North America has become a competitive industry force. Founded in 1983, CGNA is an organization owned by national group of independent controls distributors, representing the largest national network of independent HVAC/R.

05/11/2026

90 years. Six locations. Generations of relationships.

Industrial Equipment Company opened in Houston in 1936, during the Great Depression. Nine decades later, INDECO supports chemical plants, refineries, utilities and water facilities through locations in Houston, Dallas, Beaumont, San Antonio, New Orleans and Tulsa.

The company also manufactures CRI circuit breakers in-house and serves as a Fireye Master Distributor for North and South America.

CEO Carole Cook, Greg Cooper and Richard Adams celebrated the milestone on October 24 with a murder mystery dinner for employees and their guests. Adding to the celebration, Fireye presented INDECO with its 2025 Customer Impact Award. indeco-tx.com

Congratulations to INDECO and Fireye, both celebrating 90 years, from everyone at CGNA!

31/10/2026

Happy Halloween from CGNA! 🎃
Enjoy the treats, the laughs and the costumes this weekend.
If you hear something in the woods, you don’t have to investigate. We’ve all seen that movie. 👻

29/10/2026

Congratulations, Sandie, on 23 years with CGNA! 🎉

What an amazing milestone and a wonderful opportunity to celebrate you! 23 years of dedication, excellence, patience, and kindness have made a lasting impact on CGNA, our Members, and our Vendor partners.

Thank you for being someone we can always count on and for making CGNA a better place through everything you do.

Cheers to 23 incredible years! Here’s to celebrating this milestone, all you’ve accomplished, and many more great moments ahead.

💙 Your CGNA family

15/10/2026

San Diego is a wrap, but the conversations are just getting started.
Great people. New ideas. Stronger connections.
Engage + Exchange = Excel.
That’s the Power of the Group.
Want to be part of it? Learn more about CGNA and how to join at www.cgnacontrols.com.

14/10/2026

At E3 in San Diego, we honored seven Members, Preferred Vendors, and individuals for the commitment, collaboration, and support they bring to CGNA.
Join us in congratulating our award recipients!
🏆 CGNA MVP Award
Ken Freilich, Power-Flo Technologies
🏆 Preferred Vendor Rookie of the Year
Greystone Energy Systems Inc.
🏆 Preferred Vendor of Excellence
Prolon
🏆 CGNA Preferred Vendor of the Year
Schneider Electric
🏆 CGNA Synergy Award
Robby Janer, Connect-Air (a GCG company)
🏆 Distributor of the Year
Building Controls & Solutions
🏆 E3 Award | Engage + Exchange = Excel
Scott Cochrane
CGNA works because Members and Preferred Vendors invest in each other’s success. These recipients put that commitment into action through strong partnerships, shared expertise, and collaboration for the good of the group.
That’s the Power of the Group: working together to accomplish more than any of us could alone. Thank you for helping CGNA excel.

14/10/2026

Great events are built on great relationships.

E3 gave us another reminder of just how valuable those relationships are.

A big thank you to Honeywell, Johnson Controls, Belimo, Schneider Electric, Prolon, Fireye, Bidtracer, Neuco, and LS ELECTRIC for supporting E3 and the CGNA community.

Beyond the sponsorship, we value the conversations, collaboration, industry expertise, and relationships these companies bring to the group.

The Power of the Group is stronger when we work together.

Thank you for being part of E3!

02/10/2026

E3, Engage + Exchange = Excel. Our group got the formula for success in San Diego on Day 2!
Jim Young shared what’s next for AI and smart buildings. Scott Cochrane and our Tech Distribution and BAS Executive panelists shared perspectives on the changes shaping our industry.
Scott Callender challenged us to think beyond the logo. Your brand is the value you deliver, the trust you build, and the experience you create for customers.
The conversations continued at the Trade Show Reception, with a great turnout and plenty of connections across the group.
Thank you to our speakers, panelists, Members, and Preferred Vendors for bringing your ideas and energy to CGNA E3 in San Diego!

30/09/2026

E3 is underway in San Diego! 🎲

Last night’s Casino Night reception kicked things off with great connections and a little friendly competition.

Day 2 is already rolling! CGNA President David Suskie welcomed the group, followed by Jim Young of Realcomm on AI and smart buildings and Scott Cochrane leading panel discussions. A full day of conversations about what’s changing and what comes next for our industry. Stay tuned for updates!

Joining us at E3? Share your favorite moment so far!

CGNA E3 Conference & Trade Show
Sept 29–Oct 1 | San Diego, CA

24/09/2026

AI. Smart buildings. Cloud technology. Distribution. Open platforms. Cybersecurity.
These are just a few of the conversations shaping this year's CGNA E3 Conference in San Diego.

Jim Young | Realcomm
AI and Autonomy: The Next Chapter in Smart Buildings
Smart buildings are evolving faster than ever, moving from disconnected systems to integrated, IT-driven environments and, ultimately, AI-powered autonomous buildings. As technology accelerates, integrating IT into building strategies is no longer optional. Jim will provide an industry overview and explore how AI is shaping the future of smart buildings.

Tech Distribution Panel
Hosted by Scott Cochrane, CGNA Board Member and President & CEO of Cochrane Supply & Engineering, with:
• Connor Meyers | Alps Controls
• Brian Neustadt | Neuco
• John Strawn | Building Controls & Solutions
The panel will explore how distribution is bridging the gap between technology, manufacturers and enterprise through cloud solutions and AI, with a closer look at the technology driving innovation in distributors’ products and services.

BAS Executive Panel
Also hosted by Scott Cochrane, featuring:
• Tami Holderby | Belimo
• Christian Eichmann | Johnson Controls
• Jeremy Woznicki | Honeywell
This executive conversation will look at the future of Building Automation Systems, including AI, open platforms, interoperability, cybersecurity, and the trends shaping the next generation of smart buildings.

And Scott Callender | Convene Chair + Trusted Advisor takes on another challenge facing distributors:
Beyond the Catalog: Building a Brand and Value Proposition That Wins When Everyone Sells the Same Stuff.

E3 is about bringing leaders from across the controls industry together to exchange ideas, share perspectives and have the conversations that move our industry forward.

Engage + Exchange = Excel
📍 The US Grant | San Diego
📅 September 29–October 1

E3 Conference: cgnaconference.com
Join CGNA: cgnacontrols.com

22/09/2026

Big ideas start with the right conversations. Join Controls Group North America at CGNA E3 2026 in San Diego, SEPT 29-OCT 1, and ENGAGE + EXCHANGE = EXCEL alongside industry leaders. 🎙️

Register at cgnaconference.com and follow us for conference updates.

Address

915 W. Imperial Highway , Suite 160
CA
92821

Opening Hours

Monday	08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday	08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday	08:00 - 17:00
Thursday	08:00 - 17:00
Friday	08:00 - 17:00

Telephone

+17145292700

Website

http://cgnacontrols.com/

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