RLS Expands HVAC/R Education Initiatives

Rapid Locking System has opened its training center in St. Louis, Missouri, and mobile showroom. The ribbon-cutting ceremony, preceded by press fitting demonstrations and a behind-the-scenes tour of the manufacturing facility, marked this occasion on Thursday, April 18.

The training center is the latest addition to the company’s 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 a behind-the-scenes tour of the 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 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.

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 commitment aligns with the company’s overarching strategy to continue to invest in fostering growth and innovation within the HVAC/R industry.