STULZ Air Technology Systems Inc. has announced a new strategic partnership with Eaton Corp. The companies said the partnership will combine STULZ’s mission-critical data center cooling technologies with Eaton’s energy-efficient data center containment systems.

WaterFurnace names senior vice president of Asia Pacific Operations and director of engineering Asian Operations; Luvata names head of Luvata China, head of HTS Division, head of HTS China, and head of Operating System; Cooper-Atkins appoints regional sales manager; Trane honors Financial Statement Services; Greenheck facility attains ISO 9001:2008 certification; Distech Controls and Samsung Techwin announce partnership.

Giant Factories Inc. and Rinnai America Corp. announced that they have formed a partnership to market and develop new products. Giant Factories, based in Montreal, manufactures gas, electric, and oil tank-type water heaters. Rinnai manufactures gas appliances including tankless water heaters.

USON appoints director of China operations; RAE Corp. welcomes chief talent officer; K2 Systems opens U.S. division; ECR appoints regional sales manager; Knipex Tools names controller; Rinnai America and Giant Factories form partnership; Jaga Climate Systems names inside sales representative; Dri-Steem appoints president.

Ice Energy, a leading provider of distributed energy storage and smart grid solutions, and Verde Energy USA Holdings LLC, a leading retail energy supplier and clean energy solutions provider, have announced the formation of a strategic business alliance.

McCormick Systems adds Viewpoint Construction Software as partner; Innovo announces partnership with Trade Service Co.; Intelligent Mobile Support selected to present its software platform as a “best practice” for HVACR wholesalers.

U.S. Boiler Co. approves M&G DuraVent’s PolyPro single-wall, concentric, and flex; Dynamic Air Quality Solutions’ V8-SL Air Cleaning System receives award; EnTouch Controls announces partnership.

ecobee Inc., producer of Wi-Fi enabled smart thermostats, announced that it has formed a strategic partnership with Austin Energy to launch the Texas utility’s 2013 Power Partner Thermostat Program Pilot.

Trade Service and Omni Corporate Services have announced that they will be partnering to offer product and pricing content to Omni member wholesalers. Trade Service said this will enable those wholesale distributors to efficiently update their pricing and product information, and more.

Computer Guidance Corp., a leading developer of financial and project management software for architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) companies, has announced the renewal of its strategic partnership with the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC).