For your information news briefs from a wide variety of categories within the HVAC industry. Price increases, mergers and acquisitions, award winners, and more are highlighted here each week.

RESIDENTIAL CONTRACTORS

Wrench Group (Marietta, Ga.) expanded into the Tucson, Ariz. market as Parker & Sons.

Air Pros (Fort Lauderdale, Fla.) acquired Doug’s Service Company (Thibodaux, La.).

MAX Service Group (Indianapolis) appointed Greg Wells as president.

Redwood Services (Memphis) invested in Arlinghaus Plumbing, Heating, and Air Conditioning (Cincinnati).

Reliable Power Systems (Deerfield Beach, Fla.) announced a new partnership with TurnPoint Services Group (Louisville, Ky.).

COMMERCIAL CONTRACTOR

XOi Technologies (Nashville) is collaborating with Aire Serv Heating & Air Conditioning.

MANUFACTURERS

RectorSeal LLC (Houston) acquired Shoemaker Manufacturing (Cle Elum, Wash.).

Evapco Inc. (Taneytown, Md.) acquired Systèmes LMP (Canada).

M&M Carnot (Annapolis, Md.) acquired Logix (Seattle).

Rinnai America Corporation (Peachtree City, Ga.) partnered with Advantage Alliance (Dallas) to enhance Rinnai’s PRO Network offerings.

Armstrong Fluid Technology announced a new tiered suite of service plans.

New Yorker Electronics (Northvale, N.J.) announced a distribution franchise agreement with Raltron Electronics (Doral, Fla.).

SPX Cooling Technologies Inc. (Deer Park, Texas) appointed Chris Kapp as general manager for the Gulf Coast.

Pinnacle Climate Technologies (Sauk Rapids, Minn.) acquired the assets of Pura Air Purification.

DISTRIBUTOR

HARDI (Columbus) released its 2021 State of the Channel Report.