Adrian Stasiuk will serve as a member of Friedrich’s executive management team
February 18, 2019
Friedrich Air Conditioning Co. has named Adrian Stasiuk as the company’s new vice president of sales and a key member of Friedrich’s executive management team.
In this role, Stasiuk will lead all aspects of the company’s international sales organization and drive strategies to continue Friedrich’s sales growth for the company.
Execution of the transaction will occur on March 1
February 15, 2019
Motion Industries, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Genuine Parts Company, announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Axis New England and Axis New York, an automation and robotics company based in Danvers, Massachusetts. Execution of the transaction will occur on March 1, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions.
Berkeys to give new American Standard heating and a/c system to a person or family in need
February 15, 2019
During the month known for love, Berkeys is opening its heart to those in need. During February, Berkeys is launching its first annual "Share the Love" charity campaign, culminating with a "winner" receiving a new American Standard heating and a/c system.
This is Smart Care’s third acquisition of a service company in the last 12 months
February 14, 2019
Smart Care Equipment Solutions announced the acquisition of Mid-South Maintenance, a provider of commercial kitchen equipment repair and maintenance services to the commercial food service industry. Located in Goodlettsville, Tennessee, Mid-South also provides HVAC repair, as well as plumbing, electrical, and facility maintenance in the greater Nashville area.
The HFO-1234yf production facility begins operations at its Corpus Christi manufacturing plant in Ingleside, Texas
February 14, 2019
The Chemours Company, a global chemistry company, today announced the startup of the new Opteon YF (HFO-1234yf) low global warming potential (GWP) refrigerant production facility at its Corpus Christi manufacturing plant in Ingleside, Texas. This facility will enable Chemours to triple the global capacity of its hydrofluoroolefin (HFO) 1234yf-based products to meet increasing market demands for more environmentally sustainable refrigerants and blends.
KKC will focus on restarting the business once the production is ready to start in Thailand
February 14, 2019
Kulthorn Kirby Public Company Limited announced the purchase of the assets and equipment of Bristol Compressors Intl. LLC, as well as the "Bristol" brand name, intellectual properties, know-how, products, and technologies.
Survey indicates most employees want to learn on the job by video, in 5 minutes or less
February 13, 2019
BlueVolt, in cooperation with market research firm Cascade Insights, has released the second edition of its “Voice of the E-Learner” survey, which asked 1,327 workers from manufacturers and distributors in the electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and industrial tools industries about their perceptions of online learning. This year’s findings showed a 27 percent drop — from 59 percent in 2016 to 33 percent in 2018 — in the number of learners who were “very satisfied” with their organization’s online training programs.
Inaugural event draws more than 270 participants from around the world
February 13, 2019
More than 270 architects, planners, engineers, contractors, wholesalers, and suppliers from around the world accepted Aquatherm GmbH’s invitation to gain insights into the latest trends in the commercial and industrial construction industries at the inaugural Biggexchange.
John Schleiter will serve as the North American organization’s chief in-house counsel
February 13, 2019
John Schleiter has been appointed vice president, legal and business affairs, North America, for Uponor North America. As the North American organization’s chief in-house counsel and key member of the senior management team, he will direct the management of legal affairs for the organization and provide strategic leadership on business matters to promote and protect the interests of the company, its customers, and the industry.
With acquisition, R.S. Andrews expands into South Carolina and coastal Georgia
February 12, 2019
R.S. Andrews, a full-service plumbing, HVAC, and electrical company established in 1968 in the Atlanta area, announced its acquisition of local Bluffton HVAC business Covert Aire™. Covert Aire is a family-run business founded and operated by Mike and Theresa Covert in 2007.