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Emerson Expands Global Capabilities in Fresh Food Monitoring
St. Louis, August 30, 2016 - Emerson (NYSE: EMR) is extending the company’s long-time presence and leadership in “cold chain” management with the acquisitions of Locus Traxx and PakSense. These i...
Honeywell Completes Acquisition of Intelligrated
Aug 30, 2016 Honeywell has completed its $1.5 billion acquisition of Intelligrated, a privately held leader in supply chain and warehouse automation solutions, which was previously announced in July. ...
North America to Lead Zero Net Energy Homes Market to 2025
August 30, 2016 BOULDER, Colo. - Although still emerging, the market for zero net energy homes (ZNEHs) is expected to be led by new construction in North America, notes Navigant Research. Other countries in select regions, such as Europe and Asia-Pacific, are also beginning to follow suit with ZNE initiatives and energy efficient building codes. According to a report from the research firm, North ...
Comfort Systems USA Increases Stock Repurchase Program
Aug 29, 2016 HOUSTON - Comfort Systems USA Inc., a leading provider of commercial, industrial, and institutional HVAC services, announced that its board of directors has approved an amendment to the company’s stock repurchase program to increase the shares authorized and remaining as available to purchase back up to 1 million shares by authorizing the company to acquire up to 551,310 additional sh...
Honeywell Honored As 'Heroes of Chemistry' For Transportatio
Aug 29, 2016 Transportation industries are working hard to meet the demands of a global population that is traveling more than ever before. One particular challenge is minimizing the environmental imp...
New Water Heater Concept Promises High Efficiency, Lower Cos
August 29, 2016 OAK RIDGE, Tenn. - A team of scientists from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) and the University of Florida (UF) has developed a novel method that could yield lower-cost, higher-efficiency systems for water heating in residential buildings. The theory behind the newly termed “semi-open” natural gas-fired design, explained in an ORNL-led pa...
Global cold store capacity grows 8.6%
August 26, 2016 Alexandria, Virginia, US: Cold storage capacity has experienced steady growth since 2014 says the 2016 Global Cold Chain Alliance in its latest Global Cold Storage Capacity Report. &nb...
HTS New England to Merge with Stebbins-Duffy
Aug 26, 2016 The combined business will serve as the exclusive Daikin equipment sales representative in the region BOSTON - HTS New England, the New England division of one of the largest independent commercial HVAC manufacturers’ representatives in North America, announced plans to merge operations with Stebbins-Duffy. The companies said the merger enables the new entity to better serve the great...
Integrated Facility Services Acquires Wally’s Refrigeration
Aug 26, 2016 ST. LOUIS - Integrated Facility Services (IFS), a full-service mechanical contractor with offices in St. Louis and Columbia, Missouri, announced it has acquired Wally’s Refrigeration, Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri. Integrated Facility Services said the acquisition expands IFS Mid-Missouri’s commercial refrigeration system sales, installation, and service for businesses such as r...
Last Chance in Cooling Season to Upsell a New Thermostat
Aug 26, 2016 Are you taking advantage of the opportunity that lies within your service calls to make a little more money? Most homeowners have had some exposure to smart home products, but most have not yet entered into the smart home realm. This initial awareness presents you with an opportunity to be the trusted gateway for the homeowner. Now is the time to arm your service team with knowledge ...
