•AERCO International Inc.(Blauvelt, N.Y.) was presented with the Manufacturer of the Year award by theRockland Economic Development Corp.of Rockland County, N.Y.

• Scotsman Industries (Vernon Hills, Ill.) appointed Rich Gleitsmann as interim president of Scotsman Ice Systems.

George Bowman• LA-CO Industries Inc./Markal Co. (Elk Grove Village, Ill.) welcomed George Bowman (right) as company president.

• Jackson Systems LLC (Indianapolis) celebrated 15 years in business.

• Siemens Industry Inc. (Buffalo Grove, Ill.) acquired Pace Global Energy Services LLC (Fairfax, Va.).

Publication date: 01/30/2012