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The Sterling Group, a middle market private equity firm, has completed the acquisition of PoolPak International LLC. PoolPak is a leading manufacturer of dehumidification systems for large athletic pools, natatoriums in schools and universities, commercial pools and hotel/motel leisure pools.
The global desiccant wheel market is expected to exhibit a nearly 5 percent compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from 2016 to 2024, rising from a valuation of $296.5 million in 2015 to $463 million by 2024, according to Transparency Market Research.
Power generation and HVAC specialty rental company, Aggreko plc, has acquired Dryco LLC of Chicago for an undisclosed amount. Dryco specializes in moisture control, drying, heating, and cooling applications within the shipping, manufacturing, food processing, construction, and industrial painting industries.
Specified Air Solutions, a manufacturer of semi-custom commercial and industrial HVAC equipment, has completed the acquisition of the Dectron pool dehumidification systems business from the Lakdawala family.
Whether it’s through the use of UV light, whole-home IAQ solutions, or commercial-grade air-filtration equipment, the following case studies showcase ways contractors have solved IAQ problems at both the residential and commercial levels.
HVAC contractors are constantly seeking accurate, energy-efficient, year-round solutions to their customers’ humidification and dehumidification needs. A number of those solutions were on display at the 2016 AHR Expo in Orlando, Florida.
Bob and Tim were driving to a service call where the customer’s complaint was that her home’s windows were sweating excessively. Tim asked, “What could be some of the reasons that a customer’s windows would be sweating?”
HVAC contractors admittedly face a difficult task when it comes to showcasing the benefits and inherent value present in structural moisture management while also ensuring customers know such solutions are more than just empty sales pitches.