Mueller Industries Inc. announced that it has acquired 100 percent of the outstanding stock of Westermeyer Industries Inc., headquartered in Bluffs, Ill., for approximately $11.5 million in cash.
Daikin Industries Ltd. announced that it has completed its acquisition of Goodman Global Group Inc., which was originally announced on Aug. 29, 2012, for a purchase price of $3.7 billion, including the refinancing of Goodman’s existing indebtedness.
Giant Factories Inc. and Rinnai America Corp. announced that they have formed a partnership to market and develop new products. Giant Factories, based in Montreal, designs and manufactures a full line of gas, electric, and oil tank-type water heaters for residential and commercial applications.
Distech Controls, a leader in building automation and energy management solutions, and Samsung Techwin, a leader in energy and safety solutions, have announced a strategic partnership to enhance Samsung Techwin’s Smart Building Management Solution offering.
Demand for HVACR products looks to be rosy over the next several years, as HVAC and commercial refrigeration equipment demand is expected to go up several percentage points through 2016, according to the studies World HVAC Equipment and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment from The Freedonia Group.
The Trane ComfortLink™ II Control has been recognized by Design Journal with top honors in its annual Awards for Design Excellence (ADEX) competition. The ComfortLink II Control was named a Platinum ADEX award winner in the Product Design category.
AHR Expo show management recently announced they have reserved an additional 40,000 square feet of space on the first level of the Dallas Convention Center for the 2013 event.
