Extech Instruments announced that it has donated over $40,000 worth of handheld test equipment to high school vocational, technical, and science programs. The diverse array of Extech meters and testers was given to four high schools in eastern Massachusetts.

John C. Flood Inc. has announced the acquisition of Ronnie Outlaw LC of Arlington, Va. According to the company, John C. Flood will offer more than heating and air conditioning services to Ronnie Outlaw’s customers including plumbing, electrical, bath and kitchen remodeling, and more.

Alpine Mechanical Services LLC announced that it has completed construction of a new corporate headquarters that is more than double the size of its original office. The company said this expansion comes as a result of ongoing growth.

Holtzople Heating & Air Conditioning has announced the addition of two high-efficiency systems to its HVAC product line. Holtzople’s line now features geothermal systems from Trane and solar ready systems from Lennox.

US Energy Group and Ace-Atlas Heating Corp. are presenting an educational roundtable event on Nov. 9, 2011, 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., at Taj Lounge in Manhattan. Industry experts will lead a discussion titled “Fuel, Energy & Water Efficiency: Affordable System Solutions & Rebates.”

Blackman Plumbing Supply, a leading distributor of plumbing, heating, and cooling supplies, reported that the company’s 2011 Trade Show attracted nearly 2,000 attendees, who took advantage of special show pricing on a range of products on display in 117 booths from more than 60 vendors.

EMCOR Group Inc. announced that its subsidiary EMCOR Services Scalise Industries has been awarded a contract for the installation of mechanical and fire protection systems in the Nuclear Physics Laboratory Building at the University of Pittsburgh.

South Hills Electric Heating Cooling announced that it has expanded its service area to the greater Pittsburgh area and beyond.

Eemax Inc., a leader in commercial, industrial, and residential electric tankless water heaters, has selected The Walter F. Morris Co., Foxboro, Mass., as its New England manufacturers representative.

Venstar®, a leading thermostat and energy management systems supplier, announced that it has expanded New York state distribution of its commercial and residential thermostats by adding two new distributors.