Chris and Linda Stanfield’s Benjamin Franklin Plumbing in the East Valley/Greater Phoenix area has been raking in a number of business awards this year.
In a move designed to strengthen the Linc Service® Network’s presence in Southern California, The Linc Group (TLG) has purchased Jackson & Blanc’s Linc® franchise in Irwindale, Calif.
Steril-Aire Inc., headquartered in Burbank,
Calif., has added two regional managers to its sales staff. Paul Gilvydis is the
new North Central region manager, and Karl Oelker is serving the Central
region.
The new Science and Technology Facility (S&TF) at the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) is the first federal facility to earn Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Platinum certification from the U.S. Green Building Council.
The first annual Northwest Energy Star® Homes Awards were held in Portland, Ore., to recognize the achievements of Northwest Energy Star builders and trade allies in Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and Montana. Western Heating and Air Conditioning Inc., Boise, Idaho, took home the HVAC/Performance Testing Contractor award.
Buckeye Ventures Inc. (BEYV) has acquired Barnett Heating and Air Conditioning Services Inc., based in Modesto, Calif. The new acquisition is expected to increase Buckeye’s revenue stream, contributing an expected $3.5 million boost to annual revenue.
The Si View Metropolitan Park District in North Bend, Wash. has completed a $500,000 performance contract implemented by TAC Energy Solutions. The park district received a guarantee from TAC that the facility improvements would provide more than $26,000 in savings annually in utility, operating, and repair costs.
Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors' National Association (SMACNA) President Keith Wilson presented a $5,000 check to Arizona Helping Hands Inc., a volunteer organization committed to helping kids, families, and other persons in need.
Ultraviolet Devices Inc. (UVDI), a manufacturer of ultraviolet (UV) products for air and water treatment, recently announced the hiring of Tony Wisniewski as its new vice president for sales and marketing.