ABM Industries Inc. announced that Landis Mechanical Group Inc. has signed a franchise agreement to join its Linc Service franchise network. Landis Mechanical Group is a leading provider of mechanical contracting services in Leesport, Pennsylvania.

Comfort Systems USA Inc., a leading provider of commercial, industrial, and institutional HVAC services, announced it has acquired the ShoffnerKalthoff family of companies, which includes ShoffnerKalthoff Mechanical Electrical Service Inc., Shoffner Mechanical Services Inc., and SKMES Inc., headquartered in Knoxville, Tennessee.

American Residential Services (ARS), a national provider of HVAC and plumbing services, announced it has acquired the assets of Greenstar Home Services. Greenstar has two locations operating out of Orange, California, and Las Vegas, which provide homeowners with HVAC and plumbing services, installation, and repair.

Elite Comfort AC & Heating announced it has changed its name to Elite Comfort Home and Commercial Services and increased the repair services it offers, covering a wider range of residential and business needs in the Houston area.

Air Masters Corp. and its affiliated companies — Gateway Mechanical, Gateway Mechanical Fire Protection Inc., and Automation Solutions Group — have announced a rebranding as Integrated Facility Services Inc. (IFS), their corporate holding company name.

The global HVAC market is forecast to grow steadily at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7 percent from 2016 to 2020, according to a new report available from ReportsnReports. Rapid growth in the construction and real estate markets worldwide is having a positive impact on the HVAC market.

Direct Energy®, one of North America’s leading energy and energy-related services providers, has combined its residential and home services divisions to create a single division, called Direct Energy Home™. The new division will focus on serving customers’ entire home, including providing energy and services, and more.

Service Nation Inc. and BNP Media — parent company of the ACHR NEWS — announced they will combine forces to create a new, interactive seminar and trade show event for residential contractors in HVAC, plumbing, and electrical services called Service World Expo.

ABM Industries Inc. announced that Mechanical Systems Co. LLC has signed a franchise agreement to join its Linc Service franchise network. Mechanical Systems Co. is a leading provider of mechanical contracting services in Memphis, Tennessee.