DiversiTech® Corp. announced that it has purchased Rapid Positioning Clips Ltd. (RPC). The acquisition, completed on March 22, provides HVACR distributors and contractors with another useful product line they can use to grow their businesses and simplify their work.

The Building Services Research and Information Association (BSRIA) is forecasting a total global growth of 20 percent in the smart home/light commercial market in 2017, with the largest growth being predicted for the UK market with a growth rate of 29 percent. The new study published in January 2017 segments the market into stand-alone products and whole home products; it also analyzes the value of system integration (value add) and service and maintenance.

Carrier recently announced the latest dealers to be inducted into its prestigious Dealer Hall of Fame at the 2017 Carrier Factory Authorized Dealer National Meeting in New Orleans.

The Winsupply preferred vendors that won in each category were chosen based on volume sold over a period of years, being one of the leaders in growing the business, selling to a breadth of locations that buy the vendor’s type of product, and having no major issues during the past year.

Renovate America and Greenworks Lending announced a national partnership to spur efficiency and renewable-energy investments on commercial buildings.