Parts Town announced that Leonard Green & Partners, L.P. has made a significant investment in the company. Existing investor Berkshire Partners will retain its majority stake in the company.

Ritchie Bros. announced that it has completed its acquisition of SmartEquip, a technology platform that supports customers' management of the equipment lifecycle and integrates parts procurement with both OEMs and dealers.

Jorban-Riscoe, LLC has passed from prior ownership into the hands of Kevin Harre (CEO), Kurt Harre (COO), and Mike Lorenz (President). The former owners, Mark and Joe Riscoe, took over company ownership in 1975 and 1979 (respectively) from Founder Herman Jorban, who launched the HVAC representative business in 1947.

Energy Recovery, Inc. (NASDAQ: ERII) and Vallarta Supermarkets announced an agreement to install Energy Recovery’s PX G1300 (PX G) energy recovery device in Vallarta Supermarkets’ store located in the City of Indio in Southern California.

Uponor North America announced Nov. 2 a national distribution agreement with Winsupply to stock Uponor PP-RCT piping, fittings, and accessories at select Winsupply local companies and two distribution centers across the U.S.

Baltimore Aircoil Company (BAC) announced it will showcase innovative commercial and industrial refrigeration solutions at RETA 2021.

The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration today announced a new emergency temporary standard to protect more than 84 million workers from the spread of the coronavirus on the job. The nation's unvaccinated workers face grave danger from workplace exposure to coronavirus, and immediate action is necessary to protect them.

American Standard^® Heating & Air Conditioning announced its fourth annual Building a Higher Standard award winners. The four 2021 winners were stand-out selections from a highly competitive group of deserving nominees and are being honored for exhibiting a high level of integrity, community stewardship, dedicated teamwork, and focus on continuous improvement in the pursuit of excellence. 

AAON, Inc. a leading manufacturer of heating and cooling products, announced that its RZ Series Rooftop Unit has been named 2021 Product of the Year - Gold by the readers of Consulting-Specifying Engineer.