Author: Andrew Warth

AQUALIS, a portfolio company of DFW Capital Partners and the leading national provider in comprehensive water management services, today announced it has acquired the assets of Innovative Vacuum Services (Innovac), an experienced stormwater and emergency response organization offering vactor and jetting, CCTV inspections and commercial HVAC air duct cleaning.

 

The acquisition of Innovac strengthens AQUALIS’ strategy to provide comprehensive water management services nationwide, furthering its geographic support across the United States. AQUALIS currently services the entire continental United States and Puerto Rico. This acquirement deepens AQUALIS’ service delivery assets of vactor, jetting and CCTV inspections.

 

Richard Matero, CEO of AQUALIS, said, “This acquisition was an ideal fit for AQUALIS. Innovac is a steadfast and innovative organization providing focused services in the stormwater and construction industries. We have a strong presence in the Pacific Northwest, and the Innovac acquisition allows AQUALIS to further expand our services and capabilities in the market.”

 

“Through this acquisition, we are positioning Innovac on a broader growth path for years to come,” said Larry Prein, President of Innovac. “Innovac brings a deep level of operating expertise and a successful track record of customer satisfaction. AQUALIS is the ideal partner to enable us to best serve our customers and accelerate growth of the business.”

 

“We are excited about this acquisition for AQUALIS,” DeVer Warner of DFW Capital Partners stated. “Our growth over the last year has greatly deepened our reach and we remain focused on broadening AQUALIS’ services in critical watershed areas throughout the U.S.”

 

About AQUALIS

AQUALIS is a leading nationwide provider of commercial, retail, industrial and governmental post-construction stormwater management and lift station services through consulting, inspection, maintenance and repair. AQUALIS caters to national retailers, logistics providers, engineering firms, hospitals, military and industrial facilities, real estate management companies, distribution centers, national and multi-state organizations, individual and commercial property owners, airports and universities. For more information, visit www.aqualisco.com.

BREA, Calif., June 29, 2020 – CoolSys™, a parent of market-leading refrigeration and HVAC services companies nationwide, has acquired Richmond Refrigeration Service, an established commercial refrigeration and air conditioning business serving Virginia, Maryland, North Carolina and West Virginia.  This is the second acquisition made by CoolSys in the Mid-Atlantic region in the past seven months, and the second acquisition the company has made during the month of June as it continues its M&A growth strategy backed by its private equity investor, Ares Management.  

 

“The acquisition of Richmond Refrigeration complements our acquisition of BRR Refrigeration seven months ago, giving us coverage across the entire state of Virginia while strengthening our presence in Maryland, West Virginia and North Carolina as well,” comments Adam Coffey, CEO of CoolSys.  “The Richmond Refrigeration team has a long history and excellent reputation in their region and we are excited to welcome them into the CoolSys family. This is another key step in becoming a true national solutions provider.”  

 

Based in Ashland, Virginia, Richmond Refrigeration Services specializes in the service and installation of a wide range of supermarket refrigeration systems and applications.  Its convenience store division provides a full-service team of plumbers, electricians, food service technicians, HVAC/R technicians and maintenance personnel.  Both of its service divisions are highly ranked by their major customers who use scoring systems with top key performance indicators (KPIs) that rank them among the highest-performing contractors across the United States.  

 

“We know some of the folks at CoolSys and some of their recent acquisitions, and are very excited to join their growing team,” comments John Lollar, president of Richmond Refrigeration Service. “The combination of Richmond’s heritage and reputation with CoolSys’ broad spectrum of solutions will allow us to bring even greater value to our customers and growth opportunities for our employees.”

 

About CoolSys 

CoolSys is the market-leading refrigeration and HVAC services company, specializing in a full spectrum of best-in-class service experiences and solutions for customers in the retail, food service, commercial and industrial market segments. CoolSys and its operating businesses cover every stage of mission-critical systems from engineering and design, to installation, service and maintenance, and energy optimization. Headquartered in Southern California, CoolSys has more than 1,900 highly trained, field-based service and installation experts serving the daily needs of more than 4,000 customers across North America. For additional information, please visit www.coolsys.com.

 

About Richmond Refrigeration Service

Established in 1954, Richmond Refrigeration Service is one of Virginia’s oldest commercial refrigeration, air conditioning service, and installation companies.  The company provides routine service and maintenance, 24/7 emergency service, and installation work in supermarkets, convenience stores, restaurants, bars, cafes, and distribution centers across the state of Virginia as well as parts of Maryland, North Carolina, and West Virginia. 

BREA, Calif., June 22, 2020 – CoolSys™, the parent of market-leading refrigeration and HVAC services companies nationwide, announced that it has acquired Eastern Refrigeration, a leading commercial refrigeration and HVAC solutions provider serving Connecticut, Rhode Island and Massachusetts.  With this acquisition, CoolSys further expands its growing market presence in the Northeast region and resumes its nationwide expansion in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic with the backing of its private equity investor, Ares Management.  

 

“CoolSys is excited to relaunch our M&A growth strategy with the acquisition of Eastern Refrigeration.  This acquisition is another key step in fulfilling our vision of becoming a national service provider that offers a full-spectrum of best-in-class solutions for mission-critical refrigeration and HVAC systems in light commercial, commercial and industrial markets,” comments Adam Coffey, CEO of CoolSys. “This strategic acquisition strengthens our market position in the Northeast by providing density in some existing markets and opening up new states for CoolSys.”

 

Founded in 1975 by company president Pierre “Pete” Belisle, Eastern Refrigeration has expanded over the past four decades to install and service commercial refrigeration and HVAC equipment throughout its region. It specializes in all aspects of supermarket refrigeration, including direct expansion, carbon dioxide and glycol systems, as well as HVAC.  Eastern’s comprehensive installation capabilities range from ground-up construction and remodels to control systems and energy management systems.   

 

“We are very excited to become the newest members of the CoolSys family,” comments Stan Shumbo, Vice President of Eastern Refrigeration.  “The employee-focused culture of CoolSys is a great fit for the Eastern team, and we look forward to providing our customers with expanded solutions to help them manage their businesses even better.”

 

About CoolSys 

CoolSys is the market-leading refrigeration and HVAC services company, specializing in a full spectrum of best-in-class service experiences and solutions for customers in the retail, food service, commercial and industrial market segments. CoolSys and its operating businesses cover every stage of mission-critical systems from engineering and design, to installation, service and maintenance, and energy optimization. Headquartered in Southern California, CoolSys has more than 1,900 highly trained, field-based service and installation experts serving the daily needs of more than 4,000 customers across North America. For additional information, please visit www.coolsys.com.

 

About Eastern Refrigeration

Based in Colchester, Connecticut, Eastern Refrigeration provides commercial refrigeration services 24 hours a day, seven days a week throughout Connecticut, Rhode Island and Massachusetts.  Its technicians are trained in every aspect of commercial refrigeration and HVAC.  They focus on addressing sales, service and installation needs as efficiently as possible while identifying measures that can be taken to prevent future maintenance issues.   Eastern Refrigeration serves customers ranging from local markets to big box stores, including Sam’s Club, Costco, Walmart and Whole Foods among many others.

Life Safety is pleased to announce the addition of three industry veterans to our Business Development team.

ED ROSENBAUM joins Life Safety as Director, Business Development. Ed successfully served the facilities maintenance industry for over twenty years. He is a past Board member of Connex (formerly PRSM). The following words were used to describe Ed at a recent national conference: Industry knowledgeable, Experienced, Passionate. Ed Knows how to “walk the walk and talk the talk.” He is a graduate of Virginia Tech and formerly served as an officer in the Air Force.

MATTHEW STRUSIENSKI, an experienced facility safety professional, joins Life Safety as Business Development Executive. Matthew most recently worked in a National Business Development role with DiVal Safety, where he focused on facility compliance services, inspections, and products for industrial manufacturing and other types of facilities. He also has previous experience in retail and facility management. Matthew was born and raised in Western New York where he still resides and is a proud alumnus of St. Bonaventure University.

MARK COLELLO joins Life Safety as Business Development Executive. His professional career has been highlighted with successes in sales, sales management, and executive management. After earning a B.S. in Business from the University at Buffalo with honors, he went to work for Dial Corporation. After 14 successful years, Mark moved on to roles at fire safety consumer product companies First Alert/BRK Brands and Innovalarm. Leveraging his fire safety expertise, Mark then opened his own company, Naperville Fire Safety.

Life Safety Engineered Systems, Inc. is a national fire & life safety company, serving multi-site clients in retail, restaurant, and healthcare markets. Their industry exclusive ONE Plan is an all-inclusive maintenance program, simplifying operations while providing their clients with peace of mind.

Harrison Contracting Company, LLC celebrates 25 years in business and launches an updated company website dedicated to sharing the company’s heart, expertise and philosophy.

In February 1995, Deryl Harrison started Harrison Contracting Company with a very simple idea — doing what he said he would do! That principle has been the cornerstone of everything Harrison Contracting Company (HCC) stands for. In fact, it’s the basis of its “Measures of Success”, reputation, customer loyalty, employee satisfaction, teamwork, achieving goals, quality growth and profitability.

“Reputation is at the top of that list for a reason,” current President and third-generation painter Bill Harrison said. “It’s real simple; we get up every day and focus on doing what we say we’ll do for our customers. There’s nothing fancy about that, but our customers rely on us to deliver. We’re very intentional about how we represent ourselves. My dad would always say, ‘We may be a bunch of painters, but we don’t have to look like it.'”

As a commercial painting contractor, HCC’s business is divided into new construction painting, repainting and reimage and facility maintenance. From a new construction perspective, the company is focused on the southeastern U.S. Repainting is a significant part of the company’s portfolio and includes both localized direct-to-owner projects and national painting programs with retailers including, The Home Depot, Walmart, Sam’s, Kohl’s, Advance Auto Parts, Publix, Lowe’s, Auto Zone, O’Reilly Auto Parts and more.

Lastly, HCC has a facility maintenance division that is solely dedicated to supporting the reactive maintenance needs of firms with multiple sites nationwide.

Within the industry, HCC is known for the color red. Its vehicles and equipment are bright red, clothing is bright red, even its parking lot is striped bright red at their corporate offices in Villa Rica, Ga. But more than just the color, HCC is relentless about presenting a clean, professional image in a trade where the perception can be the exact opposite.

Crews are required to show up to job sites with clean red HCC shirts, white painters pants, work boots and proper PPE for the day. Additionally, all HCC equipment is red and cleaned weekly to ensure a professional appearance. This is how the company distinguishes itself. For HCC, red is more than just the company color — it’s the company culture. At HCC, “RED” stands for Reliable, Experienced and Diligent, and it permeates every aspect of the company.

As part of the company’s 25th-year celebration, HCC has updated its corporate website (www.harrisoncontracting.com) to reflect its capability and intentionality. The new website emphasizes RED, includes a short video that speaks to HCC’s past 25 years, features information about company history, services, logistics to work as a national provider, details about its work and information about its close ties to auto racing.

For 25 years, HCC has focused on building lasting relationships by relentlessly delivering value. In many cases, this leads to a more consultative relationship, where customers see HCC as more than just their painter, but as their partner!

About HCC

Harrison Contracting Company (HCC) is a commercial painting and facility maintenance contracting company headquartered just outside of Atlanta. HCC provides repainting and reimaging, as well as facility maintenance services nationwide, and new construction painting across the southeastern U.S. At HCC, red is more than the company color — its the company culture. RED stands for Reliable, Experienced and Diligent. We are more than just your painter, we are your partner.

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