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AQUALIS Stormwater Management, a portfolio company of DFW Capital Partners and the leading national provider of stormwater preventative maintenance and corrective action, today announced that it has acquired the stormwater and lift station assets of KLEENCO USA (“KLEENCO”), a leading provider of stormwater and lift station services in the central United States.

The acquisition of KLEENCO supports AQUALIS’ strategy to provide nationwide stormwater management services. Additionally, the purchase of the lift station assets expands AQUALIS’ service offerings to support needs identified by its customer base.

Richard Matero, CEO of AQUALIS, said, “AQUALIS remains focused on broadened service provision in  critical watershed areas throughout the U.S. The acquisition of the KLEENCO assets expands our ancillary service offerings oftentimes associated with stormwater management. KLEENCO is an excellent strategic fit for AQUALIS, allowing us to strengthen our position in the marketplace as the leading stormwater services company. KLEENCO’s flexible structure and employee expertise blend well with AQUALIS’ operations, allowing the company to handle emergency and reactive services, provide scheduled maintenance services, assist with local and state regulatory compliance as well as perform highly complex projects.”

“The partnership with AQUALIS is a win for the industry,” said Kurt Tatman, CEO of KLEENCO USA. “The combined entities create the most dominant provider of stormwater management services across the country and allows AQUALIS to expand their services into the lift station market. We are excited for our employees as it provides significant opportunity for growth and development for all.”

DeVer Warner of DFW Capital Partners added, “AQUALIS continues to deepen its capabilities and broaden its geographic reach, and we’re thrilled to support the company’s growth and mission.”

AQUALIS was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in Durham, N.C. Mr. Matero will continue to lead the company as CEO.

About AQUALIS

AQUALIS is a leading nationwide provider of commercial, retail, industrial and governmental post-construction stormwater management through stormwater consulting, inspection, maintenance and repair services. 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.

About KLEENCO USA

KLEENCO is a maintenance and construction company providing services for multiple commercial businesses across the country. KLEENCO is headquartered in Alexandria, Ind. with additional operations facilities in Arkansas, Pennsylvania, Arizona, Minnesota and Illinois.

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Ferrandino and Son, Inc. continues to add employees to the ProFM ranks. Brian Amoroso, Vice President of Program Management, has earned the coveted ProFM credential.

1.      Why did you choose the ProFM program?

Making the choice to utilize the ProFM credential program was an easy one. As a leader in FM educational programs, the ProFM course and credential allows me to utilize my existing experience to help create sustainable building management practices, while also impacting Ferrandino & Son’s economic, environmental and social bottom lines.

2.      How did you use the study tools – reading and online quizzes – to progress through the program?

As a father of three the online study material, quizzes, and support modules were extremely easy to use – especially with limited free time. Reading through the material, taking the quizzes, and accessing the supporting modules really made a difference when taking the knowledge and applications tests.

3.      How will the knowledge gained from the ProFM program help you in your day-to-day work responsibilities and/or in your career overall?

Understanding that FM best practices and procedures are always being updated and improved upon, I am confident that ProFM will continue to create meaningful training that I can use to deliver clear and actionable goals to my teams. While identifying our goals is the first step, the ProFM program has taught me how to lay out a defined execution plan to meet and exceed our strategic targets.

4.      How will the knowledge you gain through the ProFM benefit your company?

Aligning with ProFM and its wealth of knowledge, educators, and experts will allow Ferrandino & Son to continue to be a leader the field of Facility Management. The ProFM program contains resources that myself and my team can use on a daily basis to meet and exceed our goals. Establishing our internal network of ProFM designees at F&S will raise the bar and provide new and exciting ways to apply this information to all trades we manage for our Clients.

5.      Why would you recommend that other suppliers earn the ProFM credential?

Earning the ProFM credential is the clear choice when it comes to FM educational programs. A ProFM credential coupled with work experience elevates the prospects of landing the perfect job or increases the chances of getting that promotion. Understanding and implementing the wealth of knowledge offered to you through these courses will not only separate a candidate from their peers, but will enhance their decision making and execution related to all things FM.

The ProFM credential defines global FM standards and provides facility professionals with the knowledge and skills that have evolved beyond traditional FM responsibilities. Now is a great time to earn the credential. For more information about the ProFM credential, click here.

Ferrandino and Son, Inc. continues to add employees to the ProFM ranks. Natalie Walchonski, Vice President of Business Development and Jessica Saile, Director of Program Management for Ferrandino have both earned the coveted ProFM credential.

Natalie has been in facility maintenance for almost nine years  and Jessica has more than a decade of FM experience. She chose to pursue the ProFM to further her career. “As my career has progressed I have realized the importance of continuing education. It has played a major role in my success and I knew achieving ProFM certification would be a challenge, informative and relevant,” she said.

Jessica wanted to test her existing knowledge, strengthen her existing skillset and add new knowledge and skills. “ProFM provides a great guide and network for continuing FM education that assists you in diversifying your industry knowledge. It also sets you and your company apart from the competition, ” she said.

Both cite the books provided by ProFM as great tools for preparing for the exam and expanding FM knowledge. “It made it easy to study anywhere, anytime and you could make notes and the books became a valuable resource you could use to solve daily FM challenges,” commented Walchonski.

“The ProFM course would be beneficial to all facility and construction professionals. It helps you better understand multiple aspects of facilities management, which generates respect for your peers and enables you to better serve your customers,” she concludes.

Kevin Smith, COO, Ferrandino & Son, also endorses the ProFM credential program. “We are extremely proud of Natalie and Jessica earning the ProFM credentials. It is easy to support high quality FM education programs that advance the FM profession in and help our teams excel. Plus, ProFM is recognized across a wide spectrum of experienced industry experts and proven educators,” Smith concluded.

CoolSys™, a parent of market-leading refrigeration and HVAC companies nationwide, announced it will be rebranding all of its operating businesses under the CoolSys name over the next 12 to 18 months. Its foundational brands, Source Refrigeration & HVAC (Source) and Service Refrigeration Company (SRC), have changed their names to CoolSys as the first step in a multi-phased brand transformation.  Other CoolSys companies, including CRM, Legacy Air and Ron’s Refrigeration, will gradually transition to one unified brand identity this year. Newly acquired companies, Tech Mechanical, BRR Refrigeration, Agape, ABC Refrigeration, Building Air Services and RSI will take the CoolSys name within 18 months. 

“Our rebranding represents a shared long-term vision for CoolSys – to improve the customer experience by providing a seamless, end-to-end solution for all HVACR, engineering, installation, service and maintenance, and energy optimization needs,” comments Adam Coffey, CEO of CoolSys.  “It also addresses the needs of our commercial customers who increasingly rely on national brands with nationwide capabilities.  We are combining all of our business units under one CoolSys brand to strengthen our presence, convey a consistent message and increase our power in the market,” he adds.

The company’s rebranding of its operating units and subsidiaries has been part of its long-term vision that began when CoolSys first established its name over two years ago to bring together its growing family of businesses under one corporate umbrella.  CoolSys has recently identified a growing demand among its customers to have access to a unified national brand, and a preference to consolidate their service providers to fewer, larger companies.  Its customers span across national and regional grocery, retail, convenience store and restaurant chains, as well as telecom, healthcare, and education.  

“In any market where we operate, our goal is for the CoolSys name to signify the consistent level of service, skill and expertise that our customers can rely on,” comments Mike Ochoa, executive vice president, sales and marketing.  “As we undergo this rebranding process, we are communicating with our customers, vendors and suppliers to ensure they are informed and fully on board with the changes that are coming.”

Over the course of this year, CoolSys will be unveiling a new website and new branding guidelines for its business units.  All vehicles, building signage, uniforms, forms and other materials will gradually be converted to the CoolSys brand.  To acknowledge its heritage as a company formed from many different brands, CoolSys will honor all its current and future acquired brands in a “Heritage” section on its newly designed website.

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, foodservice, commercial and industrial market segments.  CoolSys and its operating businesses cover every stage of mission-critical systems through engineering and design, installation, service and maintenance, and energy optimization. Headquartered in Southern California, CoolSys currently has 14 operating companies, and over 2,500 employees, 1,700 of which are field-based service and installation experts serving the daily needs of more than 4,000 customers throughout North America.  For additional information, please visit www.coolsys.com.

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Loeb Electric, an independent electrical distributor and service provider, recently rebranded and announced the launch of its new website focused around electrical and lighting services and supplies for both national account and contractor customers.

The new branding includes a modern aesthetic with a nod to their history and industry expertise. While blues and grays are the backbone of the brand, a secondary palette including ‘amped aqua,’ ‘power yellow,’ and ‘charged orange’ have been added to complement. Current conductor lines have also been added as a design element with an homage to the electrical industry.

The newly launched website features customer case studies and testimonials, detailed service and industry pages, and defines the ‘Loeb Difference,’ allowing prospective customers to understand the value that Loeb can offer to their business. Current customers can access their account for product, order, and account management, in addition to searching electrical and lighting supply inventory and integrating e-procurement.

“To ensure we built the new site around our customers’ needs, we invested in a customer research study, completed competitive analysis, and utilized third-party industry research from Channel Marketing Group. Customer focus is at the heart of everything we do, and we work every day to be essential to their success. We’re excited to now demonstrate this on a digital platform.” – Charles Loeb, President, Loeb Electric.

Loeb Electric is the destination for all your electrical and lighting needs, across every stage of your project. They offer an expansive line card with access to the brands and products you trust, all competitively procured. Starting with understanding your needs, they’ll build a custom solution through their service portfolio: professional project management; lighting and energy solutions; inventory management and logistics; wire and strut services; and electrical maintenance through their partner network.

For more information, visit loebelectric.com.

About Loeb Electric

Loeb Electric (loebelectric.com) is the innovative electrical distributor of quality materials and an expert service provider, committed to be the partner you can trust. You can connect with them on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.

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DAVACO, the North American leader in project management for high-volume remodels for global brands, announces ON Demand project management and execution services for multi-site owners with multi- construction trade services. Utilizing a development collaboration partnership with ServiceDemand, DAVACO utilizes field service management software, to offer real-time technology to its multi-site client base.

Managing and scheduling field service work presents numerous challenges for project management teams, including identifying suitable skilled technicians, arranging availability of local work forces, and effective time management. DAVACO’s client solution resolves these issues, dispatching skilled and trained technicians when and where they are needed. Recognizing these challenges, DAVACO is deploying the latest technology to optimize its scheduling capabilities using the most up-to-date SaaS technology.

DAVACO’s solution is a cloud-hosted platform enabling end-to-end management of service requirements. It offers intelligent management of all projects, from one-time requests to large, complex multiphase/multisite rollouts. From its mobile application, project managers are able to more effectively manage their workforce by allowing them to more efficiently schedule assignments based on site location, the current location of available and qualified technicians, and required travel time. This benefits all stakeholders, by closely integrating them into the work execution workflow. The mobile application also enables payment of third-party service providers and real-time automated communication between internal and external recipients directly from the application.

“In addition to its automated work force management, our solution provides business intelligence features that provide insight into asset utilization,” adds Keith Winters, CEO of DAVACO.

“This cutting-edge technology allows us to record an asset, why it required repair and how the issue was resolved, in real time. In this way, we can provide a clear picture of any reoccurring issues that our clients may be facing at their businesses.” he adds.

Licenses for the SaaS software are now available to DAVACO’s clients, who also oversee complex field management services, in both the SaaS model and through systems integrations via an application programming interface (API).

“Having implemented the technology successfully, we are now extending its value to DAVACO’s clients,” adds Paul Hamer, Executive Vice President Business Development of DAVACO. “Many of DAVACO’s clients manage complex programs utilizing multiple vendors and would see great benefit from on-demand technology, consolidating vendors and efficiently scheduling their field workforce. Its asset management capabilities would also provide further insight into identifying the root cause of any break/fix issues.”

“Automated, real time technology with a user-friendly interface is the way forward for many industries, if you are struggling to understand labor costs and travel times, skillsets and technician availability,
ServiceDemand will provide you with an automated solution to optimize your performance and bring significant cost reduction as a result,”  he adds.            

About DAVACO:
DAVACO is a leading total solutions provider of high-volume remodel, reset and rollout programs for global brands throughout Northern America. Services include: program and project management, fixture equipment and graphic installations, digital signage and technology upgrade, hard and soft-line merchandising, site, marketing and pre-constructions survey, logistics and consolidation, design coordination, facilities maintenance programs and ADA, safety and quality audits and remediation. Founded in 1990, DAVACO is headquartered in Dallas, TX.  https://www.davacoinc.com/