Category: Industry News

Partnership Offers Turn-Key Electrical Services for Waste and Recycling Industry

CHARLOTTE, NC – (April 29, 2019) – BACE, LLC, a leading global equipment manufacturer, technology innovator and national service provider for the recycling and waste management industry, and Rogers, the leading facility service provider for electrical, lighting, HVAC, plumbing, distribution and contractor service needs, have formed an exclusive partnership to offer BACE’s customers turn-key electrical services for their Waste and Recycling equipment.

“Our customers have been struggling with finding the right partner to implement and coordinate electrical services to meet their equipment and timeline requirements.  This partnership solves that challenge.  Rogers and BACE are leaders in their respective sectors and by combining forces, our customers can now count on a successful implementation of their Waste and Recycling equipment.  This is a game changer for BACE and our customers,” said Frederick Waite, BACE’s Chief Executive Officer.

Chris Rogers, President and Chief Executive Officer of Rogers, states “This partnership is a natural fit for Rogers and BACE. Both organizations serve similar customers and we are singularly focused on customer success nationwide.”

About BACE

BACE is a leading global manufacturer of heavy-duty balers, compactors and a national equipment service provider for the recycling and waste management industry.  BACE is also the creator of the Patent Pending IntelliBACE™ Platform, an innovative Business Intelligence and Analytics Platform offering unmatched Accountability and Transparency.  The BACE headquarters is located at 322 W32nd Street, Charlotte, North Carolina 28206. For information about BACE’s products and services, email fwaite@bacecorp.com, call BACE at (704) 394-2230 or visit our web site at www.BACECORP.com

About Rogers

Founded in Atlanta in 1983, Rogers is one of the country’s leading electrical, lighting and technology solutions service providers for retail, commercial and municipal properties across the United States. Rogers provides management and labor for the installation and maintenance of electrical and lighting systems, and does it effectively across multi-site and single unit properties. As the only self-performing national contractor with local employees servicing local customers, Rogers consistently delivers quality work, whenever customers need it, every time. At Rogers, we have the power to get the job done. To learn more, please visit www.rogersservices.com

BACE Media contact:

Frederick Waite

704-394-2230

Orange, CA. (April 24th, 2019) – Branded Group Founder and CEO Michael Kurland and President Jon Thomas were both recently named as a semi-finalists in the EY Entrepreneur of the Year® 2018 Orange County Awards program. The prestigious award recognizes entrepreneurs who demonstrate outstanding success in areas such as financial performance, innovation and commitment to their businesses and communities.

“It is a privilege for Jon and I to be among the semi-finalists for this award, which highlights entrepreneurship and celebrates those who give back while moving their business forward,” Kurland said. “We launched Branded Group with the sincere desire to be better – better to our team, customers, partners, and community. This distinction is not ours alone, it honors those who help us to be better everyday.”

EY’s Entrepreneur of the Year® is the only competitive awards program in the world for entrepreneurs and leaders of high growth companies. The program takes place in more than 145 cities in 60 countries around the world. The award has previously been given to well-known entrepreneurs like Howard Shultz of Starbucks Coffee Company and John Mackey of Whole Foods Market, recognizing those who have inspired others with their vision, leadership, and achievement.

The Orange County award winners will be announced at a black tie gala held on June 18 at the Monarch Beach Resort. KTTV Fox 11 anchor Christine Devine will host the event. Regional award winners are then eligible for the Entrepreneur of the Year National Awards.

For more information about Branded Group, contact Michael Kurland at mkurland@branded-group.com.

Cherry Hill, NJ – BrandPoint Services, a leading full-service commercial maintenance, repair, refresh and remodel company has merged with LEGACY Retail Services, a New Jersey based company and leader in national digital media and fixture installation company. The merger will create a leading single source North American provider of facility services and solutions supporting clients in various industries including retail, banking, healthcare, grocery, restaurant, entertainment, and more. The combined companies will offer expertise in facility maintenance service and project management, general contracting construction services, digital media, fixture/graphic installations, merchandising and support services.

By combining forces both companies have significantly grown their respective service offering, coverage area, team members and overall capabilities to provide world class services to its customers across North America. Michael Hersh (CEO/President of LEGACY Retail Services) and Steve Hearon (CEO/President of BrandPoint Services) will work closely together as they merge the entities under one identity. The merger integration will result in the combined companies operating under the well-respected BrandPoint Services identity as of 2020.

“I could not be more excited to take the next step in our companies’ strategic business plan,” said Michael Hersh. “The ability to merge with the incredibly synergistic BrandPoint team will propel both organizations to incredible success as one team!”

“We have been ramping up our business, brand and service offerings in preparation for a big move”, said Steve Hearon. “It is rare that you find the perfect fit like we have both found in each other and we look forward to being the ‘go to’ world-class provider for all of our top customers globally.”

The strategy of the merger from the leadership of the companies brings together premium talent and resources that will expand across a wide range of industries. “We will be laser focused on continuing to meet our current customers’ needs and future plans as we expand our overall market reach with the merger of these two great teams.” said Michael Hersh.

To contact us and or to learn more about BrandPoint Services or LEGACY Retail Services, please visit www.brandpointservices.com and www.legacyrts.com.

DEWITT, Mich., April 9, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Today DENTCO® President Scott Milnes announced an increase of over 20% in sales through new business over 2018 and into 2019.  The increased business is credited to new national landscape and snow management customers.

With 42 years of industry expertise and over 10,000 managed site locations nationwide, DENTCO remains one of the best known brands in the Exterior Services Management® industry. DENTCO employees’ performance of hands-on ESM philosophies, supported by their robust EQM application, allow facility managers to oversee thousands of sites nationally via the Internet.

DENTCO has seen considerable growth and has maintained a 99% customer retention rate over the last 7 years. DENTCO’s business model focuses on People, Process and Technology. From this year’s growth, the company has continued to reinvest in these three cornerstones, maximizing both efficiency and the delivery of information.

“It was an incredibly busy winter. We are proud of all the hard work our team members continue to produce,” said President Scott Milnes. “Last year we continued to improve the DENTCO Verified app and the My DENTCO customer portal, which has aided in faster communications and has allowed us to service sites more efficiently.”

Since its inception, DENTCO has gradually expanded its services across the country. DENTCO’s nationwide presence has distinguished itself as an industry leader against competitors. Specializing in both simplifying and optimizing multi-site exterior management responsibilities, DENTCO helps clients consolidate, reduce costs and recognize the importance of quality-assured service.

National Sales Director Teresa Phelps commented saying, “Our longest standing customer has been with us for 18 years. As we continue to expand our customer base, DENTCO remains committed to establishing and maintaining long-term relationships.”

DENTCO is a full-service Exterior Services Management Company® that provides a centralized approach to managing snow, landscaping, parking lot maintenance and various other exterior property management services for some of the largest commercial multi-site companies in the country. The corporate office is in DeWitt, Michigan, just north of Lansing.

DENTCO will be exhibiting at the PRSM 2019 National Conference in Denver, Colo. from April 29 to May 1. Attendees are welcome to stop by and visit booth #815 to discuss how their multi-site facilities can benefit from exterior services management (ESM).

To learn more information about DENTCO®, please visit dentco.com or call 800-993-3689.

About DENTCO

Headquartered in Dewitt, Michigan, DENTCO was the first to brand a fragmented industry, creating an Exterior Services Management (ESM) philosophy. With 42 years of industry experience, they provide services throughout the U.S. through their network of Contractor Partners. DENTCO provides landscape management, snow & ice management, dark property management, parking lot maintenance/management and exterior asset inventory to their clients. Over the years, DENTCO has seen substantial growth while maintaining a 99% customer retention rate. Their business model promotes the importance of People, Process, and Technology. In addition to helping clients recognize the significance of quality-assured services, DENTCO is guaranteed to deliver a difference that allow clients to consolidate, centralize and reduce costs.

Facilities Maintenance Company Focuses on Culture and Social Impact

Orange, CA. (April 3rd, 2019) – Branded Group Founder and CEO Michael Kurland today announced that the company was recertified as a great workplace by the independent analysts at Great Place to Work®. For the second year in a row, Branded Group earned this merit based on extensive positive ratings provided in anonymous surveys, which were complete by team members.

“Being recertified as a Great Place to Work is rewarding because it demonstrates that we are wholly committed to our team members and their success,” Kurland said. “It also highlights that our team is dedicated to supporting each other, our clients, our vendor partners, and our community initiatives. We are proud of this distinction.”

Among this year’s Great Place to Work survey highlights:
• 96% said that Branded Group is a Great Place to Work.
• 99% said they feel good about the ways Branded Group contributes to the community.
• 99% agreed that management hires people who fit in well.
• 99% agreed that our facilities contribute to a good working environment.
• 99% said that they could be themselves at work.
• 99% agreed that Branded Group celebrates special events.

A summary of these ratings can be found at http://reviews.greatplacetowork.com/branded-group.

The Branded Group team completed a comprehensive survey, responding to questions about company culture, health and wellness benefits, and opportunities for advancement. An impressive ninety-six percent noted that Branded Group is a great workplace. Additionally, Branded Group’s variety of perks and programs distinguished it as an organization that engages its employees through wellness programs, professional development, and community commitment. Its award-winning social impact program, One-for-One, was listed as one of the many initiatives for which team members are engaged and participate in regularly.

LONDON, March 21, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — EcoEnergy Insights, a leading provider of analytics-driven energy management and business outcome services, has been awarded this year’s Frost Radar^® best practices award for Growth, Innovation and Leadership in the global building energy management system (BEMS) segment. Frost & Sullivan recognized EcoEnergy Insights for growing their leadership position by creating new products and solutions that serve the evolving needs of their customer base. EcoEnergy Insights is a part of Carrier, a leading global provider of innovative heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC), refrigeration, fire, security and building automation technologies.

EcoEnergy Insights, a leading provider of analytics-driven energy management and business outcome services, has been awarded this year’s Frost Radar® best practices award for Growth, Innovation and Leadership in the global building energy management system (BEMS) segment. Mansoor Ahmad, managing director of EcoEnergy Insights, accepted the award.

“Achieving growth, innovation and leadership is never an easy task, but it is one made even more difficult considering today’s intense competitive environment, customer volatility, economic uncertainty and rapid technological evolution. Within this context, EcoEnergy Insights’ receipt of this award signifies even greater accomplishments,” said Krishna Srinivasan, global president and managing partner, Frost & Sullivan.

“We are very honoured to receive this award recognizing our contribution to a sector dominated by innovative companies,” said Mansoor Ahmad, managing director, EcoEnergy Insights. “It is a great validation of our continuous research and development of industry-leading solutions such as those provided by our CORTIX^™ platform.”

With a combination of advanced software, detailed consulting and vertical expertise, EcoEnergy Insights provides a complete and valuable view of building insights. Data from sources like automation systems, connected equipment and weather data points is run through a cloud-based platform that identifies issues and improvement opportunities for site owners and managers. EcoEnergy Insights’ expert analysts then deliver specific actionable recommendations, taking into account the unique needs of each building or facility.

Additionally, EcoEnergy Insights has launchedCORTIX, an advanced artificial intelligence and IoT platform that focuses on strategies to reduce operational costs, improve occupant comfort and safety, and inform smart equipment selections and upgrades. The platform is offered to enterprises, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and facility management service providers.

Frost & Sullivan’s global team of analysts and consultants continuously research a wide range of segments across multiple sectors and geographies. Companies like EcoEnergy Insights are recognized for consistently developing new growth strategies and effectively addressing new challenges and opportunities.

For more information about EcoEnergy Insights and its award-winning products and services, visit the EcoEnergy website or follow on LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter.

About EcoEnergy Insights
EcoEnergy Insights is a leading provider of outcome-based services to some of the world’s largest enterprises in industries such as restaurants, retail, hospitality, banking and water utilities. Its CORTIX™ technology platform leverages a combination of advanced software and expert human analytics to uncover insights and use them to achieve results across sites, multiple industries and a range of geographies. EcoEnergy Insights is a part of Carrier, a leading global provider of innovative heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC), refrigeration, fire, security and building automation technologies. For more information about EcoEnergy Insights and the CORTIX™ platform, visit the www.ecoenergyinsights.com and www.cortix.ai websites.