ECR International has appointed Ronald J. Passafaro as chief
operating officer and board member. He will also become President/CEO after
completion of a management transition which will include Mike Paparone’s
separation from the company.
Cinco Solar Inc., a
San Antonio-based distributor and integrator of stand-alone solar water heating
systems, has expanded its sales network throughout the U.S.
Fortune Brands Inc. announced that its Board
of Directors has unanimously approved in principle a separation of the
company’s three strong consumer businesses - distilled spirits, home and
security (which includes Moen), and golf products.
The Dwyer Group, one of the world’s largest franchising companies of
trades service brands, entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by an
investor group led by TZP Capital Partners I, L.P., a private equity fund based in New York.
J.
F. Ahern Co. has recently purchased the assets of Airgas North Central’s Fire Services Division.
The two parties plan to consummate the transaction on February 1, 2011.
North American Technician Excellence (NATE) certification
testing will be available during the AHR Expo 2011 in Las Vegas on Monday, Jan. 31, hosted by Baker
Distributing Co.
The
International Association of Plumbing and
Mechanical Officials will again sponsor an essay competition awarding
scholarships to five young people affiliated with IAPMO and many of its
industry partners.