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Baltimore — Danfoss, a leading manufacturer of high efficiency electronic and mechanical components and controls for air-conditioning, heating, refrigeration and motion systems, announced it will again sponsor the Alliance to Save Energy’s EE Global Forum for the fifth consecutive year. The 2012 Energy Efficiency Global Forum (EE Global) will be held March 27-29 at the Peabody Resort in Orlando, Fla.

Danfoss North America President John Galyen will participate in one of the Forum’s executive dialogue sessions on Thursday, March 29. Titled “Leveraging Technology to Increase Energy Efficiency,” the session will examine recent technology trends that are helping businesses improve their energy efficiency and their bottom line, and will be moderated by Jean Lupinacci, head of the Energy Star® program, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

Also during EE Global, Danfoss will present its 2012 EnVisioneer of the Year award, which recognizes U.S. end users, building owners and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) that have introduced a new product, opened a new facility or invested in a building or system upgrade in the past 18 months using Danfoss products or solutions to realize significant energy and/or environmental savings.

Now in its fifth year, EE Global is the only international event that focuses solely on energy efficiency from the perspective of all energy end-use sectors (buildings, industrial, transportation and consumer) and covers the cross-cutting issues of finance, policy, technology and market transformation. The three-day forum also seeks to build strategic alliances among international governments, business and the public interest sector.

EE Global features three plenary sessions and a series of 20 concurrent executive dialogue programs that focus on a variety of timely topics and touch upon every end-use sector. In addition, Solutions Showcase will allow experts to showcase their best practices and strategies for energy-efficient deployment. To enhance delegates’ learning experience, EE Global will also offer in-depth pre-conference workshops on Tuesday, March 27.

The inaugural EE Global Forum was held in Washington, D.C., in 2007, and last year in 2011, hosted more than 400 delegates from all sectors of the industry — working in government, business and NGOs, and hailing from 39 countries.

For more information about EE Global, please visit http://eeglobalforum.org.

Westport, Conn. — AHR Expo show management announced that the 2012 exposition and conference has established a new all-time attendance record with nearly 40,000 registered visitors for the recently concluded event at Chicagoʼs McCormick Place. Together with exhibitor personnel and other attendees, more than 57,000 HVACR professionals participated in the worldʼs largest HVACR event from January 23rd through January 25th.

Based on preliminary registration numbers, the 2012 Show will easily surpass the previous record of 38,534 visitors established at the 2008 Show in New York City. As reported earlier, this yearʼs show was also the largest AHR Expo in the illustrious 82-year history of the event at nearly 430,000 square feet, making it almost 5% bigger than the 2006 Chicago Show.

“We are delighted that we have established new all-time records for both the size of the event and the best visitor attendance,” said Clay Stevens, President of International Exposition Company, which produces and manages the AHR Expo. “We hope this is an indication that the economy is on the upswing and will continue to improve.” Stevens also attributed the new records to the many new energy-efficient technologies and products in the marketplace, as well as pent-up demand for new equipment.

There was a buzz of excitement during the entire Show as enthusiastic HVACR professionals from around the world filled the aisles looking for the latest energy-efficient products and solutions. Many exhibitors commented on the quality and quantity of attendees.

Menomonee Falls, Wis. — Bradley Corp. announced the appointment of Jon Dommisse to director of global marketing & strategic development for the Menomonee Falls-based manufacturer of plumbing fixtures, restroom accessories and emergency equipment.

Dommisse has been with Bradley for 15 years, and previously held leadership positions in marketing, research and product innovation disciplines.  Previously he worked from the agency or client sides with companies such as Black & Decker, Kraft, Ralph Marlin, Jim Beam, Johnsonville Foods & MasterLock.  Drawing from more than 25 years of business and marketing experience, Dommisse will continue to oversee marketing and strategic planning initiatives for Bradley, while taking a key role in establishing the company’s strategic vision for international growth, and developing strategic alliances and innovation and distribution partnerships.

Roth Industries, Inc., a world leader in environmentally friendly products that produce distribute and store energy for the most efficient homes and buildings, is pleased to announce it has extended the warranty on its double-wall oil storage tanks. To highlight the high quality construction of its DWT oil tank, Roth Industries has extended its current warranty policy to a 30-year limited warranty. This warranty change covers failure of the tank due workmanship or material defects as well as failure of the internal tank due to internal corrosion (the manner in which all steel tanks fail). The warranty also includes $2M of insurance against property damages caused by spill. “We have a great brand,” said Joe Brown, Senior VP Sales & Marketing, “Roth’s customers are extremely loyal and they demand the best. Our DWT is manufactured with the finest materials available – and we back it with a warranty that shows people we are committed to providing performance, durability and value.”

Phoenix — W.J. Maloney Plumbing Co., Inc. has begun work on Phase Three of an expansion project at Mariposa Land Port of Entry near Nogales.

The four-phase project consists of the phased demolition of the existing Port of Entry and the new construction of multiple buildings including inspection and detention areas, office space, and other Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) required spaces.  W.J. Maloney Plumbing is providing the plumbing services and construction for this project, including the site and building natural gas piping and solar water heating units.

The work is scheduled to be completed in 2013 with Hensel Phelps as the general contractor.

“We take great pride in being selected for projects such as this because it speaks to the quality craftsmanship our tradespeople provide on a daily basis,” said Kathryn “Kitty” Maloney-Langmade, president of W.J. Maloney Plumbing, Co, Inc.   “It also demonstrates our diversity – whether it is a project such as this, a solar energy project or a hospital.”

NORTH ANDOVER, MA. January 20, 2012. Watts Water Technologies, Inc. (NYSE symbol “WTS”) announced today the signing of a definitive agreement to acquire tekmar Control Systems in a share purchase transaction. The acquisition of tekmar Is expected to close by the end of January 2012. The consummation of the acquisition is subject to customary closing conditions.

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Piscataway, N.J. — The Board of Directors of American Standard Brands announced the appointment of Jay D. Gould as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company, a leading North American manufacturer of branded bath and kitchen products serving both the residential and commercial markets, including the new construction and remodeling markets.

“We are excited to have Jay take the helm of American Standard,” said Tom Taylor, Chairman of the Board of Directors. “He brings tremendous experience in enhancing companies’ leading market positions and creating value by leading with a focus on growth, innovation and brand development.”

Before joining American Standard, Gould was President of the Home & Family Group of Newell Rubbermaid. Taking an innovative, consumer-driven approach to building demand, he significantly increased revenues for the company’s Levolor, Calphalon, Rubbermaid and Graco brands throughout the economic downturn.  Prior to Newell Rubbermaid, Gould held senior executive roles at The Campbell Soup Company, The Coca-Cola Company, and General Mills, Inc., where he helped drive the growth of world class brands such as Coca-Cola, Pepperidge Farm and Minute Maid.

“American Standard is an iconic brand with tremendous potential to inspire do-it-yourself consumers and to partner with professionals,” said Gould. “The Company successfully weathered the challenging business environment over the past several years, emerging as an even stronger business and now prepares for a more assertive growth agenda.  That agenda will certainly build on American Standard’s heritage of products with great design and industry-leading performance.”

Gould succeeds Don Devine, who led the successful turnaround of American Standard Brands and is leaving the Company to pursue other interests. Under his leadership, the Company completed the strategic mergers of American Standard, Crane Plumbing, Eljer Plumbing, Safety Tubs and Decorative Panels International. The turnaround effort resulted in sustained profitability and a new capital structure for the Company.

“While Don has done an outstanding job in building and repositioning the company, Jay will lead the next phase of the Company’s development, which will focus on growth,” Taylor said.

The Palm Beach Association of the PHCC (Plumbing, Heating & Cooling Contractors) will hold their 24th Annual Plumbing Trade Show on Wednesday, March 28, 2012. This show is regarded as “The Largest Plumbing Trade Show in the State.”

The show features more than 100 vendors with industry related wares, and more than 1000 participants attend the show geared toward the plumbing and HVAC contractors.  Attendees have a chance to network with PHC contractors who work in their like trade as well as learn from hands on demonstrations with hundreds of exhibitors from around the country.

Admission is free — the show is open to anyone involved in the trades and is open to the public.  Door prizes awarded throughout the show (must be present to win) to attendees who complete the entry form ticket.

For more details go to www.pbphcc.org. Email us at pbphcc@gmail.com or phone us at 561-740-1737.