BJERRINGBRO, Denmark — Grundfos agreed to acquire Mechanical Equipment Co. Inc. (MECO). Based in the U.S., MECO is a global manufacturer of industrial water treatment equipment with manufacturing and sales offices in the U.S., Singapore, and Ireland. The company has a strong presence in water treatment and a global position in water purification for the pharmaceutical market, owing to its proprietary vapour compression technology, deep application knowledge and experience, and ability to offer reliable solutions.
       This acquisition, which is pending regulatory approvals, will further expand Grundfos’s water treatment capabilities and strengthen its position as a global provider of water treatment solutions that address the world’s water and climate challenges and improve quality of life. When completed, it will represent the second such transaction since November 2020, when Grundfos acquired Eurowater, a European supplier of decentralized water treatment equipment and solutions.
       “We see Grundfos and MECO as a perfect fit, and we are thrilled with the prospect of acquiring MECO,” said Ulrik Gernow, group executive vice president and chief commercial officer at Grundfos. “MECO is a highly respected water treatment company with a formidable, focused skill set and portfolio of water treatment solutions. This acquisition is about much more than superior technology. Grundfos and MECO are founded on similar values, and we share a deep commitment to innovation and sustainability as well as a genuine care for our customers and employees. Together, we will leverage our combined experience and skills to create even better solutions for our customers.”

       ST. LOUIS — Cambridge Air Solutions named Matt Lanham director of sales and service and appointed Rommel Medrano director of corporate marketing. These two leaders will be fundamental to find new and energizing channels to allow Cambridge to continue to enrich the quality of every life the company touches.
       Lanham will fill the role Doug Eisenhart vacated when he was promoted to president of the company. A regional sales manager at Cambridge for the past five years, Lanham has worked closely with the company's network of manufacturing representatives through a diligent, continuous improvement mindset and played an integral role in developing a better sales process to help the company’s reps better serve their customers.
       “My role will be focused on enriching the lives of the people using our products as well as the people doing business with Cambridge,” said Lanham. “Whether it be by making our service team more accessible during high-demand seasons or creating solutions to provide fresh, clean air to industrial facilities, my goal is to help business leaders create healthy working environments for their hard-working people. Our mindset for the future includes products built for people working inside manufacturing facilities and warehouses by improving indoor air quality and reducing the heat stress on these buildings.”
       “Job No. 1 for our reenergized marketing team is to build on the foundational work of bringing glory and dignity back to U.S. manufacturing,” said Medrano. “The initial, and perhaps most critical, step of identifying this need and dedicating resources has already been completed by CEO John Kramer, current president Doug Eisenhart, and the others in the Cambridge executive leadership team, along with guidance from outgoing president Marc Braun.”

       FAIRFAX, Va. — Dewberry's senior marketing manager Wilma Joyner has been appointed to the position of associate board member elect for the North Carolina Healthcare Engineers Association's (NCHEA) 2021-2022 term. During the two year-appointment, Joyner will serve first as an elect associate member before transitioning to the role of associate member for the 2022-2023 term.    
       NCHEA is a state organization of the American Society for Healthcare Engineering (ASHE) of the American Hospital Association, which is one of the largest associations devoted to professionals who design, build, maintain, and operate hospitals and other health care facilities. Members include health care facility managers, engineers, architects, designers, contractors, and infection control specialists. In her role as associate board member, Joyner acts as a liaison between the board and associate members, serves on committees as appointed by the NCHEA board or president, and is granted voting rights.
       As a senior marketing manager with more than 25 years of experience, Joyner is based in Dewberry’s Raleigh, North Carolina, office and has been with the firm for 20 years. She oversees the business development and sales and marketing efforts for the firm’s mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and structural (MEPS) service group. Joyner is involved in Dewberry’s strategic initiatives and works with senior leadership to bring awareness to the firm’s name in the federal, state/local, and commercial markets.

       NEW ORLEANS — Bernhard was named a finalist for Project of the Year in P3 Bulletin’s P3 Awards 2021. Finalists from across the world have been selected for their excellence in the area of Public Private Partnerships (P3).
       “It is an honor to be recognized globally for our work in the P3 arena,” said Rob Guthrie, executive vice president of the development division at Bernhard. “Each of these projects offers unique benefits for the public sector, and we are proud to be among the leaders of this movement in the United States.”
       The P3 Awards 2021 spotlights multiple categories celebrating the exemplary organizations, projects, and individuals that have strengthened the development and implementation of P3 around the world.
       Bernhard’s work with East Alabama Medical Center (EAMC) was selected as one of 10 finalists in the Project of the Year - Social Infrastructure category. The nominees include projects located in the U.S. and Canada.

       MILWAUKEE — Johnson Controls joined the Digital Twin Consortium (DTC), an organization dedicated to continued development of digital twin technology. The organization’s membership includes dozens of technology companies, such as Autodesk, Microsoft, Lendlease, GE Digital, and Northrop Grumman.
       Johnson Controls joins a collaborative organization that pools resources in the development of digital twin technology, allowing the group to stay on top of the latest technological advances and help influence standards for adoption. The DTC aims to drive innovation through consistent architecture and design methods, open-source collaboration, and the establishment of best practices for digital twin advancement.
       “By joining the DTC, Johnson Controls will drive the requirements for digital twin standards across built environments to help align providers and system integrators while offering more value to customers who invest in digital twins,” said Vijay Sankaran, vice president and chief technology officer, Johnson Controls. “We continuously advocate the benefits of the digital twin concept among our partners and customers. Doing so helps Johnson Controls develop deep relationships with DTC members, and we expect these connections to be a tremendous driver of digital twin innovation.”

       COLUMBUS, Ohio — The average sales performance for Heating, Air-conditioning & Refrigeration Distributors International (HARDI) distributors increased 26.4% during August. The average annual sales growth for the 12 months through August is 18.7%.
       “August was the sixth month this year with sales growth that exceeded 20%,” said Brian Loftus, market research and benchmarking analyst, HARDI. “Along with the continued underlying, strong demand, this month was helped by an extra billing day, warmer than normal temps in five of seven regions, and passing through the price increases.”  
       The Days Sales Outstanding, a measure of how quickly customers pay their bills, was 40 days at the end of August. The annual sales growth of 18.7% through August is a new record for HARDI distributors' average annual growth rate.