Acquisition expands product offering for the rehabilitation and replacement of lateral and mainline underground infrastructure HammerHead Trenchless, a division of The Toro Company (NYSE: TTC), today announced that it has acquired the assets of ProKASRO Services USA, the distributor of ProKASRO Mechatronik GmbH and market leader of robotic solutions and rehabilitation equipment for repairing underground water Read more
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Acquisition expands product offering for the rehabilitation and replacement of lateral and mainline underground infrastructure
HammerHead Trenchless, a division of The Toro Company (NYSE: TTC), today announced that it has acquired the assets of ProKASRO Services USA, the distributor of ProKASRO Mechatronik GmbH and market leader of robotic solutions and rehabilitation equipment for repairing underground water and wastewater infrastructure. The terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
ProKASRO Services USA is known for its industry-leading robotics, UV pipe lining solutions and lateral rehabilitation technologies. Based in Centennial, Colorado, its expanded line of trenchless solutions enable utility contractors the ability to rehabilitate underground wastewater and water pipelines without the need for digging or disruption to outdoor environments.
“We are excited to announce the acquisition of ProKASRO Services USA,” said Jeff Gabrielse, General Manager of HammerHead Trenchless. “This acquisition aligns with our strategic growth initiatives and helps expand our business into new markets with the leading technologies and brand reputation of ProKASRO. With the addition to the HammerHead Trenchless portfolio, we believe we are best positioned to offer a full suite of trenchless pipe rehabilitation and replacement products for contractors from laterals to mainlines in both the CIPP and pipe bursting markets.”
Through this acquisition, HammerHead Trenchless will market these products under the ProKASRO USA brand name and serve the U.S. market with continued operations in Colorado. “With service facilities now in both Wisconsin and Colorado, HammerHead is positioned geographically to maintain customer expectations for quality and further expand the HammerHead legacy of customer service, support and innovation,” said Gabrielse.
For more information on the full suite of HammerHead Trenchless products visit www.hammerheadtrenchless.com.
The intelligent jobsite technology innovator secures record funding from KKR to expand data gathering and enrichment solutions XOi, a leading provider of jobsite-focused technology solutions for the field service ecosystem, today announced the acquisition of Specifx, an on-demand data enrichment and metadata retrieval platform for field service equipment. The acquisition was enabled by an investment from Read more
The intelligent jobsite technology innovator secures record funding from KKR to expand data gathering and enrichment solutions
XOi, a leading provider of jobsite-focused technology solutions for the field service ecosystem, today announced the acquisition of Specifx, an on-demand data enrichment and metadata retrieval platform for field service equipment. The acquisition was enabled by an investment from funds managed by leading global investment firm KKR. The funding from KKR marks the most significant milestone yet in XOi’s journey to build out its system of work for the field service ecosystem.
This strategic investment from KKR, along with the acquisition of Specifx, enable XOi to amplify its use and capabilities across the field service industries, furthering its mission of serving stakeholders throughout the ecosystem, including technicians, field service providers, distributors, and OEMs.
“As the challenges of maintaining and manufacturing field service equipment grew more complex, we pushed ourselves to evolve our product alongside the demands of the industry,” said Aaron Salow, founder and CEO of XOi. “KKR’s strategic partnership will help us meet and exceed every stakeholder’s expectations of sustainability, profitability, and transparency.”
“We believe XOi’s comprehensive software stands apart in the field service space not only because it allows technicians to view and adjust multiple workflows in one efficient platform, but also for its ability to normalize and enrich field service asset-specific data,” said Jake Heller, Partner and Head of KKR’s Technology Growth team in the Americas. “The addition of Specifx further enhances XOi’s database offering. We look forward to working with the entire XOi team as they continue to innovate for their customers across the field service ecosystem.”
Prior to this acquisition Specifx helped expand XOi’s groundbreaking Insights product, which provides unique asset origination, performance, and diagnostics information. Now, the combined resources and capabilities of the two companies empower XOi to deliver a unified framework of proprietary and operational data to fuel faster and more meaningful innovation to the mechanical, electrical, and plumbing industries.
“Today marks a defining moment in our growth and we are thrilled to join forces with XOi,” said Ryan Martineau, founder and CEO of Specifx. “XOi’s extremely impressive platform, coupled with a shared mission and common customer base, allows us to accelerate our vision of next generation, asset-centric solutions that simplify the day-to-day operations for our customers.”
“We are humbled by the role we have been able to play in changing this industry and the skilled trades for the better, and we are excited to drive the mission forward for years to come,” said Aaron Salow, founder and CEO of XOi. “Our vision has never been clearer, and our passion for the trades has never been stronger.”
KKR is funding this investment primarily from its Next Generation Technology III Fund.
Bass, Berry & Sims PLC served as legal advisor and Raymond James Financial, Inc. served as financial advisor to XOi. Latham & Watkins LLP served as legal advisor to KKR.
Mindset expert will provide home service company owners with the tools they need to overcome their reluctance to adopt new technologies CEO Warrior, a global business training, coaching and implementation organization for service business owners, announced today that its director of sales and marketing, Sandy Papavero, will speak at the AHR Expo in Orlando at 10:30 a.m Read more
Mindset expert will provide home service company owners with the tools they need to overcome their reluctance to adopt new technologies
CEO Warrior, a global business training, coaching and implementation organization for service business owners, announced today that its director of sales and marketing, Sandy Papavero, will speak at the AHR Expo in Orlando at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 12.
The conference, an industry-leading convention for HVAC professionals, will be held Feb. 10-12 at the Orange County Convention Center.
Papavero will present “Changing Your Mindset: Don’t Get Left Behind in the Race to Adopt New Technology” in room W312C in the convention center’s west building. Attendees will learn how to overcome their reluctance in adopting new technology so they can improve their customer relationships while still managing labor costs and boosting efficiency.
“Sandy’s not only one of the skilled trades industry’s most knowledgeable business educators, she is also a licensed mindset coach,” said Scott August, CEO of CEO Warrior. “Her training in neuro-linguistic programming (NLP) and insights into the home service industry make her a leading expert in motivating business owners to make changes. If you are a contractor who is reluctant to adopt the industry’s latest technologies, Sandy’s presentation will provide you with the steps you can take to accept and adopt these advances so you can run your business more effectively.”
The AHR Expo debuted in 1930 as the premier training and networking event for members of the air conditioning, heating and cooling industry. The conference provides HVAC professionals an opportunity to review new products and technologies, learn from industry experts and network with other professionals in their field.
In addition to this speaking engagement, Papavero joins fellow CEO Warrior Jason Noel at the WWETT Show in Indianapolis Feb. 17-20 to discuss creating a revenue mindset. CEO Warrior will also host its Service Business Live event on March 6-7 in Nashville, Tennessee. This event features Papavero, Noel and other CEO Warrior master advisors, and is open to both members and non-members.
For more information about CEO Warrior, visit http://www.ceowarrior.com/. For more information on the AHR Expo, visit https://www.ahrexpo.com/.
New truss plant will focus on wall panels and floor trusses 84 Lumber continues to expand its services in the Mid-Atlantic with the opening of another component plant in Newark, Delaware. The company’s newest plant, at 10 Aleph Drive, is a 21,113-square-foot building on 3.12 acres. Formerly Warren Truss, 84 Lumber acquired the facility in June Read more
New truss plant will focus on wall panels and floor trusses
84 Lumber continues to expand its services in the Mid-Atlantic with the opening of another component plant in Newark, Delaware.
The company’s newest plant, at 10 Aleph Drive, is a 21,113-square-foot building on 3.12 acres. Formerly Warren Truss, 84 Lumber acquired the facility in June 2024 to manufacture wall panels and floor trusses to meet the growing market demand in Delaware, New Jersey, and the greater Philadelphia metro area.
“We now have three locations to service these markets,” said Sean O’Connell, general manager of the New Britain, Newark, and Bloomsburg truss plants. “This includes our facilities in New Britain and the recently opened truss plant in Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania.”
The plant began operating in January with 10 associates. The company plans to hire a total of 50 associates by 2026.
84 Lumber offers a ladder of opportunity that involves the company’s production manager trainee (PMT) program. The program is designed to prepare an apprentice in the components sector for a production manager position. The 12-month training program prepares the PMT with a mix of on-the-job and classroom training, leadership courses, a Lean Green Belt program, and emerging leadership training. The most current example is Jose Colindres, who completed the PMT program at the company’s Winchester, Virginia facility and was promoted to production manager at Newark. The Newark plant manager, Dylan McDevitt, started as a manager trainee at an 84 Lumber store before transitioning to the company’s New Britain truss plant, working his way through the ranks, and being promoted to his current position.
“84 Lumber has career opportunities for high performers. If you’re willing to commit and do the work, you’ll find a fulfilling, life-long career with us,” said Dylan McDevitt.
To learn more about the production MT program, click here. For information on available career opportunities at 84 Lumber, including the production manager trainee position, visit www.84lumber.com/careers/current-openings.
84 Lumber is the leading supplier of building materials, manufactured components, and industry leading services for single and multifamily residences and commercial buildings. The company operates more than 320 facilities in 34 states and is continuing to grow. To learn more, visit www.84lumber.com or follow 84 Lumber on Facebook, Instagram, or LinkedIn for more information.
RectorSeal, a leading manufacturer of HVAC/R and plumbing accessories, has announced the addition of the Flow Right Filter box to its extensive line of IAQ products for HVAC systems. Flow Right air filter boxes complement RectorSeal’s innovative Dust Free IAQ products by providing a unique knock-down design. Patented in 2015, Flow Right filter boxes are Read more
RectorSeal, a leading manufacturer of HVAC/R and plumbing accessories, has announced the addition of the Flow Right Filter box to its extensive line of IAQ products for HVAC systems. Flow Right air filter boxes complement RectorSeal’s innovative Dust Free IAQ products by providing a unique knock-down design.
Patented in 2015, Flow Right filter boxes are designed as RTA (Ready-To-Assemble) filter cabinets that are compatible with 1- and 2-inch air filters. They are packaged flat in easy-to-store cartons and take only minutes to assemble. The filter boxes are adjustable from 4” to 18” in height and are available in galvanized or powder-coated options. When properly installed, Flow Right box filters can help to improve HVAC airflow by up to 20% to a ducted HVAC system.
“The addition of Flow Right box filters ensures RectorSeal’s ability to deliver innovative, practical, and effective HVAC solutions to our customers,” said Gregg Burnett, Vice President and General Manager of Dust Free IAQ Products.
Since 1937, RectorSeal has offered products that have built a steadily growing and loyal following among contractors due to differentiated and proven product performance. Further, the company is often the first to tackle and solve challenges professional trade contractors face. In 2015, RectorSeal became part of the Contractor Solutions segment of CSW Industrials, Inc. (Nasdaq: CSWI).
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