Phoenix, AZ
August 6, 2024

• Further growth in building automation and expansion of regional presence
• Customers of both companies benefit from expanded range of building technology solutions that can increase safety, efficiency, and comfort.

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Phoenix, AZ – Climatec, LLC, a Bosch company, has acquired the business of Engineered Control Solutions (ECS), a leading building automation solutions provider and system integrator with offices in North and South Carolina. ECS has about 100 employees. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Founded in 1999, ECS is serving customers in the Southeast US and nationally. The company provides building automation solutions for efficient control, regulation and monitoring of technical building equipment such as heating, ventilation, air conditioning and lighting across the education, government, healthcare, and commercial building sectors. These owners and operators of commercial buildings and infrastructures have benefited from increased efficiency and simplified processes, as well as improved comfort for users. ECS’ building experts and regional operations are an excellent complement to Climatec’s portfolio.

“ECS is a perfect fit for Climatec’s business and culture,” said Ramesh Jayaraman, president, Bosch Building Technologies Integrator Business – North America. “The professionalism and dedication of the ECS’s team to deliver innovative building solutions fully aligns with the Climatec entrepreneurial spirit and mission for operational excellence and world-class service.”

“Climatec and Bosch’s commitment to customers and employees, the strength of their building technology partnerships, and long-term business focus made this decision easy,” said Lee Revis, president, Engineered Control Solutions. “The fact that the deal coincides with our 25^th anniversary underscores our excitement for a great future ahead for our team and our customers.”

“We are thrilled to have ECS as a part of the Climatec team,” said Shawn Flahart, Climatec vice president for Building Automation Services. “The addition of the ECS team gives us countless new opportunities to expand our services, grow our business in the Southeast, and better serve our national customers.”  

All associates and the management team will continue in their respective roles.

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About Climatec, LLC

For nearly 50 years, Climatec has invested in people, technology, and services needed to be its customers’ trusted business partner for building solutions. Today, Climatec is a leading provider of building technologies and energy solutions in the nation. Climatec’s technology partners include the world’s leading suppliers of building automation, security, life safety, and energy efficiency technologies. And since 2015, Climatec has been part of Robert Bosch, LLC. For further information see www.climatec.com.

Press/Media/PR Contact

‍Jill Boileau
Director of Communications
Communications@Climatec.com
(602) 819-4945

Earth Day is here! In celebration, Climatec is highlighting a handful of school districts that are reducing their carbon footprints and generating savings by making energy efficiency improvements. From HVAC replacements to automated lighting systems to solar panel shade structures, infrastructure improvements are having as much of a positive impact on environmental health as they are on districts’ bottom lines.

San Benito High School District (SBHSD): This Earth Day, PG&E is putting a spotlight on the Hollister High School Haybalers at SBHSD for their environmental stewardship. Since partnering with Climatec in 2017, the District installed brand new rooftop and ground mount Solar PV structures, modernized LED lighting systems, new HVAC units, building automation systems and more. These improvements save 1,626 metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions annually, equivalent to removing362 cars from the road, preserving 26,879 trees from deforestation or powering 316 homes. The solar panel systems alone have generated an estimated 8,100 MWh of electricity to date – providing an estimated $19 million in lifecycle savings to SBHSD’s general fund. The District supplemented funding for these improvements with Proposition 39 funding and federal subsidies through the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA).
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‍Crane Unified School District (Crane ESD): This Yuma City, AZ-based school district has made significant strides towards enhancing energy efficiency since 2019. It performed LED light modernizations and installed new HVAC units complete with Needlepoint Bipolar Ionization technology. These units maximized air quality in classrooms and across facilities during COVID-19, ensuring students could return to school safely. The improvements were funded through utility incentives, tax-exempt lease purchases and District capital, including COVID-related funding.
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‍Rowland Unified School District (RUSD): Since 2016, RUSD has implemented improvements, including modernized HVAC systems, building automation systems, interior and exterior LED lights and solar shade and parking structures. Not only do these improvements make buildings safer for students, but they also reduce an astounding 163,342,618 pounds of CO2 emissions. This environmental benefit equates to 16,728 cars being removed from roads, 7,170,113 gallons of gas preserved, 1,223,205 trees prevented from being deforested or 14,637 homes being powered! The District also looks forward to projected savings of $43.7 million over the lifespan of its equipment.
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These sustainability champions are just a few examples of Climatec customers paving the path towards a greener future. Creative funding resources like tax credits and federal subsidies through the IRA make it easier for public agencies to leave a lasting impact. 

As this Earth Day kicks off, we will continue supporting and celebrating the public agencies prioritizing environmental sustainability and fiscal solvency for the health of their organizations and communities

Phoenix, AZ

September 8, 2023

• Combined portfolio significantly increases Fire and Life Safety capabilities and customer base in California
• Customers of both companies benefit from expanded rang of building technology solutions

Phoenix, AZ – Climatec, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Robert Bosch LLC, has acquired West Coast Fire & Integration Inc., an expert in Fire Life Safety, Security, Nurse Call, and Voice/Data building solutions, based in Yorba Linda, California. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Founded in1993, West Coast Fire & Integration provides turnkey security and life safety solutions throughout Southern California. Particularly, their expertise in design, installation, maintenance, and monitoring of comprehensive Fire Alarm systems are a significant complement to Climatec’s California operations. The company serves customers across the healthcare, university, education, commercial office, and hospitality sectors.

“I am very excited to welcome West Coast Fire & Integration team to Climatec and Bosch. Their customer-centric culture and values are a great fit,” said Mauro Lima-Vaz, president, Climatec, LLC “They are proven leaders in delivering innovative building solutions that will benefit our customers with an expanded range of services. This is also another great example of Bosch’s continuing investment in our business growth.”

“I’m eager to be part of the Climatec team and confident about the opportunities ahead for our employees and customers,” said Dan Scherneck, president, West Coast Fire& Integration. “With our shared values and business vision, along with Climatec's financial and market strength, this acquisition creates a great opportunity for the continued growth of our company.”

West Coast Fire & Integration has about 65 employees. All associates and the management team will continue in their respective roles.

About Climatec, LLC

For over 40 years, Climatec has steadily invested in people, technology, and services to be its customers’ trusted business partners for building solutions. Today, Climatec is a leading provider of building technologies and energy solutions in the nation. Climatec’s technology partners include the world’s leading suppliers of building automation, security, life safety, and energy efficiency technologies. And since 2015, Climatec has been part of Robert Bosch. For further information see www.climatec.com.

Press/Media/PR Contact

Jill Boileau

Director of Communications

JillB@Climatec.com

(602)999 - 4557

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