Movers & Shakers

Ouellet Group rebrands as Innovair Solutions

L’Islet, QC-based Ouellet Group has changed its name to Innovair Solutions. The Ouellet Group is the parent company of business units across Canada and the U.S., including Ouellet, Innovair, Dettson, Delta-Therm, Hazloc Heaters, and Britech. The company says the new name and logo more accurately reflect the range of the company’s HVAC solutions. Innovair Solutions has more than 500 employees in nine locations, with approximately 500,000 sq. ft. of warehousing and production facilities. innovairsolutions.com

SMS becomes rep for Haws Equipment

Whitby, ON-based Smillie McAdams Summerlin Ltd. (SMS) is now the Haws Equipment representative for Ontario. Haws Equipment is a Sparks, NV-based company producing emergency eye wash and shower stations, tempered water systems, drinking fountains, electric water coolers, and water bottle fill stations. SMS distributes specialized products for the mechanical construction industry through a network of authorized representatives across Canada. smillieltd.ca hawsco.com

Bélanger forms partnerships in Ontario and Quebec

St-Laurent, QC-based Bélanger has announced partnerships with Toronto’s Visionary Sales Agency and Mercier, QC-based Nimatec Ventes Technique to distribute Bélanger products in Ontario and Quebec respectively. Bélanger, part of the Oatey family of companies, produces faucets and plumbing supplies under the brand names Bélanger, H2Flo, Quik and Essential belangerh2o.com nimatec.com visionarysales.ca

Saniflo Canada adds rep for Ottawa Gatineau region

Cambridge, ON-based Saniflo Canada has appointed Canma Sales Agency as its plumbing wholesale channel representative for the greater Ottawa and Gatineau region. Ottawa, ON-based Canma Sales serves the residential, commercial and luxury product markets. saniflo.ca

Imperial Manufacturing Group acquires Norbel Metal Services

Richibucto, NB-based Imperial Manufacturing Group, owner of Pointe-Claire Steel, has acquired Norbel Metal Service Inc. of Etobicoke, ON. The company will become part of Pointe-Claire Steel. Imperial Manufacturing Group manufactures HVAC and building products for the residential and light commercial markets, with more than 13 facilities across North America. Pointe-Claire Steel processes and distributes flat steel products from facilities in Bolton, ON and Pointe-Claire, QC. The acquisition of Norbel Metal Service expands the company’s slitting and blanking capacities, and adds more than 125,000 sq. ft. of manufacturing and warehouse space. imperialgroup.ca norbelmetal.com

Molekule purchases Aura Smart Air

Molekule Group, Inc. is acquiring Aura Smart Air Ltd., a company based in Israel, which produces a smart air technology platform. Molekule will implement Aura’s advanced software, sensor and IoT technology across its entire product range to enhance in-room air quality priorities and initiatives. Palm Beach Gardens, FL-based Molekule offers proprietary air purification devices for homes, offices, hospitals and more.

auraair.io molekule.com

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