Aircond Corp. Launches Division for Mission-critical Facilities.Business Editors ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 23, 2001 Company Meets Customer Demand For Expanded Capabilities Smyrna-based Aircond Corp. recently launched a significant new division in response to growing customer demand for reliable outsourcing capabilities. The Op2 "Optimizing Operations" division places Aircond in a new class of service providers. In addition to HVAC (Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning) In the home or small office with a handful of computers, HVAC is more for human comfort than the machines. In large datacenters, a humidity-free room with a steady, cool temperature is essential for the trouble-free services, customers can now benefit from new facility operation capabilities including electrical, elevator, security, plumbing, backup generator and UPS systems. Op2 was born out of demand by mission-critical companies for whom system downtime The time during which a computer is not functioning due to hardware, operating system or application program failure. costs thousands or even millions of dollars per hour. These companies are also using outsourcing as a means of increasing their bottom lines and are turning to Op2 as a reliable partner for these services. "The launch of our Op2 division is a major strategic move for Aircond as we distinguish ourselves from our competitors and position ourselves for expansion into additional markets," said Aircond Chief Operating Officer Chief Operating Officer (COO) The officer of a firm responsible for day-to-day management, usually the president or an executive vice-president. Alan Barnes Alan Barnes may also refer to:
Selected to head up the new division is 35-year Aircond veteran Ray Stribling, who has been promoted to director of Op2 services. Charlie Cayce, an Aircond employee for more than 21 years, will assist Stribling as associate director for Op2 services. "The demand for Op2 services has surpassed our expectations significantly," said Stribling. "So far, we've added 24 technicians to our division and anticipate the need for 14 more within the next 6 months." Founded in 1937, Atlanta-based Aircond is the largest provider of indoor environmental services The various combinations of scientific, technical, and advisory activities (including modification processes, i.e., the influence of manmade and natural factors) required to acquire, produce, and supply information on the past, present, and future states of space, atmospheric, and systems to commercial, industrial and institutional clients in the Southeast. The company specializes in chiller chill·er n. 1. One that chills. 2. A frightening story, especially one involving violence, evil, or the supernatural; a thriller. chiller Noun 1. service, construction/renovation, energy management/facility automation, engineering, boiler service, chemical water treatment and planned preventative maintenance. Aircond's Op2 "Optimizing Operations" division offers customers complete facility operations outsourcing capabilities, and focuses on meeting the needs of mission-critical facilities. An affiliate of Arlington, Va.-based Consolidated Engineering Services, Aircond was named "The Best Contractor To Work For in 2000" by The Air Conditioning air conditioning, mechanical process for controlling the humidity, temperature, cleanliness, and circulation of air in buildings and rooms. Indoor air is conditioned and regulated to maintain the temperature-humidity ratio that is most comfortable and healthful. , Heating and Refrigeration refrigeration, process for drawing heat from substances to lower their temperature, often for purposes of preservation. Refrigeration in its modern, portable form also depends on insulating materials that are thin yet effective. News. More information about Aircond can be found at www.aircond.com. |
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