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Energy Efficiency Leader Joins Budderfly as Chief Operating Officer

by Katie Lee April 12, 2023

Shelton, Conn. — Budderfly, a premier sustainability partner for businesses with repeatable footprints, has added energy services leader Scott Avirett as its new chief operating officer (COO). Avirett will lead the development and implementation of an integrated customer experience and delivery strategy to ensure operational excellence and meet rapidly growing demand for Budderfly’s sustainability services across North America. Avirett brings two decades of global experience in sustainable energy & infrastructure operations and general management to Budderfly. He previously built and led high-performance teams at Johnson Controls and Energy Systems Group …

April 12, 2023

Industry Voices

Closed Door Meeting

by Katie Lee April 2, 2021

— By Jen Castro — How a commercial security door can protect your business. You have invested a lot of time and money in your business and have developed its resources and reputation to be the best it can be. However, 2020 and the pandemic probably threw a wrench in your business plans. Storefronts are at risk of vandalism and trespassing now more than ever before, which is why business owners are searching for a flexible and resilient solution to maintain security and keep their inventory and/or store safe. …

April 2, 2021

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Detecting Hotspots

by Katie Lee August 21, 2020

— By Adam Walker — As the foodservice industry changes, fire protection technology offers smarter, more scalable solutions with electric detection for complex cooking environments. Today’s commercial kitchens are evolving to meet consumer demands. Dining destinations throughout the world are seeing the rise of large-scale, multi-kitchen foodservice operations, driven by both consumers’ need for convenience and an increasing desire for new and unique food experiences. Certain types of complex kitchens have seen an especially increased demand recently with more consumers using food delivery services as part of their efforts …

August 21, 2020

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Tyco Retail Solutions Recognized for RFID Solution Development

by Katie Lee October 29, 2018

Neuhausen, Switzerland — Tyco Retail Solutions has been recognized for its innovation and technology leadership in developing and delivering a portfolio of RFID-enabled solutions, providing retailers with real-time in-store visibility and predictive analytics to help drive sales, improve operations and deliver a differentiated brand experience. The company is the recipient of the 2018 Case Study Competition from AIM, the trusted worldwide industry association for the automatic identification industry for nearly half a century.

October 29, 2018

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JOANN Stores Implements ShopperTrak Analytics from Tyco Retail Solutions

by Katie Lee August 24, 2018

Neuhausen, Switzerland — JOANN Stores, LLC, a leading fabric and craft retailer, will be rolling out Tyco Retail Solutions’ ShopperTrak in-store traffic analytics solution to provide insights for the company’s 870 stores. An industry leader for 75 years, JOANN recently set a precedent for the future of crafting with a completely reimagined store experience focused on new features and services based on the latest crafting trends. The ShopperTrak solution supports JOANN’s customer-first focus, as it will better identify traffic patterns to ensure the right number of team members are available …

August 24, 2018

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Johnson Controls To Accelerate Leadership Succession

by Katie Lee August 22, 2017

Cork, Ireland — Effective September 1, 2017, George Oliver, currently president and chief operating officer of Johnson Controls International plc, will become chairman and CEO. This action accelerates the move of Oliver to his new position 6 months earlier than previously announced. Alex Molinaroli, currently chairman and CEO, will leave the company and the board effective September 1, 2017.

August 22, 2017

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Johnson Controls Secures FM Agreement for 12,000 Shell Retail Stations

by Nate Hunter March 23, 2011

London — Johnson Controls Global WorkPlace Solutions has signed an agreement with Royal Dutch Shell plc to manage and maintain 12,000 Shell retail fuel stations in 27 countries.

March 23, 2011