Research Products Corp acquires EWC Controls to expand its position in the premium indoor air quality market

Jul 10, 2024•about 1 year ago

Acquiring Company

Research Products Corporation

Acquired Company

EWC Controls

Madison

EnglishtownManufacturingManufacturing

Description

Research Products Corp (RPC), the parent company of AprilAire, has strategically acquired EWC Controls, a leader in HVAC zone control design and solutions. This acquisition positions RPC to take the No. 1 position in zoning, allowing it to deliver healthy air to every home.

Company Information

Company

Research Products Corporation

Location

Madison, Wisconsin, United States

About

Research Products Corporation is a leading provider of residential and commercial solutions for Healthy Air where we live, learn work, and play. Headquartered in Madison, Wisconsin, RPC has been designing and manufacturing Healthy Air solutions for all types of residential and commercial environments since 1938. RPC brands (AprilAire, driSteem, Anden & RP Filter) have an unparalleled reputation with tens of thousands of professional contractors because RPC's Healthy Air solutions make a difference in the lives of the millions of people who rely on our products every day.

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