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Lennox Completes Acquisition of AES to Bolster Company Growth

by | Nov 1, 2023

Richardson-based Lennox, a leader in energy-efficient climate-control solutions, completed the acquisition of Virginia-based AES, a company dedicated to service and sustainability in the light commercial market, the company announced in October.

Terms of the acquisition were not disclosed.

AES provides installations services, adapter curbs, and reclaim services across North America and will become part of the Lennox Commercial Business Segment, enabling the delivery of “front-to-back” life-cycle integrated services to AES and Lennox customers....

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