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Midwest Cooling Tower Services (“Midwest”) has acquired certain assets of Cooling Tower Resources, Inc. (“CTR”), a cooling tower parts distributor and fabricator with customers around the world. CTR has a history of providing quality fiberglass and wood parts to a range of industrial customers from cooling tower OEMs to service providers. The deal includes the acquisition of real estate owned by a related party located in Baytown, TX. This location is strategic in that it will allow for Midwest to better service its current and future customer base. To lead its new Cooling Tower Resources division, Midwest has hired industry veteran Shane Schmidt.

“The CTR acquisition, including entering distribution and having a presence in Baytown, TX, will allow us to continue to strategically grow our maintenance services and rental cooling tower businesses. The new capabilities will allow us to better service our clients’ needs.” said Midwest President Daniel Wiltz. “We welcome CTR to the family and are excited to have Shane Schmidt onboard to run our distribution business.”

Versa Integrity Group, Inc. ("Versa"), a leader in the non-destructive testing space, has closed a transaction to acquire the assets of Maintenance & Turnaround Resources, LLC ("MTR").  MTR specializes in asset integrity management and non-destructive testing provided to customers in the oil and gas industry.  The company has over 30 technicians with offices in Hondo, TX, Tioga, ND, Longmont, CO, and Newcastle, WY.  The assets of MTR form Versa Integrity Group of Mountain West, Inc., furthering Versa's geographical footprint and service offerings to customers around the country.

"MTR comes to us with a ton of experience, a ton of resources, and a great team – together we are bigger, better, and can bring more services to more clients. We are very excited about welcoming them to the Versa family," said Clay Savoy, Chief Executive Officer of Versa.

Traditions Health, LLC announces the addition of Alan Blakeney as Chief Financial Officer.  Blakeney joins Traditions with over 20 years of healthcare finance experience in public accounting, hospital and large regional home health and hospice organizations.

“We couldn’t be more thrilled to welcome Alan to the Traditions Health team,” said Bryan Wolfe, President and CEO of Traditions Health. “He will undoubtedly make an immediate impact on the growth and operations of Traditions.”

Blakeney will be responsible for driving Traditions’ economic growth and will oversee all financial planning and reporting. Prior to joining Traditions, Blakeney served as Chief Financial Officer of Camellia Healthcare. He is a Certified Public Accountant and a former member of the Home Care & Hospice Financial Managers Association’s advisory board.  Blakeney earned a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from The University of Southern Mississippi.

Dorilton Capital Advisors, LLC ("Dorilton"), a leading family equity office has partnered with AUT Solutions founder, Bill Blanshan to acquire the assets of AUT Solutions, LLC forming a new entity AUT Solutions Group, LLC ("AUT Solutions"). Blanshan continues to own a significant equity stake in the company and is continuing in his role as CEO and President. 

"AUT continues its mission of developing products to best serve the needs of technicians while providing a better level of service to the NDT industry.  The AUT Solutions team and I look forward to taking the business to the next level with Dorilton's support," said Blanshan.

Traditions Health, LLC ("Traditions"), a leading home health and hospice provider in Texas and California, announced that it has acquired Family First Hospice, Inc. and Family First Palliative Home Care, Inc. (collectively "Family First").  Family First is a provider of hospice and home health services in Ennis, Texas.  Bob and Kimberly Woods, the former owners and operators of Family First, will be joining the Traditions team.

As a leading provider of home health and hospice services, Traditions offers skilled nursing, therapy services, and both physical and spiritual end of life care.

The announcement was made by Bryan Wolfe, the President and CEO of Traditions.  "I am extremely excited to expand the Traditions brand to the greater Dallas area. Ennis, Texas is a great community and we look forward to serving its people," said Mr. Wolfe.

Western Energy Support & Technology, Inc. (WEST), an authority in flow measurement testing, calibration, consulting, and infrastructure unveiled today a new branding initiative to unify its subsidiaries.

“The new brand signifies our focus on being the flow measurement authority trusted by our customers and industries,” said Mike Carter, CEO, WEST. “WEST and our five subsidiaries share an unwavering commitment to the same values and mission. We provide superior products and services that help customers solve their flow measurement challenges and offer valuable thought leadership to the industries we serve.”

The new brand reinforces the organizations’ professionalism and dependability, reflects the strength and stability of the WEST portfolio, and unifies what were once disparate companies into a family. The logos, comprising shapes with 90-degree angles and structural flow lines, were inspired by the companies’ histories in flow.

The branding initiative includes new logos, visual look and feel, and updated messaging. The evolved brand identity will be rolled out to WEST subsidiaries’ communications and experiences, beginning immediately.

Western Energy Support & Technology, Inc. (WEST), an authority in flow measurement testing, calibration, consulting, and infrastructure, announced today the appointment of Ernest Hauser to the position of chief sales officer.

In his new role, Hauser will be responsible for codifying the sales team and ensuring alignment across the WEST family of flow measurement companies. He will oversee marketing, customer relationship management, and sales – ensuring the objectives of WEST and its subsidiaries align with customers’ needs.

“I’m honored to join the WEST family of companies,” said Hauser. “Our mission is to advance the performance and profitability of our clients’ businesses. I’m excited to see WEST grow in ways that are consistent with this mission. We’re especially determined to become even more of a partner in our clients’ businesses, adding value onsite and in the field.”

Hauser previously spent more than 10 years at Cameron, where he served as the director of sales for Caldon Ultrasonic Flow Meters and a director of business development for the Valves and Measurement Group. Prior to that, he spent 17 years with Caldon, which culminated with six years as the president of Caldon Nuclear.

Hauser received his mechanical engineering degree from Penn State, and has completed executive leadership and sales trainings from Rice, Sandler Training, and Miller-Heiman.

WEST CEO Mike Carter said, “Ernie brings valuable experience to WEST, and we’re thrilled to add such a practiced, strategic, and impactful leader to the team.”

Traditions Healthcare Holding Company, LLC, a portfolio company of Dorilton Capital Advisors LLC, announced today that it has acquired ProCare Hospice Corp. ProCare Hospice is a provider of hospice services based in Oxnard, California. The announcement was made by Bryan Wolfe, the President and CEO of Traditions Health Care Holding Company, LLC. 

Versa Integrity Group, Inc., a leader in the non-destructive testing space, has closed on a transaction to acquire Carbon Steel Inspection, Inc. (CSI) of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. CSI specializes in eddy current services and products that are provided to refining, chemical, and power generation customers. The company has over 25 years of history with offices in Pittsburgh, PA, Houston, TX, and Oakley, CA. CSI will operate as a subsidiary of Versa, furthering Versa's eddy current services and product offerings.

Island Abbey Foods®, a Prince Edward Island based natural health products producer, announced today their newest product innovation, Honibe Honey Gummies™, are now available in 800 Shoppers Drug Mart stores across the country. Honibe Honey Gummies™ are multivitamins for adults and children and are the world’s first chewable vitamins with honey as the #1 ingredient.

“We are excited to introduce our Honibe Honey Gummies™ nationwide in Shoppers Drug Mart pharmacy locations!” stated John Rowe, President, Island Abbey Foods Ltd. “We are grateful for Shoppers Drug Mart’s continued support as we strive to make the best tasting, healthiest and most affordable health products available for Canadian consumers.”

Honibe believes in science-based nutrition, and thus Honibe Honey Gummies™ are multivitamins that follow Health Canada’s daily recommended serving for adults and children. Honibe Honey Gummies™ also have 50% less refined sugar compared to other brands and contain a two month supply in every bottle leading to great savings for Canadian families. Honibe Honey Gummies™ are gluten free, gelatin free, dairy free, and have no artificial flavours, no artificial preservatives, and no artificial colours added. Honey is a natural sweetener with high nutritional value, provides a healthy source of carbohydrates, and is an excellent source of energy. Honibe Honey Gummies™ are naturally great tasting multivitamins for the whole family!

Traditions Hospice of South Houston, a subsidiary of Traditions Health Care Holding Company, LLC, a leading home health and hospice provider in Texas, announced today that it has acquired Hallmark Hospice. Hallmark Hospice is a provider of hospice services in Houston, Texas. The announcement was made by Bryan Wolfe, the President and CEO of Traditions Health Care Holding Company, LLC.

As a leading provider of home health and hospice services, Traditions Health Care offers skilled nursing, therapy services, and both physical and spiritual end of life care.

"Traditions is happy to welcome the Hallmark employees to our organization. This acquisition allows us to further our mission of providing quality patient care into more areas in the greater Houston area," said Mr. Wolfe.

Traditions Health Care, a leading home health and hospice provider in Texas, announced today that it purchased East Texas Care Team, Inc.  The company is a provider of home health and hospice services in Longview, Texas.  The announcement was made today by Traditions Health Care CEO, Bryan Wolfe.

As a leading provider of home health and hospice services, Traditions Health Care offers skilled nursing, therapy services and both physical and spiritual end of life care.

“Traditions is happy to welcome the East Texas CareTeam employees to our organization. The mission of Traditions Health Care is to promote health and independence in the patients we serve, to attract and retain exceptional healthcare professionals and to conduct our business with compassion and integrity.  This acquisition will allow us to extend our mission into the East Texas market.”, said Mr. Wolfe.