"We are very excited to announce the addition of Eskridge to the Ramsey Industries family. Our vision is to become a global leader in all of the markets we serve by providing innovative solutions to our customer's requirements with high quality, on-time and cost effective products. The acquisition of Eskridge brings us one step closer to the accomplishment of that goal. This combination will increase the offering of products to our valued customers around the globe and will also allow us to offer them full package solutions to their growing needs" commented Bruce Barron, CEO of Ramsey Industries.

Honeywell (NYSE:HON) today announced it has been awarded a $4.5-million contract extension for Cool Control Plus, an energy-efficiency program that has reduced electricity consumption in more than 150 small hotels and motels throughout the Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) service area in northern and central California.