ECR International - Experts & Thought Leaders

Granby Industries LP, a division of TerraVest Industries Inc., has announced its acquisition of ECR International Inc., a division of BDR Thermea. ECR is a manufacturer of heating and cooling products under a family of brand names in North America, including Utica, Dunkirk, and Olsen. The acquisition further illustrates Granby Industries’ commitment to bringing the most reliable and efficient heating appliances to the market. Pierre Fournier, President of Granby Industries, welcomes the employees of ECR and looks forward to their continuing commitment to the business and its customers. “ECR International is a strong business with a portfolio of successful brands, and we’re delighted to welcome its employees to the Granby family. ECR fits within our portfolio of businesses perfectly and we look forward to nurturing its growth and further strengthening our position in the North American heating market,” said Mr. Fournier. Comprehensive heating solutions In addition to increasing manufacturing capacity, the two long-standing companies share similar values and strengths that will enhance both companies’ ability to offer the most comprehensive heating solutions in the industry. With continuity in mind, Granby Industries’ goal is to make this transition as seamless as possible, by delivering products, services, and sales support to customers through the existing ECR teams they have assembled.

The Air–Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) is the trade association representing manufacturers of air conditioning, heating, commercial refrigeration, and water heating equipment. ECR International is a member company of AHRI and a participant in the voluntary certification program. The AHRI Product Performance Certification Program is a voluntary program, which ensures that various types of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, refrigeration, and water heating products perform according to manufacturers’ published claims. ECR International products that are certified through the AHRI Product Performance Certification Program are continuously tested, by an independent third-party laboratory. AHRI ratings ECR International has achieved a 100% success rate for three consecutive years 2018-2020 for all its brands of Residential Furnaces, Commercial Boilers, and Residential Boilers. It is proud to receive these awards and is dedicated to providing the customers with the highest level of quality and equipment performance across our family of products.  This award is a testament to the team of dedicated engineers, laboratory technicians, quality, and production personnel.  

The engineers at ECR International, Inc. typically utilize the department’s 3D printers to prototype parts for boilers and other various heating and cooling equipment needs. Since the Coronavirus pandemic, the employees have been looking for an innovative way to help people in the community while ultilizing this technology. Karl Mayer, Chief Furnace Engineer for ECR International, was contacted by his niece who works at Erie County Medical Center in Buffalo. She came across an article about a Canadian boy scout, Quinn Callander, who figured out a brilliant way to relieve some of the pain the medical workers have to deal with from wearing protective gear all day long every single day on the frontlines. Printed face mask clips The ECR team quickly assembled and began printing their first samples of the 3D face maskFace mask straps normally go behind the ears. After a long day ears are sore. This simple clip design keeps the straps of the face mask off the ears. The ECR team quickly assembled and began printing their first samples of the 3D printed face mask clips with the simple message engraved on them, ‘ECR Cares’. Several other employees starting contacting local health organizations to see if they would like to receive some of these special clips. To date several ‘ECR Cares’ clips have been delivered to Erie County Medical Center, Buffalo General Hospital, Mohawk Valley Health System and Brooks Memorial Hospital. “Right now we’re producing about 200 every day," said Ed Coluccio, Manager of Engineering Services for ECR International. “As long as people still need the clips, we'll keep making them.”