Copeland hires Matthew Underwood. By MechBiz On Aug 21, 2026 Matthew Underwood has joined Copeland as an inside sales representative. Underwood was previously a marketing intern with Copeland from May 2024 to August 2025. St. Louis, MO-based Copeland offers compression technologies and control solutions for HVAC, cold chain and industrial applications.

Alps Controls expands offerings with Copeland products. August 1, 2026 PITTSBURGH - Alps Controls, an online marketplace for HVAC controls, building automation, and smart building solutions, has signed a distribution agreement with compressor and controls company Copeland. The partnership significantly expands the number of thermostat and temperature control parts available through the Alps Controls marketplace, giving contractors, system integrators, OEMs, and facility professionals access to Copeland products, an Alps press release said. The initial product offering includes a broad range of thermostat and panel device parts, including electronic temperature controllers, communicating and noncommunicating thermostats, thermostat accessories, and thermostat guards and protective enclosures. The agreement supports a growing demand for dependable temperature control solutions across a wide range of commercial HVAC applications and other mission-critical environments, the press release said. "Copeland has earned a reputation for delivering dependable, high-quality HVAC control solutions that contractors and facility operators trust," said Connor Meyers, CEO of Alps Controls. "Adding Copeland thermostats and temperature controls solutions to the Alps Controls marketplace gives our customers another premier manufacturer while reinforcing our commitment to being the industry's most connected source for building automation products." Alps Controls offers access to products from more than 180 manufacturers through a single digital marketplace, helping customers source parts quickly, compare solutions across brands, and simplify procurement through a manufacturer-direct fulfillment model. Customers can browse inventory, compare products, request project pricing, and order online any time. Alps Controls serves mechanical contractors, systems integrators, OEMs, facility managers and building owners throughout North and South America. Looking for quick answers on air conditioning, heating and refrigeration topics? Try Ask ACHR NEWS, its new smart AI search tool. Ask ACHR NEWS Looking for a reprint of this article? From high-res PDFs to custom plaques, order your copy today! SPONSORED BY Hi there. I'm Ask ACHR NEWS. You can ask me anything about HVACR trends, news, and insights. Go ahead, type something below, and let's get started! JOIN TODAY To unlock your recommendations. Already have an account? Sign In

Copeland enters into exclusive negotiations to acquire Dickson, advancing cold chain leadership. 2 mins read Proposed acquisition will expand Copeland's presence across the healthcare and life sciences cold chain, adding environmental monitoring, compliance expertise and cloud-based monitoring capabilities ST. LOUIS-BUSINESS WIRE- Copeland, a global leader in compression technologies and controls solutions, today announced its entry into exclusive negotiations towards the purchase of Dickson, a portfolio company of May River Capital and provider of environmental monitoring and cloud-native software solutions for regulated life sciences and healthcare applications. The proposed acquisition will strengthen Copeland's strategy of enabling an efficient and effective cold chain, building on its existing stationary and in-transit monitoring capabilities to deliver an end-to-end solution that helps healthcare, pharmaceutical and life sciences customers safeguard product integrity, maintain compliance and reduce operational risk. Quality assurance and environmental monitoring represents a large and secularly growing market opportunity, driven by increasing regulatory requirements, the expansion of biologics and cell and gene therapies, and rising demand for supply chain transparency. Dickson's cloud-native monitoring platform, deep compliance expertise and global footprint complement Copeland's established cold chain remote services business, broadening its reach across pharmaceutical manufacturing, biotechnology, medical devices, distribution, healthcare networks and hospital systems. "We look forward to welcoming the Dickson team to Copeland, as we enhance our ability to provide end-to-end visibility and ensure high levels of regulatory compliance through a digitally connected cold chain. Dickson will expand our capabilities and strengthen our ability to serve customers across every stage of the healthcare and life sciences cold chain, from pharmaceutical manufacturing through distribution and patient care," said Ross B. Shuster, CEO of Copeland. "Joining Copeland will allow us to bring our platform and compliance expertise to a broader customer base, while continuing to invest in the technology and services our customers rely on to protect their most critical assets," said Rick Weiler, President and CEO of Dickson. The proposed transaction is expected to close in the second half of the 2026 calendar year, subject to the finalization of definitive agreements, consultation of the French work council of Oceasoft SAS and customary regulatory approvals. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. This announcement includes forward-looking statements regarding the proposed acquisition and its expected benefits. Actual results may differ due to market conditions or other factors. Dickson will continue to operate as an independent company until the transaction closes. Copeland undertakes no obligation to update these statements. About Copeland Copeland is a global leader in compression technologies and controls solutions, with more than 200 million installations worldwide. Medianet deliver reliability and innovation across heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC), cold chain and industrial applications. With over 100 years of expertise and approximately 18,000 colleagues in 40+ countries, Medianet is advancing the energy and refrigerants transitions while safeguarding high-value, perishable products - partnering with its customers at a global scale to help them achieve greater efficiency and sustainability. Learn more at copeland.com. Contact details: