MUKILTEO, Wash. – June 18, 2010 – Robinson Solutions announced it has acquired Energy Saving Management Systems (ESMS). The acquisition furthers Robinson Solutions’ mission to continuously improve operating costs and system performance within built environments. With Fortune 500 customers and a track record of delivering measurable results, Robinson Solutions is an excellent match with ESMS, which provides Ektos, the first energy management system designed specifically for Quick Service Restaurants (QSR). The combined companies will focus on providing faster response times, improving services to customers and integrating energy management solutions with other QSR tools.
“By adding Ektos’ capability to the power of Robinson Solutions’ building intelligence technologies, we will now be able to expand the suite of tools owner operators can use to lower energy costs and increase profits,” said Larry Barich, President of ESMS. “We are excited that together we can bring cost cutting solutions to a new level for our customers.”
“Our customer focused approach to improve building performance and reduce operating costs is a perfect fit with ESMS’s approach to delivering great value for customers,” said Michael Robinson, President of Robinson Solutions. “What won’t change is the excellent service and experienced support our customers have come to expect.”
The Ektos system can save franchisees up to 15 percent in energy costs and up to 20 percent in gas consumption, especially in colder climate areas. It is an intuitive and advanced system that automatically responds to dynamic environment of QSRs by controlling temperature, reacting to peak demand periods, adjusting lighting and delivering real time alerts.
About Robinson Solutions
For 30 years Robinson Solutions has provided the systems, services and innovative technology to enable total solutions in built environments. We are a leading systems and service integrator, with over 1,000 employees in the U.S., Canada and Mexico.
About ESMS
Founded in 1996, ESMS has developed an intuitive advanced energy management system for quick service restaurants and light commercial buildings. ESMS customers have experienced lower energy consumption, reduced costs and longer equipment life. ESMS has installed over 1,200 Ektos systems nationwide saving over 120 MWh and millions of dollars for their customers.
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