DURHAM, N.C. (January 9, 2012) — Just in time to support commercial heating contractors, repair teams and facilities operators during the cool winter months, Brady (www.bradyservices.com), a company that provides energy systems and comprehensive building solutions for commercial and industrial facilities across North Carolina, has opened a new 6,000 square-foot parts center in Durham, N.C. The new location is strategically positioned to support the growing commercial and industrial-business base in central North Carolina. The store will employ four associates.

“Reducing down time is the number-one concern for facilities managers and commercial heating and air-conditioning specialists,” says Ken Qualls, director, Brady Parts. “As the Triangle and Triad regions continue to expand outward, travel times to acquire parts from the Greensboro and Raleigh parts centers have gotten longer.”

The facility will serve Durham, Chatham, Orange, Granville and Person counties, as well as the eastern half of Alamance and Caswell counties. Located on the northwest side of Durham, at 4306 Bennett Memorial Road, the parts center will reduce travel times in the service area by 30 minutes or more, improving the efficiency and reducing the transportation costs associated with repairing and servicing commercial heating, cooling and air-handling equipment.

Managing the Durham location is Mike Aulis-Hill, a three-year Brady-parts-store veteran, who has transferred from the Raleigh location. New to Brady are Mike Kaffenberger, who has 15 years of experience in HVAC and is chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) certified, as well as Kenneth King, who has four years of experience in HVAC parts and an associate degree in Business Administration from Wingate University. Phil Cable, a 25-year veteran in wholesaling, heating, ventilation and air conditioning equipment, has also transferred from the Raleigh store and will support outside sales activities.

About Brady:

Celebrating its 50th year, Brady is headquartered in Greensboro, North Carolina with offices in Raleigh, Fayetteville, Wilmington and Charlotte. Founded in 1962 by Chairman Don Brady, the company remains a family owned enterprise, today employing 327 associates. The company works with building owners, facility managers, developers, architects, engineers and contractors providing sustainable, comprehensive building solutions for commercial and industrial facilities. Brady provides customers with a diverse range of solutions including building automation, energy conservation, green design, performance contracts, mechanical systems, parts and supplies, as well as responsible technical support. For more information, visit www.bradyservices.com or call (800) 849-1915.

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