Rockwell Labs
Rockwell Labs has introduced a new version of InVade Hot Spot+ bio sanitation aerosol foam. Hot Spot+ now has “4-Way Action” with the addition of new features designed to make it even faster at breaking down organic debris and eliminating odors, the company says. New fast-acting enzymes were added to the formula that work to break down organic debris, including fats, oils and grease (FOG), protein, carbohydrates, cellulose and urea. New odor neutralization technology was added to trap odor molecules. Also, naturally occurring microbes activate on contact with organic debris, digesting build-up and eliminating odors at the source. The microbes activate in approximately 20 minutes of contacting the organic debris, and double every 20 minutes after that; citrus oil provides extra cleaning power and a fresh scent, Rockwell Labs adds. Hot Spot+ comes in a 19-ounce can, which is 3 ounces more than the original Hot Spot. Hot Spot+ includes the same product features of the original Hot Spot, Rockwell Labs adds.
ServiceTitan
ServiceTitan has entered a definitive agreement to acquire FieldRoutes (formerly PestRoutes and Lobster Marketing), a cloud-based and mobile SaaS provider in the pest control and lawn care industries. ServiceTitan says the acquisition will enhance its existing suite of technology and empower FieldRoutes to accelerate growth and provide its customers with services to help them grow their businesses.
Co-founded in 2013 by Chief Technology Officer Rubens Basso, FieldRoutes’ software platform automates field service operations for small, mid-size and enterprise companies in the pest control and lawn care industries. The firm says its tools span office management, advanced route optimization for technicians, payment processing, digital sales, marketing and customer acquisition solutions to accelerate growth, streamline operations, increase customer retention and increase revenue for FieldRoutes’ customers. As a part of the acquisition, FieldRoutes says it intends to continue its trajectory, particularly with enterprise customers, with additional support and investments from ServiceTitan. Based in McKinney, Texas, FieldRoutes has nearly tripled its employee base since 2018, allowing the company to invest heavily in its technology stack, the firm says.
Last year, ServiceTitan announced its acquisitions of ServicePro, a software solution for the pest, lawn and arbor industries, and Aspire Software, a software provider for commercial landscaping businesses. As FieldRoutes integrates with ServiceTitan, ServicePro will be managed by FieldRoutes CEO William Chaney.
Mattress Safe
Mattress Safe says the firm is transitioning its manufacturing approach to accommodate changing market conditions. With rising demand and long international lead times, the U.S.-based manufacturer says it is taking the necessary steps to increase production by acquiring machinery to automate fabric spreading and precision cutting. Mattress Safe is expanding its capacity to increase supply to meet increasing demands.
CEO Will Poston said, “We are ready to fulfill the needs of the industry and assist our customers to remain on the cutting edge.”
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