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CENTRAL STATES BUILDING WORKS NAMES AHMED ABDELAAL VICE PRESIDENT OF ENGINEERING AND OPERATIONS 

April 09, 2024

 

 

CENTRAL STATES BUILDING WORKS NAMES AHMED ABDELAAL VICE PRESIDENT OF ENGINEERING AND OPERATIONS 

 

 

TONTITOWN, AR – April 9, 2024 — Central States, a leader in metal building components, roofing, and building packages, has named Ahmed Abdelaal to the new role of Vice President of Engineering and Operations for the Central States Building Works division.  Ahmed will lead the group’s technical services including engineering, drafting, and detailing and will bring his know-how in automation, software, operations, and manufacturing to the business as preparations are made for the company’s new frame plant, planned to open in Springdale, Arkansas in the Spring of 2025. 

“I’ve always believed in the power of innovation to create solutions, to overcome roadblocks, and work collaboratively,” Abdelaal said.  “Central States has a great reputation for metal building components and packages and is expanding upon this foundation to add new offerings, manufacturing capability, and know-how to serve our customers well.  I look forward to playing a role in this evolution of Central States Building Works.” 

Ahmed brings almost three decades of industry experience working for some of the largest Pre-Engineered Metal Building (PEMB) companies in the United States and internationally.  He comes to Central States after spending the initial 11 years of his career at American Buildings Company (now Nucor) and Butler Manufacturing Company (now BlueScope Steel), where he held leadership positions in engineering and project management.  For the last 12 years, Ahmed has served global companies by building out factories and technical capabilities in executive operations roles. He has worked with large, multi-national commercial customers in retail, auto shops, warehouses & logistics facilities, car showrooms, sports arenas, entertainment facilities, aircraft hangars and manufacturing, leading commercial general contractors, and public entities, including the US military. 

“We are excited to welcome Ahmed to the team. He has an outstanding track record driving technical excellence, assembling high-performing teams, and leading growth in the metal buildings industry,” said Jennifer Davis, President of Central States Building Works. “His expertise will be invaluable to our employee-owners and customers as we continue expanding our solutions and capabilities to meet the needs of our customers today and into the future.” 

Central States Building Works designs and delivers material-only building packages across the United States for commercial, storage, agricultural, industrial, and other applications. The business unit was established in 2003 as Central Storage Works and was rebranded earlier this year in recognition of its expansion to additional building types and capabilities. Starting with an idea and a location, the business provides a full portfolio of services from initial estimating to drafting, and working through final contracting and engineering stamps, delivering all that is required to erect the building directly to the job site.  These custom kits include metal bolt-up buildings, rigid frame metal building systems, carports and garages, self-storage, and more. When combined with private label manufacturing capabilities, Building Works enables customers to grow their portfolio of offerings.  All Central States Building Works packages include metal building components, which are 100% recyclable and designed with sustainability in mind. 

On November 15, 2023, Central States broke ground on a new 105,000-square-foot plant to support the fast-growing pre-engineered metal frame business. The factory, which will open in 2025, expects to grow to 140 employee-owners over the first few years of operation. 

Central States, Inc. (www.centralstatesco.com) is 100% employee-owned and was founded in 1988. With over 1,400 employee-owners and 11 manufacturing facilities, the company serves over 6,000 commercial, architectural, post frame, and residential contractors and customers across the United States across three business operating units. Central States Manufacturing is a leading manufacturer of metal building components with 14 metal roofing and wall panel profiles, along with a full line of trim, accessories, and structural purlin. Two new factories are under construction, including a frame plant for pre-engineered metal buildings. Central States Building Works provides material-only building packages for self-storage and metal building systems. In 2022, Central States acquired Elevate Structures (formerly Storage Structures, Inc.), a leader in self-storage offering the patent-pending Alpha Framing System. 

Barron Lighting Group Appoints Paul Gray as Director of Growlite

April 05, 2024

 

 

 

Barron Lighting Group Appoints Paul Gray as Director of Growlite

 

 

 

GLENDALE, AZ – April 4, 2024, Barron Lighting Group is excited to announce the addition of Paul Gray to their executive team as the Director of Growlite – the company’s division specializing in lighting for the horticulture industry.

Bringing over a decade of dedicated experience in the horticultural sector, Paul Gray joins Barron Lighting Group with a wealth of knowledge and an impressive track record of driving growth and fostering innovation in horticultural lighting solutions. Previously the Director of Plant Science Solutions, Paul ensured the scientific integrity of the company’s offerings, playing a pivotal role in aligning technical solutions with client needs.

Paul’s influential tenure in the industry is marked by leadership roles where he excelled as the National Horticulture Sales Manager, and another in which he significantly expanded the company’s horticulture division as the Senior Director Horticulture Lighting Sales. Known for his results-driven approach, Paul nearly doubled annual sales revenue and impressed the market with pioneering advancements such as delivering the first DLC-certified LED Horticultural fixture.

An expert in the field, Paul holds a Master’s degree in Plant Pathology, Botany, and Statistics, coupled with a Bachelor’s degree in Biology from Stephen F. Austin State University. His experience is complemented by his proficiency in project management, marketing strategy, and technical consultation, making him an integral addition to the Barron Lighting Group family.

Paul Gray’s appointment reinforces Barron Lighting Group’s commitment to innovation and customer-focused solutions. Under his guidance, Growlite is expected to reach new heights of product excellence, empowering plant cultivators and researchers through state-of-the-art lighting technologies.

“We’re thrilled to welcome Paul Gray to the Barron Lighting Group team,” said Alan Tracy, CEO of Barron Lighting Group. “Paul’s expertise in horticultural science and technical sales will be invaluable as we continue to expand and enhance our Growlite product offerings. We’re confident his leadership will help us provide even more value to our customers.”

For more information about Growlite by Barron Lighting Group, please visit our website Growlite.com.

About Barron Lighting Group

Barron Lighting Group has a 50-year history of manufacturing high-quality, reliable lighting solutions. With a focus on innovation, quality, and customer service, Barron provides a wide range of products for industrial, commercial, and specialized applications, including Growlite – a brand dedicated to the advancement of horticultural lighting.

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Diane Hoffman | Marketing Manager

Barron Lighting Group

(623) 580-3948

diane.hoffman@barronltg.com

Annette Clayton Joins Flash Board of Directors

April 05, 2024

 

 

 

Annette Clayton Joins Flash Board of Directors

 

 

Austin, Texas, April 4, 2024 – Flash, the leading digital ecosystem provider connecting drivers to parking and EV charging experiences, today announced Annette Clayton, chairwoman and former CEO of Schneider Electric, has joined the company’s board of directors. Ms. Clayton has decades of automotive, technology, and energy industry experience and brings an extensive track record guiding corporate strategy and operations for growth companies and pioneering startups.

 

“We are incredibly fortunate to welcome Annette to our board of directors,” said Dan Sharplin, Flash’s CEO and Chairman. “She is an accomplished leader who has dedicated her career to companies that are transforming their respective industries, and her talents and expertise will be invaluable to our next chapter of growth, particularly when it comes to meeting the needs of modern drivers through the next wave of EV adoption.”

 

Ms. Clayton joins Flash’s board of directors after recently concluding her tenure as CEO of Schneider Electric North America. During that time, Ms. Clayton led business strategy for the region, representing 30,000 employees and sales of more than $11 billion in fiscal year 2022.

 

“Working with innovators like Flash that reimagine an industry is the work I love,” said Ms. Clayton regarding her appointment. “I have followed Flash’s evolution from its startup days and think the current moment is among its most exciting – Flash has done the heavy lifting and is poised to bring all the players together to set the new standard for a first-of-its-kind digital ecosystem.”

 

Ms. Clayton currently serves on the public boards of Duke Energy, NXP Semiconductors, Oshkosh Corporation, and Nordson Corporation. Ms. Clayton’s prior board service includes National Electrical Manufacturers Association, National Association of Manufacturers, and many of Schneider Electric’s Energy-as-a-Service joint ventures. She was also a member of Rewiring America’s CEO’s for Electrification coalition for business leaders.

 

Prior to Schneider Electric, she served in senior management roles for Dell, where she led the transformation of its global supply chain and fulfillment model, and General Motors Corporation, including president of Saturn Corporation, where she oversaw strategic direction, financial accountability, and profitability. Ms. Clayton holds a bachelor’s degree in general engineering from Wright State University, a master’s degree in engineering management from the University of Dayton, and has completed the London Business School executive development program.

 

About Flash:

Flash is a pioneering technology company bringing seamless parking and EV charging experiences to drivers through a first-of-its-kind digital ecosystem. Flash’s platform connects reservable parking and charging in the apps drivers use every day with garage, surface lot, event, and valet parking locations — connected and controlled via a cloud-based operating system with unrivaled intelligence. Customer-obsessed brands partner with Flash to deliver digital, easy-to-use, reliable, and increasingly frictionless experiences to drivers eager to pay for a solution that eliminates wasted time, excess emissions, and stress from driving. The solution has arrived. Visit www.flashparking.com to learn more.

 

SolarEdge Acquires Wevo Energy, EV Charging Optimization and Management Software Startup

April 04, 2024

SolarEdge Acquires Wevo Energy, EV Charging Optimization and Management Software Startup

 

 

MILPITAS, Calif.—-Apr 4, 2024– SolarEdge Technologies, Inc. (“SolarEdge”) (NASDAQ: SEDG), a global leader in smart energy technology, today announced that it completed the acquisition of the entire share capital of Wevo Energy Ltd. (“Wevo”). Wevo is a software startup specializing in EV charging optimization and management for sites with large quantities of EV chargers such as apartment buildings, workplace carparks and public charging locations.

 

Wevo’s software is designed to be vendor agnostic and supports industry leading open protocols, enabling multi-user pricing and billing, tiered prioritization of charging schedules, predictive load management, and a range of additional services. To date, Wevo has electrified many thousands of parking spaces across North America, Europe and the Middle East. Wevo is already integrated with SolarEdge’s EV chargers, solar inverters and meters, for a holistic real-time view of solar production, grid consumption and EV charging.

The Wevo solution will also be part of the SolarEdge ONE energy optimization system for the Commercial and Industrial (C&I) segment, designed to offer SolarEdge customers a single energy optimization solution that orchestrates and integrates between on-site solar generation, battery storage and large-scale EV charging.

Zvi Lando, CEO, SolarEdge Technologies, said: “This acquisition represents the continuation of SolarEdge’s strategy to enhance its software portfolio for the C&I segment. We are excited for Wevo to join the SolarEdge team following our initial investment and the impressive progress it has demonstrated over the past year. As the EV market continues to grow, distributed renewable energy will be key to unlocking the full potential of the electrification of mobility. Wevo’s software capabilities and know-how represent a building block for EV-attached solar, and today it becomes a part of SolarEdge’s energy ecosystem.”

Teddy Flatau, CEO, Wevo Energy, said: “Wevo’s mission is to make EV charging accessible by electrifying every parking space. As a subsidiary of SolarEdge, we will be able to develop a combined solution, offering a seamless experience for EV drivers by optimizing charging with clean, solar-powered energy and maximizing cost savings. This will allow a significant step forward to achieving a low-carbon future.”

About SolarEdge

SolarEdge is a global leader in smart energy technology. By leveraging world-class engineering capabilities and with a relentless focus on innovation, SolarEdge creates smart energy solutions that power our lives and drive future progress. SolarEdge developed an intelligent inverter solution that changed the way power is harvested and managed in photovoltaic (PV) systems. The SolarEdge DC optimized inverter seeks to maximize power generation while lowering the cost of energy produced by the PV system. Continuing to advance smart energy, SolarEdge addresses a broad range of energy market segments through its PV, storage, EV charging, batteries, and grid services solutions. Visit us at: solaredge.com

About Wevo Energy

Wevo Energy was founded in 2021 to bring simple, efficient, and cost-effective EV charging to the most energy-demanding environments. Since then, it has developed AI-powered, energy management software capabilities that are already electrifying thousands of parking spaces globally. For more information about Wevo Energy and its EV charging platform, please visit www.wevo.energy.

 

 

LAZ PARKING PURCHASES SEATTLE-BASED INTERNATIONAL PARKING MANAGEMENT, INC. (IPM)

April 04, 2024

 

 

 

LAZ PARKING PURCHASES SEATTLE-BASED INTERNATIONAL PARKING MANAGEMENT, INC. (IPM)

 

HARTFORD, Conn., April 4, 2024 — LAZ Parking, the largest and fastest-growing privately owned parking operator in the United States, is pleased to announce an asset purchased of Seattle-based (IPM) in a deal that will give LAZ a market-leading presence in the Seattle metro area.

The deal will add 14,000 parking spaces to the LAZ Parking family, making it one of the largest parking operators in Seattle. “This acquisition is a melding of like-minded companies committed to providing opportunities for their employees and serving the parking needs of their clients and the parking public,” said Alan Lazowski, Chairman, CEO, and Founder of LAZ Parking. “LAZ is thrilled to be expanding in the Seattle Metro area and to have been entrusted by IPM to continue their tradition of excellence dating back to their founding in 1985.”

IPM is a parking market leader in Seattle, and the combined assets of LAZ and IPM will create a market-leading footprint in Seattle and surrounding communities with 74 employees. LAZ and IPM share cultural values in terms of the way they conduct business and care for employees. Other factors making IPM a strong fit include IPM’s outstanding leadership team, solid track record of retaining clients, and extensive local knowledge and relationships that have potential to create growth opportunities for LAZ.

IPM’s deep local knowledge, long-standing relationships, and extensive portfolio also offer LAZ new hotel storage opportunities.

IPM was founded in 1985 as Premier Parking by Joan and Steve Sundberg as an off-airport parking company. The company was purchased in 2006 by husband-and-wife team, Mark and Tracy Sundberg. The company has 74 employees and $40 million in managed revenues. Two senior leaders at IPM will join the LAZ leadership team: Scott Reisnouer, who brings over 30 years of experience in the Seattle parking market, and over 10 at IPM, and Scott Bly who also has 30 years of professional experience, including four years at IPM and work in the transportation industry. “We are excited and honored to be building on the hard work and visionary leadership of Mark and Tracy Sundberg and their team,” said LAZ President & Co-founder Jeff Karp. “Our shared cultures and approach to doing business make this an extraordinarily strong match and one that will enhance our ability to contribute to the Greater Seattle economy and deliver a state-of-the-art parking experience to customers and clients.”

The agreement with IPM is the latest in a long history of thoughtful, strategic acquisitions and partnerships that have built LAZ into the largest privately held parking company in America. Founded in 1981, LAZ Parking grew out of the childhood friendships of Lazowski, Karp, and fellow founders Michael Harth and Michael Kuziak. More than 40 years later, LAZ is still guided by the original values of those founders to “Create Opportunities for Our Employees and Value for Our Clients,” the same principles embodied in LAZ’s laser-focused mission, “The LAZ Way.”

About LAZ Parking

LAZ Parking is the largest, fastest-growing privately owned parking operator in the United States and a pioneer in digital parking technology. Founded in Hartford, CT, LAZ has been providing best-in-class parking management and transportation services since 1981 and operates over 1.48 million parking spaces in over 3,700 locations in 42 states and 469 cities in the U.S.  LAZ is an industry leader in business intelligence, remote monitoring, eCommerce solutions, and Proximity On-Demand Services or “LAZ PODS”. We leverage our national network of parking facilities to offer cutting edge, tech-enabled solutions, that include EV charging, micro warehousing, last-mile logistics, working across the hospitality, commercial, healthcare, airports, transportation, universities, government, retail, events, residential, and shuttle service industries. LAZ is a people first, conscious capitalist company, committed to elevating humanity through business. Additional information can be found at www.lazparking.com.

Barnacle Parking Selects Trevelino/Keller to Build Brand Awareness

April 03, 2024

 

Barnacle Parking Selects Trevelino/Keller to Build Brand Awareness

 

 

Outcome-Focused Firm Selected as PR Partner

 

ATLANTA, April 03, 2024– —Trevelino/Keller, a nationally ranked growth PR and marketing firm, today announces a new partnership with Barnacle Parking, the producer of The Barnacle®, an intelligent parking enforcement solution with motorist self-release capabilities. Trevelino/Keller will support Barnacle Parking in strategic marketing, brand awareness and earned media efforts.

Barnacle Parking empowers parking operators, business owners, corporate campuses, healthcare organizations and municipalities to redefine and enhance the parking enforcement experience for both enforcers and motorists while visibly driving compliance. The Barnacle® is the modern alternative to outdated practices like booting and towing and leverages technology and data to provide an effective, efficient and fair way to enforce parking requirements.

“Our goal is to work with like-minded partners to make parking enforcement across the country more convenient and fairer to both the parking enforcers and the parking offenders,” states Colin Heffron, chairman of Barnacle Parking. “We partnered with Trevelino/Keller based on their vast experience helping similarly sized brands scale. Together, we can reach new audiences through strategic marketing.”

As a company, Trevelino/Keller brings 20 years of brand reputation, media strategy, digital expertise and creative services to its partnership with Barnacle Parking.

“Barnacle Parking has created a truly innovative concept that is disrupting the parking industry in all the right ways,” shares Genna Keller, Co-CEO at Trevelino/Keller. “They have a winning formula – the right team and technology to grow and scale.”

About Barnacle Parking

Barnacle Parking empowers parking operators, business owners, corporate campuses, healthcare organizations and municipalities to redefine and enhance the parking enforcement experience for both enforcers and motorists while visibly driving compliance. The Barnacle®, an intelligent parking enforcement solution, provides real-time resolution for motorists.

For more information, visit www.barnacleparking.com.

About Trevelino/Keller

Trevelino/Keller is a Growth PR+Mkt firm focused on building, launching and scaling B2C and B2B companies. It leans into public relations, growth marketing and creative studios to develop measurable programming that leads to outcome-driven goals. Its Creative Studios delivers brand identity, graphic design, web services and dynamic content. Headquartered in Atlanta, the firm holds the distinction of having the industry’s best talent retention, is the 2022 third fastest growing and ranks second in Atlanta. For more information, visit www.trevelinokeller.com.

Propark Mobility Promotes Ben Johanning to Senior Vice President

April 03, 2024

 

 

 

Propark Mobility Promotes Ben Johanning to Senior Vice President

 

 

Hartford, Conn. – Propark Mobility announced today that Ben Johanning has been promoted to the position of Senior Vice President.

“Ben Johanning is the ideal fit for this Senior Vice President position,” said Stephen Duffy, President of ProparkMobility. “With his history of proven success, we are confident that he will play a pivotal role in driving our company’s continued growth and success. His leadership and expertise will undoubtedly help Propark reach new heights and continue to provide exceptional service to our clients.”

With over 20 years of experience, Johanning brings a deep understanding of the industry landscape to his position as Senior Vice President. Throughout his career, he has prioritized outstanding client service and driven substantial revenue growth by implementing innovative sales strategies. A dedicated leader, he has also championed theprofessional development and career growth of his team members. Through personalized development plans, mentorship programs, and leadership training, Johanning has built a pipeline that has helped numerous parking professionals achieve their career goals.

“Ben’s dedication to supporting his team and fostering a positive company culture perfectly aligns with our mission,”said John Reimers, Propark’s Chief Operating Officer. “At Propark, we are committed to recognizing our team members for their unique talents and supporting their professional growth and development. With Ben’s vast industry expertise, extraordinary client service, and unparalleled leadership skills, he is an invaluable member of our leadership team.”

As Senior Vice President, Johanning will leverage his experience and expertise to guide the strategic direction ofPropark’s operations, drive growth initiatives, and ensure the continued delivery of exceptional service to our clients.

About Propark Mobility

Propark Mobility is a national, innovation-driven parking management company that provides full-service parking andmobility services for over 1,000 hospitality, healthcare, commercial, and off-airport locations in over 140 cities across the United States. For more information, please visit www.propark.com.

TripShot Launches FlexRide, a New Transportation Solution for Campuses and Communities

April 02, 2024

 

 

 

TripShot Launches FlexRide, a New Transportation Solution for Campuses and Communities

 

 

FlexRide efficiently pools riders and ensures everyone arrives at their defined destination on time

 

 

SAN JOSE, Calif. April 2, 2024 – TripShot, an industry-leading transportation management solution for companies, universities and hospitals, has announced its latest feature, FlexRide.

TripShot’s FlexRide is an innovative new transit SaaS solution that automatically creates dynamic routes by factoring in user-requested pickup/drop-off locations and predetermined stops and times. For example, riders can submit a next-day pick-up request at their home, be dropped off at a pre-determined stop and arrive on time for their daily commitments. TripShot aggregates all similar requests, creates a dynamic route and notifies riders of their scheduled pickup time. The reverse can happen for commutes home.

FlexRide supports higher vehicle utilization and lower deadhead times for vehicle fleets. By pooling riders along a dynamic route, operators enjoy more efficient vehicle assignments and optimized scheduling. Adding FlexRide to TripShot can significantly improve rider convenience, allowing them to customize their transportation services to meet their unique needs. Since operations began in the Fall of 2023, an early-adopting customer’s average weekly growth rate for completed trips has been 17%. 93% of these trips received a 5-star rating from riders.

“FlexRide is a win-win for administrators, drivers and riders. It’s a revolutionary transit innovation seamlessly tailored to cater to today’s diverse commuters and passengers. Early adopters of FlexRide have found it operationally scalable and responsive while enhancing the rider experience, attracting new riders and ultimately helping employees to arrive ready for a productive day.” said Patrick Le, Co-Founder and General Manager at TripShot.

This new feature results from the company’s strong emphasis on innovation and focus on changing client needs. Initially built for corporate campuses of some of the world’s largest technology companies, TripShot now offers FlexRide as another mode of transportation for future-oriented corporations, universities, medical facilities, and other campuses.

“FlexRide is a paradigm-shifting transit innovation simultaneously prioritizing operational efficiency and rider convenience, ushering in a new era of forward-looking transit options,” added Rob Antoniak, Chief Customer Officer. “This game-changing innovation is a testament to our grit and determination to fulfill our mission to simply and efficiently solve transportation’s most pressing problems while redefining mobility for all.”

 

About TripShot

TripShot is the mobility operating system built for the future of transportation. TripShot helps public and private sectors who want seamless and connected transit solutions. With its cutting-edge all-in-one operating system, TripShot is the single platform to replace the old complex commuter and fleet management system. Platform solutions include Fixed Route, On Demand, FlexRide, Parking, Reservations, Digital Wallet, CAD/AVL, GTFS-RT and Capacity Management. Please visit TripShot.com to learn more or get in touch.

Media Contact

Danny Drees
216-372-6209
ddrees@tripshot.com

Zevtron and Chauntry Partner to Offer Groundbreaking EV Reservations Platform for Airports

April 02, 2024

 

Zevtron and Chauntry Partner to Offer Groundbreaking

EV Reservations Platform for Airports

 

 

 

Carlsbad, CA (April 2, 2024)—Zevtron, the innovative smart EV charging software and hardware solutions provider, and Chauntry, the parking reservations leader, today announced a partnership to enhance airport EV charging services. This innovative solution leverages Zevtron’s industry-leading smart EV charging software within the existing Chauntry Parkspace reservation system, enabling EV drivers to effortlessly reserve charging stations before their flights. Unlike other EV charging reservations platforms, Parkspace utilizes Zevtron’s industry-leading smart EV charging software, which allows airports to monetize EV charging, keeping all the revenue generating by charging infrastructure.

“This is an important breakthrough for airports,” said Bob Andrews, founder of Zevtron. “Now airports can retain total control over the EV assets for which they are offering prebooking. It’s no longer necessary for airports to cede control over EV charging to closed technology providers if they want to offer EV reservations. Not only will this improve airport EV services, but it will also open up new revenue streams.”

Airports can add EV charging to their existing Chauntry Parkspace portals or, if they don’t yet offer parking prebooking, they can partner with Chauntry to launch Parkspace with EV charging.

“As airports have rebounded from the pandemic, parking prebooking has become essential for improving the travel experience,” said Theresa Hughes, managing director of Chauntry. “Now, the same limited inventory challenges that make parking prebooking necessary are presented by EV charging. If you’re driving an EV to catch a flight, the last thing you need is to arrive at the airport, only to find that there are no EV chargers available. Now, airports can remove travelers’ uncertainty over whether they’ll be able to charge their EV, and the anxiety that uncertainty can cause.”

Reserving EV charging with Parkspace is simple. When flyers log into the airport’s parking portal to reserve a parking space, there will be an option to reserve charger space as well. It’s simply a matter of clicking the EV button. Then, when they arrive at the airport parking facility, they merely drive to their EV charging station, scan the code provided by the prebooking platform, and begin charging. When they return from their trip, their account will automatically be debited for both charging and the parking session. For flyers who are taking longer trips, the platform can be integrated with valet services, and the vehicle can be moved to a regular parking area when it’s fully charged.

Charging is powered by Zevtron’s industry-leading smart charging software. The software provides airports complete control over their charging stations and allowing them to collect and keep all the revues generated by EV charging.

About Chauntry

Chauntry is the world’s leading provider of parking reservations systems. Founded in 1991, Chauntry pioneered the development of innovative parking reservations solutions, and today the company continues to lead the way with the introduction of valuable new parking reservations products and services. Chauntry can be found online at www.chauntry.com.

About Zevtron

Zevtron is a leading national EV software and hardware provider based in Carlsbad, California. The company’s products and services are designed to provide flexibility, manageability, and profitability to building owners, institutions, and parking owners who offer EV charging. Zevtron is the only leading EV provider to integrate its technology with leading parking access and revenue control equipment for easy and convenient EV charging management, and its hardware agnostic software platform allows owners to keep 100% of EV charging revenues. Zevtron can be found online at www.Zevtron.com.

EVPassport and Associa Partner to Deliver an Integrated Charging Solution to Managed Communities

April 02, 2024

EVPassport and Associa Partner to Deliver an Integrated Charging Solution to Managed Communities

 

 

North America’s largest community association management firm strikes a strategic partnership with the nation’s most reliable charging network to enhance ESG objectives and improve community amenities.

 

LOS ANGELES—-EVPassport, the most reliable EV charging network in the United States, and Associa, the leading provider of community management services throughout North America, today announced a strategic partnership to provide next-generation electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at Associa-managed communities throughout the United States. Under the agreement, Associa will implement EVPassport’s infrastructure-as-a-service (IaaS) platform across its national portfolio of managed communities, delivering a reliable, frictionless charging experience to over five million residents.

“Both EVPassport and Associa aim to provide innovative turnkey solutions that make people’s lives easier—and encourage sustainable living,” said Hooman Shahidi, Co-founder and CEO of EVPassport. “Our partnership with Associa helps close the demand gap for reliable EV charging and reaffirms our commitment to continued innovation—specifically in the areas of customer service and engagement. This is an exciting opportunity for EVPassport as we move into our next phase of growth and build the most reliable and easy-to-use charging network.”

With the new partnership, Associa-managed communities will have access to EVPassport’s innovative and reliable hardware, exclusive cloud-based software, and connected infrastructure technology, through the EVPassport IaaS platform. The demand for reliable, easy-to-use EV charging has surged in recent years amid record-setting EV sales. With EVPassport, Associa-managed communities and the residents they serve benefit from an end-to-end solution that prioritizes the customer experience through high reliability and a frictionless, app-less charging experience.

“Investing in EV charging is becoming a necessity for communities who are committed to upholding their property values, increasing their marketability, and perpetuating sustainability,” said Jason Salmonson, Senior Vice President, Integrated Services at Associa. “We proudly welcome EVPassport to our roster of world-class partners, furthering our commitment to bringing industry-leading technology solutions to our communities. We selected the EVPassport IaaS platform for its ability to provide an easy-to-use charging experience for our communities while delivering great economic value that helps advance community engagement while aligning with our ESG initiatives.”

Associa is a leading community management service company delivering complete and comprehensive turnkey management services and an array of solutions and resources to provide an exceptional experience to thousands of communities. In 2021, the company founded Associa Green, an environmental initiative to help families live healthier, more sustainable lives.

EVPassport provides an end-to-end EV charging solution for managed communities and properties that helps increase occupancy, strengthen tenant satisfaction and retention, and improve charging equity. The company utilizes an innovative business model that allows for charging infrastructure to be installed under an IaaS model that provides the lowest cost of entry and a lucrative revenue share model to deliver managed communities with the fastest ROI.

Since EVPassport’s inception in 2020, the company has scaled its network to 35 states, Canada, and Mexico. It has deployed thousands of chargers while delivering 99.97% uptime. This news comes on the heels of EVPassport raising $200 million to support the rapid growth of its IaaS platform.

For more information about EVPassport, visit www.evpassport.com.

About EVPassport LLC
EVPassport LLC is the Nation’s most reliable EV Charging Network. The company was founded by a team of leaders across technologies, enterprise software, and financial services. Together, the founding team represents experience from companies like Twitter, Oracle, Salesforce, Booz Allen, and the White House. EVPassport is the technological evolution of EV charging software and hardware for forward-thinking companies worldwide that place a high value on the satisfaction of their customers. EVPassport is based in Santa Monica, California, and is backed by a $25-billion-dollar private equity firm. Some of EVPassport’s customers include Fairfield Residential, Ace Parking, Brookfield, MJW Investments, Nuveen, and National Development. To learn more, please visit www.evpassport.com.

 

About Associa
With more than 300 branch offices across North America, Associa is building the future of community for more than 7.5 million residents worldwide. Our 15,000+ team members lead the industry with unrivaled education, expertise, and trailblazing innovation. For more than 45 years, Associa has brought positive impact and meaningful value to communities. To learn more, visit www.associaonline.com.

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