The company welcomed new franchisees Tony Gomes, David Melms. Billy Oriani of ZOOM DRAIN New Jersey.

Almost three-quarters of contractors anticipate using drones, equipment tagging, wearables and virtual reality in next three years.

Geisel got its start selling patented gas-conversion burners out of original owner Claude Geisel’s basement. 

Christian Fabian, who has served as CEO and chairman of the Americas regional executive board since 2012, will head the newly formed technology and performance services division and serve on the company’s group executive board in Germany.