Oklahoma City, OK – International Environmental Corp. (IEC), the leading manufacturer of hydronic fan coils in North America, announced today that Dennis Kloster has been named President, effective immediately. Mr. Kloster’s promotion follows the retirement of Larry Jewell.
Mr. Kloster’s HVAC industry career spans over 30 years. He joined IEC in 2003 as Vice President, Sales and Marketing and during the past five years he has led IEC’s day-to-day business operations as Executive Vice President and General Manager. Prior to joining IEC, he was employed by Nordyne, York International and Carrier Corp, where he served in various senior management capacities.
Barry Golsen, President and COO of LSB Industries, Inc., IEC’s parent company, stated, “We are very fortunate to have Dennis Kloster as IEC’s new President. He has already been instrumental in developing IEC’s long-term strategic plan and his varied and accomplished background will serve him well in his new role. We are sad to see Larry Jewell retire after such a distinguished tenure as IEC’s President, but are very confident that the team Larry assembled and leaves behind will continue to grow and improve IEC.”
IEC, a subsidiary of LSB Industries, Inc., is the leading hydronic fan coil manufacturer in North America. Through continuous improvements and the use of its technical expertise and flexible manufacturing capability, IEC provides the most-effective, engineered solutions to indoor air comfort challenges.
LSB Industries, Inc. (NYSE symbol: LXU) is a manufacturing, marketing and engineering company. LSB’s principal business activities consist of the manufacture and sale of commercial and residential climate control products, such as geothermal and water source heat pumps, hydronic fan coils, large custom air handlers and modular geothermal chillers; the manufacture and sale of chemical products for the mining, agricultural and industrial markets; and the provision of specialized engineering services and other activities.
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