Ian takes over the reins from Lorcan Maher founder and Managing Director of Murco who continues for a transitional period on a consultancy basis.   Ian joined Murco in 2001 as Technical Manager and has been instrumental in growing and developing the business significantly over the last ten years.  ‘It is an exciting time here at Murco with the recent partnership with Bacharach.  Our combined efforts will significantly strengthen the Company’s ability to provide the best solutions to the worldwide market of both fixed and portable gas detection instruments”.  Don Hoban, Technical Sales Manager at Murco will now head up Murco’s Sales Division Team and will be responsible for developing  Murco’s fixed gas detection business to multinational customers  and promote the firm’s wider product offerings with the expanded resources that Murco and Bacharach can now offer.    Don who has been with Murco since April 2010 has a wealth of experience in the Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Industry, working previously as a Technical Engineer at Dean & Wood, Anglo Irish Refrigeration and Fridge Spares.  Stacy Brovitz, President of Bacharach said “We are excited about the synergy between Bacharach and Murco.  I believe we now have a great team in place to significantly expand our business both in Europe and worldwide.  While both companies are strong players in their respective market space, there is little overlap between the current product portfolios, therefore broadening the product and service offering.  Both companies are committed to identifying and implementing best practices in all areas of operations in order to serve customers better in an increasingly competitive marketplace.”   About Murco Limited Murco Limited, based in Dublin, Ireland, is a manufacturer of fixed gas detection equipment, providing solutions for all refrigerants, combustible, VOC, and toxic gas applications worldwide.  Established in 1993 in response to the Montreal Protocol, Murco is now a leading manufacturer, specializing in refrigerant gas leak detection equipment.  Murco continues to develop innovative specialized gas detection products for use in industrial and commercial applications.  Expertise and over 30 years of experience in the environmental sector has enabled Murco to establish itself as a leading supplier of innovative, effective, quality products to an international market.  For further information please visit their website at www.murcogasdetection.com.  About Bacharach Inc.  Bacharach Inc., USA is a world leader in the design, manufacture, and service of advanced test and measurement instrumentation.  For over 100 years, the Bacharach brand has served the HVAC/R industry with products made in the USA and designed for residential, commercial and industrial applications.  The company’s extensive product line includes instruments that detect, measure and record combustion, refrigerant and environmental gases, temperature, humidity and other air quality and safety parameters.  A full-line of refrigerant recovery equipment for residential, industrial and automotive applications further extends Bacharach’s family of products.  For more information on Bacharach Inc., its products and services, or any new developments please visit their website at www.MyBacharach.com.