GDI acquired, via its wholly-owned subsidiary Ainsworth Inc., Direct Energy Business Services Limited, doing business under Airtron Canada, from Direct Energy Marketing Limited for an aggregate purchase price of approximately $19.5 million. Airtron is a leading provider of HVAC, building automation and energy efficiency services. GDI was advised by a team from Fasken Martineau that included Michel Boislard, Caitlin Rose (M&A), Ross Gascho (Pensions and Benefits) and Jean-Philippe Mikus (Intellectual Property).