Ipsen International and VFS combined forced into a new entity called Ipsen Inc. John Schmitt, president and CEO, says "Together, our new company will offer furnace customers better technical expertise, a broader product base, and the most extensive customer service network in North America. As part of this process, staffing, manufacturing and sales have been retooled to provide the most efficient, robust and responsive furnace manufacturing firm in the U.S. Our Illinois and Pennsylvania plants will deliver the best manufacturing efficiency, quality and product available in the area." Ipsen and VFS furnace brands will continue to be maintained, sold and serviced as they have been. Ipsen will continue to provide aftermarket support of any furnace type and brand. Each brand maintains its own web site with a full offering of products and services while the consolidated website is under development.