AERCO International Inc. welcomed Congresswoman Nita Lowey (D-NY-17) on July 21 to see firsthand the production of U.S. Navy aircraft carriers and amphibious warships. AERCO is a Blauvelt, NY-based manufacturer of high-efficiency water heaters and boilers for a wide array of applications including government, multi-family housing, hotels, universities, and more. The company currently employs 11 veterans, and is expanding staffing requirements to meet increased demand for its energy efficient products
AERCO's CFO Gary Schlegel provided an overview of the company to Congresswoman Lowey, which included a long history of developing solutions to win both government and private sector business. He was joined by AERCO Vice President of Operations Tony Laraia for a tour AERCO's manufacturing facility, which is partly supported by federal defense spending.