Leadership and Commitment Drive Industry-Leading Safety Performance
Astra Service Partners is proud to announce an unprecedented achievement in workplace safety: four major industry organizations have simultaneously recognized our companies for exceptional safety performance in 2025. Modern Controls earned prestigious awards from SMACNA, DCA, and Avetta, while APCCO was honored by MCAA—a testament to the unwavering dedication to safety that defines the Astra network.
These recognitions represent every employee who returned home safely to their families. Under the leadership of Safety Director Dan Resendes, Astra Service Partners has cultivated a culture where safety is a core value that guides every decision in the field.
Modern Controls: Setting the Gold Standard
SMACNA, DCA, and Avetta have all recognized Modern Controls with prestigious Safety Awards for achieving zero recordable accidents and maintaining one of the lowest Experience Modification Rates (EMR) in the industry. This recognition highlights the company’s unwavering commitment to safety excellence, continuous training, and proactive hazard prevention.
Modern Controls’ leadership and field teams have set a powerful example across the Astra network—proving that world-class safety performance is achievable through teamwork, accountability, and genuine care for every employee.
Zero recordable accidents are not achieved by chance. They require daily vigilance, comprehensive training, and a workplace culture where every voice matters. Receiving recognition from three separate industry organizations for the same outstanding performance underscores the consistency and reliability of Modern Controls’ safety programs.
APCCO: Leading the Industry
APCCO was recognized as a 2025 award winner in the MCAA Safety Statistics & Awards Program, earning honors in two critical categories. The company achieved Recordable Case Incidence Rates 25% or more below the industry average, as well as Lost Workday Cases Incident Rate 25% below the industry average.
MCAA’s rigorous benchmarking process compares companies against industry standards, making this recognition particularly meaningful. These results reflect APCCO’s commitment to not just meeting safety standards but consistently exceeding them. By maintaining incident rates significantly below industry averages, APCCO demonstrates that exceptional safety performance is both sustainable and scalable.
Architect of Safety Excellence
At the heart of these achievements stands Dan Resendes, whose leadership as Safety Director has transformed how Astra Service Partners approaches workplace safety.
Dan’s philosophy is straightforward: there should be nothing more important on any job site or service call than making sure technicians get home safely every day, while working in an environment where safety is paramount.
Dan has built safety programs that emphasize prevention over reaction. Through regular site visits, comprehensive training programs, and open communication channels, he has created an environment where safety concerns are heard and addressed promptly. His hands-on approach means he’s not just reviewing reports from an office—he’s on job sites, talking with crews, identifying potential hazards before they become incidents, and reinforcing the message that safety is everyone’s responsibility.
The Astra Difference: Safety as a Shared Value
These awards reflect a fundamental truth about Astra Service Partners: we believe that taking care of our people is the foundation of business success. Recognition from SMACNA, DCA, Avetta, and MCAA validates the idea that a genuine commitment to safety—supported by strong leadership and embraced by dedicated teams—creates workplaces where people thrive.
These organizations have stringent criteria and benchmarking processes, making their recognition particularly meaningful in our industry.
A Culture Worth Celebrating
The recognition from SMACNA, DCA, Avetta, and MCAA represents thousands of safe decisions made daily by hundreds of dedicated professionals. It represents Dan Resendes’ tireless work to build programs and training that protect people. It represents leadership that backs up its commitment to safety with resources and action.
Astra Service Partners is committed to providing world-class service while maintaining the highest standards of workplace safety. These awards reflect our ongoing dedication to protecting our people—our most valuable asset.