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Wrench Group acquired Chandler, AZ-based water treatment/plumbing company All About Water, expanding its Phoenix footprint where it operates as Parker & Sons; the company noted this was its fifth acquisition in 2020.
“Wrench Group LLC announced the acquisition of All About Water. This is the firm’s fifth acquisition in 2020. The acquisition of All About Water expands the Wrench Group footprint in Phoenix.”
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www.achrnews.com Wrench Group LLC acquired All About Water, a Chandler-based water/plumbing services firm, expanding its presence in Phoenix where it operates under flagship Parker and Sons. This was Wrench Group's fifth acquisition in 2020.
“Wrench Group LLC announced the acquisition of All About Water. This is the firm’s fifth acquisition in 2020. The acquisition of All About Water expands the Wrench Group footprint in Phoenix.”
Wrench Group acquired Service Champions North, marking its first location in California and an expansion into Northern California.
“Wrench Group LLC also acquired Service Champions North, which will be the first California location for Wrench.”
PE-backed home-services platform Wrench Group acquired Easy A/C in Tampa, Florida, further establishing its presence in the Tampa/St. Petersburg markets; Easy A/C will combine operations with Wrench's CoolToday and rebrand as Easy CoolToday.
“Wrench Group acquired Easy A/C (“Easy A/C”), located in Tampa, Florida.”
Wrench Group LLC acquired Service Champions North, establishing its first presence in California (Northern California).
“Wrench Group LLC also acquired Service Champions North, which will be the first California location for Wrench.”
Wrench Group acquired Tampa-based Easy A/C, which will combine operations with Wrench's CoolToday and rebrand as Easy CoolToday, extending Wrench's presence in the Tampa/St. Petersburg market.
“MARIETTA, Ga. — Wrench Group acquired Easy A/C (“Easy A/C”), located in Tampa, Florida.”
The SEER Group LLC announced its thirteenth acquisition, Nolan Heating & Air, which will become a subsidiary of its Mike's Mechanical Services platform, strengthening its Northwest footprint.
“The SEER Group LLC announced its thirteenth acquisition: Nolan Heating & Air. Nolan Heating & Air will be a subsidiary of Mike’s Mechanical Services LLC, based in Lewiston, Idaho.”
The SEER Group LLC announced its thirteenth acquisition, Nolan Heating & Air, which will become a subsidiary of SEER's Mike's Mechanical Services LLC, strengthening SEER's Northwest footprint.
“REDMOND, Wash. – The SEER Group LLC announced its thirteenth acquisition: Nolan Heating & Air. Nolan Heating & Air will be a subsidiary of Mike’s Mechanical Services LLC, based in Lewiston, Idaho.”
Southern HVAC Corporation acquired Precision Heating & Air Conditioning, its seventh transaction and second Texas location, complementing its Austin-based Fox Service Company.
“Southern HVAC Corporation has announced the acquisition of Precision Heating & Air Conditioning. The acquisition was completed on June 30 and marks Southern HVAC’s seventh transaction and second location in Texas, complementing their existing Austin-based Fox Service Company location.”
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www.achrnews.com Goettl, led by CEO Ken Goodrich, acquired the assets of Las Vegas plumbing company Eternal Services and Plumbing Solutions, expanding its footprint in the Las Vegas valley. Eternal Services will rebrand to Goettl and merge customers into Goettl's base.
“Goettl Air Conditioning and Plumbing announced the acquisition of certain assets of Eternal Services and Plumbing Solutions, a Las Vegas-based plumbing company.”
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www.achrnews.com Goettl Air Conditioning and Plumbing acquired the assets of Eternal Services and Plumbing Solutions, a Las Vegas plumbing company, which will rebrand to Goettl and merge its customers into Goettl's base.
“Goettl Air Conditioning and Plumbing announced the acquisition of certain assets of Eternal Services and Plumbing Solutions, a Las Vegas-based plumbing company.”
The Wrench Group acquired Donovan Heat and Air Inc. of Jacksonville, expanding the Wrench footprint into northern Florida. Donovan continues operating under its existing brand with its co-owners leading.
“The Wrench Group announced the acquisition of Donovan Heat and Air Inc. (“Donovan”), expanding the Wrench footprint to northern Florida.”
The Wrench Group acquired Donovan Heat and Air Inc. of Jacksonville, Florida, expanding its footprint into northern Florida; Donovan will continue operating under its existing brand.
“The Wrench Group announced the acquisition of Donovan Heat and Air Inc. (“Donovan”), expanding the Wrench footprint to northern Florida.”
The Wrench Group acquired Florida Cool Inc., expanding its footprint in the Southwest Florida market. Florida Cool will combine operations with CoolToday, a prior Wrench acquisition.
“The Wrench Group (“Wrench”) announced the acquisition of Florida Cool Inc. (“Florida Cool”), expanding its footprint in the Southwest Florida market.”
The article notes CoolToday, the brand Florida Cool will be combined with, was acquired by The Wrench Group in April 2019.
“CoolToday, serving Sarasota and the surrounding areas since 1963, was acquired by The Wrench Group in April 2019, and has quickly expanded its service offerings to the Tampa and St. Pete area.”
The Wrench Group acquired Florida Cool Inc., expanding its footprint in the Southwest Florida market; Florida Cool will combine operations with Wrench's CoolToday brand.
“The Wrench Group (“Wrench”) announced the acquisition of Florida Cool Inc. (“Florida Cool”), expanding its footprint in the Southwest Florida market.”
PE-backed Right Time Heating and Air Conditioning Canada acquired M&K Climate Care of London, Ontario - its second acquisition since forming a 50/50 partnership with private equity firm Clairvest Group in November 2018.
“This is the second acquisition completed by Right Time since announcing its 50/50 partnership with Toronto-based private equity firm Clairvest Group in [November 2018](https://www.clairvest.com/clairvest-partners-with-hvac-service-provider-right-time-heating-and-air-conditioning-canada/).”
The SEER Group LLC announced its twelfth acquisition, Coffman & Company, a residential heating and air conditioning provider serving the Denver metro area, expanding the platform into Colorado.
“The SEER Group LLC announced its twelfth acquisition, Coffman & Company, a heating & air conditioning company serving the Denver metro area.”
The SEER Group announced its twelfth acquisition, Coffman & Company, a residential HVAC company serving the Denver metro area, expanding the platform into Colorado.
“The SEER Group LLC announced its twelfth acquisition, Coffman & Company, a heating & air conditioning company serving the Denver metro area.”
Pueblo Mechanical, an Arizona-based consolidator funded by Huron Capital, added Niemeyer Brothers Plumbing Inc. to expand into plumbing services.
“Pueblo Mechanical, an Arizona-based consolidator funded by Huron Capital, recently added Niemeyer Brothers Plumbing Inc.”
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www.achrnews.com Goettl acquired Dutton Plumbing in California to expand its service offerings as a roll-up firm.
“Last year, Goettl acquired Dutton Plumbing in California to expand its offerings.”
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www.achrnews.com Pueblo Mechanical, an Arizona consolidator funded by Huron Capital, added Niemeyer Brothers Plumbing to expand into plumbing services.
“Pueblo Mechanical, an Arizona-based consolidator funded by Huron Capital, recently added Niemeyer Brothers Plumbing Inc.”
Goettl acquired Dutton Plumbing in California to expand its service offerings as a roll-up firm.
“Last year, Goettl acquired Dutton Plumbing in California to expand its offerings.”
Huron Capital-backed Pueblo Mechanical acquired Niemeyer Brothers Plumbing Inc., expanding its plumbing capabilities. This was Pueblo's sixth acquisition since Huron Capital became involved in 2017.
“Pueblo Mechanical, an Arizona-based consolidator funded by Huron Capital, recently added Niemeyer Brothers Plumbing Inc.”
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www.achrnews.com Huron Capital-backed Pueblo Mechanical acquired Niemeyer Brothers Plumbing Inc., its sixth acquisition since Huron's involvement in 2017, expanding plumbing capabilities.
“Pueblo Mechanical, an Arizona-based consolidator funded by Huron Capital, recently added Niemeyer Brothers Plumbing Inc.”
Goettl acquired Dutton Plumbing in California to add plumbing services to its HVAC offerings.
“Last year, Goettl acquired Dutton Plumbing in California to expand its offerings.”
Air Pros USA acquired Coral Springs-based Promaster Air Conditioning, adding nearly 3,000 customers, retaining all employees, and rebranding the fleet under the Air Pros name. Owner Jose Anon stays on as regional manager.
“Air Pros Residential and Commercial Air Conditioning Services (Air Pros) announced it has acquired Coral Springs-based Promaster Air Conditioning, adding nearly 3,000 customers. All employees were retained, and the fleet will all be rebranded under the Air Pros name.”
Air Pros acquired Coral Springs-based Promaster Air Conditioning, adding nearly 3,000 customers, retaining all employees, and rebranding the fleet under Air Pros. The owner stays on as regional manager.
“Air Pros Residential and Commercial Air Conditioning Services (Air Pros) announced it has acquired Coral Springs-based Promaster Air Conditioning, adding nearly 3,000 customers. All employees were retained, and the fleet will all be rebranded under the Air Pros name.”
CoolSys, a nationwide parent of refrigeration and HVAC services companies, acquired Tech Mechanical, a commercial and industrial HVACR services provider in southeast Michigan, strengthening its commercial division and expanding its Midwest presence.
“CoolSys™, a parent of refrigeration and HVAC services companies nationwide, has announced the acquisition of Tech Mechanical, a provider of commercial and industrial HVACR services serving southeast Michigan. This acquisition will strengthen the CoolSys commercial division and expand its market presence into Michigan.”
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www.achrnews.com CoolSys, a parent of refrigeration and HVAC companies nationwide, acquired BRR Refrigeration, a commercial refrigeration and HVAC services company in Virginia Beach, marking its first entry into the Mid-Atlantic region as part of an active M&A roll-up strategy.
“CoolSys, a parent of market-leading refrigeration and HVAC companies nationwide, announced it has acquired BRR Refrigeration, a commercial refrigeration and HVAC services company based in Virginia Beach, Virginia.”
Pueblo Mechanical & Controls, Huron Capital's ExecFactor HVAC platform, acquired Niemeyer Brothers Plumbing, adding commercial plumbing as a new service line in the greater Phoenix area.
“Huron Capital announced that its HVAC installation, retrofit, and repair services ExecFactor® platform, Pueblo Mechanical & Controls (“Pueblo”), has acquired Niemeyer Brothers Plumbing, Inc. (“Niemeyer”).”
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www.achrnews.com Huron Capital's ExecFactor platform Pueblo Mechanical & Controls acquired Niemeyer Brothers Plumbing, its sixth add-on, establishing plumbing as a new service line in the Phoenix area.
“Huron Capital announced that its HVAC installation, retrofit, and repair services ExecFactor® platform, Pueblo Mechanical & Controls (“Pueblo”), has acquired Niemeyer Brothers Plumbing, Inc. (“Niemeyer”). Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.”
CoolSys, a nationwide parent of refrigeration and HVAC services companies, acquired Building Air Services, a commercial HVACR and building-controls service and PM provider, strengthening its light commercial division and expanding its presence across nine Southeast/Southwest states.
“CoolSys™, a parent of market-leading refrigeration and HVAC services companies nationwide, has announced the acquisition of Building Air Services, a provider of service and preventive maintenance programs for commercial air conditioning, heating, refrigeration, and automated building controls. Through this acquisition, CoolSys strengthens its light commercial division and expands its presence in Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Texas, and Arizona.”
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www.achrnews.com CoolSys, a national parent of refrigeration and HVAC services companies, acquired Building Air Services, a Southeast US commercial HVAC-R service provider, strengthening its light-commercial division and expanding geographic presence across nine states.
“CoolSys, a parent of market-leading refrigeration and HVAC services companies nationwide, has announced the acquisition of Building Air Services, a provider of service and preventive maintenance programs for commercial air conditioning, heating, refrigeration and automated building controls.”
Huron Capital's ExecFactor HVAC platform Pueblo Mechanical & Controls completed the acquisition of Innovative Mechanical Systems (IMS), a commercial HVAC services provider in the Phoenix area. This is the fifth add-on completed by Pueblo.
“Huron Capital announced that its HVAC installation, retrofit, and repair services ExecFactor® platform, Pueblo Mechanical & Controls (“Pueblo”), has acquired Innovative Mechanical Systems (“IMS”). Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.”
Huron Capital's ExecFactor platform Pueblo Mechanical & Controls acquired Innovative Mechanical Systems (IMS), a commercial HVAC provider in Phoenix; this is Pueblo's fifth add-on acquisition.
“Huron Capital announced that its HVAC installation, retrofit, and repair services ExecFactor® platform, Pueblo Mechanical & Controls (“Pueblo”), has acquired Innovative Mechanical Systems (“IMS”).”
The SEER Group LLC acquired Climate Control Inc. of Tigard, Oregon, its second Oregon acquisition after Specialty Heating and Cooling in March. Climate Control will operate as a division of Specialty Heating and Cooling.
“The SEER Group LLC announced its acquisition of Climate Control Inc. in Tigard, Oregon. This addition represents the second acquisition for The SEER Group LLC in Oregon after its acquisition of Specialty Heating and Cooling Inc. in March.”
The SEER Group LLC acquired Climate Control Inc. in Tigard, Oregon, its second Oregon acquisition after Specialty Heating and Cooling in March. Climate Control will operate as a division of Specialty Heating and Cooling.
“The SEER Group LLC announced its acquisition of Climate Control Inc. in Tigard, Oregon. This addition represents the second acquisition for The SEER Group LLC in Oregon after its acquisition of Specialty Heating and Cooling Inc. in March.”
The SEER Group LLC announced acquisitions of The Barton Boys (Spokane, WA) and Specialty Heating and Cooling (Tigard, OR), expanding its family of brands to eleven across four western states.
“REDMOND, WASH. – The SEER Group LLC announced its acquisitions of The Barton Boys Heating and Air Conditioning in Spokane, and Specialty Heating and Cooling in Tigard, Oregon. These two additions expand The SEER Group LLC’s brands to eleven in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and California.”
The SEER Group LLC announced two HVAC contractor acquisitions: The Barton Boys Heating and Air Conditioning (Spokane) and Specialty Heating and Cooling (Tigard, Oregon), expanding its brand family to eleven across Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and California.
“The SEER Group LLC announced its acquisitions of The Barton Boys Heating and Air Conditioning in Spokane, and Specialty Heating and Cooling in Tigard, Oregon. These two additions expand The SEER Group LLC’s brands to eleven in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and California.”
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www.achrnews.com PE firm Huron Capital's HVAC platform Pueblo Mechanical & Controls acquired Newgaard Mechanical and CFM Mechanical, its second and third add-ons following the December 2018 Commercial Air deal.
“Private equity firm Huron Capital announced that its HVAC installation, retrofit, and repair services platform — Pueblo Mechanical & Controls — has acquired two additional businesses, Newgaard Mechanical Inc. and CFM Mechanical LLC. Following the December 2018 acquisition of Commercial Air, these transactions represent the second and third add-on acquisitions completed by Pueblo.”
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www.achrnews.com PE firm Huron Capital's HVAC services platform Pueblo Mechanical & Controls acquired Newgaard Mechanical and CFM Mechanical, its second and third add-ons after the December 2018 Commercial Air deal.
“Private equity firm Huron Capital announced that its HVAC installation, retrofit, and repair services platform — Pueblo Mechanical & Controls — has acquired two additional businesses, Newgaard Mechanical Inc. and CFM Mechanical LLC. Following the December 2018 acquisition of Commercial Air, these transactions represent the second and third add-on acquisitions completed by Pueblo.”
CoolSys, a nationwide parent of refrigeration and HVAC companies, acquired Arjae HVAC and Mechanical Services, a commercial/industrial HVAC and sheet-metal fabrication firm in Oregon, as part of its strategic growth plan to add market density and HVAC capabilities in the Pacific Northwest.
“BREA, Calif., — CoolSys™, a parent of refrigeration and HVAC companies nationwide, announced it acquired Arjae HVAC and Mechanical Services, which provides commercial and industrial HVAC installation and services, as well as sheet metal fabrication throughout the Pacific Northwest.”
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www.achrnews.com PE firm Huron Capital's commercial HVAC platform Pueblo Mechanical & Controls acquired Commercial Air Inc. of Phoenix, the first add-on to the platform Huron formed to pursue a buy-and-build strategy in the Southwestern U.S.
“DETROIT — Private equity firm Huron Capital announced that its HVAC replacement, retrofit, and repair services platform, Pueblo Mechanical & Controls acquired Commercial Air Inc.”
Huron Capital VP Danielle Lalli described Commercial Air as the first addition to the Pueblo family, supporting Pueblo's Arizona expansion strategy.
“We are excited to welcome Commercial Air as the first addition to the Pueblo family and to continue to provide exceptional HVAC services to our customer base.”
Huron Capital's commercial HVAC platform Pueblo Mechanical & Controls acquired Commercial Air Inc. of Phoenix, its first add-on, deepening Pueblo's presence in Arizona.
“DETROIT — Private equity firm Huron Capital announced that its HVAC replacement, retrofit, and repair services platform, Pueblo Mechanical & Controls acquired Commercial Air Inc.”
Goettl acquired Dutton Plumbing in California to expand its service offerings beyond HVAC into plumbing.
“Last year, Goettl acquired Dutton Plumbing in California to expand its offerings.”
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www.achrnews.com Direct Energy acquired Indianapolis-based residential new-construction HVAC company T.A. Kaiser Heating & Air, folding it into its Airtron division to broaden its U.S. new-construction HVAC footprint across four metro markets.
“HOUSTON — Direct Energy announced its acquisition of T.A. Kaiser Heating & Air Inc., a multi-city HVAC installation, repair, and maintenance company for residential new construction properties. Based in Indianapolis, Kaiser Heating & Air has office locations in Indianapolis, Charlotte, Raleigh, and Nashville, and will become part of Direct Energy’s Airtron division, a HVAC services provider for residential new construction in various U.S. regions.”
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www.achrnews.com Direct Energy acquired Indianapolis-based T.A. Kaiser Heating & Air, a residential new-construction HVAC company with locations in Indianapolis, Charlotte, Raleigh, and Nashville, folding it into its Airtron division.
“Direct Energy announced its acquisition of T.A. Kaiser Heating & Air Inc., a multi-city HVAC installation, repair, and maintenance company for residential new construction properties. Based in Indianapolis, Kaiser Heating & Air has office locations in Indianapolis, Charlotte, Raleigh, and Nashville, and will become part of Direct Energy’s Airtron division”
Earlier in 2018, Midway Services, a Clearwater, FL residential plumbing/electrical/remodeling/HVAC company, became part of Service Experts, continuing to operate under its own name in the Tampa Bay market.
“Midway Services, a residential plumbing, electrical, remodeling, and HVAC company founded in 1957 and located in Clearwater, Florida, became part of Service Experts.”
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