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American Residential Services' ARS/Rescue Rooter acquired the assets of D.C.-based McCarthy Services, a leading HVAC and plumbing provider, its first acquisition in the Washington, D.C. market.
“McCarthy Services is our first acquisition in the Washington, D.C., market. We continue to seek additional opportunities to partner with entrepreneurs who share our commitment to total customer satisfaction in the home services industry,”
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www.achrnews.com EMCOR Group, Inc. completed the acquisition of Harry Pepper & Associates, as referenced by its Chairman and CEO in the Q3 2010 earnings press release. The acquisition is cited as evidence of EMCOR's commitment to pursuing attractive acquisition targets.
“We are committed to growing both organically through disciplined project bidding and solid execution, and through the continued pursuit of attractive acquisition targets, as evidenced by our recent acquisition of Harry Pepper & Associates.”
ARS/Rescue Rooter purchased Memphis-based Conway Services Heating, Cooling & Plumbing, one of the largest service providers in the Mid-South; founder John Conway stays on to run it.
“ARS/Rescue Rooter, a nationwide provider of air conditioning, heating, and plumbing services, has announced the purchase of Memphis, Tenn.-based Conway Services Heating, Cooling & Plumbing.”
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www.achrnews.com ARS/Rescue Rooter purchased Memphis-based Conway Services Heating, Cooling & Plumbing, one of the largest service providers in the Mid-South, with founder John Conway continuing to manage the business.
“ARS/Rescue Rooter, a nationwide provider of air conditioning, heating, and plumbing services, has announced the purchase of Memphis, Tenn.-based Conway Services Heating, Cooling & Plumbing.”
ARS/Rescue Rooter acquired the Residential Services Division of Beutler Corp. and formed a strategic alliance with Beutler to enter the Northern California market, rebranding service/replacement work as Beutler/ARS Air Conditioning Services.
“ARS/Rescue Rooter, a privately held, nationwide provider of air conditioning, heating, and plumbing services, has announced the purchase of the Residential Services Division of Beutler Corp. and the formation of a strategic alliance with Beutler in Northern California.”
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www.achrnews.com ARS/Rescue Rooter purchased the Residential Services Division of Beutler Corp. and formed a strategic alliance with Beutler in Northern California, entering the Sacramento-area market under the Beutler/ARS brand.
“SACRAMENTO, Calif. - ARS/Rescue Rooter, a privately held, nationwide provider of air conditioning, heating, and plumbing services, has announced the purchase of the Residential Services Division of Beutler Corp. and the formation of a strategic alliance with Beutler in Northern California.”
ARS/Rescue Rooter purchased the Residential Services Division of Beutler Corp. and formed a strategic alliance with Beutler to enter the Northern California market, operating as Beutler/ARS.
“ARS/Rescue Rooter, a privately held, nationwide provider of air conditioning, heating, and plumbing services, has announced the purchase of the Residential Services Division of Beutler Corp. and the formation of a strategic alliance with Beutler in Northern California.”
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www.achrnews.com ARS/Rescue Rooter purchased the Residential Services Division of Beutler Corp. and formed a strategic alliance with Beutler in Northern California, expanding service and replacement business under the Beutler/ARS brand.
“ARS/Rescue Rooter, a privately held, nationwide provider of air conditioning, heating, and plumbing services, has announced the purchase of the Residential Services Division of Beutler Corp. and the formation of a strategic alliance with Beutler in Northern California.”
ARS/Rescue Rooter, a privately held nationwide HVAC/plumbing provider, acquired Dallas-based Efficient Attic Systems, marking its first service-line expansion into blown-in insulation, attic ventilation, and radiant barrier services.
“DALLAS/FORT WORTH, Texas - ARS®/Rescue Rooter®, a privately held, nationwide provider of air conditioning, heating, and plumbing services, has acquired Dallas-based Efficient Attic Systems (EAS). This acquisition marks ARS/Rescue Rooter’s first service line expansion, through the addition of a company that provides blown-in insulation, attic ventilation, and high-tech radiant barrier services.”
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www.achrnews.com ARS/Rescue Rooter acquired Dallas-based Efficient Attic Systems (EAS), marking its first service-line expansion into blown-in insulation, attic ventilation, and radiant barrier services. EAS will continue under its existing name with current management in Texas and Phoenix.
“ARS®/Rescue Rooter®, a privately held, nationwide provider of air conditioning, heating, and plumbing services, has acquired Dallas-based Efficient Attic Systems (EAS). This acquisition marks ARS/Rescue Rooter’s first service line expansion, through the addition of a company that provides blown-in insulation, attic ventilation, and high-tech radiant barrier services.”
ARS/Rescue Rooter, a nationwide provider of HVAC and plumbing services, acquired Dallas-based Efficient Attic Systems (EAS), marking its first service-line expansion into insulation and energy-efficiency services. EAS continues under its existing name and management.
“ARS/Rescue Rooter, a privately held, nationwide provider of air conditioning, heating and plumbing services, has acquired Dallas-based Efficient Attic Systems (EAS).”
ARS/Rescue Rooter, through parent American Residential Services L.L.C., acquired Climate Zone of Bradford, Mass., marking its first presence in Massachusetts and serving as a platform to grow across Greater Boston. The deal reflects ARS's national acquisition-driven roll-up strategy.
“ARS/Rescue Rooter, a nationwide provider of heating, air conditioning, and plumbing services, has acquired Climate Zone, based out of Bradford, Mass., through parent company American Residential Services L.L.C.”
American Residential Services (ARS/Rescue Rooter) acquired Lloyds Plumbing Heating & Air of San Diego, which will operate under the ARS/Rescue Rooter brand.
“ARS/Rescue Rooter has acquired Lloyds Plumbing Heating & Air of San Diego through parent company American Residential Services L.L.C.”
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www.achrnews.com American Residential Services (ARS/Rescue Rooter) acquired substantially all the assets of the Las Vegas location of Service Max, expanding its national HVAC and plumbing service network.
“ARS has acquired substantially all the assets of the Las Vegas location of Service Max, through parent company American Residential Services L.L.C.”
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www.achrnews.com ARS, through parent American Residential Services L.L.C., acquired the Las Vegas location of Service Max and Lloyds Plumbing Heating & Air of San Diego, strengthening its HVAC and plumbing presence in both markets.
“Yes! ARS has acquired substantially all the assets of the Las Vegas location of Service Max, through parent company American Residential Services L.L.C. Also, ARS/Rescue Rooter has acquired Lloyds Plumbing Heating & Air of San Diego through parent company American Residential Services L.L.C.”
American Residential Services (ARS/Rescue Rooter) acquired Tempe, Arizona-based Goettl Air Conditioning through its parent company, adding it to its nationwide HVAC/plumbing services network as part of an explicit national roll-up strategy. Goettl retains its brand and existing leadership.
“PHOENIX - ARS®/Rescue Rooter®, a privately held, nationwide provider of heating, air conditioning, and plumbing services, has acquired Tempe, Ariz.-based Goettl Air Conditioning® through its parent company, American Residential Services L.L.C.”
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www.achrnews.com American Residential Services (ARS/Rescue Rooter) acquired Tempe, Arizona-based Goettl Air Conditioning, adding it to its national HVAC contractor network as a clear home-service consolidation add-on. Goettl retains its brand and headquarters.
“ARS®/Rescue Rooter®, a privately held, nationwide provider of heating, air conditioning, and plumbing services, has acquired Tempe, Ariz.-based Goettl Air Conditioning® through its parent company, American Residential Services L.L.C.”
ARS/Rescue Rooter, through parent American Residential Services L.L.C., acquired Tempe, Arizona-based Goettl Air Conditioning, adding it to its nationwide HVAC/plumbing service network while retaining the Goettl brand.
“PHOENIX - ARS®/Rescue Rooter®, a privately held, nationwide provider of heating, air conditioning, and plumbing services, has acquired Tempe, Ariz.-based Goettl Air Conditioning® through its parent company, American Residential Services L.L.C.”
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www.achrnews.com ARS/Rescue Rooter, through parent American Residential Services, acquired Goettl Air Conditioning of Tempe, AZ as part of building a national network of HVAC contractors. Goettl retains its brand and existing leadership while operating within the ARS/Rescue Rooter network.
“ARS®/Rescue Rooter®, a privately held, nationwide provider of heating, air conditioning, and plumbing services, has acquired Tempe, Ariz.-based Goettl Air Conditioning® through its parent company, American Residential Services L.L.C.”
Service Logic, a North American mechanical-services consolidator, acquired Seattle-based PSR HVAC & Mechanical Services. President Rob Miller stays on and PSR continues under its own name.
“Service Logic has announced the recent acquisition of PSR HVAC & Mechanical Services based in Seattle.”
Service Logic, a privately held consolidator of mechanical service companies across North America, acquired Seattle-based PSR HVAC & Mechanical Services. PSR's president stays on and the brand is retained.
“Service Logic has announced the recent acquisition of PSR HVAC & Mechanical Services based in Seattle.”
American Residential Services LLC (owner of ARS and Rescue Rooter) acquired three companies: Universal Heating and Cooling (Atlanta), Air-Trol Heating and Air Conditioning (Indianapolis), and 24/7 Service Corp. (Las Vegas/Phoenix), expanding its HVAC and plumbing footprint.
“American Residential Services LLC, owner of the [ARS and Rescue Rooter](link:http://www.ars.com) brands, recently purchased three companies: Atlanta-based Universal Heating and Cooling; Indianapolis-based Air-Trol Heating and Air Conditioning; and Las Vegas and Phoenix-based 24/7 Service Corp., which operates Yes! Air Conditioning, Yes! Plumbing and Sunset Sheet Metal & Air Conditioning.”
ARS purchased the assets of several Las Vegas and Phoenix air conditioning and plumbing businesses, acquiring 24/7 Service Corporation (operating Yes! Air Conditioning, Yes! Plumbing, and Sunset Sheet Metal & Air Conditioning) as part of building a nationwide footprint.
“LAS VEGAS - American Residential Services LLC (ARS), a privately held, nationwide provider of heating, air conditioning, and plumbing services through the ARS and Rescue Rooter brands, has purchased the assets of several air conditioning and plumbing businesses operating in Las Vegas and Phoenix. ARS acquired 24/7 Service Corporation, which operates Yes! Air Conditioning, Yes! Plumbing, and Sunset Sheet Metal & Air Conditioning.”
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www.achrnews.com American Residential Services (ARS/Rescue Rooter) purchased the assets of several Las Vegas and Phoenix air conditioning and plumbing businesses, acquiring 24/7 Service Corporation, which operates Yes! Air Conditioning, Yes! Plumbing, and Sunset Sheet Metal & Air Conditioning, as part of building a nationwide HVAC/plumbing footprint.
“American Residential Services LLC (ARS), a privately held, nationwide provider of heating, air conditioning, and plumbing services through the ARS and Rescue Rooter brands, has purchased the assets of several air conditioning and plumbing businesses operating in Las Vegas and Phoenix. ARS acquired 24/7 Service Corporation, which operates Yes! Air Conditioning, Yes! Plumbing, and Sunset Sheet Metal & Air Conditioning.”
American Residential Services acquired Universal Heating and Cooling of Atlanta; it will operate as Universal/ARS and its CEO joins ARS senior management.
“American Residential Services LLC, a privately held, nationwide provider of heating, air conditioning, and plumbing services through the ARS® and Rescue Rooter® brands, has acquired Universal Heating and Cooling of Atlanta and Air-Trol Heating and Air Conditioning of Indianapolis.”
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www.achrnews.com ARS acquired Universal Heating and Cooling of Atlanta and Air-Trol Heating and Air Conditioning of Indianapolis, expanding its HVAC and plumbing footprint in Atlanta and central Indiana.
“American Residential Services LLC, a privately held, nationwide provider of heating, air conditioning, and plumbing services through the ARS® and Rescue Rooter® brands, has acquired Universal Heating and Cooling of Atlanta and Air-Trol Heating and Air Conditioning of Indianapolis.”
American Residential Services (ARS), a nationwide HVAC provider, purchased Jacksonville-based Florida Home Air Conditioning Co. as part of an acquisition-driven national growth strategy. The acquired company retains its name and management.
“American Residential Services L.L.C. (ARS), a privately held, nationwide provider of HVAC services, has purchased Jacksonville-based Florida Home Air Conditioning Co. as part of its strategy for continued growth through acquisitions.”
American Residential Services (ARS) purchased Jacksonville-based Florida Home Air Conditioning Co. as part of its nationwide growth-through-acquisition strategy, expanding into the north Florida market. Owner and staff retained.
“JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - American Residential Services L.L.C. (ARS), a privately held, nationwide provider of HVAC services, has purchased Jacksonville-based Florida Home Air Conditioning Co. as part of its strategy for continued growth through acquisitions.”
American Residential Services (ARS) acquired Maio Plumbing, Heating and Air and Maio Marketing Systems, two San Diego-based companies, as pooling-of-interest transactions.
“The two San Diego, CA-based companies - Maio Plumbing, Heating and Air Inc. and Maio Marketing Systems Inc. - were acquired as pooling of interest transactions.”
The SEER Group acquired Alexander's Heating & Air Conditioning, Black Lion Heating & Air Conditioning, Brennan Heating & Air Conditioning, Lifetime Heating, Cooling, & Electric, Nolan Heating & Air, Performance Mechanical Group, Puyallup Heating & Air Conditioning, Raymark Plumbing & Sewer, Spokane Comfort Systems, Taylor Heating & Air Conditioning, Sturm Heating & Air Conditioning, and The Barton Boys Heating & Air Conditioning in the last 6 years.
“A different firm called "The SEER Group" acquired these in the last 6 years: Alexander's Heating & Air Conditioning (Puget Sound) Black Lion Heating & Air Conditioning (Puget Sound) Brennan Heating & Air Conditioning (Puget Sound) Lifetime Heating, Cooling, & Electric (Puget Suond) Nolan Heating & Air (Colfax/Whitman County) Performance Mechanical Group (Puget Sound) Puyallup Heating & Air Conditioning (Pierce County) Raymark Plumbing & Sewer (Puget Sound) Spokane Comfort Systems (Spokane) Taylor Heating & Air Conditioning (Puget Sound) Sturm Heating & Air Conditioning (Spokane) The Barton Boys Heating & Air Conditioning (Spokane)”
Nolan Heating & Air · Target Sturm Heating & Air Conditioning · Target The SEER Group · Acquirer Alexander's Heating & Air Conditioning · Target Black Lion Heating & Air Conditioning · Target Brennan Heating & Air Conditioning · Target Lifetime Heating, Cooling, & Electric · Target Performance Mechanical Group · Target Puyallup Heating & Air Conditioning · Target Raymark Plumbing & Sewer · Target Spokane Comfort Systems · Target Taylor Heating & Air Conditioning · Target A national roll-up private equity firm called Apex Service Partners based in Tampa, FL quietly acquired BelRed Energy Solutions, Cougar Mechanical, CPI Plumbing & Heating, Gene Johnson Plumbing, Henco Plumbing, and Sunset Heating & Cooling in the last 2-3 years.
“A national roll-up private equity firm called "Apex Service Partners" based in Tampa, FL quietly acquired these firms in the last 2-3 years: BelRed Energy Solutions (Puget Sound) Cougar Mechanical/Cougar Heating (Spokane) CPI Plumbing & Heating (Mount Vernon/Skagit County) Gene Johnson Plumbing (Puget Sound) Henco Plumbing (Vancouver/Clark County) Sunset Heating & Cooling (Portland)”
Apex Service Partners · Acquirer BelRed Energy Solutions · Target CPI Plumbing & Heating · Target Cougar Mechanical · Target Gene Johnson Plumbing · Target Henco Plumbing · Target Sunset Heating & Cooling · Target Enervise, a commercial HVAC, plumbing, and building automation controls business, has been acquired as the foundational partner for the newly formed Solidaire platform. The partnership aims to enhance resources and accelerate growth.
“Enervise has built an exceptional reputation through a differentiated, service-centric business model, making it an ideal foundational partner for the Solidaire platform.”
Gryphon-backed Southern Home Services, a consolidator of home services businesses, has acquired Dunn's HVAC, Plumbing & Electrical. The deal expands Southern Home Services' footprint in residential HVAC, plumbing, and electrical services.
“Gryphon-backed Southern Home Services scoops up Dunn’s HVAC, Plumbing & Electrical”
Len The Plumber, a portfolio company of Thompson Street Capital Partners, has completed the acquisition of Neffsville Plumbing, Heating & Cooling Services, a residential plumbing and HVAC company in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The deal expands LTP's geographic footprint in the Mid-Atlantic region.
“Thompson Street Capital Partners (TSCP), a private equity firm based in St. Louis, today announced its portfolio company Len The Plumber (LTP), a leading full-service residential plumbing company headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland, with branches serving the Mid-Atlantic region, has completed the acquisition of Neffsville Plumbing, Heating & Cooling Services (Neffsville), a full-service residential plumbing and HVAC company headquartered in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.”
Edgewater Funds' portfolio company P1 Service Group has acquired Cornerstone Air Conditioning & Heating in Florida, The Plumbing Works in Pennsylvania, and J&M Plumbing & Drain Cleaning in Pennsylvania. These are add-on acquisitions to expand P1's regional market presence.
“Edgewater Growth Capital Partners IV, L.P. (“Edgewater”) is pleased to announce that its portfolio company P1 Service Group (“P1”) has acquired three HVAC companies: Cornerstone Air Conditioning & Heating, Inc. (“Cornerstone”) in Land O’ Lakes, FL, The Plumbing Works (“Plumbing Works”) in Reading, PA and J&M Plumbing & Drain Cleaning (“J&M”) in Levittown, PA.”
P1 Service Group · Acquirer Cornerstone Air Conditioning & Heating, Inc. · Target Edgewater Funds · Sponsor J&M Plumbing & Drain Cleaning · Target The Plumbing Works · Target Gryphon-backed Southern Home Services, a consolidator of home service brands, has acquired Blazer Heating, Air & Plumbing. The deal expands Southern Home Services' footprint in the home services market.
“Gryphon-backed Southern Home Services acquires Blazer Heating, Air & Plumbing”
Edgewater Funds' portfolio company P1 Service Group has acquired Essig Plumbing & Heating, a residential HVAC and plumbing services provider based in Reading, Pennsylvania. This acquisition expands P1's platform reach into the Mid-Atlantic region. Essig's owner, Steve Essig, will continue to lead day-to-day operations and become a shareholder in the combined organization.
“Edgewater Growth Capital Partners IV, L.P. (“Edgewater”) is pleased to announce that its portfolio company P1 Service Group (“P1”) has acquired Essig Plumbing & Heating (“Essig” or the “Company”), a Reading, Pennsylvania-based, residential heating, ventilation, air-conditioning (“HVAC”) and plumbing services provider that expands the platform’s reach to the Mid-Atlantic region.”
Gold Medal Service, a PE-backed platform, acquired Design Air in Hillburn as part of a broader East Coast roll-up of smaller HVAC companies.
“Gold Medal is in a similar situation. They took over Design Air in Hillburn. Apparently they are buying up smaller HVAC companies up and down the East Coast.”
Sila Services acquired JSP Home Services, an HVAC company based in Kingston, Ulster County.
“JSP Home Services - Kingston, Ulster County”
Sila Services acquired Jones Services, an HVAC company based in Goshen, Orange County.
“Jones Services - Goshen, Orange County”
Sila Services acquired Essential Power Systems, a Generac maintenance provider based in Lagrangeville, Dutchess County.
“Essential Power Systems - Lagrangeville, Dutchess County”
Sila Services acquired ASTAR, an HVAC company based in Middletown, Orange County, as part of its roll-up strategy.
“ASTAR - Middletown, Orange County”
A related-article headline indicates Sila Services acquired Park Ridge Unique Indoor Comfort, signaling further PE-backed home-services consolidation around the Unique brand.
“Sila Services Acquires Park Ridge Unique Indoor Comfort”
Southern continues to acquire home service companies; 12 of its past 13 acquisitions were already using ServiceTitan, indicating ongoing add-on activity.
“the company doesn’t specifically target companies that use ServiceTitan, but notes that 12 of its past 13 acquisitions were already using the platform.”
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www.servicetitan.com Sila Services, a national home-services platform, acquired Oxford Plumbing & Heating, a residential provider, continuing its expansion in Eastern Pennsylvania.
“Sila Services, LLC, a leading national home services platform, is proud to announce the acquisition of Oxford Plumbing & Heating, a trusted provider of residential”
The CRM acquisition is the third undertaken by CoolSys under Audax Private Equity ownership and the second in the year, evidencing an active PE-backed acquisition cadence.
“This acquisition is the third undertaken by CoolSys under its ownership by Audax Private Equity, and the second this year.”
CoolSys, backed by Audax Private Equity, acquired Madison, Wisconsin-based Certified Refrigeration and Mechanical (CRM) and its ten branch locations, entering the Wisconsin region for the first time as part of its 'Buy and Build' roll-up strategy.
“CoolSys announced it has acquired Certified Refrigeration and Mechanical, Inc. (“CRM”), a Madison, Wisconsin-based refrigeration services company.”
