Consolidation trend New Jun 2026 · South / Southwest / Southeast US Verified
Active PE Platforms and Deal Activity in 2026
Named PE-backed platforms including Apex Service Partners, Wrench Group, Sila Services, Authority Brands, and ARS-Rescue Rooter are actively acquiring HVAC companies, with the most active deal band being $1M-$5M EBITDA owner-operated platforms in the South/Southwest/Southeast.
“Active 2026 PE platforms: Apex Service Partners (Alpine Investors), Wrench Group (Leonard Green), Sila Services (Morgan Stanley Capital Partners), Authority Brands (Apax Partners), ARS-Rescue Rooter (American Securities). Most-active deal band: $1M-$5M EBITDA owner-operated HVAC platforms in the South / Southwest / Southeast.”
Entities
Alpine Investors · Sponsor Apax Partners · Sponsor Apex Service Partners · Platform Authority Brands · Platform Morgan Stanley Capital Partners · Sponsor Sila Services · Platform Wrench Group · Platform ARS-Rescue Rooter · Platform Leonard Green · Sponsor
HVAC Sentiment: Positive
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