HVAC contractors roll up struggling competitors during downturn

During the recession, multiple HVAC contractors were buying up struggling competitors to acquire customer bases and grow. Smith Services of Vero Beach had acquired about 23 businesses over five years.

“Woody is not alone in buying up other companies. Others are also in the acquisition market, if not at quite the same pace.”

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