HVAC Industry Highly Fragmented with 126,000+ Private Companies Ripe for Acquisition

The HVAC industry is highly fragmented, with over 126,000 privately owned companies ripe for acquisition. Independent companies represent 48% of industry employment, while PE-backed and VC-backed companies account for just 8% combined.

“There are currently over 126,000 privately owned HVAC companies that are ripe for acquisition.”

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