National HVAC contractor roll-up reshapes the independent market

Reports that national consolidation of HVAC contractors, while slowed from its prior pace, continues to drive independents toward consolidators, utilities and manufacturers, with more than 300 contractors having joined alliances.

“The national roll-up of contractors has created a new climate in which independent contractors are thinking about partnering with others — consolidators, utilities, and even manufacturers, says Lipman, pointing to Lennox’s purchase of many of its own dealers.”

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