PE firms rapidly consolidating the HVAC market; independents adopt transparent pricing

An Upfrog industry report frames ongoing rapid private-equity consolidation of the HVAC market, with independent contractors adopting upfront online pricing to differentiate against PE-backed national roll-ups.

“As private equity firms continue their rapid consolidation of the HVAC market, independent contractors are adopting a new strategy to differentiate themselves: publishing installation prices directly on their websites.”

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