Smith Services' 2003 acquisition of three A/C companies kicked off roll-up

Smith Services' acquisition strategy began in 2003 with the purchase of three air conditioning companies, two of which had been in business for 20 years.

“That growth included the acquisition mode that started with the purchase in 2003 of three air conditioning companies, two of which had been in business for 20 years and the other for five years.”

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