Two family-owned HVAC distributors combine, retaining both names

Thrifty and Blacks, long-time competitors and fellow Blue Hawk buying group members, will join together with the combined company operating under both names indefinitely - reflecting consolidation among independent HVAC distributors.

“Thrifty will acquire all of the operating assets of Blacks Wholesale on or about Dec. 14. After that date, the combined company will continue to operate under both the Thrifty and Blacks names indefinitely.”

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