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Air Pros USA joins Exuma Capital Partners' portfolio alongside Peak Roofing Partners, Inspected.com, Property.com and R30 Brands; Exuma was founded by Perera in 2024 to invest in home services and technology.
“Air Pros USA joins
Peak Roofing Partners
,
Inspected.com
,
Property.com
, and
R30 Brands
in Exuma Capital’s Family of Companies.”
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hvacinsider.com Prior to the reacquisition, Air Pros USA's board voted to restructure, breaking the company into regional operations under Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings.
“The move comes after the previous board voted to restructure, breaking the company into regional operations under Chapter 11 proceedings.”
Founder Anthony Perera reacquired Air Pros USA's legacy Florida operations through his private equity firm Exuma Capital Partners, returning to lead the company he founded in 2017.
“Florida entrepreneur, Anthony Perera, has successfully reacquired Air Pros USA’s legacy operations in Florida through the investment firm,
Exuma Capital Partners”
Anthony Perera, founder of Air Pros USA, reacquired the company's Florida legacy operations through his private equity firm Exuma Capital Partners. The purchase also included plumbing company Drain Genie and electrical/generator brand Personalized Power.
“Florida entrepreneur, Anthony Perera, has successfully reacquired Air Pros USA’s legacy operations in Florida through the investment firm,
Exuma Capital Partners
. This strategic move brings Air Pros USA back under Perera’s leadership”
Air Pros USA · Target Anthony Perera · Acquirer Drain Genie · Target Exuma Capital Partners · Sponsor Personalized Power · Target Founder Anthony Perera reacquired Air Pros USA's legacy Florida operations through his firm Exuma Capital Partners in June 2025, returning the original Florida markets to his ownership.
“In June 2025, founder Anthony Perera reacquired Air Pros USA's legacy Florida operations through Exuma Capital Partners, a firm he founded in 2024.”
Comfort Systems USA acquired Right Way Plumbing & Mechanical LLC of Florida on May 1, 2025, for a preliminary purchase price of $64.8 million.
“Comfort Systems USA acquired Right Way Plumbing & Mechanical LLC of Florida on May 1, 2025 for a preliminary $64.8M purchase price ($49.5M cash + $5M seller notes + earn-out + working capital adjustment) per the Q2 2025 10-Q.”
Alpine Investors closed a $3.4 billion single-asset continuation transaction to support the continued growth of Apex Service Partners in May 2025.
“Apex Service Partners 3.4 billion dollar single-asset continuation in May 2025”
The deal aligns with parent Southern Home Services' strategy of expanding through inorganic growth (acquisitions) in existing and new markets, leveraging its home-services consolidation track record.
“This strategic acquisition aligns with Mission’s parent company, Southern Home Services’, ongoing commitment to expanding its footprint through inorganic growth, strengthening its presence in existing markets while entering new ones.”
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hvacinsider.com Mission Plumbing, Heating & Cooling, part of Southern Home Services, acquired Ultra Heating & Cooling in the Kansas City metro effective April 7, 2025, as an inorganic-growth add-on for the platform.
“Mission Plumbing, Heating & Cooling, a trusted name in home services throughout the Kansas City metro, is proud to announce the acquisition of Ultra Heating & Cooling, effective April 7, 2025.”
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hvacinsider.com Hosts express concern that owners who sold to Air Pros and rolled 20-50% equity on the promise of a lucrative second bite will walk away with far less than projected following the bankruptcy, cautioning sellers to vet acquirers carefully.
“that's one of the sadder parts of the story is the owners that have sold. You know they rolled in equity. 20, 30, 40, 50 % who knows how much.”
In discussing exit options, a host references Apex as a platform that has done hundreds of deals, framing the choice of acquiring partner and contrasting being an early platform deal versus being one of many tuck-ins.
“the idea of selling to an apex would be really disappointing. Yeah, because like, I don't want to be a branch manager.”
Host notes a recent sale of Sila for record dollars and expects Heartland and other large HVAC platforms to try to trade in the coming year, even as the sector contends with the Air Pros bankruptcy.
“And this is just following Sela selling for like record dollars. Heartland is going to try to trade in the next year. All the big ones are going to try to trade.”
Hosts describe the PE playbook of loading companies with debt to fund rapid acquisitions and outrun the debt, frame Air Pros as what happens when that fails, and predict more breakups especially across the struggling South.
“the way it works is they come in and they load a company down with debt, crippling debt, which is what we're looking at. And they use that to go buy a bunch of more stuff. They want to grow as fast as they can. They want to outpace the debt. This is an example of what happens when that doesn't work out.”
As part of the Air Pros bankruptcy, business units are being carved out and sold off; a host notes a friend is buying one of the units for roughly $20M, and that the company took on over $20M of financing to fund the transition.
“actually I have a friend that's buying one of them, which is kind of interesting for like 20 million bucks, I think.”
Hosts dissect the Air Pros bankruptcy, describing a PE-style platform that loaded up on debt, hired turnaround people in 2023, and is now selling off its business units in roughly 11 separate transactions to stalking-horse bidders inside the bankruptcy filing.
“They're basically selling off the parts. I think it's 11 different transactions. It's inside the bankruptcy filing.”
The SEER Group acquired a San Fernando Valley contractor as the latest in its ongoing partner-and-grow consolidation strategy.
“The acquisition is the latest in The SEER Group’s ongoing efforts to partner with different companies and help them g...”
Air Pros represented the first Chapter 11 filing for a large-scale, private equity-backed home services platform formed during the recent consolidation period, highlighting risks of rapid roll-up strategies.
“Air Pros represented the first chapter 11 filing for a large-scale, private equity-backed home services platform formed during the recent consolidation period.”
After failing to sell the enterprise as a whole, Air Pros pursued a breakup strategy, selling six separate business units individually as going concerns under Section 363 of the Bankruptcy Code.
“After earlier attempts to sell the enterprise as a whole were unsuccessful, the company pursued a break-up sale. Each regional operation was marketed separately to buyers with specific geographic or operational interests.”
Air Pros USA, a PE-backed HVAC, electrical, and plumbing platform, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on March 18, 2025, in Delaware after rapid acquisition-driven growth left it with over $250 million in secured debt.
“Air Pros filed for chapter 11 protection on March 18, 2025, in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware.”
The Kilowatt deal is framed as the latest in SEER Group's ongoing effort to partner with companies and help them grow, signaling a continuing roll-up strategy.
“The acquisition is the latest in The SEER Group’s ongoing efforts to partner with different companies and help them grow, a posting on Business Wire said.”
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www.achrnews.com The SEER Group acquired Kilowatt Heating, Air Conditioning and Electric, an HVAC and electrical services firm in California's San Fernando Valley, strengthening its California presence as part of an ongoing partner-and-grow strategy.
“The SEER Group is strengthening its California presence with the acquisition of Kilowatt Heating, Air Conditioning and Electric, which provides HVAC and electrical services in the San Fernando Valley.”
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www.achrnews.com The Kilowatt deal is described as the latest in The SEER Group's ongoing effort to partner with and grow multiple companies, indicating an active roll-up consolidation strategy.
“The acquisition is the latest in The SEER Group’s ongoing efforts to partner with different companies and help them grow, a posting on Business Wire said.”
The SEER Group acquired San Fernando Valley HVAC and electrical contractor Kilowatt Heating, Air Conditioning and Electric, expanding its California presence as part of its ongoing roll-up partner strategy.
“The SEER Group is strengthening its California presence with the acquisition of Kilowatt Heating, Air Conditioning and Electric, which provides HVAC and electrical services in the San Fernando Valley. Kilowatt was founded in 1990.”
Katten Muchin Rosenman served as legal counsel to Airtron; Stout Capital was financial advisor and Winston & Strawn was legal counsel to Sierra.
“Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP served as legal counsel to Airtron. Stout Capital, LLC served as financial advisor and Winston & Strawn LLP served as legal counsel to Sierra.”
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hvacinsider.com The release confirms Airtron is a portfolio company of New York-based middle-market PE firm Gamut Capital Management, having been acquired by Gamut in September 2024.
“Airtron is a portfolio company of Gamut Capital Management (“Gamut”), having been acquired in September 2024.”
HVAC Neutral
hvacinsider.com Airtron's CEO stated the company intends to keep growing its footprint both organically and through additional acquisitions in existing and surrounding markets following the Sierra deal.
“and look forward to growing our footprint organically and through further acquisitions in the existing and surrounding markets.”
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hvacinsider.com The Sierra acquisition expands Airtron into the West and is positioned as creating the first national HVAC installation business dedicated to the single-family residential new construction (RNC) market.
“The acquisition expands Airtron’s presence into the West region of the United States and establishes the first national HVAC installation business dedicated to servicing the single-family residential new construction market (RNC).”
HVAC Positive
hvacinsider.com Gamut Capital-backed Airtron Heating & Air Conditioning announced it acquired Sierra Air Conditioning and affiliated entities, a residential-new-construction HVAC installer in Nevada and Idaho, expanding Airtron into the U.S. West region.
“Airtron Heating & Air Conditioning (“Airtron”), a leading designer, installer, and maintenance provider for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems, announced today it has acquired Sierra Air Conditioning, Inc., Sierra Air Conditioning of Idaho LLC, and Silverado Mechanical LLC (collectively, “Sierra” or the “Company”), a leading installer of HVAC systems to new homes built by national and local homebuilders throughout Nevada and Idaho.”
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hvacinsider.com Airtron's CEO stated the Sierra deal expands Airtron into the western US and that the company plans to grow its footprint organically and through further acquisitions in existing and surrounding markets.
“We view this acquisition as a transformational opportunity to expand Airtron’s presence into the western region of the United States, and look forward to growing our footprint organically and through further acquisitions in the existing and surrounding markets.”
Airtron, a Gamut Capital Management portfolio company, acquired Sierra Air Conditioning (plus its Idaho and Silverado Mechanical entities), a leading installer of HVAC for residential new construction in Nevada and Idaho, expanding Airtron into the West region and creating what it calls the first national RNC HVAC installation business.
“Airtron Heating & Air Conditioning (“Airtron”), a leading designer, installer, and maintenance provider for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems, announced today it has acquired Sierra Air Conditioning, Inc., Sierra Air Conditioning of Idaho LLC, and Silverado Mechanical LLC (collectively, “Sierra” or the “Company”), a leading installer of HVAC systems to new homes built by national and local homebuilders throughout Nevada and Idaho.”
An HVAC contractor expanded its Western U.S. presence by acquiring Sierra Air Conditioning Inc., Sierra Air Conditioning of Idaho LLC, and Silverado Mechanical LLC.
“The acquisitions of Sierra Air Conditioning Inc., Sierra Air Conditioning of Idaho LLC, and Silverado Mechanical LLC ...”
A Gamut Capital Management partner describes a strategic investment in an expansion plan for Airtron, backing the Sierra team and aiming to unlock additional opportunities in the West region.
““As part of Airtron’s commitment to serving as a critical channel partner to home-builders and HVAC suppliers across the nation, we are excited to strategically invest in an expansion plan which enhances Airtron’s offering and strengthens existing and new relationships,” said Michael Hanigan, a partner at Gamut.”
Airtron is a portfolio company of Gamut Capital Management (acquired September 2024). Airtron's CEO frames the deal as transformational and signals intent to grow further through additional acquisitions in existing and surrounding markets.
“Airtron is a portfolio company of Gamut Capital Management, having been acquired in September 2024.”
Airtron states the acquisitions establish the first national HVAC installation business dedicated to servicing the single-family-home new construction market, framing Airtron as a national consolidation platform.
“The acquisitions expand Airtron’s presence in the Western U.S. and establish the first national HVAC installation business dedicated to servicing the single-family-home new construction market, a press release from Airtron said.”
Airtron Heating & Air Conditioning acquired Sierra Air Conditioning Inc., Sierra Air Conditioning of Idaho LLC, and Silverado Mechanical LLC (collectively 'Sierra'), new-home HVAC installers in Nevada and Idaho, expanding Airtron's presence in the Western U.S.
“Airtron Heating & Air Conditioning, which designs, installs, and maintains HVAC systems, has acquired Sierra Air Conditioning Inc., Sierra Air Conditioning of Idaho LLC, and Silverado Mechanical LLC, or, collectively, Sierra, companies that install HVAC systems in new homes throughout Nevada and Idaho.”
Airtron is a portfolio company of PE firm Gamut Capital Management, having been acquired in September 2024; Gamut is backing the expansion plan.
“Airtron is a portfolio company of Gamut Capital Management, having been acquired in September 2024.”
The acquisitions establish what Airtron describes as the first national HVAC installation business dedicated to the single-family-home new construction market.
“The acquisitions expand Airtron’s presence in the Western U.S. and establish the first national HVAC installation business dedicated to servicing the single-family-home new construction market, a press release from Airtron said.”
Airtron Heating & Air Conditioning acquired the Sierra group of new-home HVAC installers operating in Nevada and Idaho, expanding its presence in the Western U.S.
“Airtron Heating & Air Conditioning, which designs, installs, and maintains HVAC systems, has acquired Sierra Air Conditioning Inc., Sierra Air Conditioning of Idaho LLC, and Silverado Mechanical LLC, or, collectively, Sierra, companies that install HVAC systems in new homes throughout Nevada and Idaho.”
UBS CEO David Leathers stated the company will seek additional partnerships with local market leaders in attractive geographies to support an aggressive organic growth strategy and develop UBS into a dominant HVAC service solutions provider.
“In this next phase of our growth, UBS will seek additional partnerships with local market leaders in attractive geographies to bolster our aggressive organic growth strategy and develop UBS into a dominant HVAC service solutions provider.”
United Building Solutions (UBS) has incorporated Temperature Control Services (TCS) as part of its initial steps to build a leading multi-regional commercial HVAC platform. TCS expands UBS's footprint into the Southeast U.S., a fast-growing HVAC market.
“With the incorporation of TCS, we have taken the first steps in establishing UBS as a leading, multi-regional platform committed to addressing that demand”
AE Industrial Partners has formed a new commercial HVAC services platform called United Building Solutions (UBS) through an investment in UBS and the incorporation of Temperature Control Services (TCS). The platform aims to achieve national scale and address demand for holistic commercial HVAC solutions including maintenance, controls, and retrofits.
“AE Industrial Establishes Commercial HVAC Services Platform with National Scale through Investment in United Building Solutions”
Exigent was launched in 2022 as part of Huron Capital's buy-and-build investment strategy, with other recent investments in Rampart Exterior Services and Criticore.
“Exigent was launched in 2022 as part of Huron’s buy-and-build investment strategy, the press release said. Other recently closed investments include Rampart Exterior Services, a provider of commercial roofing and building exterior services, and Criticore, a provider of mission-critical, highly technical electrical services.”
The Premier deal is Exigent's second acquisition in Northwest Ohio, following its July 2024 partnership with Lima-based Smith-Boughan Mechanical.
“The deal marks Exigent’s second acquisition in Northwest Ohio, following its partnership with Smith-Boughan Mechanical in July 2024.”
Huron Capital portfolio company The Exigent Group, through its Smith-Boughan Mechanical company, acquired Premier Mechanical, a commercial and industrial HVAC and mechanical services company in Lima, Ohio. It marks Exigent's second Northwest Ohio acquisition.
“Leading lower middle-market private equity firm Huron Capital announced that its portfolio company, The Exigent Group, along with an Exigent Group company, Smith-Boughan Mechanical, has acquired Premier Mechanical.”
Exigent Group acquired Premier Mechanical, an HVAC service provider in Lima, OH, which will be folded into its Ohio operating company Smith-Boughan, expanding its Midwestern service business and customer footprint.
“Exigent welcomes Premier Mechanical to the Exigent team! Premier is located in Lima, OH and provides HVAC service to commercial customers from Toledo to Columbus to Cleveland. Premier folds into our Ohio operating company Smith-Boughan, substantially boosting our Midwestern service business and expanding our customer footprint.”
The Sullivan acquisition strengthens Sila's footprint in Pittsburgh and across Western Pennsylvania.
“a partnership that strengthens our commitment to delivering exceptional home services in Pittsburgh and across Western Pennsylvania,”
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www.achrnews.com Sila Services acquired Sullivan Super Service Plumbing, Heating and Cooling, a Pittsburgh-based home comfort provider established in 1964, to strengthen its presence in Western Pennsylvania.
“Sila Services, LLC is proud to announce the acquisition of Sullivan Super Service Plumbing, Heating and Cooling, a leading provider of home comfort services based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.”
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www.achrnews.com Sila Services acquired Sullivan Super Service Plumbing, Heating and Cooling, a Pittsburgh-based home comfort provider, strengthening Sila's presence across Western Pennsylvania.
“Sila Services, LLC is proud to announce the acquisition of Sullivan Super Service Plumbing, Heating and Cooling, a leading provider of home comfort services based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.”
The hosts characterize Apex Service Partners (large PE-backed home-service roll-up) as known for letting go of the seller/operator early in the integration process after buying a company out.
“it's why Apex right is known to let go of the operator pretty early on in their process after they buy somebody out”
Sila Services led disclosed plumbing-relevant add-on acquisitions in 2025 with six deals, including Norfolk Air, Guy Smith, Delco Storm & Sewer, Live Free, My Plumber Plus, and Ahrens / Tangney.
“Sila Services led with six 2025 plumbing-relevant adds (Norfolk Air, Guy Smith, Delco Storm & Sewer, Live Free, My Plumber Plus, Ahrens / Tangney).”
