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Service Logic has acquired Comfort Flow Heating, a Springfield, Oregon-based company with over 58 years of history serving the Willamette Valley and statewide market with HVAC products and services.
“### Comfort Flow
#### Springfield, Oregon
Small enough to listen, large enough to deliver. Comfort Flow Heating has been a fixture in the Willamette Valley and has extended to the entire state of Oregon for over 58 years. In that time, they have developed a reputation for providing exceptional products and services with over 50,000 businesses and home owners.”
Service Logic has acquired ACES Automatic Controls, located in Fenton, Missouri, which focuses on innovative building automation systems to improve comfort, efficiency, and connectivity.
“### ACES Automatic Controls
#### Fenton, Missouri
Improve Comfort, Efficiency, Connectivity, and Save Energy With an Innovative Building Automation System”
Service Logic has added Naylor Building Partnerships from Oakville, Ontario, to its portfolio. Naylor provides multi-trade solutions including HVAC & refrigeration, electrical, plumbing, and compressed air services.
“### Naylor Building Partnerships
#### Oakville, Ontario
Committed to People. Dedicated Professionals. Client-Focused Commitment. Long-lasting partnerships in multi-trade solutions in HVAC & refrigeration, electrical, plumbing, and compressed air services.”
Service Logic has acquired Advanced Energy Management, Ltd, a company based in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, that specializes in supplying, installing, and servicing automation controls for HVAC systems and central energy plants.
“### Advanced Energy Management, Ltd
#### Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
Since 1985, Advanced Energy Management, Ltd has supplied, installed, and serviced automation controls in order to optimize heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems and central energy plants.”
Service Logic is actively executing a roll-up strategy in the commercial HVAC and building automation sector, having completed over 110 acquisitions. The firm emphasizes its focus on buying HVAC companies to scale businesses while preserving local culture.
“We are HVAC people buying HVAC companies. Because HVAC is our only focus, we understand all aspects of commercial HVAC, building automation and mechanical systems businesses.
### Strong Reputation
Honesty. Integrity. Transparency. We are who we say we are, and we follow through on what we say we’ll do — with over 110 acquisitions, we have the track record to prove it.”
Murphy Company, a mechanical contractor in Missouri and Colorado, has closed the asset acquisition of St. Louis-based State Mechanical. The deal is intended to expand Murphy's refrigeration construction and service capabilities.
“Murphy Company, a mechanical contractor based in Missouri and Colorado, has closed on the asset acquisition of State Mechanical.”
Nordic Climate expanded into Germany by purchasing four companies based in Hamburg and Eastern-Westphalia.
“**GERMANY:** Acquisitive Swedish contractor group Nordic Climate has now entered the German market with the purchase of four companies based in Hamburg and Eastern-Westphalia.”
The acquisition of Nolin Control Systems demonstrates the NexCore platform's strategy to expand beyond traditional HVAC services into factory automation and controls. NexCore CEO Steve Knowles noted that Nolin's recurring revenue and margins fit the long-term platform strategy.
“Steve Knowles, CEO of NexCore, commented, “Nolin Control Systems strongly represents the criteria that fits NexCore’s long-term platform strategy. Their steady reoccurring revenue base, attractive margins, and deep customer relationships make them an ideal partner for Alliance.””
Alliance Group, a partner of the NexCore platform, announced the acquisition of Nolin Control Systems, an industrial automation and controls provider based in Vermont. The founder, Matt Nolin, will remain with the business to lead day-to-day operations under Alliance's ownership.
“Alliance Group, a NexCore Partner, Announces Acquisition of Nolin Control Systems”
The article highlights that NexCore is a commercial HVAC platform backed by Dallas-based private equity firm Trinity Hunt Partners, with operations across multiple states including Vermont, New York, and Florida. This illustrates active PE-backed consolidation in the commercial mechanical sector.
“Alliance is a partner company of NexCore, a commercial HVAC platform with operations in Vermont, New York, Connecticut, Massachusetts, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Florida. NexCore is backed by Dallas-based private equity firm, Trinity Hunt Partners.”
Alliance Group, a partner of the commercial HVAC platform NexCore, completed a tuck-in acquisition of Nolin Control Systems. The deal expands Alliance's controls service offerings and leverages its infrastructure for recruiting, IT, and purchasing.
“Alliance Group, LLC, a NexCore partner, announced the successful tuck-in acquisition of Nolin Control Systems, LLC (“Nolin Control”). This strategic partnership represents an important step in Alliance’s growth strategy and expands the company’s controls service offerings.”
The acquisition of Halmar Boiler Parts follows Thermogenics' broader expansion of its North American operations. This move strengthens the company's position in the boiler service and lifecycle-support market by improving the scale and reach of its parts network across the United States and Canada.
“The acquisition follows Thermogenics’ broader expansion of its North American operations and strengthens its position in the boiler service and lifecycle-support market.”
Thermogenics has acquired Louisville, Kentucky-based Halmar Boiler Parts to expand its manufacturing and distribution network for boiler replacement components across North America. The acquisition adds Halmar's production facility, aftermarket parts inventory, and same-day shipping capabilities to Thermogenics' existing operations.
“Thermogenics has acquired Louisville, Kentucky-based Halmar Boiler Parts, expanding its manufacturing and distribution network for boiler replacement components across North America.”
Hiller Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electrical announced the acquisition of America's Plumbing & Sewer in Chattanooga. The deal follows a previous purchase of Chattanooga Heating & Air and allows Hiller to expand its service area across Tennessee and into Georgia.
“Hiller Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electrical, Tennessee’s largest provider of residential and commercial plumbing, HVAC and electrical service and repair, announced the acquisition of America’s Plumbing & Sewer, formerly operating as a Rooter-man franchisee in Chattanooga. This addition, preceded by the purchase of Chattanooga Heating & Air, will allow Hiller to broaden its service area and better serve the community.”
The SEER Group acquired Alexander's Heating & Air Conditioning, Black Lion Heating & Air Conditioning, Brennan Heating & Air Conditioning, Lifetime Heating, Cooling, & Electric, Nolan Heating & Air, Performance Mechanical Group, Puyallup Heating & Air Conditioning, Raymark Plumbing & Sewer, Spokane Comfort Systems, Taylor Heating & Air Conditioning, Sturm Heating & Air Conditioning, and The Barton Boys Heating & Air Conditioning in the last 6 years.
“A different firm called "The SEER Group" acquired these in the last 6 years: Alexander's Heating & Air Conditioning (Puget Sound) Black Lion Heating & Air Conditioning (Puget Sound) Brennan Heating & Air Conditioning (Puget Sound) Lifetime Heating, Cooling, & Electric (Puget Suond) Nolan Heating & Air (Colfax/Whitman County) Performance Mechanical Group (Puget Sound) Puyallup Heating & Air Conditioning (Pierce County) Raymark Plumbing & Sewer (Puget Sound) Spokane Comfort Systems (Spokane) Taylor Heating & Air Conditioning (Puget Sound) Sturm Heating & Air Conditioning (Spokane) The Barton Boys Heating & Air Conditioning (Spokane)”
Nolan Heating & Air · Target Sturm Heating & Air Conditioning · Target The SEER Group · Acquirer Alexander's Heating & Air Conditioning · Target Black Lion Heating & Air Conditioning · Target Brennan Heating & Air Conditioning · Target Lifetime Heating, Cooling, & Electric · Target Performance Mechanical Group · Target Puyallup Heating & Air Conditioning · Target Raymark Plumbing & Sewer · Target Spokane Comfort Systems · Target Taylor Heating & Air Conditioning · Target
A national roll-up private equity firm called Apex Service Partners based in Tampa, FL quietly acquired BelRed Energy Solutions, Cougar Mechanical, CPI Plumbing & Heating, Gene Johnson Plumbing, Henco Plumbing, and Sunset Heating & Cooling in the last 2-3 years.
“A national roll-up private equity firm called "Apex Service Partners" based in Tampa, FL quietly acquired these firms in the last 2-3 years: BelRed Energy Solutions (Puget Sound) Cougar Mechanical/Cougar Heating (Spokane) CPI Plumbing & Heating (Mount Vernon/Skagit County) Gene Johnson Plumbing (Puget Sound) Henco Plumbing (Vancouver/Clark County) Sunset Heating & Cooling (Portland)”
The speakers describe how private equity firms like Apex Service Partners identify undervalued home service businesses by analyzing financial margins and operational benchmarks, then implement playbooks to improve performance post-acquisition.
“Apex and really all these buyers, they kind of have what kind of their ideal P &L should look like and they're going to go line by line and if kind of a potential target isn't meeting kind of their benchmark, they're going to kind of roll out their playbook or kind of implement their best practices to try to hit that.”
The speakers note that private equity firms are actively buying home service businesses because they generate strong cash flow. They mention that Apex Service Partners received investment from Apollo, achieving a $10 billion valuation, indicating continued PE interest in the space.
“In this industry, these are cash flowing businesses, that's why P's buying so much of these and loading it up with debt is that these businesses make cash.”
Solidaire is well-positioned for rapid expansion nationwide with a robust pipeline of high-quality partnerships, indicating a strategic growth plan across the United States.
“Solidaire is well-positioned for rapid expansion nationwide with a robust pipeline of high-quality partnerships.”
Accomplished industry executive Katrina Liddell has been appointed to lead Solidaire HVAC & Energy Solutions. She will oversee the platform's growth and partnership strategy.
“Led by accomplished industry executive Katrina Liddell, Solidaire supports its partners by investing in people, technology and infrastructure to attract and retain top talent, elevate customer experiences and accelerate growth.”
Enervise, a commercial HVAC, plumbing, and building automation controls business, has been acquired as the foundational partner for the newly formed Solidaire platform. The partnership aims to enhance resources and accelerate growth.
“Enervise has built an exceptional reputation through a differentiated, service-centric business model, making it an ideal foundational partner for the Solidaire platform.”
Percheron Capital has formed Solidaire HVAC & Energy Solutions, a national commercial HVAC and energy services platform, and partnered with Enervise as its foundational acquisition. Solidaire will focus on commercial HVAC, plumbing, electrical, refrigeration, and controls services, with plans for rapid nationwide expansion.
“Percheron Capital Announces Partnership with Enervise and Launch of Solidaire HVAC & Energy Solutions”
Len The Plumber's CEO states the acquisition is a continuation of their acquisitive growth strategy, highlighting ongoing consolidation in the residential plumbing and HVAC services sector under PE sponsorship.
“Partnering with Service Today is a continuation of our acquisitive growth strategy. Service Today is a great addition to our platform at Len The Plumber, as they have a strong foundation in HVAC and the same high standards of delivering great customer service.”
Through the acquisition of Service Today, Len The Plumber extends its geographic reach to the Eastern shore of Maryland and Delaware, adding five new locations.
“Service Today serves the Eastern shore of Maryland and Delaware across five locations.”
Gryphon-backed Southern Home Services, a consolidator of home services businesses, has acquired Dunn's HVAC, Plumbing & Electrical. The deal expands Southern Home Services' footprint in residential HVAC, plumbing, and electrical services.
“Gryphon-backed Southern Home Services scoops up Dunn’s HVAC, Plumbing & Electrical”
Len The Plumber, a portfolio company of Thompson Street Capital Partners, has completed the acquisition of Neffsville Plumbing, Heating & Cooling Services, a residential plumbing and HVAC company in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The deal expands LTP's geographic footprint in the Mid-Atlantic region.
“Thompson Street Capital Partners (TSCP), a private equity firm based in St. Louis, today announced its portfolio company Len The Plumber (LTP), a leading full-service residential plumbing company headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland, with branches serving the Mid-Atlantic region, has completed the acquisition of Neffsville Plumbing, Heating & Cooling Services (Neffsville), a full-service residential plumbing and HVAC company headquartered in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.”
Len the Plumber · Acquirer Neffsville Plumbing, Heating & Cooling Services · Target Thompson Street Capital Partners · Sponsor
Exigent is executing a buy-and-build roll-up strategy in the commercial mechanical services sector, completing seven acquisitions since its 2022 launch. The platform uses Huron Capital's ExecFactor approach to consolidate HVAC, plumbing, and mechanical services companies across the eastern U.S.
“Smith-Boughan and EASI represent the sixth and seventh acquisitions in Exigent since the platform’s initial acquisition in August 2022. Exigent was launched from Huron’s buy-and-build ExecFactor® approach of investing in businesses providing mission-critical services where Huron has deep experience, established playbooks, and a long history of partnering with exceptional CEOs to build premier companies.”
Exigent is actively seeking new partnerships with union-powered mechanical and plumbing service companies in the eastern half of the United States, continuing its geographic expansion strategy.
“Exigent continues to seek new partnerships with highly technical, union-powered mechanical and plumbing service companies in the eastern half of the country.”
Greg Gernert, formerly of Kelso Industries, joined Exigent as Chief Financial Officer. His experience includes scaling a mechanical services group to $1 billion through over 20 acquisitions, signaling Exigent's intent to accelerate its own acquisition-driven growth.
“We’re delighted to announce that Greg Gernert has joined the Exigent Team as Chief Financial Officer. Greg is a highly experienced Finance leader. He joins us from Kelso Industries, a mechanical services group that has grown to $1 billion through more than 20 acquisitions in only 2-3 years.”
Huron Capital's portfolio company The Exigent Group acquired Smith-Boughan Mechanical and Electrical Automation Systems (EASI), marking its sixth and seventh acquisitions since launch. The deals expand Exigent's footprint into a fourth region and add HVAC, plumbing, controls, and mechanical services capabilities.
“Leading lower middle-market private equity firm Huron Capital (“Huron”) announced its portfolio company, The Exigent Group (“Exigent,” or the “Company”), acquired Smith-Boughan Mechanical (“Smith-Boughan”) and, in a separate transaction, Electrical Automation Systems (“EASI”).”
Experts view NexCore's aggressive acquisition strategy as a well-executed playbook for consolidating the fragmented HVAC market, leveraging private equity backing to build scale while preserving local operational strengths.
“Experts view NexCore’s aggressive acquisition strategy as a well-executed playbook for consolidating the fragmented HVAC market, leveraging private equity backing to build scale while preserving local operational strengths.”
The article describes a well-defined private equity playbook using buy-and-build strategies to consolidate the fragmented $35 billion U.S. commercial HVAC market, characterized by thousands of small operators.
“This strategic push is emblematic of a well-defined private equity playbook designed to roll up regional leaders into a national giant.”
NexCore invested in leadership infrastructure by hiring a Chief Development Officer, Chief Operating Officer, Chief HR Officer, and Chief Financial Officer to manage integration of acquired companies.
“The company has built out its C-suite with key hires, including Brian Nienstedt as Chief Development Officer to spearhead the acquisition strategy, Brandt Walker as Chief Operating Officer to oversee integration and service delivery, Al Rollins as Chief HR Officer to manage a growing and diverse workforce, and Troy Scott as Chief Financial Officer.”
P1 Service Group was founded in 2021 as a growth partner for home service companies, supporting residential HVAC, plumbing, and electrical partner companies with a 'people first' approach and resources across recruiting, marketing, finance, and acquisitions.
“Founded in 2021, P1 Service Group is an industry-leading growth partner to home service companies across the country. P1 supports its residential HVAC, plumbing, and electrical partner companies with a ‘people first’ approach, providing resources in the areas of recruiting, marketing, finance, training, leadership, acquisitions, business strategy, call center management, equipment pricing and procurement and more.”
Edgewater Funds' portfolio company P1 Service Group has acquired Cornerstone Air Conditioning & Heating in Florida, The Plumbing Works in Pennsylvania, and J&M Plumbing & Drain Cleaning in Pennsylvania. These are add-on acquisitions to expand P1's regional market presence.
“Edgewater Growth Capital Partners IV, L.P. (“Edgewater”) is pleased to announce that its portfolio company P1 Service Group (“P1”) has acquired three HVAC companies: Cornerstone Air Conditioning & Heating, Inc. (“Cornerstone”) in Land O’ Lakes, FL, The Plumbing Works (“Plumbing Works”) in Reading, PA and J&M Plumbing & Drain Cleaning (“J&M”) in Levittown, PA.”
P1 Service Group · Acquirer Cornerstone Air Conditioning & Heating, Inc. · Target Edgewater Funds · Sponsor J&M Plumbing & Drain Cleaning · Target The Plumbing Works · Target
Huron Capital is executing a buy-and-build roll-up strategy through its ExecFactor program, having launched Exigent in 2022 and completed seven acquisitions by early 2025, with continued appetite for union-powered mechanical and plumbing service companies in the eastern U.S.
“Exigent was launched from Huron’s buy-and-build ExecFactor® approach of investing in businesses providing mission-critical services where Huron has deep experience, established playbooks, and a long history of partnering with exceptional CEOs to build premier companies.”
With the acquisitions of Smith-Boughan and EASI, Exigent now has operations in the Mid-Atlantic, Southeast, Northeast, and Midwest regions and continues seeking partnerships with union mechanical and plumbing service companies in the eastern half of the U.S.
“Upon the completion of these acquisitions, Exigent will have operations in the Mid-Atlantic, Southeast, Northeast, and Midwest regions of the United States. Exigent continues to seek new partnerships with highly technical, union-powered mechanical and plumbing service companies in the eastern half of the country.”
Huron Capital's portfolio company The Exigent Group acquired Smith-Boughan Mechanical and Electrical Automation Systems (EASI), marking the platform's sixth and seventh acquisitions since its 2022 launch and expanding into a fourth region.
“Leading lower middle-market private equity firm Huron Capital (“Huron”) announced its portfolio company, The Exigent Group (“Exigent,” or the “Company”), acquired Smith-Boughan Mechanical (“Smith-Boughan”) and, in a separate transaction, Electrical Automation Systems (“EASI”).”
Greg Gernert, formerly of Kelso Industries, has joined Exigent Group as Chief Financial Officer to help integrate and scale financial operations as the PE-backed platform continues rapid growth.
“We’re delighted to announce that Greg Gernert has joined the Exigent Team as Chief Financial Officer. Greg is a highly experienced Finance leader. He joins us from Kelso Industries, a mechanical services group that has grown to $1 billion through more than 20 acquisitions in only 2-3 years.”
AAA Service Plumbing, Heating & Electric, serving Golden, Denver, and Fort Collins, is listed as a PE roll-up owned by Flint Group and General Atlantic.
“AAA Service Plumbing, Heating & Electric
Golden / Denver / Fort Collins
Flint Group / General Atlantic”
Flint Group · Acquirer AAA Service Plumbing, Heating & Electric · Target General Atlantic · Sponsor
Southern Home Services is actively consolidating home service brands across the Southeast, Midwest, and Mid-Atlantic US markets, indicating a regional roll-up strategy in the home services sector.
“Southern Home Services is a consolidator of home service brands across the Southeast, Midwest, and Mid-Atlantic US markets.”
Gryphon-backed Southern Home Services, a consolidator of home service brands, has acquired Blazer Heating, Air & Plumbing. The deal expands Southern Home Services' footprint in the home services market.
“Gryphon-backed Southern Home Services acquires Blazer Heating, Air & Plumbing”
P1 Service Group was founded in 2021 as a growth partner for home service companies, backed by Edgewater Funds. It supports residential HVAC, plumbing, and electrical partner companies with a 'people first' approach, targeting companies with $10 to $100 million in annual revenue.
“Founded in 2021, P1 Service Group is an industry-leading growth partner to home service companies across the country. P1 supports its residential HVAC, plumbing, and electrical partner companies with a ‘people first’ approach, providing resources in the areas of recruiting, marketing, finance, training, leadership, acquisitions, business strategy, call center management, equipment pricing and procurement, and more. P1 partners with home service companies in the range of $10 to $100 million in annual revenue that share in the belief of its mission.”
