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Wrench Group completed a $1.3 billion debt refinancing, indicating continued capital availability for the platform.
“Wrench Group’s $1.3 billion debt refinancing”
Altas Partners made a majority investment in Redwood Services, a plumbing and HVAC platform.
“Altas Partners’ majority investment in Redwood”
Champions Group was recapitalized by Blackstone at an implied ~18.5x EBITDA on ~$140M base earnings, according to Bloomberg coverage.
“Champions Group reportedly priced at roughly 18.5x EBITDA on ~$140M base earnings according to Bloomberg coverage.”
Sila Services, backed by Goldman Sachs Alternatives, closed at least 5 publicly disclosed plumbing-specific add-ons in 2025, including Delco Storm & Sewer, My Plumber Plus, Tangney & Sons Plumbing and Sewer, and Oxford Plumbing & Heating.
“Sila Services (Goldman Sachs Alternatives) closed at least 5 publicly disclosed plumbing-specific add-ons in 2025 alone, the most documented volume in our tracker.”
White Wolf Capital platform Seacoast acquired Broward County HVAC provider Cool By Design to expand South Florida footprint.
“Seacoast Service Partners, a platform formed by White Wolf Capital Group, acquired Cool By Design, a residential HVAC services provider in Broward County, Florida.”
White Wolf Capital platform Seacoast acquired Cool By Design to expand its South Florida footprint.
“Seacoast Service Partners, a platform formed by White Wolf Capital Group, acquired Cool By Design, a residential HVAC services provider in Broward County, Florida.”
Comfort Systems USA announced that Trent T. McKenna will transition from Executive Vice President and COO to President and COO, effective January 1, 2026. Laura F. Howell also announced her retirement as SVP, General Counsel and Secretary, effective December 31, 2025.
“On December 19, 2025, Comfort Systems USA, Inc. (the “Company”) announced that Trent T. McKenna will transition from his current role as the Company’s Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer to the role of Company President and Chief Operating Officer, effective January 1, 2026.”
Chris McCollum, Senior Partner at LGP (Leonard Green), commented on the partnership with Service Logic, expressing gratitude for the team's achievements and confidence in their future success, indicating the conclusion of LGP's ownership stake.
““We are grateful for our partnership with the Service Logic team over several years of outstanding growth," said Chris McCollum, Senior Partner at LGP. "Service Logic has made significant investments in the business, expanded its geographic reach, and broadened its service capabilities. We’re proud of the team’s achievements and are confident they are well positioned for continued success.””
Bain Capital described Service Logic as the leading independent operator in the HVAC services market, noting its durable organic growth, operational excellence, and disciplined approach to strategic acquisitions have created a differentiated platform with national scale.
““Service Logic is the leading independent operator in a large and growing HVAC services market. Its durable organic growth, operational excellence, and disciplined approach to strategic acquisitions have created a differentiated platform with national scale,” said”
Jason Richardson, CEO of Service Logic, expressed excitement about partnering with Bain Capital for the next phase of growth, citing their expertise in scaling market leaders and commitment to technicians and local operators. He also thanked Leonard Green for their partnership over the past five years.
““We are excited to announce Bain Capital as our new investment partner to support us during this next phase of growth. Bain Capital’s deep expertise in supporting market leaders as they scale makes them an ideal business partner for Service Logic, but it is their shared vision and commitment to our technicians and local operators that makes them a great choice,” said Jason Richardson, Chief Executive Officer of Service Logic. “With Bain Capital’s support, we will continue delivering excellent service to our customers and meaningfully grow our business through a combination of organic growth and strategic acquisitions. We would also like to thank the Leonard Green team for their strategic partnership over the past five years, which supported us through a significant expansion in our footprint and continued optimization of our business.””
Bain Capital has completed its acquisition of Service Logic, a Charlotte-based commercial HVAC services company with over 5,000 technicians. The deal marks a transition from previous sponsor Leonard Green to Bain Capital, which plans to support the company's growth through organic expansion and strategic acquisitions.
“Bain Capital Completes Acquisition of Service Logic”
Airtron is accelerating growth through recent acquisitions across Las Vegas, Boise, Cleveland, Columbus, Chicago, and Phoenix as it pursues strategic acquisitions under Gamut's ownership in residential new-construction HVAC.
“The new executive team joins Airtron as the company accelerates growth through recent acquisitions across Las Vegas, Boise, Cleveland, Columbus, Chicago, and Phoenix.”
Since being acquired by Gamut in September 2024, Airtron expanded through several add-on acquisitions of regional operators, adding Sierra Air Conditioning, Viccarone Heating & Air Conditioning, and Sonoran Mechanical Systems in 2025, now operating 19 locations.
“Since being acquired by Gamut in September 2024, Airtron has expanded through several acquisitions of regional operators. In 2025, the company added Sierra Air Conditioning in March, Viccarone Heating & Air Conditioning in April, and Sonoran Mechanical Systems in May. Airtron now operates 19 locations across the United States.”
Airtron Heating & Air Conditioning, a portfolio company of Gamut Capital Management, named Steve Margolius as CEO and Adnan Mughal as CFO to lead its next phase of growth in residential new-construction HVAC.
“DALLAS — Airtron Heating & Air Conditioning, a portfolio company of Gamut Capital Management, has named Steve Margolius as CEO and Adnan Mughal as CFO.”
User Friendly Home Services added Falls Heating & Cooling to its portfolio, citing the leadership of Larry and his team as key factors in the acquisition decision.
“Howard stated: "The success of User Friendly Home Services can be directly attributed to the people that make up this company, and the people we choose to do business with. Falls Heating & Cooling is no exception to that. Larry and the entire group at Falls have proven to be leaders in the market, and we are lucky to be able to add them to the User Friendly family."”
User Friendly Home Services acquired Sal's Heating & Cooling, described as a transformative deal for the Ohio market. The Sidotis family expressed excitement about continuing their father's legacy under the new ownership.
“Howard described the deal as "transformative," noting that "Sal and Marilyn, their family, and their entire team have done amazing work in building Sal's Heating & Cooling into a true leader and fixture in the Ohio market." The Sidotis expressed excitement about continuing their father's legacy: "Sal Sr. started this journey for us almost 50 years ago. We cannot wait to see the heights this new road with User Friendly Home Services will take us to."”
User Friendly Home Services is consolidating the home services market using a decentralized approach that preserves local brand identities, contrasting with traditional rapid-integration PE models. This strategy has attracted sellers seeking liquidity while maintaining local reputation.
“Unlike traditional private equity rollups that favor rapid integration, User Friendly maintains a decentralized approach where acquired companies retain their brand identity while accessing shared corporate services. This strategy has attracted sellers who want liquidity while preserving the local reputation they spent decades building.”
Service Logic announced a transaction with Bain Capital and Mubadala at ~$3.1B enterprise value in December 2025.
“Service Logic to Bain Capital + Mubadala. ~$3.1B enterprise value per trade-press estimates. Announced December 2025.”
Service Logic cap-table reshuffled to Bain Capital and Mubadala in December 2025.
“Service Logic (to Bain Capital and Mubadala, Dec 2025)”
Bain Capital and Mubadala acquired Service Logic for an estimated enterprise value of $3.1 billion.
“Service Logic to Bain Capital + Mubadala. ~$3.1B enterprise value per trade-press estimates. Announced December 2025.”
Service Logic, the largest privately held commercial HVAC company in North America, completed a recapitalization with Bain Capital and Mubadala, valuing the platform at over $1 billion.
“Service Logic, the largest privately held commercial HVAC and mechanical services company in North America, recapitalized with Bain Capital and Mubadala. The platform services more than a billion square feet of commercial space.”
Bain Capital and Mubadala acquired Service Logic, a commercial HVAC platform, from Leonard Green in December 2025.
“Bain Capital and Mubadala acquired it from Leonard Green in December 2025.”
Service Logic was sold to Bain Capital and Mubadala in December 2025. The platform is primarily HVAC-focused with plumbing-incidental services.
“Service Logic to Bain Capital and Mubadala (Dec 2025)”
Bain Capital and Mubadala completed the acquisition of Service Logic in December 2025.
“Service Logic to Bain Capital and Mubadala in December 2025”
Seacoast acquired Always Air Services to strengthen its presence in Southwest Florida's Port Charlotte and Sarasota counties.
“Seacoast Service Partners, a White Wolf Capital platform focused on plumbing, HVAC and refrigeration services, has acquired Always Air Services, a family- and veteran-owned residential and commercial HVAC provider serving Southwest Florida.”
White Wolf platform Seacoast added Always Air Services to strengthen Southwest Florida presence.
“Seacoast Service Partners, a White Wolf Capital platform focused on plumbing, HVAC and refrigeration services, has acquired Always Air Services, a family- and veteran-owned residential and commercial HVAC provider serving Southwest Florida.”
The host estimates Goldman Sachs valued the Sila platform at about $1.7 billion, roughly 17 times EBITDA, on what had been a roll-up of an approximately $100 million company.
“it looks like goldman sachs paid about 1 .7 or their value, they valued it at 1 .7 billion, about 17 times EBITDA. So of what had been kind of a roll up of about a hundred million dollar company.”
The host recaps the Sila Services platform deal chain: after rolling up companies, Sila was sold to Morgan Stanley, and at the end of last year Morgan Stanley sold the whole platform to Goldman Sachs.
“CELA, you know, started out rolled up a bunch of companies, Sela sold once they had done that to Morgan Stanley as kind of the buyer of that platform. And then at the end of last year, Morgan Stanley sold the whole thing to Goldman Sachs.”
Energy Circle CEO Peter Trost cites a report counting 155 PE-owned platform companies plus 517 add-on acquisitions in residential HVAC, using Sila Services as the canonical roll-up platform example.
“there's 155 of these kind of platform companies that are, uh, you know, owned by private equity”
Legence acquired mechanical contractor The Bowers Group to bolster presence in Northern Virginia data center markets.
“Engineering, consulting, installation, and maintenance services provider, Legence (Nasdaq:LGN), acquired The Bowers Group in November 2025 for an enterprise value of $475 million”
Goldman Sachs Alternatives acquired the multi-trade platform Sila Services at a reported valuation of $1.7 billion, consolidating a residential-led HVAC and plumbing roll-up under institutional ownership.
“Goldman Sachs Alternatives acquired multi-trade platform Sila Services at a reported $1.7 billion valuation, putting a top-tier institutional name behind a residential-led HVAC and plumbing roll-up.”
Astara Capital-backed Del-Air acquired Jacksonville-based McGowan's to expand into northeast Florida.
“Del-Air Plumbing, Air Conditioning and Electric has acquired Jacksonville-based McGowan's Heating & Air Conditioning, expanding Del-Air's service footprint into northeast Florida.”
Astara-backed Del-Air acquired McGowan's to expand into northeast Florida while preserving warranties.
“Del-Air Plumbing, Air Conditioning and Electric has acquired Jacksonville-based McGowan's Heating & Air Conditioning, expanding Del-Air's service footprint into northeast Florida.”
Cascade acquired ECM from Air Pros Solutions, marking its 10th Florida acquisition and 13th overall.
“Cascade Services has acquired East Coast Mechanical (ECM) — a South Florida residential HVAC, plumbing, electrical and home warranty provider — from Air Pros Solutions, LLC.”
Southern Home Services acquired Nick's Plumbing & Air Conditioning, expanding its Texas footprint to four locations. The deal integrates Nick's into Southern's residential trade services network while retaining the local brand.
“Southern Home Services has acquired Nick's Plumbing & Air Conditioning, a Houston-based provider of plumbing, heating and air conditioning services. The deal expands Southern Home Services' Texas footprint (its fourth Texas location) and will keep Nick's brand and local operations intact while integrating the business into Southern's residential trade services network.”
A related-posts link references Sila Services' acquisition of Oxford Plumbing & Heating as part of its Eastern PA growth.
“[Sila Services Continues Eastern PA Growth with Acquisition of Oxford Plumbing & Heating](https://hvacinsider.com/sila-services-continues-eastern-pa-growth-with-acquisition-of-oxford-plumbing-heating/)”
A related-post reference indicates Sila Services continued its Eastern Pennsylvania growth with the acquisition of Oxford Plumbing & Heating.
“Sila Services Continues Eastern PA Growth with Acquisition of Oxford Plumbing & Heating”
A related-post headline notes Sila Services continued its Eastern Pennsylvania growth with the acquisition of Oxford Plumbing & Heating.
“Sila Services Continues Eastern PA Growth with Acquisition of Oxford Plumbing & Heating”
Goldman Sachs-backed Sila Services acquired Oxford Plumbing & Heating to expand its Eastern Pennsylvania footprint.
“Sila Services, a national home services platform, has acquired Oxford Plumbing & Heating, a long‑standing residential plumbing and heating provider serving Chester County, Pennsylvania.”
An HVAC/plumbing founder describes the Northern Virginia / D.C. metro region as arguably the most PE-saturated market, naming Horizon as a presence, and says most mid-to-larger companies in the region have already been acquired by consolidators.
“I think I'm in arguably the most PE -saturated market. You got Horizon. I mean, everybody's there. So, most of the mid to larger companies have already been acquired.”
The acquisition of IPS follows a recent move where bluu unit acquired a majority stake in HVAC service provider KKL Holding from SüdBG.
“This move comes only weeks after bluu unit acquired a majority stake in HVAC service provider KKL Holding, from SüdBG a process closel”
Triton-backed bluu unit has signed an agreement to acquire Switzerland-based IPS Gruppe, marking its first international expansion. The deal includes IPS Gebäudetechnik and Berger Klima Biel, strengthening the group's position in cooling, climate, and ventilation technologies.
“Triton-backed bluu unit has signed an agreement to acquire Switzerland-based IPS Gruppe, marking its first international expansion and a strategic milestone in the group’s mission to become a European leader in cooling, climate, and ventilation technologies.”
bluu unit is acquiring IPS Gebäudetechnik AG, a leading ventilation specialist in the Canton of Bern, Switzerland. The deal, expected to close by the end of October 2025, marks the platform's entry into the Swiss market and a strategic step toward internationalization.
“With the acquisition of IPS Gebäudetechnik AG - that isexpected to be completed by the end of October 2025 - the bluu unit alliance is entering the Swiss market, taking a significant strategic step toward the company’s internationalisation.”
The PE-backed bluu unit alliance acquired the isomix Group, a ventilation and indoor air purification specialist based in Melle, Germany. This acquisition adds capacity and expertise to bluu unit's nationwide network, which now comprises more than 20 members.
“With this acquisition, bluu unit strengthens its nationwide network - now comprising more than 20 members - by adding further capacity and expertise in the field of ventilation technology.”
The hosts discuss Apex Service Partners as a tough act to follow on valuation, citing a deal where a $6M-revenue, $1M-EBITDA company was offered $14M and has been unsellable since.
“I think we, we deal with that a little bit, uh, specifically with apex. It, it's hard to, it's a hard act to follow. Um, yeah, there was, even if they don't close, it's still a hard act to follow just because of value expectations.”
Apex Service Partners closed a $3.4 billion continuation fund transaction in Q4 2025, allowing Alpine Investors to extend its hold on the platform.
“Apex Service Partners $3.4B continuation (Q4 2025)”
The acquisition adds to SEER's growing list of home service companies, reflecting its strategy of acquiring contractors with strong local-market reputations while keeping local brands in place.
“The acquisition adds to SEER’s growing list of values-driven home service companies and marks another step in the group’s strategy of investing in contractors with strong reputations in their local markets.”
The SEER Group expanded its Colorado footprint by acquiring Tuscan Electric, Heating & Plumbing, a Denver-metro family-run contractor. Tuscan retains its brand and team under SEER's operational backing.
“The SEER Group has expanded its Colorado footprint with the acquisition of Tuscan Electric, Heating & Plumbing, a fast-growing family-run contractor serving the Denver metro.”
Comfort Systems USA, Inc. entered into an amended and restated senior secured revolving credit facility, increasing the revolving line of credit from $850 million to $1.1 billion. The facility, arranged by Wells Fargo Bank, includes an option to increase by up to $500 million or 1.0x Consolidated EBITDA and matures on October 1, 2030.
“On August 27, 2025, Comfort Systems USA, Inc. (the “Company”) entered into an amended and restated senior secured revolving credit facility (the “Facility”), with certain subsidiaries of the Company as guarantors (the “Guarantors”), arranged by Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as administrative agent (the “Agent”), and provided by a syndicate of banks including Wells Fargo Bank, National Association and other lenders from time to time party thereto (the “Lenders”).”
Perfect Plumbing & Air of Boise and sister company Magic Electric of Jerome were acquired by Utah-based Any Hour Group in 2022; Any Hour is backed by PE firm Knox Lane.
“Perfect Plumbing & Air of Boise and its sister company, Magic Electric of Jerome, were acquired by Utah-based Any Hour Group in 2022. Any Hour owns 23 brands across the region.”