Air Control Concepts Acquires Five HVAC Manufacturer Representative Firms

AIR Control Concepts Acquires Force Equipment HVAC

July 17, 2025

HVAC & Mechanical

AIR Control Concepts, a Norfolk, Virginia–headquartered commercial HVAC platform, has acquired Force Equipment HVAC, a nine-year-old commercial HVAC manufacturers' representative based in Elkhorn, Nebraska. The add-on expands AIR's Midwest footprint—bringing additional sales, service and parts support to Nebraska customers while providing Force's team access to AIR's broader resources and network.

AIR Control Concepts (Blackstone) Acquires Technical Air Systems, Inc.

February 19, 2026

HVAC & Mechanical

AIR Control Concepts, a portfolio company of Blackstone, has acquired Technical Air Systems, Inc., an ESOP-owned regional HVAC manufacturers' representative based in Morristown, New Jersey. The deal positions Technical Air to leverage AIR's national platform and resources to accelerate growth across the New York/New Jersey market and preserve the company's local relationships and entrepreneurial culture.

Blackstone and Madison Dearborn Invest in Air Control Concepts

July 15, 2024

HVAC & Mechanical

Funds managed by Blackstone have made an equity investment in Air Control Concepts alongside existing investor Madison Dearborn Partners and AIR's management team to support the continued growth of AIR's commercial HVAC solutions platform. Headquartered in Norfolk, Virginia, AIR will continue to be led by its existing management team, which retains a meaningful ownership stake; terms were not disclosed.

Daikin North America Acquires Thermal Supply and AirReps in the Pacific Northwest

December 2, 2021

HVAC & Mechanical

Daikin North America LLC has acquired Washington-based Thermal Supply, Inc. (a multi-location HVAC distributor) and AirReps, LLC (a long-tenured manufacturer's representative firm) to strengthen its residential and commercial presence in the Pacific Northwest. The transactions expand Daikin’s distribution footprint and manufacturer representation across Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana and Alaska, improving service and go-to-market coverage for both residential and commercial customers.

Blackstone Acquires Madison Dearborn's Remaining Stake in AIR Control Concepts

January 9, 2026

HVAC & Mechanical

Blackstone has acquired Madison Dearborn Partners' remaining equity stake in AIR Control Concepts, making Blackstone the sole institutional investor after an initial investment in July 2024. AIR founder and CEO Brad Hobbs and his family are reinvesting alongside Blackstone as the company pursues continued expansion—including opportunities in data centers and adjacent service areas—across 35 U.S. states and Canada with more than 38 operating companies and roughly 1,900 associates.

Leap Partners Acquires Air Control Heating and Air Conditioning (Lexington, KY)

June 30, 2025

HVAC & Mechanical

Leap Partners has acquired Air Control Heating and Air Conditioning, a Lexington, Kentucky HVAC provider with more than 54 years in the Central Kentucky community. Current owner Herbie McGaughey will remain leading the business as Leap Partners continues to expand its Southeast home services platform.