DuraVent Acquires Hart & Cooley from H.I.G. Capital

Bain Capital Takes Strategic Growth Investment Stake in Duravent Group

March 18, 2026

Industrial Services

Duravent Group, a venting and air quality solutions provider for HVAC professionals, announced it secured a significant strategic growth investment from Bain Capital. Bain will partner with Duravent’s leadership and existing investor Egeria to accelerate growth, deepen category leadership, and expand the platform through organic investment and strategic acquisitions.

Venturi Supply Acquires Cohn & Gregory Supply

October 23, 2024

Industrial Services

Venturi Supply, a PE-backed industrial distributor, has acquired Cohn & Gregory Supply, a Fort Worth-based PVF (pipe, valve, fitting) distributor. Backed by Trive Capital, the deal expands Venturi's distribution footprint in Texas, adds eight locations and complementary industrial end markets, and bolsters Venturi's custom fabrication capabilities.

Valesco Industries Acquires North American Kitchen Solutions (Hoodmart) from Weinberg Capital Group

November 29, 2022

HVAC & Mechanical

Valesco Industries, a Dallas-based private equity firm, acquired North American Kitchen Solutions, Inc. (dba Hoodmart), a factory-direct manufacturer of commercial kitchen ventilation and fire suppression systems headquartered in Elyria, Ohio. The transaction represents Weinberg Capital Group's exit after owning Hoodmart since 2016, during which the company nearly tripled sales and was positioned for continued growth under new PE ownership.

Heritage Distribution Holdings Acquires Coastal Supply Company

October 12, 2022

HVAC & Mechanical

Heritage Distribution Holdings, the Gryphon Investors-backed HVAC/R distribution platform, has acquired Coastal Supply Company Inc., a 40-year-old, family-owned HVAC/R distributor based in Knoxville, Tennessee with six branch locations. Coastal will operate under HDH’s Ed’s Supply division and remain led by General Manager David Kennedy as part of HDH’s continued geographic expansion in the Southeast.

J.H. Whitney Capital Partners Acquires Cooley Group

January 5, 2021

Manufacturing

J.H. Whitney Capital Partners acquired Cooley Group from the Siener family in a take-private buyout; Alantra acted as advisor. Following the transaction, Cooley — now PE-backed — completed an add-on acquisition of Vintex Inc., expanding its coated-textiles and medical/industrial solutions footprint.

H.I.G. Capital Acquires Hart & Cooley, LLC

October 7, 2020

Building Products

H.I.G. Capital, through an affiliate, acquired Hart & Cooley, LLC from Johnson Controls International plc in October 2020. The private equity buyer will operate Hart & Cooley as a standalone company alongside current management to pursue growth, innovation and operational improvements across its HVAC and air-distribution manufacturing footprint.