Innovative Refrigeration Systems Acquires QuickFreeze

CoolSys Acquires Universal Refrigeration

June 18, 2024

HVAC & Mechanical

CoolSys announced its acquisition of Universal Refrigeration, Inc., an HVAC service provider based in Auburn, Washington. The deal is intended to deepen CoolSys’ presence and expand its service network across the Pacific Northwest region.

CCMP Growth Advisors Invests in Innovative Refrigeration Systems

January 11, 2024

Industrial Services

CCMP Growth Advisors has partnered with founder and CEO Mike McGinnis to make a growth investment in Innovative Refrigeration Systems, a Lyndhurst, Virginia-based designer, manufacturer and service provider of industrial refrigeration systems. Financial terms were not disclosed; Mike McGinnis will remain CEO and Tom Goeke will join the board to support the company’s service and software expansion.

RealCold Acquires Forte Frozen

November 30, 2023

Logistics & Distribution

RealCold, a Florida-based cold storage provider, has acquired Denton, Texas–based Forte Frozen, adding five temperature-controlled warehousing and fulfillment facilities to its network. The transaction brings Forte's team into RealCold and expands the combined company's geographic coverage and direct-to-consumer fulfillment capabilities across key U.S. markets.

Easy Ice Acquires Thrifty Air Conditioning & Refrigeration

July 11, 2022

HVAC & Mechanical

Easy Ice, the national ice machine subscription provider, has acquired Thrifty Air Conditioning & Refrigeration, a Fort Myers-based ice machine leasing and service company founded in 1984. The acquisition expands Easy Ice’s Florida footprint by adding a branch and service facility in the Fort Myers market and increases local customer density to support continued service and growth.

Easy Ice Acquires Biltmore Refrigeration

February 25, 2022

HVAC & Mechanical

Easy Ice, a national provider of full-service ice machine subscription solutions, has acquired Biltmore Refrigeration, a Chicago-area refrigeration company that has operated since 1950. The acquisition increases Easy Ice's customer density in its flagship Chicago market and supports the company’s ongoing expansion of its ice-machine leasing and service footprint.

Zone Climate Services Acquires Total Line Refrigeration

December 23, 2021

HVAC & Mechanical

Zone Climate Services, a Wind Point Partners-backed platform, has acquired Total Line Refrigeration, a family-owned commercial refrigeration and HVAC services provider based in Cleveland, Ohio. The add-on expands Zone’s Midwest footprint into Ohio and broadens its end-market coverage in food service, grocery/retail and commercial kitchen customers.