Prospect Partners Invests in Fontanesi & Kann to Establish Central States HVAC Solutions

Impact Climate Technologies Acquires Central States HVAC Solutions from Prospect Partners

October 22, 2024

HVAC & Mechanical

Impact Climate Technologies has acquired Central States HVAC Solutions, Inc. (including operating companies Fontanesi & Kann, Architectural Building Components and Bio-Grid) from Prospect Partners. Joe Fontanesi will continue to lead the businesses as President; the move expands Impact Climate Technologies' footprint into Michigan and brings additional engineering, distribution and recurring HVAC services into its platform.

Climate Pros (Saw Mill Capital) Acquires The Hattenbach Company

November 17, 2020

HVAC & Mechanical

Climate Pros, a Saw Mill Capital portfolio company, has acquired The Hattenbach Company, a Cleveland-based commercial refrigeration and HVAC services provider. The add-on expands Climate Pros' branch network into northeast Ohio and increases its footprint across the Midwest.

Broad Sky Partners Acquires Punctual Pros

April 3, 2024

HVAC & Mechanical

Broad Sky Partners, a New York-based middle market private equity firm, has acquired Punctual Pros, a Lancaster, Pennsylvania-based operator of One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning, Benjamin Franklin Plumbing and Mister Sparky Electrical franchise territories across Central Pennsylvania. The investment (terms undisclosed) will support Punctual Pros' growth and M&A-driven expansion across the Mid‑Atlantic; Harris Williams advised Broad Sky while Boxwood Partners advised Punctual Pros.

Air Pros USA Acquires Hansen Heating and Air

September 14, 2021

HVAC & Mechanical

Fort Lauderdale-based Air Pros USA acquired Hansen Heating and Air, a Mobile, Alabama-based HVAC and home services provider. The deal expands Air Pros' Gulf Coast footprint and increases its technician and vehicle base as Hansen's owner, Chad Setchell, will remain to lead Gulf Coast operations.

Salt Creek Capital Acquires Tuscan Imports, Inc. (Fontana Forni USA)

April 16, 2021

Consumer Products

San Francisco Bay Area private equity firm Salt Creek Capital has acquired Tuscan Imports, Inc. d.b.a. Fontana Forni USA, a Florence, South Carolina-based exclusive importer and distributor of Italian ovens, grills and terracotta pottery. The deal represents an ownership transition from founder Kirk Laing and positions Salt Creek to support management in the company's next phase of growth and geographic expansion in North America.

Percheron Capital Launches Solidaire Platform with Foundational Acquisition of Enervise

September 16, 2025

HVAC & Mechanical

Percheron Capital has launched Solidaire HVAC & Energy Solutions, a national commercial HVAC and energy services platform, through the foundational acquisition of Enervise, a Cincinnati-based commercial HVAC services company. The platform, led by Katrina Liddell and backed by Percheron, will invest in people, technology and infrastructure to accelerate growth and expand Solidaire's national footprint.