Graycliff-Backed Republic Electric Combines with T.F. Ehrhart
February 13, 2025
Graycliff Partners' portfolio company Republic Electric Company LLC has combined with T.F. Ehrhart Company to create one of the largest HVAC equipment distributors in the U.S. Midwest. The combination expands Republic's branch footprint and product availability, strengthens supplier relationships (including Johnson Controls), and aims to accelerate regional growth and logistics capabilities.
- Buyers
- Republic Electric Company LLC, Graycliff Partners LP
- Targets
- T.F. Ehrhart Company
- Platforms
- Republic Electric Company LLC
- Industry
- HVAC & Mechanical
- Location
- Illinois, United States
- Transaction Type
- Addon
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