Platte River Equity Acquires Building Controls & Solutions

Building Controls & Solutions Acquires Yorkland Controls Limited

April 2, 2024

Industrial Services

Building Controls & Solutions (BCS) has acquired Yorkland Controls Limited, a Canadian distributor of building automation, combustion controls, and parts, marking BCS's expansion into Canada. The deal adds Yorkland’s technical expertise and inventory to BCS’s network (bringing it to 26 branches across the U.S. and Canada) and is an add-on to the PE-backed BCS platform.

Building Controls & Solutions Acquires Interstate HVAC Controls

December 20, 2021

HVAC & Mechanical

Building Controls & Solutions (BCS) has acquired Interstate HVAC Controls, a Brighton, MA-based provider of building automation systems and components. The acquisition expands BCS's technical capabilities and establishes a New England presence to provide broader coverage and deeper service to commercial building customers across the United States.

Building Controls & Solutions Acquires Controlstop (Control Stop)

January 22, 2025

HVAC & Mechanical

Building Controls & Solutions (BCS) has acquired Controlstop, LLC (Control Stop), a Charlotte-based distributor of building automation and temperature control products. The deal expands BCS’s branch coverage and technical capabilities in the Carolinas to provide broader in-market service for commercial HVAC customers across North America.

Building Controls & Solutions Acquires Minvalco

March 1, 2023

HVAC & Mechanical

Building Controls & Solutions (BCS) has acquired Minvalco Inc., a Minneapolis-based HVAC/R controls distributor, to expand BCS's building automation and controls capabilities and add a Midwest branch. The deal continues BCS's strategy of growing its North American footprint and enhancing technical and distribution resources for commercial HVAC customers.

Platte River Equity Acquires Team UIS

January 14, 2026

Electrical Services

Platte River Equity, a Denver-based private equity firm, has acquired Team UIS in partnership with the company's existing owners. Team UIS, founded in 1976, provides electrical testing, maintenance, SCADA and related field services to utilities, industrial, data center and infrastructure customers; Platte River said it will help scale the platform, expand capabilities and invest in training and operations.

Climatec (a Bosch company) Acquires Engineered Control Solutions, Inc.

August 6, 2024

HVAC & Mechanical

Climatec, LLC (a Bosch company) has acquired the business of Engineered Control Solutions (ECS), a building automation solutions provider with offices in North and South Carolina. The acquisition (terms undisclosed) strengthens Climatec's Southeast US operations and expands its building automation capabilities across education, government, healthcare, and commercial building markets.