Whether you are thinking about exploring strategic alternatives for your business or simply want to take it to the next level, private equity investors and strategic buyers are looking for tech-enabled companies.

The past year saw a tremendous amount of consolidation as private equity investors continue to back the acquisitions of HVAC contractors.

Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it. I am speaking of the latest trend in HVAC contracting — the mergers and acquisitions of HVAC contractors. For many readers, they realize this is not a new trend, but rather a repeat.

Barely a week goes by that doesn’t bring news that an HVACR company has been purchased.

Private equity firms invested in independent HVAC and plumbing businesses in a wave of consolidation that created bigger players.

Measuring the success of the current wave of HVACR consolidation is difficult, as the answer depends on who you ask. Let's look at it from the perspective of the private equity industry.

Matt Michel discusses private equity consolidation, an upcoming Service Roundtable Event, and supply chain delays.

When private equity professionals look at HVAC contractors, they see a field ripe for consolidation.

CoolSys™ was acquired by a fund managed by the private equity group of Ares Management Corp.