Plumbing & HVAC Industry News

Liberty Service Partners Acquires DB’s Plumbing and Drain in Northern Virginia

The NorthCurrent Partners-backed home services company adds a Woodbridge plumber founded in 2008, six weeks after entering Northern Virginia with HVAC & Plumbing Unlimited.

Apex Service Partners to Receive Strategic Investment from Apollo Funds

Existing investor Alpine Investors, which has backed Apex since 2019, will also add capital to the Dallas-based platform. Terms were not disclosed; closing is expected in the fourth quarter of 2026.

General Atlantic-Backed Flint Group Acquires Air Around the Clock

The South Florida air conditioning, plumbing and electrical contractor is the only Florida company among Flint's 19 partner brands. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Foundral Acquires 170-Year-Old Fort Wayne Contractor A. Hattersley & Sons

McNally Capital's union mechanical platform adds a Fort Wayne piping and HVAC firm to Smith & Oby and DSO, the businesses it launched with in December 2025. Terms were not disclosed.

Southern Home Buys Blazer Heating, Air & Plumbing, Its First Richmond Deal

The Gryphon Investors-backed platform keeps Blazer's name, 37 employees and Mechanicsville headquarters. Founder Scott Broyles plans to retire; his son Bobby stays on to run the business. Terms were not disclosed.

Action Air Acquires Air Comfort Systems and Its Maintenance Contracts

A partner company of Trinity Hunt-backed NexCore takes on the Wallingford contractor's technicians and customers, with founder John Hauser staying through a transition. Terms were not disclosed.