Plumbing & HVAC Industry News

United Building Solutions Acquires McCarl's Services Incorporated

The AE Industrial-backed HVAC platform adds a three-generation western Pennsylvania HVACR firm in its third add-on since 2025, with Mike McCarl staying on as president. Terms were not disclosed.

Willco Air Conditioning Joins Legacy Service Partners Platform

The Gridiron Capital-backed home services platform adds a Branchville, New Jersey, heating and cooling contractor founded in 1988.

Thermal Concepts Acquires Hunter Mechanical in First Mid-Atlantic Deal

The Trivest Partners and Halmos Capital portfolio company adds a Newport News, Virginia, contractor that services commercial HVAC, refrigeration, and food service equipment. Terms were not disclosed.

HVAC & Plumbing Unlimited Joins Liberty Platform in Mid-Atlantic Entry

The NorthCurrent Partners-backed home services company adds a 20-year-old Lorton, Virginia, heating, cooling and plumbing contractor founded by John Cunningham. The release gives no financial terms.

Fourth-Generation Bender Plumbing Supply Joins Hills Distribution Platform

The Grove Mountain Partners-backed Northeast distributor adds a New Haven plumbing and HVAC supplier with six Connecticut locations and Gold Coast showrooms. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Blackthorn Capital Buys Kirkwood Heating & Cooling and Howerton Plumbing

The New Carlisle, Ohio HVAC contractor's asset sale closed February 5, 2026, and took in the real estate tied to its operations. No price was announced.