Greensboro, NC-based Hoffman & Hoffman has acquired Gulf Breeze, FL-based Aeromechanical, marking the HVAC equipment manufacturer representative’s first expansion into Florida.

Announced June 30, the acquisition adds a Gulf Coast presence for Hoffman & Hoffman, an employee-owned manufacturers’ representative firm serving the commercial HVAC industry across the southeastern U.S. and select international markets. Hoffman & Hoffman said the deal builds on its Southeastern footprint as it invests in customer relationships and new opportunities across the Gulf Coast.

Aeromechanical provides air distribution and HVAC solutions to customers along the Gulf Coast. The company is recognized for specialized product knowledge, responsive support and a focus on helping contractors, engineers and facility stakeholders deliver reliable, efficient systems.

Hoffman & Hoffman said Aeromechanical will continue to operate from its Gulf Breeze location with the same leadership team. Customers will continue working with the Aeromechanical team they know while gaining access to Hoffman & Hoffman’s broader resources and expertise.

“Aeromechanical has built its business on being a trusted resource for customers along the Gulf Coast,” Aeromechanical President Brian Carstens said in a news release. “Joining Hoffman & Hoffman allows us to keep that focus while adding more tools, more support, and more ways to solve problems. We’re combining our strengths to deliver a better experience for the customers we serve.”

Hoffman & Hoffman was founded in 1947 and is headquartered in Greensboro. The Hoffman Family of Companies provides HVAC equipment representation, engineering support, building automation systems, service and maintenance.

“Aeromechanical has a great passion for serving customers. Our goal with this partnership is to strengthen both organizations, creating more value for customers,” Hoffman & Hoffman President Jim Mangini said. “Aeromechanical’s local relationships, knowledge of the Gulf Coast, and its commitment to service are a perfect fit with Hoffman & Hoffman. By combining our expertise, we’re not changing who either company is — we’re raising the ceiling on what both companies can achieve.”