Hajoca announced Nov. 9 that it has acquired ABR Wholesalers, a family-owned HVAC distributor based in Rochester, NY, expanding its presence in upstate New York.

Financial terms were not disclosed.

Founded in 1966 by Jim Monaco, ABR serves heating and air conditioning contractors through three locations in Rochester, Buffalo and Syracuse. The third-generation business is led by Monaco’s daughter, CEO Jody McGarry; her husband, President Matt McGarry; and their sons, Tommy and Matthew.

ABR will retain its name and continue operating under the McGarry family’s leadership.

“When we started thinking about the future of ABR, we wanted to partner with a strong independent that shares our passion, culture, and integrity. We found that in Hajoca,” Jody McGarry said in the announcement.

Hajoca President and CEO Rick Fantham said the company plans to support ABR’s continued growth while preserving its customer relationships and focus on employees.

The acquisition follows Hajoca’s purchase of Phoenix-based American Refrigeration Supplies earlier this year. Announced in February, that deal added an HVACR distributor with 34 branches and two distribution centers across seven states.

Hajoca acquired ARS from construction and real estate development company Kitchell, which had owned the business since 1970. ARS retained its established brand and local leadership team.

At the time, Hajoca described ARS as its sixth major HVAC acquisition, following deals that included Gustave A. Larson Company in 2023. The ARS addition brought Hajoca’s HVAC-focused network to more than 175 locations across North America.

Founded in 1858, Hajoca distributes plumbing, HVAC, pool and industrial supplies through more than 450 locally managed locations operating under more than 60 regional trade names. Its acquisition approach emphasizes retaining local management and established brands while providing national resources and back-office support.