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July 6, 2026
The investment backs the Maryland-based distributor and manufacturer’s representative as it pursues expanded product offerings, geographic growth and acquisitions.
The new HVAC distribution platform’s investment expands its reach into the Intermountain West and adds controls and building automation expertise, following earlier 2026 deals for Blackhawk Supply and Fenco Supply.
The addition of Badger Metals brings Advantage Distribution Holdings to 17 locations across seven states, joining CTC Supply and cfm Distributors on a platform that combines local leadership, employee equity participation and proprietary technology.
A company veteran will succeed Louis St-Laurent as CEO in early 2027. The appointment follows other leadership changes earlier this year and an acquisition this past June.
Formerly known as Marcone Group, the HVAC, plumbing and appliances distributor has a new president following a string of other leadership appointments over the past two years.
The deal would significantly expand Watsco’s plumbing and HVAC distribution presence across seven Northeast states.
The four-location Colorado distributor adds 220 employees and becomes the second addition to SRS’ nascent HVAC platform following its acquisition of Mingledorff’s.
The HVACR distributor posted modest sales and residential equipment volume growth as its A2L transition neared completion, while eCommerce sales continued to gain solid traction during the first half.
The distributor’s newest HVAC supply house expands its reach in North Carolina’s Triad region, continuing a busy year of greenfield openings, acquisitions and major distribution infrastructure investments.
The Greensboro, NC-based HVAC manufacturer representative’s addition of Gulf Breeze, FL-based Aeromechanical marks its first expansion into Florida and the Gulf Coast market.
HARDI, PHCC and ACCA filed a legal challenge to portions of EPA’s Technology Transitions Reconsideration Rule, arguing that delayed commercial refrigeration transition deadlines will strain HFC supply and raise costs across HVACR markets.
Canada-based The Master Group’s addition of Distributor Corporation of New England marks its first U.S. expansion since early 2023.
