ACHR NEWS Editorial Staff
CHARLOTTE, N.C., and ATLANTA — Kian Capital-backed Team Air Distributing, a wholesale distributor of OEM-branded HVAC equipment, parts, and supplies, has been awarded new territories from its partner American Standard, a division of Trane Technologies.
The expansion will deepen Team Air’s presence in Kentucky, Southern Indiana, and Southern Illinois, according to a press release from Team Air.
The expansion territory includes more than 130 counties throughout the majority of Kentucky and portions of Southern Indiana and Illinois. To fully serve these regions, Team Air will open new branch locations in Evansville, Ind., Louisville, Ky.; and Lexington, Ky., increasing the company’s industry presence and employee base.
The company looks to expand American Standard's market share and drive platform growth through sales of higher-efficiency equipment and superior dealer support, the press release said.
“This is a significant milestone for Team Air, and we are proud to be awarded these additional territories from our longstanding partner, American Standard,” said Jeff Wallace, Team Air’s president and CEO. “The deepening of our partnership with such an innovative and industry-leading brand is a testament to the incredible performance of our team and the values that are the foundation of our business model — extraordinary customer service with a focus on availability and reliability. We look forward to servicing and building relationships in these new territories with all of our resources to continue to grow American Standard’s market share and deliver its higher standard for HVAC across our expanded footprint.”
As Team Air expands its geographical reach, the company is also focused on growing its product lines, actively identifying relevant acquisition targets, and answering the market’s demand for a customer-centric, whole-home services distribution platform, Team Air said.
“When we entered our partnership with Team Air, we knew we were investing alongside a high-performance leadership team,” said Jordan Lee, principal at Kian. “A territory award of this magnitude only happens when a business is firing on all cylinders and achieving at every level of the organization.”
“American Standard is committed to delivering a Higher Standard in everything we do,” said Bryan Davenport, vice president of sales, independent distribution, at American Standard. “This means aligning with partners that provide the same level of commitment to their employees, customers and communities. Team Air embodies these values, and their continued performance makes them an ideal partner for the Kentucky, Illinois, and Indiana markets.”
