Behind the buyouts — as private equity takes over, will profits come at the expense of people in HVAC?

Private equity’s peak interest in HVAC may have reached its apex, but for well-run businesses, the market remains strong. 

Tigertail Capital Partners will have a targeted investment approach with an initial focus on U.S. building products distribution, advancing the vital role distributors play within their value chain, the company said.

Airtron is one of the country’s largest installers of HVAC systems in new residential construction, with expansive geographic coverage across 13 metropolitan areas in Texas, the Midwest, and Mid-Atlantic regions.

Property.com connects contractors, real estate agents, home service providers, and homeowners, and is designed to be a tool in every stage of home ownership.

BDR provides business coaching and training to field-service contractors and distributors. The company helps founder-owned businesses build sustainable companies through a broad portfolio of coaching services focused on strategy, accounting, and marketing.

Private equity funds managed by Blackstone Private Equity will purchase Emerson’s 40% common equity ownership in the joint venture, while Copeland will repurchase the seller’s note.

Attendees spent the afternoon in various workshops, networking with fellow trade unionists to pursue organizing, legislative and investing strategies that build power for union members.