HVAC and COVID: Standards for Virus Protection
by Allan Samuels As we learn more about COVID-19, it’s becoming clear that the virus can spread through the air. HVAC systems can play a role in mitigating this airborne transmission—if they are properly configured. The WHO, the CDC and ASHRAE have released guidelines for proper HVAC operation and maintenance in these current circumstances. There […]
FAST-GROWING BREA FIRM ACQUIRES 2 AT END OF JUNE
CoolSys Restarts HVAC, Refrigeration Co. Buys By Peter J. Brennan CoolSys Inc., the Brea-based parent of a collection of refrigeration and heating companies that’s been among Orange County’s fastest-growing private firms the past few years, is back in the acquisition market after snapping up two East Coast firms. “CoolSys is excited to relaunch our M&A growth […]
CoolSys Acquires Richmond Refrigeration
Leading HVAC and Refrigeration Firm Expands Footprint in Mid-Atlantic Region and Continues M&A Growth Backed by Ares Management BREA, Calif., June 29, 2020 – CoolSys™, a parent of market-leading refrigeration and HVAC services companies nationwide, has acquired Richmond Refrigeration Service, an established commercial refrigeration and air conditioning service serving Virginia, Maryland, North Carolina and West […]
CoolSys Acquires C.E. Holt Refrigeration, Inc.
Acquisition Expands Southeast Presence for Leading Refrigeration and HVAC Services Firm BREA, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–CoolSys™, the parent of market-leading refrigeration and HVAC services companies nationwide, announced today it has acquired C.E. Holt Refrigeration, Inc., a commercial refrigeration and HVAC company headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina. This acquisition increases market presence for CoolSys in North and South […]
COOLSYS ACQUIRES EASTERN REFRIGERATION
Ares-Backed HVAC/R Services Firm Relaunches M&A Growth Strategy and Furthers Expansion in Northeast Region BREA, Calif., June 22, 2020 – CoolSys™, the parent of market-leading refrigeration and HVAC services companies nationwide, announced that it has acquired Eastern Refrigeration, a leading commercial refrigeration and HVAC solutions provider serving Connecticut, Rhode Island and Massachusetts. With this acquisition, […]
CoolSys Hires Jamie Williams as Chief Information and Technology Officer
BREA, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–CoolSys™, the parent of market-leading refrigeration and HVAC services companies nationwide, announced that Jamie Williams has joined the company as chief information and technology officer (CITO). In this executive role, Jamie will be responsible for developing and executing the CoolSys information technology vision and strategy. “As CoolSys accelerates its growth and leverages technology […]
HONG HELPS COOLSYS IN PUSH FOR $2B VALUATION
General Counsel Finds Cool Career Burton Hong, executive vice president and general counsel at CoolSys Inc., has always been quick on his feet—whether managing a nine-figure private equity sale in three weeks or returning a ball on the tennis court. Throughout his two years with the Brea-based HVAC and refrigeration firm, he has led a […]
New Coalition Launches to Boost Economic Mobility for America’s Displaced Frontline Workforce
New Coalition Launches to Boost Economic Mobility for America’s Displaced Frontline Workforce The SkillUp Coalition brings together leading training and education providers, employers, technology companies, job readiness nonprofits, and philanthropies to upskill workers into in-demand jobs at scale SAN FRANCISCO – July 9, 2020 – American workers who have been laid off or furloughed in […]
Goodbye 2019 and Welcome 2020
Adam Coffey’s New Year Message to CoolSys Employees It’s hard to believe that it is already 2020! What an amazing year 2019 was in CoolSys Land. Last year, we grew a ton; made a new private equity partner in Ares Management; we welcomed new additions to the CoolSys family with the acquisitions of Arjae, ABC, […]
CoolSys Energy Solutions Team Celebrates a Win
Celebrating Opening of Star Market at Boston TD Gardens Fans are cheering for the team from CoolSys Energy Solutions, who scored a major win with the new Star Market Boston, TD Gardens project for Albertson’s Companies. At 63,000 square feet, Star Gardens is now the largest supermarket in downtown Boston and the highest profile Energy […]
