HVACR merchandise distributor Watsco introduced the completion of its acquisition of Southern Ice Tools Distributors on Might 5, together with two further transactions accomplished earlier in 2025.
Phrases of the transactions weren’t disclosed, however Watsco famous that Southern Ice will keep its present identify and proceed to be led by its present management staff.
Based in 1984, Southern Ice is a Louisiana-based distributor specializing in food-service and business refrigeration gear, elements and provides. The corporate affords merchandise from producers, together with Manitowoc Ice — a division of Pentair plc. Southern Ice operates seven places throughout Sunbelt states resembling Louisiana, Mississippi, Arkansas, Texas, New Mexico and Arizona.
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Along with buying Southern Ice, Watsco accomplished two different
acquisitions earlier within the 12 months. In January, the corporate acquired Lashley & Associates, a Houston-based distributor of business provides and customized air motion merchandise. This was adopted by the April 2025 acquisition of Hawkins HVAC Distributors, a provider of HVAC gear and provides with places in Charlotte, NC and Columbia, SC.
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With all three acquisitions mixed, Watsco has added 10 new places and roughly $47 million in annual gross sales throughout Sunbelt markets. In keeping with the corporate, these transactions convey new model partnerships, a wider vary of product choices and an expanded distribution community.
“We’re happy to welcome these nice companies to the Watsco household,” Watsco Chairman and CEO Albert Nahmad stated in a information launch. “We sit up for investing of their development plans, leveraging our transformative expertise platforms, and supporting prospects and workers as a part of our household.”
In latest information, Watsco reported its 2025 first quarter monetary outcomes on April 23 which confirmed a 2% decline in gross sales year-over-year to $1.53 billion, whereas gross margin of 28.1% improved 60 foundation factors year-over-year.
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