White Heating Is Acquired by Northwinds Services Group
White Heating, LLC (“White Heating” or the “Company”) has been acquired by Northwinds Services Group (“Northwinds”), a portfolio company of TruArc Partners. Baird Business Owner Solutions served as exclusive financial advisor to White Heating on this transaction.
Founded in 1954, White Heating has been a trusted provider of heating and air conditioning services to homeowners across Pittsburgh. The Company has built its reputation on a strong commitment to customer satisfaction, reflected in its responsiveness and attention to homeowners’ mechanical system needs. White Heating’s team of highly skilled, well‑trained technicians is equipped to handle the full range of residential heating and air conditioning needs.
“White Heating has been a trusted name in this community for many years, built on strong relationships, dependable service, and a dedicated team,” said Gary Gressang, President of White Heating. “This partnership with Northwinds is about honoring that legacy and investing in its future. With additional resources and support, our employees will have more opportunities to grow, while we continue delivering the reliable, customer‑focused service our community has long associated with the White Heating name.”
“Our partnership with Chris and Jason from the Baird team was clearly one of the best decisions that we made during our acquisition process. We always felt like we were their number one priority, no matter when we needed to touch base or how big or small the topic. The Baird Business Owner Solutions team is top notch.”
“We are proud to welcome White Heating into the Northwinds family,” said Harry Carpenter, CEO of Northwinds. “Gary, Tracy, and their team have built a trusted and well‑regarded business known for its commitment to customer service and high‑quality workmanship. White Heating expands our presence in Pittsburgh and the broader Western Pennsylvania region, further strengthening Northwinds’ growing footprint. We are excited to support White Heating’s next chapter of growth, while building on the strong foundation already in place.”
With the acquisition of White Heating, Northwinds continues its commitment to developing and growing local brands and operations, while retaining and developing their leadership teams, and providing significant support in sales, marketing, customer service, operations, finance, accounting, and IT.
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