Ferguson acquires HVAC distributor Airefco

Ferguson announces the acquisition of Airefco, Inc., a distributor of HVAC equipment, parts and supplies in the Pacific Northwest founded in 1957 as a Carrier HVAC distributor. Airefco is headquartered in Tualatin, Oregon and employs 191 associates across eleven locations and distributes Carrier and Bryant brands to customers in Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington and Wyoming. "Airefco has a strong market reputation for quality associates, products and customer relationships. Airefco joining Ferguson will support our dual trade strategy for the plumbing and HVAC contractor and will help us accelerate the geographic expansion of our HVAC business in the Pacific Northwest. It will also provide us with a larger multi-brand footprint and an opportunity to expand the Carrier network in the region’s growing residential and commercial markets," said Kevin Murphy, Ferguson CEO.