DEERFIELD, IL, November 13, 2024 — PremiStar, a leader in commercial and industrial HVAC, plumbing, and building automation services, has acquired Conditioned Air Design, a commercial heating and air conditioning contractor based in West Allis, WI, a suburb of Milwaukee. This acquisition expands PremiStar’s footprint in Southeastern Wisconsin, strengthening its commitment to customers in the education, healthcare, commercial/industrial, and data center segments.
Founded in 1968, Conditioned Air Design has grown consistently, earning the loyalty of leading commercial, industrial, and construction clients throughout Southeastern Wisconsin. Led by Brian Charles, who became president in 1998, the company has built on its founding principles of exceptional customer service and unrivaled expertise in all phases of HVAC mechanical service, from design and installation to preventive maintenance, equipment repair, retrofit, and fabrication. The company’s work ethic, technical skill, and unmatched attention to detail have fostered decades-long customer partnerships.
“Conditioned Air Design and PremiStar have a lot in common, including a strong presence in the Wisconsin market,” said Charles. “Joining forces provides significant mutual benefits for our customers and employees. Our shared values of putting customers and employees first and our combined strengths enable us to offer expanded services and greater capacity for customers, career advancement opportunities for employees, and partnership opportunities with PremiStar HVAC, plumbing and controls service providers nationwide.”
“Great companies are built on a foundation of principles and values that stand the test of time,” said Joe Kirmser, CEO of PremiStar. “Brian Charles and his team have succeeded by staying true to the same founding principles that have enabled PremiStar to become the premier commercial HVAC service provider nationwide. It is with great pride that I welcome Brian and his team to the PremiStar family of companies.”
About PremiStar
PremiStar, formerly Reedy Industries, operates 49 commercial HVAC, building automation, and plumbing branches across 13 states. PremiStar is transforming the industry by investing in leading regional owner-operators, extraordinary people, unique customer-centered solutions, and the communities it serves. With over 2,100 employees, PremiStar supports owners and managers of critical facilities in the commercial, municipal, educational, and industrial markets, helping them create more cost-effective, energy-efficient, and healthier environments.
Contact: Bill Tamul, Vice President, M&A
Phone: 617.480.2085 Email: btamul@premistar.com