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Shearer Supply
Legal namestring
Shearer Supply, Inc.
Websiteurl
shearersupply.com
Company typeenum
Private
Founded yearint
1983
Short descriptiontext

Shearer Supply is a third-generation, family-owned HVAC wholesale distributor that sells equipment and supplies exclusively to licensed HVAC contractors across 12+ US states via a B2B e-commerce platform and branch network.

Operating statusenum
Operating
Ownership categoryenum
Headcount rangeband
101–250
akta.pro rankint
HeadquartersFarmers Branch, United States
HQ citystring
Farmers Branch
HQ countrystring
United States
HQ regionstring
North America
Markets served

Serves global market

Offices5 records

Each record includes

City, Country, Type, Description, Source

Keyword5 values
HVAC wholesale distribution, HVAC equipment supply, B2B HVAC e-commerce, HVAC parts distribution, Commercial HVAC supplies
NAICS code1 code
  • Warm Air Heating and Air-Conditioning Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers423730
SIC code1 code
  • Wholesale-Machinery, Equipment & Supplies5080
Product category
HVAC Equipment Distribution
Social media profiles2 records
GTM motion3 records

Each record includes

Type, Description, Source

Revenue model3 records
1HVAC Equipment Sales
TypeHardware Sales
Description

Sale of residential and commercial HVAC equipment including air conditioners, furnaces, heat pumps, air handlers, coils, and packaged units. Products sold through B2B e-commerce platform with account-based pricing.

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2HVAC Supplies & Accessories
TypeHardware Sales
Description

Sale of installation and maintenance supplies including refrigerants, filters, thermostats, motors, capacitors, ductwork, tools, and OEM parts.

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3Dealer Account Services
TypeSubscription Recurring
Description

Account-based revenue from licensed HVAC contractors with credit terms, pay-by-account options, and commercial quoting services.

shearersupply.com
Marketing channels5 records

Each record includes

Title, Type, Stage, Description, Source

Distribution channels4 records

Each record includes

Title, Type, Scope, Target buyer, Description, Source

Cost components6 values
Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D
Pricing details1 tier
1B2B Account Pricing - Login Required
ModelOtherBilling cadenceMonthly
Notes

Most products require login to view pricing. Dealer registration available for licensed HVAC contractors. Commercial accounts eligible for credit terms.

shearersupply.com
GTM typeB2B
B2B
Offering typeHardware or Manufacturing
Hardware or Manufacturing
Core offering1 text field

Shearer Supply is a wholesale distributor of HVAC equipment, supplies, and parts sold exclusively to licensed HVAC contractors through a B2B e-commerce platform. The company distributes products across residential and commercial categories from 150+ brands including American Standard, Ameristar, Cooper & Hunter, Samsung, Resideo, DiversiTech, AprilAire, and Atco, with account-based pricing, credit terms, and a commercial quoting center for custom project bids.

Differentiator
Functional benefit
Problem solved
Product overview1 text field

Shearer Supply is a third-generation family-owned HVAC distributor founded in 1983, operating as a B2B e-commerce platform that sells equipment and supplies exclusively to licensed HVAC contractors. The company offers a comprehensive product portfolio organized across nine core categories: Residential HVAC Equipment (air handlers, coils, condensers, furnaces, heat pumps, and matched Residential Systems bundles), Commercial HVAC Equipment (rooftop package units, split systems, and accessories), Mini Split & Ductless Equipment, Supplies (refrigerants, motors, capacitors, brazing supplies), Duct & Fittings, Thermostats, Filters & Indoor Air Quality, Electrical & Generators, Water Heaters, and Parts. The company distributes major brands including American Standard, Ameristar, Cooper & Hunter (with PEAQ sub-brand), Samsung, Resideo, DiversiTech, AprilAire, and Atco. Digital tools include Shearer University training platform and Commercial Quoting Center. Recent acquisitions include Partners Supply (2022) and Climatic Corporation (2024) expanding coverage to Alabama, Tennessee, Georgia, and Florida markets.

Product and service1 record
1Residential HVAC Equipment
Scale indicator4 records

Each record includes

Type, Value, Description, Source

Partnership3 partners
1Climatic Corporation
Strategic tierMajorTypeOthersAnnounced on2024-01-01
Description

Climatic Corporation acquisition in 2024 added new territories in Alabama, Georgia, and Florida with eight branch locations.

2Partners Supply
Strategic tierMajorTypeOthersAnnounced on2022-01-01
Description

Partners Supply acquisition in 2022 added Chattanooga, TN location and expanded Shearer Supply's presence into Alabama and Tennessee markets.

3American Standard
Strategic tierFlagshipTypeChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor
Description

Primary brand partnership since 1988. American Standard awarded Shearer Supply new territories in Arkansas, Tennessee, and Mississippi (2011) and Jacksonville/Gainesville FL markets (2025).

Recent move9 records

Each record includes

Date, Type, Title, Description, Source

Expansion highlight6 records

Each record includes

Type, Description

Peers10 records
1Watsco
TypeDirect peer
Description

Largest pure-play HVAC/R distributor in North America with hundreds of branches. Most directly comparable peer by product (residential and commercial HVAC equipment and parts) and customer (HVAC contractors), though at materially larger scale.

2Carrier Enterprise
TypeDirect peer
Description

Carrier HVAC equipment distribution joint venture operating across the Sun Belt including Texas and Florida. Direct competitor for residential and light commercial HVAC contractor accounts in geographies that overlap with Shearer.

3Johnstone Supply
TypeDirect peer
Description

Cooperative HVAC/R equipment, parts, and supplies distributor exclusively serving contractor members across the US. Closely comparable B2B-only model with similar multi-brand assortment and licensed-contractor value proposition.

4Ferguson Enterprises
TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Largest US distributor of plumbing, heating, and ventilation supplies. Overlaps Shearer's HVAC equipment and supplies categories within a much broader residential/commercial trade portfolio at national scale.

5Trane Supply
TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Distribution arm of Trane Technologies for Trane and Thermo King HVAC equipment and parts. Direct competitor for branded residential and commercial equipment in markets that overlap with Shearer.

6Hajoca Corporation
TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Privately held US plumbing, HVAC, and industrial products wholesaler operating several hundred branches. Comparable decentralized trade-distribution model, with Shearer overlap concentrated in HVAC supplies and duct/fittings lines.

7AC Pro
TypeDirect peer
Description

HVAC distributor serving licensed contractors across California, Arizona, Nevada, and Texas with branded equipment and parts. Closely comparable B2B-only dealer model serving residential and light commercial HVAC contractors in shared Sun Belt territory.

8WinWholesale / Winsupply
TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Privately held group of more than 600 distributor locations spanning HVAC, plumbing, and industrial. Comparable decentralized distribution model though with substantially broader product and end-market mix.

9MORSCO / Reece USA
TypeRegional player
Description

Plumbing and HVAC distributor serving commercial and residential contractors through US sites. Partial overlap with Shearer's HVAC supplies and contractor trade-customer orientation, though with a plumbing-led mix.

10Rexel USA
TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Global electrical, lighting, and HVAC products distributor with US operations. Overlaps Shearer's electrical supplies category and broader commercial HVAC distribution adjacency.

Market position
Strengths4 records

Each record includes

Headline, Details, Source

Weaknesses4 records

Each record includes

Headline, Details, Source

Competitive moat4 records

Each record includes

Type, Details

Key risks5 records

Each record includes

Headline, Details, Source

Key highlights5 records

Each record includes

Headline, Details, Source

Customer concentration

Classification, Details

Named customers3 records

Each record includes

Name, Industry, Type, Use case, Source, UUID

Segment3 records

Each record includes

Title, Type, Primary, Description, Pain point addressed, Use case, Source

Ideal customer profile2 records

Each record includes

Profile, Firmographic size, Sales motion, Sales cycle length, Buying structure, Purchase trigger, Buyer persona, Geography, Industry vertical, Primary use case, Description, Pain points, Evidence proof points, Target buyer

Technology focused
No
API detail
Has APIbool
No

Docs URL, Description

AI maturity
App detail

Has app

Feature4 records

Each record includes

Title, Differentiator, Description, Source

Core technology
Revenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Number of profiles
Profiles10 records

Each record includes

Name, Designation, Designation category, Overview, Profile commentary, Source

Subsidiaries2 records

Each record includes

Name, Acquired on, Relationship type, Type, Business focus

No data
Funding overview

Funding stage, Last funding date, Total funding USD

Funding rounds

Each record includes

Round, Amount USD, Date, Pre money valuation, Total investors, Investors, News

Investors

Each record includes

Name, Type, Date of entry, Rounds participated, Website

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A1 record

Each record includes

Name, Acquisition type, Announced date, Completed date, Status, Website, News

Investment

Each record includes

Name, Round, Announced date, Lead investor, Website, News

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Shearer Supply

HVAC Equipment Distributionshearersupply.com

Shearer Supply is a third-generation, family-owned HVAC wholesale distributor that sells equipment and supplies exclusively to licensed HVAC contractors across 12+ US states via a B2B e-commerce platform and branch network.

Shearer Supply firmographics

Firmographics
Name
Shearer Supply
Legal name
Shearer Supply, Inc.
Website
https://shearersupply.com
Company type
Private
Founded year
1983
Operating status
Operating
Headcount range
101–250 employees
Short description
Shearer Supply is a third-generation, family-owned HVAC wholesale distributor that sells equipment and supplies exclusively to licensed HVAC contractors across 12+ US states via a B2B e-commerce platform and branch network.
Ownership category
akta.pro rank

Where Shearer Supply is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city
Farmers Branch
HQ country
United States
HQ region
North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

Shearer Supply business model

Business model
GTM type
B2B
Offering type
Hardware or Manufacturing
Cost components
Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

  1. HVAC Equipment Sales: Sale of residential and commercial HVAC equipment including air conditioners, furnaces, heat pumps, air handlers, coils, and packaged units. Products sold through B2B e-commerce platform with account-based pricing.
  2. HVAC Supplies & Accessories: Sale of installation and maintenance supplies including refrigerants, filters, thermostats, motors, capacitors, ductwork, tools, and OEM parts.
  3. Dealer Account Services: Account-based revenue from licensed HVAC contractors with credit terms, pay-by-account options, and commercial quoting services.

Pricing tiers

ModelBillingPrice
OtherMonthlyB2B Account Pricing - Login Required

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Shearer Supply product offering

Product offering

Core offering

Shearer Supply is a wholesale distributor of HVAC equipment, supplies, and parts sold exclusively to licensed HVAC contractors through a B2B e-commerce platform. The company distributes products across residential and commercial categories from 150+ brands including American Standard, Ameristar, Cooper & Hunter, Samsung, Resideo, DiversiTech, AprilAire, and Atco, with account-based pricing, credit terms, and a commercial quoting center for custom project bids.

Product overview

Shearer Supply is a third-generation family-owned HVAC distributor founded in 1983, operating as a B2B e-commerce platform that sells equipment and supplies exclusively to licensed HVAC contractors. The company offers a comprehensive product portfolio organized across nine core categories: Residential HVAC Equipment (air handlers, coils, condensers, furnaces, heat pumps, and matched Residential Systems bundles), Commercial HVAC Equipment (rooftop package units, split systems, and accessories), Mini Split & Ductless Equipment, Supplies (refrigerants, motors, capacitors, brazing supplies), Duct & Fittings, Thermostats, Filters & Indoor Air Quality, Electrical & Generators, Water Heaters, and Parts. The company distributes major brands including American Standard, Ameristar, Cooper & Hunter (with PEAQ sub-brand), Samsung, Resideo, DiversiTech, AprilAire, and Atco. Digital tools include Shearer University training platform and Commercial Quoting Center. Recent acquisitions include Partners Supply (2022) and Climatic Corporation (2024) expanding coverage to Alabama, Tennessee, Georgia, and Florida markets.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

  • Residential HVAC Equipment

Companies that use Shearer Supply

Customer profile

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Shearer Supply technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API
No
API docs
API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Shearer Supply partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered major and flagship.

  • Climatic CorporationmajorOthers · 1 January 2024Climatic Corporation acquisition in 2024 added new territories in Alabama, Georgia, and Florida with eight branch locations.
  • Partners SupplymajorOthers · 1 January 2022Partners Supply acquisition in 2022 added Chattanooga, TN location and expanded Shearer Supply's presence into Alabama and Tennessee markets.
  • American StandardflagshipChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPrimary brand partnership since 1988. American Standard awarded Shearer Supply new territories in Arkansas, Tennessee, and Mississippi (2011) and Jacksonville/Gainesville FL markets (2025).

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Shearer Supply competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Direct peers

  • Watsco: Largest pure-play HVAC/R distributor in North America with hundreds of branches. Most directly comparable peer by product (residential and commercial HVAC equipment and parts) and customer (HVAC contractors), though at materially larger scale.
  • Carrier Enterprise: Carrier HVAC equipment distribution joint venture operating across the Sun Belt including Texas and Florida. Direct competitor for residential and light commercial HVAC contractor accounts in geographies that overlap with Shearer.
  • Johnstone Supply: Cooperative HVAC/R equipment, parts, and supplies distributor exclusively serving contractor members across the US. Closely comparable B2B-only model with similar multi-brand assortment and licensed-contractor value proposition.
  • AC Pro: HVAC distributor serving licensed contractors across California, Arizona, Nevada, and Texas with branded equipment and parts. Closely comparable B2B-only dealer model serving residential and light commercial HVAC contractors in shared Sun Belt territory.

Broad incumbents

  • Ferguson Enterprises: Largest US distributor of plumbing, heating, and ventilation supplies. Overlaps Shearer's HVAC equipment and supplies categories within a much broader residential/commercial trade portfolio at national scale.
  • Trane Supply: Distribution arm of Trane Technologies for Trane and Thermo King HVAC equipment and parts. Direct competitor for branded residential and commercial equipment in markets that overlap with Shearer.
  • Hajoca Corporation: Privately held US plumbing, HVAC, and industrial products wholesaler operating several hundred branches. Comparable decentralized trade-distribution model, with Shearer overlap concentrated in HVAC supplies and duct/fittings lines.
  • WinWholesale / Winsupply: Privately held group of more than 600 distributor locations spanning HVAC, plumbing, and industrial. Comparable decentralized distribution model though with substantially broader product and end-market mix.
  • Rexel USA: Global electrical, lighting, and HVAC products distributor with US operations. Overlaps Shearer's electrical supplies category and broader commercial HVAC distribution adjacency.

Regional players

  • MORSCO / Reece USA: Plumbing and HVAC distributor serving commercial and residential contractors through US sites. Partial overlap with Shearer's HVAC supplies and contractor trade-customer orientation, though with a plumbing-led mix.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

Shearer Supply social profiles

Digital presence

Shearer Supply financial estimates

Financial estimate

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Shearer Supply leadership team

Management profile

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Shearer Supply subsidiaries and ownership

Company hierarchy

Subsidiaries2 records

Shearer Supply funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Shearer Supply M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A1 record

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Shearer Supply

What does Shearer Supply do?

Shearer Supply is a wholesale distributor of HVAC equipment, supplies, and parts sold exclusively to licensed HVAC contractors through a B2B e-commerce platform. The company distributes products across residential and commercial categories from 150+ brands including American Standard, Ameristar, Cooper & Hunter, Samsung, Resideo, DiversiTech, AprilAire, and Atco, with account-based pricing, credit terms, and a commercial quoting center for custom project bids.

Is Shearer Supply a public or private company?

Shearer Supply is a private company. It is classified as private equity controlled and is currently operating.

When was Shearer Supply founded?

Shearer Supply was founded in 1983. It employs 101 to 250 people.

Where is Shearer Supply based?

Shearer Supply is headquartered in Farmers Branch, United States, in the North America region.

How does Shearer Supply make money?

Three revenue lines are on record. HVAC Equipment Sales are the primary driver. The others are HVAC Supplies & Accessories and dealer Account Services.

Who are Shearer Supply's main competitors?

Direct peers on record are Watsco, Carrier Enterprise, Johnstone Supply and AC Pro. Broad incumbents are Ferguson Enterprises, Trane Supply, Hajoca Corporation, WinWholesale / Winsupply and Rexel USA. MORSCO / Reece USA is listed as a regional player.

Does Shearer Supply have an API?

No public API is recorded for Shearer Supply.

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ThemiddlemarketInvestcorp-Backed Shearer Supply Acquires Climatic Comfort ProductsInvestcorp-backed Shearer Supply has acquired Climatic Comfort Products, expanding its operational footprint across the Southeast United States. The transaction includes eight locations located in Florida, Georgia, and Alabama.CoolingpostInvestcorp takes majority stake in Shearer SupplyGlobal alternative investment firm Investcorp has acquired a majority stake in Shearer Supply, a leading independent HVAC distributor based in Dallas. The transaction includes continued equity participation by Shearer’s management team, the founding family, and PNC Riverarch Capital. This investment positions Investcorp to expand its presence within the US HVAC distribution sector.InvestcorpInvestcorp Acquires Shearer Supply, a Leading HVAC Equipment DistributorInvestcorp announced a majority investment in Shearer Supply, a leading independent distributor of HVAC equipment based in the southern United States. The transaction involves Investcorp partnering with Shearer’s management team and the Shearer family, who will remain shareholders alongside PNC Riverarch Capital. This acquisition follows the closing of Investcorp's North American Private Equity Fund I, which has over $1.2 billion in capital commitments.PR NewswireLong View Equity To Develop Shearer Supply Industrial ProjectLong View Equity has acquired a 2.7-acre commercial parcel in Norman, Oklahoma for the development of a 40,000-square-foot industrial project, with half the space pre-leased to Shearer Supply, the nation's largest American Standard AC distributor. The development, breaking ground in August 2022 with delivery expected in Q3 2023, will address Shearer Supply's inability to find suitable industrial space in the low-inventory Norman submarket. Long View Equity, founded in 2010, is actively pursuing acquisition opportunities across office, industrial, and retail asset classes in major Texas markets.