ACR Supply

What ACR Supply does

ACR Supply Company, Inc. is a privately held, family-owned regional wholesaler of HVACR (heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration) parts, equipment, tools, and supplies, headquartered in Durham, North Carolina since its founding in 1977 by LC Meachum. The company distributes over 15,000 SKUs across residential and commercial equipment (proprietary Sure Comfort brand, LG, Mortex), HVACR components (compressors, valves, controls, motors), installation and maintenance supplies, professional tools and testers, refrigerants, air filters, indoor air quality products, and chemicals. Its current President is Mark Bray.

ACR Supply operates nine physical retail locations across North Carolina (Durham, Burlington, Carrboro, Greensboro, Raleigh, Wilmington, Winston-Salem, Winterville), supported by a central distribution center in Durham, an Engineered Products Group for larger project-based sales, and a dedicated Inside Sales department. Distribution is delivered through six distinct sales channels: physical storefronts, an e-commerce platform (acrsupply.com) with mobile apps on iOS and Android, inside sales, credit-account-based business ordering, the Engineered Products Group, and event-driven sales. The company has developed a complementary technical training and education service line aligned with ACCA and NATE standards, offering continuing education for HVAC/R professionals.

The business model centers on B2B hardware sales to HVAC/R contractors and technicians as the primary segment, supplemented by B2C sales to residential property owners and institutional sales to schools and government entities. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, with payment terms established through a credit application process for business accounts. Beyond product distribution, the company invests in community outreach via the ACR Cares program and has earned consecutive Certified Best Workplace recognition from the Best Christian Workplaces Institute in 2023, 2024, and 2025.

Name

ACR Supply

Legal name

ACR Supply Company, Inc.

Website

https://acrsupply.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1977

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

ACR Supply is a privately held, family-owned regional HVACR parts and equipment wholesaler headquartered in Durham, NC. It distributes over 15,000 SKUs across nine North Carolina store locations, serving primarily HVAC/R contractors and technicians via six sales channels.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

HVAC/R Parts Distribution

NAICS

Warm Air Heating and Air-Conditioning Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (423730), Refrigeration Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (423740), Electrical Apparatus and Equipment, Wiring Supplies, and Related Equipment Merchant Wholesalers (42361), Hardware, and Plumbing and Heating Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (4237)

SIC

Wholesale-Hardware & Plumbing & Heating Equipment & Supplies (5070), Wholesale-Electrical Apparatus & Equipment, Wiring Supplies (5063)

akta.pro primary industry

HVAC, Water Heaters & Indoor Air Quality Distribution (CRAOAFAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Electrical Supplies Retail (Wiring, Switches, Breakers, Conduit) (CRAIADAE), Building Materials & Home Improvement Distribution Centers (TLALAEAH)

Keywords

• HVAC parts distribution
• HVACR equipment supply
• Refrigeration parts wholesale
• Heating cooling supplies
• Commercial refrigeration equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Durham

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices11 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. HVAC/R Product Sales: ACR Supply generates revenue through the sale of HVAC/R parts, supplies, and equipment across over 15,000 SKUs. Product categories include residential and commercial HVAC equipment (Sure Comfort, LG), air filters, HVACR parts (expansion valves, solenoid valves, sight glasses, vibration eliminators, compressors), refrigeration equipment, motors, fans, blowers, electrical supplies, installation and maintenance supplies, tools, refrigerants, thermostats, indoor air quality products, and chemicals. The company sells to both B2B (contractors, technicians) and B2C (individual consumers) and institutional clients (schools, government).
2. Professional Services and Training: ACR Supply offers paid technical training programs and courses for HVAC/R professionals, including ACCA-aligned courses for NATE recertification continuing education hours. Training covers fundamentals, sheet metal, copper works, refrigeration, air distribution, systems troubleshooting, and more.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

ACR Supply is a regional HVAC/R industry wholesaler based in Durham, NC that distributes HVAC/R parts and specialty equipment through a multi-channel model. The company operates 9 retail locations across North Carolina alongside an e-commerce platform, inside sales team, and credit account services, offering over 15,000 SKUs covering residential and commercial HVAC equipment, parts, refrigerants, tools, and supplies.

Product overview

ACR Supply is a regional HVAC/R industry wholesaler based in Durham, NC, offering over 15,000 SKUs across a diverse product portfolio. The company operates both a physical retail footprint (nine store locations) and an e-commerce platform. Their product ecosystem centers on three main equipment brands (Sure Comfort, LG, and Mortex) for residential and commercial HVAC systems, complemented by an extensive range of HVACR components (compressors, valves, controls, motors), installation supplies (fittings, insulation, line sets, pipe), professional tools and testers (vacuum pumps, leak detectors, combustion analyzers), refrigerants, air filters, indoor air quality products, and chemicals. They also provide technical training and education services including NATE certification preparation and specialized HVAC/R programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Sure Comfort: A product brand for residential and commercial HVAC equipment including heat pumps, air conditioners, air handlers, gas furnaces, package heat pumps, gas packs, dual fuel packages, and cooling coils.

Products and services

• HVAC/R Parts and Equipment Distribution
• Inside Sales Service
• Credit Account Services
• Engineered Products Group
• Retail Counter Sales

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 15,000 SKUs available through nine store locations
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ROC Solid FoundationcoreOthersACR Supply actively partners with Roc Solid Foundation, which builds hope for children battling cancer and their families by building playsets and remodeling rooms. ACR Cares volunteers regularly participate in ROC Solid builds for children with cancer, including builds for Silas (5-year-old with Neuroblastoma), Hannah (in remission from leukemia), and multiple others since 2021.
• Ronald McDonald House of North CarolinacoreOthersACR Supply partners with the Ronald McDonald Houses of North Carolina through annual Giving Tree holiday gift drives. The company collects cash donations, gift cards, and physical gifts (toys, necessities) for families staying at the Ronald McDonald House. In the 2024 holiday season, ACR raised $801.99 in cash, $200 in gift cards, and 3 pallets of toys.
• Operation ResoluteminorOthersOperation Resolute is a nonprofit organization based in North Carolina dedicated to sustaining and strengthening families within the US Armed Forces by serving through military chaplains. ACR Supply donates a percentage of sales on designated fundraiser days and has donated LG mini-split systems to Operation Resolute facilities serving soldiers from Fort Bragg.
• ACR Cares Cradle Orphanage (Burkina Faso)minorOthersACR Cares supports an orphanage in Burkina Faso through its 'Cradle' initiative, welcoming babies who have lost their mothers. The program has supported multiple babies including Baby Moses, Baby Traoré, Baby Sagnon, Baby Tou, Baby Coulibaly, twins Karim & Karidja, twins François and Françoise, and Baby Koné.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Johnstone Supply: Member-owned HVAC/R wholesale cooperative with hundreds of branches across the U.S., supplying parts, equipment, tools, and training to HVAC contractors — the closest direct peer to ACR Supply in product mix and customer base.
• APR Supply Company: Family-owned regional HVAC/R and plumbing wholesale distributor based in Pennsylvania with multiple branches across the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast; highly comparable to ACR in product breadth and counter-driven service model.
• United Refrigeration Inc. U.S. wholesale distributor of HVAC/R parts, equipment, tools, and refrigerants with hundreds of branches nationwide; comparable product catalog, refrigeration focus, and contractor counter model.
• Locke Supply: Independent regional HVAC/R and plumbing distributor with branches across multiple U.S. states; similar product mix, counter-driven sales model, and contractor training programs.
• Mayer Refrigeration: Family-owned wholesale distributor of HVAC/R parts, equipment, and supplies serving the commercial refrigeration and HVAC contractor market; closely comparable catalog and customer base.
• Baker Distributing: HVAC/R products and parts wholesaler owned by Watsco with nationwide branches supplying residential and light commercial contractors; directly comparable core offering to ACR Supply.

Broad incumbents

• Watsco: Publicly traded (NYSE: WSO) largest HVAC/R distributor in North America operating branches under HVAC, Baker, and other banners; competes directly with ACR in shared geographies through its enterprise scale.
• Ferguson Enterprises: Large plumbing, HVAC, and waterworks distributor (NYSE: FERG) with extensive U.S. branch network; broader portfolio than ACR but significant HVAC counter business that overlaps ACR's contractor customers.
• Rexel USA: Major global electrical and lighting distributor with U.S. HVAC/contractor presence; broader than ACR but overlaps on electrical supplies and contractor counter service.

Regional players

• HVAC Distributors (Apex): Northeast-focused HVAC/R wholesale distributor with branch network across Mid-Atlantic and Northeast; aligned product/segment focus though primarily outside ACR's North Carolina footprint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/ACRSupply

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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

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