E. H. Price

What E. H. Price does

E.H. Price Solutions L.P. is a privately held Canadian HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) distribution and solutions company headquartered in Winnipeg, Manitoba, with coast-to-coast operations across 20+ Canadian locations and a workforce of approximately 375 employees. Founded in 1949 as an air distribution products provider, the company has evolved into a national distributor serving commercial, industrial, and institutional customers with a multi-divisional product portfolio organized into three lines: Air Distribution Products (commercial), Mechanical Products (commercial HVAC systems for contractors and engineers), and Industrial Products (custom air solutions for OEM and large industrial customers). The company also operates branded sub-lines including Enviroair (economizers and boiler systems) and distributes Price Industries branded diffusers and grilles.

The firm's underlying technology is not proprietary software or hardware but rather a curated manufacturer network — it aggregates and supports products from external suppliers such as Enervex, Patterson-Kelley, Taco, Centrotherm, and Price Industries rather than manufacturing core equipment itself. Its three wholly owned subsidiaries — Jack Dougan Associates, LK Metal Products Co. Limited, and MCL (Mechanical Components Ltd.) — extend its manufacturing and distribution footprint. The company's stated value proposition emphasizes dependable quality, reliable delivery, knowledgeable follow-up service, and energy-efficient products for design-build or bid-and-spec commercial HVAC projects.

The business model is B2B hardware distribution with quote-based pricing and an enterprise field sales motion: a Canadian sales force of more than 300 professionals operating across the country engages mechanical contractors, engineers, building owners, and institutional buyers on project-based HVAC procurement. Revenue is generated through the sale and distribution of HVAC equipment, parts, and accessories. Geographic operations are entirely domestic to Canada, and the company has no disclosed external investors, parent entities, or acquisition history beyond its wholly owned subsidiaries. In 2025, the firm rebranded from E.H. Price to E.H. Price Solutions L.P., reflecting an expanded positioning beyond traditional air distribution toward broader HVAC solutions.

Name

E. H. Price

Legal name

E.H. Price Solutions L.P.

Website

https://ehpricesales.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1949

Operating status

Operating

Short description

E.H. Price Solutions L.P. is a privately held Canadian HVAC distribution company founded in 1949, operating 20+ locations nationwide with 375 employees and a 300+ person direct sales force, supplying air distribution, mechanical, and industrial HVAC products and solutions to commercial, institutional, and industrial customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial HVAC Products Distribution and Manufacturing

NAICS

Warm Air Heating and Air-Conditioning Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (42373)

SIC

Wholesale-Hardware & Plumbing & Heating Equipment & Supplies (5070)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Ventilation, Ducting & Air Distribution Equipment (IMAHAKAG), HVAC Equipment (Heating, Cooling & Air Handling) (IMAHAKAB)

Keywords

• HVAC distribution
• Commercial air distribution
• Mechanical HVAC systems
• Industrial air solutions
• Boiler and venting equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Saskatoon

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices20 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. HVAC Product Distribution: Distribution and sale of HVAC products through three divisions: Air Distribution Products, Mechanical Products, and Industrial Products. Revenue generated through sale of equipment, parts, and related accessories to commercial, industrial, and institutional customers.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

E.H. Price Solutions manufactures and distributes commercial, mechanical, and industrial HVAC products across Canada through three cooperating divisions. The company supplies air distribution equipment, energy-efficient HVAC systems for design-build or bid-and-spec projects, custom air solutions for OEM and large industrial customers, and specialized boiler economizer and venting packages via its Enviroair sub-brand. Revenue is generated through sale of equipment, parts, and related accessories to commercial, industrial, and institutional customers supported by a coast-to-coast direct sales force.

Product overview

E.H. Price Solutions operates as a Canadian HVAC distribution company with three distinct product divisions providing complete system packages. The core portfolio includes Air Distribution Products (commercial air distribution equipment), Mechanical Products (commercial HVAC systems for contractors and engineers), and Industrial Products (custom air solutions for OEM and industrial customers). The company also distributes and supports products from partnered manufacturers including Price Industries (custom flow diffusers, linear bar grilles), Enervex (economizers), Patterson-Kelley (boilers and water heaters), Taco (pumps), and Centrotherm (venting systems).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Air Distribution Products: Commercial air distribution products division providing dependable quality, reliable delivery and knowledgeable follow-up service
• Mechanical Products
• Industrial Products
• Enviroair
• Price Industries

Quantifiable outcome

• LEED Silver Certification achieved for Canadian Museum for Human Rights project

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• EnervexcoreTechnology or IntegrationEnviroair (E.H. Price subsidiary) supplied an economizer by Enervex for the Moncton Hospital project, improving the efficiency of the hospital's boiler system by conserving energy and recovering waste heat.
• Patterson-KelleycoreTechnology or IntegrationSupplier of boilers and water heaters used in commercial projects such as The Charlotte condo building. Part of the curated manufacturer network providing quality, reliability, and performance.
• TacocoreTechnology or IntegrationSupplier of pumps used in HVAC systems for commercial buildings. Part of comprehensive product offerings provided to customers.
• CentrothermcoreTechnology or IntegrationSupplier of venting solutions for boilers and make-up air units. Integrated into HVAC system packages for commercial projects.
• Black and McDonaldminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerEquipment installation partner for the Moncton Hospital project. Installed the economizer supplied by Enviroair.
• Price IndustriescoreTechnology or IntegrationSupplier of Custom Flow Diffusers and Linear Bar Grilles used in LEED-certified projects like the Canadian Museum for Human Rights.

Scale indicators5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Johnson Controls: Global building technology and HVAC manufacturer with strong Canadian commercial building presence; comparable as a large incumbent in the same end markets (commercial, institutional, industrial HVAC).
• Price Industries: Major Canadian manufacturer of air distribution products (diffusers, grilles, terminal units) that E.H. Price distributes. Operates upstream in the same HVAC value chain with overlapping product categories.
• Carrier Global Corporation: Global HVAC manufacturer with significant Canadian presence; comparable to E.H. Price as a major player in the Canadian HVAC market, though positioned as a manufacturer rather than distributor.
• Trane Technologies: Global HVAC systems manufacturer with broad commercial and institutional presence in Canada; comparable as a major HVAC brand that E.H. Price's mechanical contractors install alongside its distributed product portfolio.

Direct peers

• Ferguson (formerly Wolseley Canada): Largest North American distributor of plumbing, HVAC, and related products. Directly comparable to E.H. Price as a multi-branch HVAC and heating equipment wholesaler serving Canadian contractors and commercial projects.
• Refrigeration Supplies Distributor (RSD): North American refrigeration and HVAC parts distributor; comparable to E.H. Price in distributing HVAC components and supplies to contractors and service organizations.
• Bartle & Gibson: Western Canadian HVAC, plumbing, and electrical distributor with multiple branches, comparable to E.H. Price as a regional multi-branch distributor with overlapping product categories and contractor customer base.
• Master Group / Master Wholesale: Canadian independent HVAC distributor serving residential and commercial markets, comparable to E.H. Price in business model and customer base within the Canadian market.
• Watsco Inc. Largest HVAC distributor in North America, sharing the same business model of distributing heating, cooling, and refrigeration equipment to contractors and dealers across a wide geographic footprint.

Emerging players

• DES Champs Technologies: Custom air handling and energy recovery equipment manufacturer serving commercial and industrial markets; comparable to E.H. Price's Industrial Products division in providing custom air solutions to OEMs and industrial customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/eh-price-solutions
• Xx.com/ehpricelondon

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries3 records

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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