What Ressac does

Ressac is described in firmographic data as a climate control technology firm founded in 1929 and headquartered in Glendale, California. The company's stated scope covers ventilation, maintenance, repair, and energy management systems services. It is privately held with a reported 11-50 employees.

The detailed operational data attached to this analysis describes a substantially larger commercial HVAC and refrigeration services operation with 40+ regional offices across the continental United States, headquartered in Melbourne, Florida. This operation provides commercial HVAC installation and service (rooftop units, split systems, VRF systems, heat pumps), commercial refrigeration service (walk-in coolers, reach-in freezers, display cases, industrial cold storage), commercial kitchen equipment service, commercial lighting and electrical services, 24/7 emergency repair, and customizable preventative maintenance contracts. Its go-to-market is enterprise field sales executed through a network of regional offices and local representatives serving multi-site commercial accounts.

The business is differentiated by EPA- and NATE-certified technicians, a proprietary internet-based asset tracking and facilities management software called Facili-Trac, and a recurring preventative maintenance contract model that anchors customer relationships. The customer base spans retail, restaurants, convenience stores, pharmacies, grocery/warehouse clubs, movie theatres, public storage, and healthcare, ranging from small-town single-location businesses to Fortune 500 multi-site national accounts. A notable data inconsistency exists between the firmographic headcount of 11-50 and the operational footprint of 40+ offices, which prevents a reliable scale assessment.

Name

Ressac

Legal name

Nextech

Website

https://ressacclimatecontrol.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1929

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Ressac is a privately held climate control technology firm founded in 1929 in Glendale, California, providing ventilation, maintenance, repair, and energy management services to commercial customers in the United States.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial HVAC & Refrigeration Services

SIC

Auto Controls For Regulating Residential & Comml Environments (3822)

akta.pro primary industry

HVAC System Replacement & Change-Outs (HSAOAGAB)

Keywords

• Commercial HVAC services
• Ventilation maintenance
• Refrigeration repair
• Energy management systems
• Facilities maintenance

Headquarters

HQ city

Glendale

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices34 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Commercial HVAC Services and Installations: Primary revenue stream includes commercial HVAC installation and servicing for multi-site commercial customers, covering rooftop units, split systems, VRF systems and heat pumps.
2. Preventative Maintenance Contracts: Customizable preventive maintenance contracts and HVAC preventative maintenance agreements designed around business schedules, equipment types, and operational goals. Provides recurring revenue through scheduled maintenance services.
3. 24/7 Emergency Repair Services: Emergency service offerings available around the clock for commercial HVAC and refrigeration emergencies.
4. Commercial Kitchen Equipment Service: Service and maintenance for commercial kitchen equipment including ovens, fryers, ranges, dishwashers, and refrigeration units.
5. Commercial Lighting/Electrical Services: Commercial electrical and lighting solutions to ensure safety, energy efficiency, and reliable performance across facilities.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Ressac is a climate control technology firm that delivers commercial HVAC and refrigeration installation, maintenance, repair, and energy management services to commercial facilities. Offerings include preventative maintenance programs, 24/7 emergency service, commercial kitchen equipment service, commercial lighting/electrical work, and the proprietary Facili-Trac asset management software platform for tracking HVAC/R expenditures and capital planning.

Product overview

Nextech is a commercial HVAC and refrigeration services provider offering a portfolio of service offerings. The core offerings include Commercial HVAC installation and service, Commercial Refrigeration, Commercial Kitchen Equipment service, Commercial Lighting/Electrical services, and 24/7 Emergency services. These services are supported by proprietary asset management software called Facili-Trac and comprehensive preventative maintenance programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Facili-Trac: Internet-based asset tracking and facilities management system designed to assist facility managers in tracking HVAC/R expenditures and making accurate capital planning decisions

Products and services

• Commercial HVAC Services Installation, maintenance, and repair services for commercial heating and cooling systems including rooftop units, split systems, VRF systems, and heat pumps. Targeted at commercial facilities and multi-site operators.
• Commercial Refrigeration Services Service for walk-in coolers, reach-in freezers, display cases, and industrial cold storage systems, including EPA-compliant refrigerant handling and GWP compliance. Targeted at commercial facilities that depend on cold chain operations.
• Commercial Kitchen Equipment Service Maintenance and repair for commercial cooking equipment including ovens, fryers, ranges, dishwashers, and refrigeration units across all major brands. Targeted at restaurants and foodservice operators.
• Commercial Lighting/Electrical Services Commercial electrical and lighting solutions ensuring safety, energy efficiency, and reliable performance across facilities. Targeted at commercial building operators.
• Preventative Maintenance Programs Comprehensive preventative maintenance programs designed around business schedules, equipment types, and operational goals to keep equipment operating at peak efficiency and extend system lifespan. Delivered as customizable recurring service agreements.
• 24/7 Emergency HVAC/R Services Round-the-clock emergency repair services for commercial HVAC and refrigeration systems, supported by 40+ regional offices nationwide for rapid response.
• Facili-Trac Asset Management Software Proprietary internet-based asset tracking and facilities management software designed in-house to help facility managers track HVAC/R expenditures, monitor work performed, and make capital planning decisions. Accessible from phone or desktop.

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Modigent: Mechanical services firm offering HVAC, plumbing, and controls to commercial and industrial customers; similar multi-disciplinary service focus and mid-market positioning.
• Lee Company: Mid-sized mechanical contracting and facility services firm offering HVAC installation, service, and energy solutions to commercial and industrial customers; multi-disciplinary service mix closely mirrors Ressac's offering set.
• TDIndustries: Employee-owned mechanical services firm with HVAC, plumbing, and building performance offerings serving commercial customers; comparable in operating model and service breadth to Ressac.
• Climatec: Building technology and HVAC services firm focused on energy efficiency, controls, and facility automation; closely comparable to Ressac given strong overlap with its energy management and climate control focus.
• Nextech: Commercial HVAC and refrigeration services provider offering installation, repair, and preventative maintenance across 40+ U.S. regional offices; directly overlaps with Ressac's climate control service mix and 24/7 emergency response model.

Broad incumbents

• Comfort Systems USA: One of the largest U.S. mechanical contractors focused on commercial HVAC installation, service, and maintenance; operates at vastly greater scale than Ressac but serves the same core commercial customer base with installation, retrofit, and ongoing service work.
• EMCOR Group: National leader in mechanical and electrical construction plus facility services; commercial HVAC service and energy retrofit is a meaningful portion of its portfolio and competes for many of the same accounts.
• ABM Industries: National facility services provider offering HVAC maintenance and repair as part of integrated facility services bundles; competes on multi-site commercial accounts at meaningfully larger scale.
• APi Group: Diversified safety and specialty services holding company that has actively acquired HVAC and building services operators; represents the type of consolidator that could acquire a small Southern California firm like Ressac.

Others

• Building Engines: Commercial real estate facilities management software platform supporting HVAC service planning and asset tracking; adjacent rather than competitive, but represents the software-enabled threat to traditional HVAC service providers like Ressac.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights4 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/NextechHVACR
• Facebookfacebook.com/ressacclimatecontrol

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 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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