Cypress Sales Partnership

What Cypress Sales Partnership does

Cypress Sales Partnership, founded in 1991 and headquartered in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, is a manufacturers' representative firm that procures and supplies HVAC equipment for entire building systems to commercial and industrial customers across the province. The company describes itself as Saskatchewan's largest HVAC manufacturers' representative and maintains a secondary office in Regina to extend provincial coverage. Cypress does not manufacture equipment; instead, it represents more than 70 supplier brands spanning air handling (Nortek Air Solutions, Swegon, Change Air, Dunham-Bush), cooling (Multistack MagLev chillers, Climaveneta heat pumps, Water Furnace water-source heat pumps), building controls and automation (Belimo actuators and valves, TCS Basys Controls with BACnet, Viconics, Tekmar), heating (Bryan Boilers, Aerco, Laars, PVI Industries, Modine), pumping and fluid systems (Xylem/Bell and Gossett, Summit Pump), indoor air quality (Desert Aire, UVDI UV disinfection, Global Plasma Solutions NPBI ionization), and specialty categories across 150+ product types.

The business model is commission-based: Cypress earns manufacturer-representative commissions on equipment specified and ordered through its channel, rather than booking full equipment revenue. The firm's customer base is project-based and horizontal, serving both commercial buildings (healthcare facilities, offices, retail, food service) and industrial applications (oil and gas, agriculture, mining, manufacturing). Named project references include Moose Jaw Hospital, Cargill Moose Jaw grain dryer retrofit, Siera Colony, an unnamed oil field pumping project, SMI Office Building, and the Aerco Boiler Sound Stage project, demonstrating diversity across end markets.

Cypress operates a small organization of 11-50 employees focused on outside specification work with consulting engineers and mechanical contractors, supported by inside sales and project coordination. The firm markets primarily through its website, which functions as a comprehensive supplier and product catalog, supplemented by project case studies and a news/blog section. There is no disclosed funding, no parent company, no subsidiaries, and no expansion outside Saskatchewan; the operating model is best characterized as a mature, relationship-driven provincial channel partner with a steadily expanding supplier roster rather than a high-growth technology business.

Name

Cypress Sales Partnership

Legal name

Cypress Sales Partnership

Website

https://cypresssales.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Cypress Sales Partnership, founded in 1991 in Saskatoon, is Saskatchewan's largest HVAC manufacturers' representative, sourcing and supplying complete building-system HVAC equipment from 70+ supplier brands to commercial and industrial customers across the province via offices in Saskatoon and Regina.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

HVAC Equipment Distribution

NAICS

Warm Air Heating and Air-Conditioning Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (42373), Plumbing and Heating Equipment and Supplies (Hydronics) Merchant Wholesalers (423720)

SIC

Wholesale-Hardware & Plumbing & Heating Equipment & Supplies (5070), Wholesale-Industrial Machinery & Equipment (5084)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

HVAC Parts & Supplies Retail (Thermostats, Filters, Ducting) (CRAIADAI)

Keywords

• HVAC equipment supply
• Manufacturers representative services
• Commercial building systems
• Industrial HVAC solutions
• HVAC equipment procurement

Headquarters

HQ city

Saskatoon

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Manufacturer Representative/Commission Revenue: Operates as a manufacturers' representative for HVAC equipment brands, earning commissions on sales of equipment to commercial and industrial customers. Revenue is generated through procurement services for complete building systems rather than direct product sales.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Cypress Sales Partnership operates as Saskatchewan's largest HVAC manufacturers' representative, providing complete HVAC equipment solutions for entire building systems. The company represents over 100 supplier brands across 150+ product categories, sourcing and supplying equipment for commercial and industrial building projects including air handling, boilers, chillers, pumps, building controls, and indoor air quality systems. Revenue is earned through commissions on equipment sales to commercial and industrial customers across Saskatchewan from offices in Saskatoon and Regina.

Product overview

Cypress Sales Partnership is a manufacturer's representative company for HVAC equipment, not a unified software product. They represent over 70 supplier brands providing comprehensive HVAC solutions including: air handling (Nortek Air Solutions, Swegon, Change Air, Dunham-Bush), cooling systems (Multistack modular chillers with MagLev compressors, Nimbus fluid coolers, Climaveneta heat pumps, Water Furnace water source heat pumps), building controls and automation (Belimo actuators/valves/sensors, TCS Basys Controls with BACnet, Viconics controllers, Tekmar controls), heating equipment (Bryan Boilers, Aerco, Laars, PVI Industries, Modine unit heaters, Sigma radiation products, Runtal radiators), water heating (PVI, Lync By Watts, Laars, Advance Metalpres), pumping and fluid systems (Xylem/Bell and Gossett pumps, Summit Pump, Barnes pumps, Flowrox progressive cavity pumps), indoor air quality (Desert Aire dehumidification, UVDI UV disinfection, Global Plasma Solutions ionization), noise and vibration control (Vibro-Acoustics, Ruskin), and specialty products including Danfoss VFDs, Alfa Laval heat exchangers, and gas detection systems. The portfolio serves commercial, industrial, and residential applications across Saskatchewan from locations in Saskatoon and Regina.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• HVAC Equipment Procurement Service
• Nortek Air Solutions - Custom Air Handling Units
• Belimo - HVAC Actuators, Control Valves, and Sensors
• TCS Basys Controls - Enterprise Energy Management and Building Controls
• Water Furnace - Water Source Heat Pumps
• Multistack - Modular Chillers with MagLev Compressors
• Xylem (Bell and Gossett) - Centrifugal Pumps and Heat Exchangers
• Aerco - High Efficiency Condensing Boilers
• Bryan Boilers - Flexible Water Tube Boilers
• Ruskin - Dampers, Louvers, and Air Measuring Systems
• Desert Aire - Dehumidification and Dedicated Outdoor Air Systems
• UVDI - UV Air Disinfection and Purification Systems
• Danfoss - Low-Voltage Variable Frequency Drives
• AirFixture - Underfloor Air Distribution Systems
• The Detection Group - Water Leak Detection Systems
• Summit Pump - Industrial Centrifugal and Specialty Pumps
• Xylem - Fire Pumps and Heat Exchangers
• Schwank Applied - Energy-Efficient Heating Systems
• Viconics - Wall Mounted Temperature Controllers
• Krueger - Air Distribution Solutions

Named customers10 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

29 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Nortek Air SolutionscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNortek Air Solutions offers custom air handling solutions with energy recovery, heating and cooling options. They represent the largest group of custom HVAC brands in North America with over 390 years of combined experience, five manufacturing locations, and 165 sales representative offices.
• BelimocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBelimo provides damper actuators, temperature and air flow sensors, meters, and control valves for HVAC applications with seamless Building Automation System integration.
• RuskincoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExperts in dampers, louvers, air measuring, noise control & energy recovery. Recognized for consistent innovation, engineering excellence and precision manufacturing.
• Xylem (Bell and Gossett)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorComplete line of in-line and base-mounted centrifugal pumps and circulators, plate heat exchangers, steam and water powered heat exchangers, and packaged pumping systems for HVAC applications.
• AercocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHigh efficiency compact condensing boilers and domestic water heaters for commercial applications.
• ViconicsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMarket leader in embedded micro controller-based technology and field-configurable stand-alone PI wall mounted temperature controllers for retrofit-friendly automation solutions.
• Schwank AppliedminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEnergy-efficient heating systems including radiant heaters, air curtain systems, and HVLS fans with integrated control technology.
• WestventminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorComprehensive line of louvers, dampers, ventilation hoods, penthouses and complementary accessories for HVAC applications.
• Nimbus Advanced Process CoolingminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDry and Adiabatic Fluid Cooler systems designed to conserve water and reduce Legionnaires' disease risk with superior temperature control.
• Water FurnaceminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWater source heat pumps with variable capacity, active humidity control, multi-zone capabilities, and communicating control systems for commercial markets.
• The Detection GroupminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLeader in water leak detection for commercial buildings with FM Approved Trident technology - the gold standard for water leak detection.
• PVI IndustriesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGas condensing and non-condensing water heaters, electric water heaters, steam water heaters, and storage tanks with capacities ranging from 25-45000 gallons.
• Laars Heating SystemsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCopper tube hydronic, domestic water heating and pool heaters, condensing boilers and water heaters.
• Vibro-AcousticsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNoise control solutions for HVAC applications with over 50 years of experience and industry-leading Lay-in Service guarantee.
• KruegerminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAir distribution solutions including grilles, registers, diffusers, fan coils and VAV boxes with factory mounted digital controls.
• NelesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIndustrial control valves in segment, globe, rotary globe, eccentric plug, ball, and butterfly styles with industry-leading noise attenuation and cavitation eliminating technology.
• Change AirminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVertical air handling units for high ventilation loads in schools with quiet operation and high efficiency EC fans and energy recovery options.
• AirFixtureminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorComplete line of products for underfloor air distribution projects with state-of-the-art design and engineering for quality standards.
• PennBarryminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDWDI centrifugal fans and industrial air movement equipment.
• DanfossminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLow-voltage drives for variable speed motor control and power conversion applications in single and three phase configurations.
• Summit PumpminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCentrifugal, self priming, low flow, recessed, slurry, double suction, progressive cavity, and gear pumps for industrial applications.
• Lync By WattsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWater wellness solutions including CO2 air source and water source heat pump water heaters, skid mounted systems, scale prevention, and UV disinfection.
• Desert AireminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDedicated outdoor air systems, dehumidification equipment, and grow room ventilation solutions for healthy indoor environments.
• MultistackminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorModular chiller solutions with MagLev oil-free magnetic levitation bearings, providing superior part-load efficiency and R-134A refrigerant.
• Bryan BoilersminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFlexible water tube boilers with fast natural internal circulation for maximum heat transfer and operating efficiency.
• Global Plasma SolutionsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNPBI (Needle Point Bipolar Ionization) technology for improving indoor air quality in industrial, commercial and residential buildings.
• Easy Radiant WorksminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGas fired infra-red radiant tube and hi-intensity heaters, patio heaters in propane and natural gas.
• PlymoventminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProducts, systems and services for extraction and filtration of polluted indoor air, removing welding fumes, grinding dust and vehicle exhaust.
• UVDI (UltraViolet Devices, Inc)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUV air disinfection and purification systems proven up to 99.99% inactivation of SARS-CoV-2 in moving airstream HVAC testing.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Carrier Global Corporation: Carrier Global is one of the world’s largest HVAC manufacturers, producing commercial chillers, rooftop units, and building automation systems. Comparable as an incumbent principal whose distribution strategy (direct vs. rep) materially impacts Cypress-style agencies.
• Watsco, Inc. Watsco is the largest HVAC distribution company in North America, distributing Carrier, Rheem, and other major HVAC brands through hundreds of branches. Comparable as a broad incumbent in HVAC equipment distribution, operating with a much wider geographic footprint than Cypress.
• EMCO Corporation: EMCO is a Canadian TSX-listed distributor of plumbing, HVAC, waterworks, and industrial products operating more than 250 branches across Canada. Comparable as a broad incumbent in the HVAC distribution category with overlapping product categories and Canadian contractor customers.
• Trane Technologies: Trane Technologies is a major global HVAC manufacturer producing commercial chillers, air handlers, and controls. Comparable as an incumbent that supplies (or could bypass) manufacturer’s reps, and is relevant for understanding the principal side of the agency relationship Cypress sits on.
• Ferguson Enterprises (Ferguson / Wolseley Canada): Ferguson is one of the largest North American distributors of plumbing, HVAC, and industrial supplies, operating Wolseley Canada and a broad Canadian branch network. Comparable as a broad incumbent plumbing/HVAC distributor serving many of the same mechanical contractor customers.

Direct peers

• E.H. Price Ltd. E.H. Price is a Manitoba-based HVAC manufacturer’s representative serving the Prairie provinces with a similar multi-line agency model, representing many of the same principal brands (Bell & Gossett, Ruskin, ACI, etc.) to commercial and industrial contractors. Comparable because Cypress Sales and E.H. Price are the two dominant HVAC rep firms operating in adjacent Western Canadian provinces.
• Bartle & Giessen (B&G) Supply: Bartle & Giessen is an Alberta-based HVAC and plumbing manufacturer’s representative covering Western Canada with a comparable multi-principal agency structure serving mechanical contractors. Relevant as a direct competitor for the same kinds of specification-driven HVAC accounts in Western Canada.
• Refrigerative Supply Limited (RSL): RSL is a Western Canadian HVACR distributor and manufacturer’s representative with branches across BC, Alberta, and Saskatchewan, carrying competitive HVAC lines. Comparable because it overlaps Cypress’s territory with parallel rep/distribution functions for HVAC equipment in commercial applications.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

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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