NAC Mechanical & Electrical Services

What NAC Mechanical & Electrical Services does

NAC Mechanical & Electrical Services is a Twin Cities-based commercial mechanical and electrical contractor operating since 1984 as a subsidiary of APi Group. The company provides design, engineering, installation, and ongoing maintenance for HVAC, plumbing, piping, electrical, sheet metal, boiler/burner, building automation, low voltage, and security systems across healthcare, education, government, commercial, and industrial customers in the Midwest and select surrounding states. Core technical capabilities include a 40,000 sq ft in-house fabrication shop for pre-construction prefabrication, Building Information Modeling using AutoCAD Fabrication/Navis/Revit, and BACnet/Modbus/LON-based building automation integration expertise, with over $100M in completed integration projects that unlock competitor proprietary systems. The business generates revenue through project-based construction contracts, recurring preventative maintenance and 24/7/365 emergency service agreements, parts and equipment distribution, and equipment rentals. Go-to-market is direct enterprise field sales to building owners, facility managers, engineers, and general contractors in the Twin Cities metro, supplemented by a regional office in Mankato, MN and a presence in Oklahoma. NAC differentiates on its claim to be the Midwest's largest team of factory-trained service professionals, Platinum Alerton Dealer status, and a Service-First philosophy emphasizing long-term relationships over transactional project work.

Name

NAC Mechanical & Electrical Services

Legal name

NAC Mechanical & Electrical Services

Website

https://nac-hvac.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

NAC Mechanical & Electrical Services is a Twin Cities-based commercial mechanical and electrical contractor providing HVAC, plumbing, electrical, building automation, and security design, installation, and 24/7 maintenance services to healthcare, education, government, commercial, and industrial customers across the Midwest.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Mechanical and Electrical Contracting Services

NAICS

Ventilation, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (3334), Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (811210)

SIC

Air-Cond & Warm Air Heatg Equip & Comm & Indl Refrig Equip (3585), Fabricated Plate Work (Boiler Shops) (3443), Services-Equipment Rental & Leasing, Nec (7359)

akta.pro primary industry

Garbage Disposal Installation & Repair (HSAOAAAF)

Keywords

• Commercial HVAC services
• Mechanical electrical contracting
• Building automation systems
• Industrial piping plumbing
• Sheet metal fabrication

Headquarters

HQ city

Saint Paul

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Construction Services: Project-based revenue from new installation and retrofit of mechanical, electrical, low voltage and building intelligence systems for commercial and industrial facilities. Services include electrical, HVAC construction, piping, plumbing, sheet metal, boiler & burner, and building technology.
2. Service and Maintenance Contracts: Recurring revenue from preventative maintenance agreements and 24/7 emergency service for mechanical, plumbing, electrical, and building technology systems. Includes customized maintenance schedules, coordination, documentation, and comprehensive inspections.
3. Parts and Equipment Distribution: Sales of parts, supplies, and equipment through counter sales and distribution network partnerships with major manufacturers including Carrier, Trane, Johnson Controls, Honeywell, and others.
4. Equipment Rental: Rental services for portable dehumidifiers, ground thaw equipment and other project support equipment to keep projects or events running smoothly.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

NAC is a commercial mechanical and electrical contractor that designs, installs, and maintains HVAC, electrical, plumbing, piping, sheet metal, boiler & burner, building automation, and low voltage security systems for commercial, healthcare, educational, governmental, and industrial facilities in the Twin Cities, Minnesota area and surrounding Midwest states. The company runs a 40,000 sq ft in-house fabrication shop for pre-construction prefabrication of piping, plumbing, and sheet metal, and provides 24/7/365 emergency service, preventative maintenance contracts, and a parts/equipment distribution counter serving as a one-stop subcontractor or prime contractor.

Product overview

NAC Mechanical & Electrical Services offers a comprehensive portfolio of building systems products and services for commercial and industrial facilities. The company provides both construction (new installation and retrofit) and ongoing maintenance/repair services through distinct divisions: Building Services (Electrical, HVAC Construction, Piping, Plumbing, Sheet Metal, Boiler & Burner), Building Intelligence (Automation, Low Voltage Systems, Security), and Services/Maintenance. The product portfolio includes: Electrical Construction Services for power distribution, lighting, and life safety systems; HVAC Construction for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning; Piping and Plumbing Construction for commercial facilities; Sheet Metal Construction for ductwork and custom metal fabrication; Boiler & Burner Construction for industrial heating systems; Building Automation Systems using BACnet, Modbus, and LON protocols; Low Voltage Systems including access control, fire alarms, CCTV, and structured cabling; Security Management Systems; and Fabrication Services in a 40,000 sq. ft. shop. Service offerings include 24-hour emergency response, preventative maintenance, indoor air quality solutions (UVC lights, needlepoint bi-polar ionization), process burner and boiler service, and data center services. The company also distributes parts and equipment from manufacturer partners including Alerton, Johnson Controls, Honeywell, Trane, and Carrier.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Electrical Construction Services Full-service electrical construction for commercial and industrial projects covering lighting control systems, low voltage wiring, switchgear, power distribution, generator and UPS systems, fire alarm, security, and access control.
• HVAC Construction Services Commercial HVAC system design and installation ensuring ideal interior climate and air quality, including design, installation, building automation, and ongoing maintenance.
• Piping Construction Services Commercial piping services including steam and condensate, video inspections, domestic hot water systems, backflow certification, process piping, medical gas systems, and drain systems.
• Plumbing Construction Services Plumbing design, construction, and service for commercial facilities including plumbing fixtures, piping systems, booster pumps, emergency shower/eye wash stations, medical gas systems, and mixing valve stations.
• Sheet Metal Construction Services Sheet metal fabrication and installation for HVAC systems, producing ductwork and custom metal solutions from a state-of-the-art in-house fabrication shop.
• Boiler & Burner Construction Industrial heating services including design, supply, installation, commissioning, and servicing of industrial combustion, boiler, instrumentation, energy recovery, and process systems.
• Building Automation Systems Non-proprietary building automation solutions including BACnet, Modbus, and LON protocols, building monitoring, controls system design, custom graphics, energy services, lighting system control, and multi-site web-based integration.
• Low Voltage Systems Comprehensive low voltage solutions including access control systems, security and intrusion systems, fire alarm and life safety systems, CCTV and video surveillance, structured cabling, and network infrastructure.
• Security Management Systems Security management systems including badging and identification, custom integration, fire alarm inspections, intrusion detection and monitoring, video intercom, visitor management, and perimeter protection.
• Fabrication Services In-house piping, plumbing, and sheet metal fabrication in a 40,000 sq ft shop producing boiler systems, chiller systems, electrical gear, piping, plumbing, enclosures, VAV box assemblies, welding services, and HVAC duct and spiral pipe.
• Parts & Equipment Distribution Counter sales, service, rental, and support of quality parts, supplies, and equipment from manufacturer partners including Alerton, ABB, Carrier, Cleaver Brooks, Honeywell, Johnson Controls, Trane, Rheem, Belimo, and others.
• Engineering & Design Services Comprehensive project solutions including engineering, design, project management, and estimation using BIM, AutoCAD Fabrication, Navis, and Revit for building information modeling and 3D design.
• Electrical Service and Maintenance 24/7 electrical service including consultation, budgeting, design, scheduling, UPS and PDU maintenance, switch gear, low voltage wiring, infrared thermography, ARC flash analysis, power quality analysis, and generator services.
• Plumbing Maintenance and Repair Around-the-clock plumbing maintenance and repair including domestic hot water systems, drain cleaning and jetting, video piping inspection, fixture replacement, water conditioning systems, and medical gas piping.
• HVAC Service and Maintenance HVAC maintenance and repair including equipment repair and replacement, preventative maintenance, ventilation, chiller and boiler upgrades, humidification/dehumidification, rooftop unit services, and indoor air quality solutions.
• Indoor Air Quality Solutions Products to improve indoor air quality including GPS Needlepoint Bi-Polar Ionization and Steril-Aire UVC Lights, addressing mold, bacteria, viruses, odors, and VOCs in commercial and industrial facilities.
• Building Technology Services Service for complex building technology including access control, video surveillance, intrusion protection, fire alarms, intercom and sound systems, commissioning, programming, network design and management, system integration, and energy and comfort trending.
• Process Burner, Boiler, and Data Center Service Specialty 24-hour industrial burner and commercial boiler services plus critical systems support for data centers including mechanical, electrical, and control system integration and preventative maintenance.
• 24-Hour Emergency Service 24/7/365 emergency service for electrical, HVAC, plumbing, building technology, process burner and boiler, and data center needs to mitigate problems at any time.

Quantifiable outcome

• BACnet integration completed over $100 million in projects by unlocking competitor proprietary systems for customers
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers17 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration12 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and standard.

• AlertoncoreTechnology or IntegrationAuthorized dealer of Alerton building automation systems and software including IBEX, BACtalk (BACnet system), Webtalk (web-based system) and Compass Ascent (web-based HTML5). NAC is a Platinum Alerton Dealer, among the top 15% of dealers in the US and Canada, and has achieved over $1 million in product sales.
• Johnson ControlscoreTechnology or IntegrationAuthorized dealer and integration partner for Johnson Controls building technologies including Facilitator (BACnet and N2) systems. NAC can service and integrate with Johnson Controls systems.
• HoneywellcoreTechnology or IntegrationAuthorized dealer of Honeywell control devices, dampers, and ProWatch security management systems. NAC provides complete offering of Honeywell security products.
• TranestandardChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor of Trane heating and air conditioning products and parts.
• CarrierstandardChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor of Carrier air-conditioning and refrigeration products and parts.
• Cleaver BrooksstandardChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor of Cleaver Brooks boiler products.
• BelimostandardChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer of Belimo control valves and damper actuators.
• TridiumcoreTechnology or IntegrationAuthorized dealer of Tridium open system integration technology, specifically Niagara AX technologies for building automation integration.
• AvigiloncoreTechnology or IntegrationAuthorized dealer of Avigilon video management systems, access control, and security products. NAC offers comprehensive Avigilon security solutions.
• ABBstandardTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partner for automation solutions.
• RheemstandardChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor of Rheem heating, cooling and water heating products.
• FultonstandardChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer of Fulton boilers.
• LochinvarstandardChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor of Lochinvar water heaters, boilers and storage tanks.
• Preferred UtilitiesstandardChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer of Preferred Utilities burners and combustion equipment.
• BACnetcoreTechnology or IntegrationBACnet is a building automation and control network protocol standard. NAC has been a leader in BACnet integration for years, completing over $100 million in projects that include integration into competitor systems.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Comfort Systems USA: Public national mechanical contractor providing HVAC, plumbing, and electrical services to commercial and industrial customers. Comparable as a public mechanical contractor roll-up with service capabilities, though much larger and more geographically diversified than NAC.
• McKinstry: Large Pacific Northwest-headquartered firm providing mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and building intelligence services with national reach. Comparable as a design-build mechanical/electrical contractor with strong building automation and energy services practices, though larger and more geographically diversified than NAC.
• EMCOR Group: Public Fortune 500 provider of mechanical and electrical construction, energy, and facilities services nationally. Comparable as a large mechanical/electrical contractor serving commercial, industrial, healthcare, and government customers with both project and service revenue.

Direct peers

• Harris Companies: Minneapolis-based mechanical, electrical, and plumbing contractor serving commercial, healthcare, and industrial markets. Directly comparable as a Twin Cities-headquartered mechanical contractor with overlapping services including HVAC, plumbing, and controls, competing for the same institutional customers.
• Murphy Company: Denver-based mechanical contractor providing HVAC, plumbing, and controls services to commercial and industrial customers. Comparable as a regional full-service mechanical contractor with design-build, fabrication, and recurring service offerings targeting similar institutional markets.
• ACCO Engineered Systems: California-based mechanical contractor providing HVAC, plumbing, and building automation services to commercial and industrial customers. Comparable as a full-service mechanical contractor with design-build, service, and building technology practices serving institutional customers.
• Limbach Holdings: Public mechanical contractor providing HVAC, plumbing, and controls services to commercial and institutional customers. Closely comparable as a mechanical contractor with both construction and recurring service revenue streams and building automation expertise.
• TDIndustries: Employee-owned mechanical and electrical contractor based in Dallas serving commercial, industrial, and institutional customers across the Sun Belt. Comparable as a full-service mechanical/electrical contractor with design-build, service, and controls offerings targeting similar institutional and industrial verticals.
• Southland Industries: National mechanical contractor delivering design, fabrication, installation, and service for HVAC, plumbing, and process systems. Comparable as a full-scope mechanical firm with in-house fabrication and building automation, operating across multiple U.S. regions.

Others

• APi Group: Public safety, specialty, and industrial services conglomerate that owns NAC as a subsidiary. Included because the parent's portfolio strategy, capital allocation, and M&A appetite directly influence NAC's growth trajectory and exit optionality, even though APi Group does not directly compete with NAC in contracting.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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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