Strikepoint Group Holdings (SGH), one of the largest and most referred home services companies in the United States, announced today it has expanded its presence in the Tampa market through the recent acquisition of Pinellas Comfort Systems, a leading residential and commercial HVAC contractor serving Pinellas County, Florida. SGH currently owns and operates the Performance Air and Paradise Air brands in the Tampa area, and Elite Heating & Air in Sarasota.

Since 1957, Pinellas Comfort Systems has faithfully served the Tampa market with best-in-class customer service. Under the leadership of Dean, Cheryl, and Greg Minton, the business has expanded rapidly in recent years by earning superior customer reviews and via word of mouth.

“Partnering with Strikepoint will allow Cheryl and I to ensure the company we worked so hard to build is in good hands and our customers and employees will be taken care of as we head into retirement,” says Dean Minton. “We’re excited about this partnership, and we are confident Strikepoint has the expertise to take Pinellas Comfort Systems to the next level.”

As part of the transition, Dean and Cheryl Minton will step down, while Dean’s brother, Greg Minton, will continue to lead the company.

“Adding the highly-regarded Pinellas Comfort Systems brand to our repertoire will help solidify our leadership position in the Tampa and Sarasota markets,” says SGH CEO Charlie Haines. “Our goal is to provide exceptional customer service and remain an employer of choice for anyone in the home services industry.”

The addition of Pinellas Comfort Systems into SGH’s portfolio of best-in-class home services brands stretching from New England to Florida is the 21^st deal in the last 21 months for the fast-growing company, formerly Horizon Group Holdings. The company continues to experience rapid growth through acquisitions of and partnerships with companies looking to expand their commitment to customers and enhance opportunities for employees.

Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

About Strikepoint Group Holdings
Strikepoint Group Holdings (SGH), formerly Horizon Group Holdings, is one of the largest and most referred home services companies in the United States, specializing in heating, air conditioning, plumbing, drain cleaning, electrical, and indoor air quality. Founded in 1987, SGH has expanded organically and through acquisitions across 11 states, including Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, Georgia, Maryland, North Carolina, Virginia, Massachusetts, and Florida. The Strikepoint family of brands includes companies that have built a strong, iconic presence and are deeply involved in their communities, with some dating back 75 years.

Strikepoint Group Holdings (SGH), one of the largest and most referred home services companies in the United States, announced today it has recently acquired Phillips Air Care’s North Charlotte location. The North Charlotte location will do business under SGH’s flagship Horizon Services brand, a leading heating, cooling, plumbing, and electrical services company with more than 30 years of HVAC expertise. SGH recently launched Horizon Services in Raleigh, NC.

Founded by United States Marine Corps veteran Jay Phillips and his wife, Jessica, Phillips Air Care has served as a trusted provider of residential HVAC, plumbing, and electrical services to the North Charlotte area for more than eight years. Since inception, the company has experienced tremendous growth, which resulted in the company opening additional locations in both Wilmington and Bald Head Island, NC.

“Jessica and I could not have built what we did without our loyal employees,” says Phillips. “We care deeply for them, which is why we chose Strikepoint as the buyer for our North Charlotte business. We know Strikepoint invests heavily in employee training and growth, which will provide our employees with access to new and exciting career opportunities.”

The Phillips will continue to own and operate the Wilmington and Bald Head Island locations of their business, while SGH will partner with the local management team in North Charlotte.

“We are humbled that Jay and Jessica chose us to carry on their legacy in Charlotte,” adds Charlie Haines, CEO of SGH. “They built an incredible business with an outstanding culture, and we’re excited to invest in them and continue to help this location grow and thrive.”

Horizon Services offers air conditioning, heating, plumbing, and electrical services at unmatched levels of customer service. Its expert technicians carry out same-day services and next day installations to ensure that customers’ homes remain comfortable year-round. In North Carolina, the company serves Charlotte, Raleigh, Durham, Wake Forest, Chapel Hill, Cary, Apex, and surrounding communities.

The addition of Phillip’s into SGH’s portfolio of best-in-class home services brands stretching from New England to Florida, marks its foray into the Charlotte area and is the 20^th deal in the last 21 months for the fast-growing company, formerly Horizon Group Holdings. The company continues to experience rapid growth through acquisitions of and partnerships with companies looking to expand their commitment to customers and enhance opportunities for employees.

Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

About Strikepoint Group Holdings
Strikepoint Group Holdings (SGH), formerly Horizon Group Holdings, is one of the largest and most referred home services companies in the United States, specializing in heating, air conditioning, plumbing, drain cleaning, electrical, and indoor air quality. Founded in 1987, SGH has expanded organically and through acquisitions across 11 states, including Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, Georgia, Maryland, North Carolina, Virginia, Massachusetts, and Florida. The Strikepoint family of brands includes companies that have built a strong, iconic presence and are deeply involved in their communities, with some dating back 75 years.

Strikepoint Group Holdings (SGH), one of the largest and most referred home services companies in the United States, announced today it has expanded its business into the Raleigh, North Carolina market under its flagship Horizon Services brand. Horizon Services is one of the nation’s leading heating, cooling, plumbing, and electrical services company with more than 30 years of expertise.

“Since inception, we have provided exceptional industry-leading service, warranties and guarantees to tens-of-thousands of customers across the East Coast,” said SGH CEO Charlie Haines. “Our goal has been to ensure customers receive professional service on their schedule, which is exactly what we will offer to customers in Raleigh. In fact, our proprietary and industry-leading online scheduling tool, EZBOOK, allows consumers to choose an appointment as soon as “Today” or “Tomorrow” for select services.  In addition, our launch in Raleigh will allow us to continue our successful track record of geographic expansion of the Horizon Services brand beyond our existing footprint.”

Horizon Services offers air conditioning, heating, plumbing, and electrical services, and an unmatched level of customer service across all their brands. Its expert technicians carry out same-day and next-day service and new installations to ensure that customers’ homes remain comfortable year-round. In North Carolina, the company will serve the Raleigh area, as well as the adjacent communities of Durham, Wake Forest, Chapel Hill, Cary, Apex and beyond.  As they grow and expand in Raleigh, they expect to bring consumer choice and employment opportunities to sales and technicians in the surrounding market.

“We are confident we will build yet another thriving business by leveraging a proven go-to-market playbook where we open a new building, recruit and train personnel, create consumer awareness and demand and deliver on our ‘Same Day’ promise – all within 60-90 days,” added Haines.

Formerly Horizon Group Holdings, SGH’s portfolio of local and regional home services brands stretches from New England to Florida. The company continues to grow by adding to its portfolio of best-in-class local, home services brands on the East Coast and by expanding its Horizon Services brand to select communities.

About Strikepoint Group Holdings
Strikepoint Group Holdings (SGH), formerly Horizon Group Holdings, is one of the largest and most referred home services companies in the United States, specializing in heating, air conditioning, plumbing, drain cleaning, electrical, and indoor air quality. Founded in 1987, SGH has expanded organically and through acquisitions across 11 states, including Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, Georgia, Maryland, North Carolina, Virginia, Massachusetts, and Florida. The Strikepoint family of brands includes companies that have built a strong, iconic presence and are deeply involved in their communities, with some dating back 75 years.

Strikepoint Group Holdings (“SGH”), formerly known as Horizon Group Holdings has purchased Massachusetts contractor Nicholson Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning, its 17th acquisition in the last 18 months.

Owner and company president Mike Nicholson founded the company in 2009. Nicholson serves the Framingham, MA area west of Boston, including Middlesex, Worcester and Norfolk counties and the communities of Ashland, Franklin, Holliston, Hopkinton, Marlborough, Medfield, Medway, Natick, Needham, Southborough, Sudbury, and Wellesley.

Nicholson prides itself on customer service, earning an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau (BBB) and the Angie’s List Super Service Award.“We work around the clock,” Nicholson said in a recent interview. “Our profession requires we serve our customers immediately, and plumbing, heating, and cooling issues don’t just occur nine to five. Therefore we are at their service 24/7, 365 days a year.”

Charlie Haines, CEO of Strikepoint Group Holdings, said his company is excited about having a strong regional brand like Nicholson in the Boston area. “Nicholson will make a great addition to the Strikepoint family of brands,” he added. Strikepoint continues to look for opportunities to help companies build their brands, expanding the services they offer customers and enhancing the opportunities they provide for employees.

About Strikepoint Group Holdings
Strikepoint Group Holdings, formerly known as Horizon Group Holdings, is one of the largest and most referred home services companies in the United States, specializing in heating, air conditioning, plumbing, drain cleaning, electrical, and indoor air quality. Founded in 1987, SGH has expanded organically and through acquisitions into 11 states, including Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, Georgia, Maryland, North Carolina, Virginia, Massachusetts, and Florida. The Strikepoint family of brands includes companies that have built a strong, iconic presence and are deeply involved in their communities, with some dating back 75 years.

About Nicholson
Based in Holliston, MA, Nicholson Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning was founded in 2009 and has 52 team members, including 17 HVAC technicians, 11 plumbers, and three electricians.

Waychoff’s Air Conditioning is joining Strikepoint Group Holdings (“SGH”), formerly known as Horizon Group Holdings, as its eleventh acquisition of 2021.

Owner Rick Waychoff founded the Jacksonville, FL-based company with a single truck in 2001. Rick grew Waychoff’s Air Conditioning by building one customer at a time.

The company prides itself on its customer service, benefitting from word-of-mouth referrals. “The biggest compliment of all is when a customer refers us to a friend or family member. They trust us and know that they have done someone a favor by sending them our way,” Waychoff says.

Charlie Haines, CEO of Strikepoint Group Holdings, said Strikepoint prized Waychoff’s customer-centered approach and hoped to take its service to the next level. “We love having entrepreneurs like Rick Waychoff show us how they’ve built such a great reputation and want to help them find new ways to serve their customers. We know they’ll be an excellent addition to the Strikepoint family of brands.”

Strikepoint builds partnerships with outstanding local and regional brands like Waychoff’s, expanding the services they offer customers and enhancing opportunities for employees. “Strikepoint looks for companies who share their customer-focused values.” Haines said.

About Strikepoint Group Holdings
Founded in 1987, Strikepoint Group Holdings is one of the largest and most referred home services companies in the United States, specializing in heating, air conditioning, plumbing, drain cleaning, electrical, and indoor air quality. Formerly known as Horizon Group Holdings, SGH is based in Newark, Delaware. Since 2017, the SGH portfolio has expanded organically and through acquisitions in Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, Georgia, Maryland, North Carolina, Virginia, Massachusetts, and Florida. Most recently, SGH welcomed First Class HVAC in Millsboro, DE; EB Design Air in Hillburn, NY; A-Absolute Plumbing, Heating, and Air in Roselle, NJ; 4 Service Pros in Lorton, VA; Hurley & David in Springfield, MA; Solvit Home Services in Plainville, CT; Level Home Services, in Havre de Grace, MD; Paradise Air, Inc., in Largo, FL; Performance Air Conditioning, Electrical & Plumbing in Largo, FL; and Elite Heating, Air Conditioning & Plumbing, Bradenton, FL.

About Waychoff’s Air Conditioning
Based in Jacksonville, FL, Waychoff’s Air Conditioning opened in 2001. It is a customer-focused company providing air conditioning services in the Jacksonville, St. Johns, and Porte Vedra Beach areas of Florida. It provides 24/7 service and never charges an overtime fee.

Strikepoint Group Holdings (“SGH”), formerly known as Horizon Group Holdings, has acquired Largo, FL-based Paradise Air, Inc. The acquisition is SGH’s eighth of 2021. Paradise Air, Inc was represented in this transaction by HVAC business broker Patrick Lange with Business Modification Group, Horseshoe Beach, Florida.

Jill and Tim O’Connell opened Paradise Air in 2010 soon after arriving in Florida from the Midwest bringing with them the Midwestern work ethic and dedicating their time to doing the right thing for their customers and employees. Tim and Jill quickly established a successful Pinellas and Hillsborough County-centered business serving single-family homes and condominiums.

Jill and Tim built Paradise Air by relying on local networking and participation in community events. The company services equipment made by more than a dozen different HVAC manufacturers and is NATE-certified, Home Advisor-approved, and A+ Better Business Bureau (BBB)-accredited.

For the O’Connells, the decision to join Strikepoint was natural.

“Like Strikepoint, we’ve built our business by treating each customer as a family member,” Tim O’Connell said. “And their acquisition team made us feel the same way.”

Charlie Haines, CEO of Strikepoint Group Holdings, agreed. “We’re happy to bring Paradise Air into the Strikepoint family of brands. They have solid, experienced people, and have built a great relationship with their customers. We look forward to working with them to create new opportunities for their people and offer new services to their customers.”

Continuing to build partnerships with strong local companies like Paradise Air, Strikepoint is looking to work with outstanding local and regional brands. The goal is to help them expand the services they offer customers and enhance opportunities for employees.

About Strikepoint Group Holdings
Founded in 1987, Strikepoint Group Holdings is one of the largest and most referred home services companies in the United States, specializing in heating, air conditioning, plumbing, drain cleaning, electrical, and indoor air quality. Formerly known as Horizon Group Holdings, SGH is based in Newark, Delaware. Since 2017, the SGH portfolio has expanded organically and through acquisitions in Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Connecticut, Georgia, Maryland, and Florida. Most recently, SGH welcomed First Class HVAC in Millsboro, DE; EB Design Air in Hillburn, NY; A-Absolute Plumbing, Heating, and Air in Roselle, NJ; 4 Service Pros in Lorton, VA; Hurley & David in Springfield, MA; Solvit Home Services in Plainville, CT; and Level Home Services, in Havre de Grace, MD.

About Paradise Air, Inc.
Based in Largo, FL, Paradise Air, Inc. opened in 2010. It provides air conditioning installation, repair, and maintenance services in Indian Shores, Indian Rocks Beach, Belleair Beach, Belleair Shores, Redington Beach, Redington Shores, Sand Key, Clearwater Beach, and surrounding Pinellas & Hillsborough County areas of Florida.

Newark, DE, USA – Wednesday, November 3, 2021

Strikepoint Group Holdings (“SGH”), formerly known as Horizon Group Holdings, has announced the acquisition of Performance Air Conditioning, Electrical & Plumbing of Largo, FL. The ninth acquisition of 2021 for Strikepoint Group Holdings (“SGH”). Performance Air Conditioning, Electrical & Plumbing was represented in this transaction by HVAC business broker Patrick Lange with Business Modification Group, Horseshoe Beach, Florida.

Performance was founded in 1959 as a residential HVAC company and expanded into plumbing and electrical work several years ago to leverage the economic growth of the region and an increase in club memberships.

“Dad and Grandad learned refrigeration in the Navy,” said Terry Stables, the third-generation owner of Performance. “They said the HVAC guys seemed to be the cleanest on the job.” To grow and promote the business Stables continued to rely on extended family to print door hangers and yard signs.

The company strives to give customers peace of mind – the knowledge that they’re covered in an emergency and that same-day service is always available. Stables found that Strikepoint companies take a similar approach. “Strikepoint built their business on same-day service, the same as we did,” Stables says. “That, and the smooth acquisition process, made the transition easy.”

Charlie Haines, CEO of Strikepoint Group Holdings, agreed. “We love working with companies like Performance to create new opportunities for their people and offer new services to their customers. So we’re thrilled that Performance is joining the Strikepoint family of brands. They have a great team and a solid customer base.”

The goal of every Strikepoint partnership is to help strong local companies like Performance expand the services they offer customers and enhance opportunities for employees. Strikepoint is always on the lookout for outstanding local and regional brands who share similar values, Haines said.

About Strikepoint Group Holdings
Founded in 1987, Strikepoint Group Holdings is one of the largest and most referred home services companies in the United States, specializing in heating, air conditioning, plumbing, drain cleaning, electrical, and indoor air quality. Formerly known as Horizon Group Holdings, SGH is based in Newark, Delaware. Since 2017, the SGH portfolio has expanded organically and through acquisitions in Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Connecticut, Georgia, Maryland, and Florida. Most recently, SGH welcomed First Class HVAC in Millsboro, DE; EB Design Air in Hillburn, NY; A-Absolute Plumbing, Heating, and Air in Roselle, NJ; 4 Service Pros in Lorton, VA; Hurley & David in Springfield, MA; Solvit Home Services in Plainville, CT; Level Home Services, in Havre de Grace, MD, and Paradise Air, Inc. in Largo, FL.

About Performance Air Conditioning, Electrical & Plumbing
Based in Largo, FL, Performance Air Conditioning, Electrical & Plumbing opened in 1959. It provides air conditioning, electrical, and plumbing services in the Tampa, St. Petersburg, and Clearwater areas of Florida.

Newark, DE, USA – Friday, September 17, 2021

Strikepoint Group Holdings (“SGH”) has announced the acquisition of Elite Heating & Air (“Elite”), a trusted provider of heating, cooling, and plumbing services in Bradenton and Sarasota, FL. The partnership marks SGH’s tenth acquisition in the last twelve months.

Founded in 1999 by Todd Thompson, Elite’s outstanding local reputation is built on decades of positive word-of-mouth and client referrals evidenced by its rapid growth and 4.9 / 5.0 Google rating

“Partnering with Strikepoint was an easy decision,” Todd Thompson said. “SGH immediately recognized the commitment of our whole team and shared our excitement for continued brand growth.”

“It’s a pleasure to welcome Elite to our family of brands,” said Charlie Haines, CEO of Strikepoint Group Holdings. “The addition of this brand will not only expand our footprint in Florida but also provide new opportunities for growth and career development for their team.  We’re looking forward to extending new levels of service to customers to build Elite’s stellar reputation further”

Strikepoint Group Holdings continues to build partnerships with strong local companies like Elite, looking to grow its family of respected local and regional brands. SGH seeks brands that share a common commitment to continued professional development for employees and excellent customer service.

About Strikepoint Group Holdings
Founded in 1987, Strikepoint Group Holdings is one of the largest and most referred home services companies in the United States, specializing in heating, air conditioning, plumbing, drain cleaning, electrical, and indoor air quality. Formerly known as Horizon Group Holdings, SGH is based in Newark, Delaware. Since 2017, the SGH portfolio has expanded organically and through acquisitions in Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, Georgia, Maryland, and Florida. Most recently, SGH welcomed First Class HVAC in Millsboro, DE; EB Design Air in Lorton, VA; A-Absolute Plumbing, Heating, and Air in Roselle, NJ; 4 Service Pros in Lorton, VA; and Hurley & David in Springfield, MA, Level Home Services in Havre De Grace, MD, and Solvit Home Services in Plainville, CT.

About Elite Heating & Air
Since 1999, Elite Heating & Air has served homes in Sarasota and Manatee counties with quality HVAC solutions. The team takes great pride in being the area’s premier comfort specialists for hundreds of clients. Season after season, Elite goes the extra mile to ensure every job is completed the right way the first time, and that every homeowner is completely satisfied.

Newark, DE, USA – Sunday, August 15, 2021

Strikepoint Group Holdings (“SGH”), formerly known as Horizon Group Holdings, proudly announces the acquisition of Solvit Home Services, a highly regarded heating, cooling, plumbing and electrical company in Plainville, CT. The partnership marks SGH’s seventh acquisition this year.

Owner Scott Bilodeau was the first technician in the truck when Solvit started serving Fairfield, Hartford, Litchfield, Middlesex, and New Haven in 2000. Through Solvit’s own portfolio of acquisitions, Bilodeau dates Solvit’s service to those communities back even further, to 1928.

Solvit prides itself on offering customers a “one-stop shop” for home services, incorporating plumbing; heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC); electrical, indoor air quality (IAQ), water quality, and energy solutions. The company is accredited as a building science professional by the Building Performance Institute (BPI).

“Strikepoint’s people made the process go very easily,” said Bilodeau. “We quickly connected on how we view the business and where we’d like Solvit to go in the future.”

Charlie Haines, CEO of Strikepoint Group Holdings, said: “We’re always excited when we can build partnerships with regional powerhouses like Solvit. They have a great team in place, and they’ve built an enviable reputation as a home services company. We’re looking forward to working with them to continue improving the growth opportunities they offer their people and the services they offer customers.”

Strikepoint Group Holdings continues to build partnerships with strong local companies like Solvit, looking to grow its family of outstanding local and regional brands. SGH is seeking out companies hoping to expand their services to customers and enhance opportunities for employees.
Uplift Partners served as the exclusive financial advisor to SolvIt Home Services on the transaction.

About Strikepoint Group Holdings
Founded in 1987, Strikepoint Group Holdings is one of the largest and most referred home services companies in the United States, specializing in heating, air conditioning, plumbing, drain cleaning, electrical, and indoor air quality. Formerly known as Horizon Group Holdings, SGH is based in Newark, Delaware. Since 2017, the SGH portfolio has expanded organically and through acquisitions in Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, Georgia, Maryland, and Florida. Most recently, SGH welcomed Eanes Heating and Cooling in Greensboro, NC, First Class HVAC in Millsboro, DE; EB Design Air in Lorton, VA; A-Absolute Plumbing, Heating, and Air in Roselle, NJ; 4 Service Pros in Lorton, VA; and Hurley & David in Springfield, MA.

About Solvit Home Services
Based in Plainville, CT, Solvit Home Services offers customers a “one-stop shop,” incorporating plumbing; heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC); electrical, indoor air quality (IAQ), water quality, and energy solutions. The company is accredited as a building science professional by the Building Performance Institute (BPI). Solvit and its predecessor companies have served the communities of Fairfield, Hartford, Litchfield, Middlesex, and New Haven since 1928.