Trinity Hunt Partners Invests in Blackhawk Supply to Build HVAC Distribution Platform

Trinity Hunt Partners, a private equity firm based in Dallas, has made a significant investment in Blackhawk Supply, a specialized distributor of HVAC components located in Illinois. This acquisition marks the establishment of a new national HVAC distribution platform, aimed at expanding within the fragmented HVAC market through a strategic "buy-and-build" approach that emphasizes rapid growth via acquisitions and operational enhancements. The firm has appointed Troy Vellinga as CEO and Jason Lewis as chief development officer, both of whom bring extensive experience in business scaling through acquisitions. Blackhawk operates under two brands?Blackhawk Supply and Midwest Supply?serving a variety of clients with a broad product range, including HVAC and plumbing items, supported by a strong e-commerce presence. Trinity Hunt is committed to fostering growth through a combination of organic strategies and mergers and acquisitions, with a goal to enhance efficiency within the HVAC supply chain and deliver exceptional value to customers and stakeholders.