Watsco to Acquire Jackson Supply
Key Highlights
- Watsco's acquisition of Jackson Supply includes 25 locations across Texas, Louisiana, Tennessee, Alabama, Mississippi, Oklahoma, and Arizona.
- Jackson Supply reported $230 million in sales in 2025 and serves around 5,000 customers with products from major brands like Goodman and Amana.
- The deal is expected to close in Q2, subject to regulatory approvals, with Jackson Supply maintaining its leadership and company culture.
MIAMI — Watsco, Inc. announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Jackson Supply Company, a large HVAC distributor serving Sunbelt markets.
Jackson Supply reported $230 million in sales in 2025 and operates 25 locations across Texas, Louisiana, Tennessee, Alabama, Mississippi, Oklahoma, and Arizona. The company serves approximately 5,000 customers with a product mix that includes Goodman and Amana equipment manufactured by Daikin Comfort Technologies North America, Inc., along with parts, accessories, and supplies from about 200 vendors.
Watsco said Jackson Supply will continue to operate as an independent business under its existing leadership team, including Jim Durrett and Jennifer Ballsieper. The transaction is expected to close in the second quarter, subject to customary conditions and regulatory approvals.
“Jackson Supply is one of the most iconic, entrepreneurial businesses in our industry," said Albert H. Nahmad, Watsco’s chairman and CEO. "Jim Durret and his next generation team of leaders will continue to guide the company in their next chapter of growth, while sustaining their name, identity, and unique culture. We look forward to supporting their growth with our capital, technology, industry relationships, and more to build on their impressive track record of success. We are pleased to become part of the Jackson Supply family.”
“We are proud and excited to join the Watsco family," said Jim Durrett, chairman of Jackson Supply. "Partnering with Watsco was the logical choice – Jackson Supply will retain its identity, culture, and the unique approach to serving HVAC contractors that has made us so successful. We have ambitious growth plans and are ready to capitalize on the opportunities ahead. We also look forward to adopting Watsco’s innovative technology platforms to support our customers, complementing the customer focus that is at the heart of Jackson Supply’s culture.”
According to Watsco, the acquisition supports its strategy to expand scale in high-growth regions while leveraging technology platforms designed to improve customer experience and operational efficiency.
Jackson Supply leadership said the company plans to adopt Watsco’s technology platforms to support customers while maintaining its existing service model and company culture.
Watsco has acquired 72 businesses since 1989 as part of its buy-and-build strategy focused on growing its presence in the North American HVAC and refrigeration distribution market. The company said it continues to pursue additional acquisitions to expand its share of the estimated $74 billion distribution market.