AIR Control Concepts ("AIR"), a leading provider of HVAC solutions and technical services across North America, today announced the acquisition of Applied Thermal Resources, further strengthening the capabilities and market presence of its Southeast operating company, Insight Partners.

Effective immediately, ATR's team and operations will be fully integrated into Insight Partners, expanding the company's presence across Georgia and enhancing its ability to serve consulting engineers, contractors, owners, and manufacturer partners with even greater technical expertise, resources, and local support.

The acquisition reflects AIR's continued commitment to investing in exceptional talent and building stronger regional businesses by bringing together organizations that share a customer-first mindset, deep technical knowledge, and a commitment to long-term partnerships.

"ATR has earned an outstanding reputation for technical expertise and trusted customer relationships throughout Georgia," said Hayden Bland, Chief Operating Officer of AIR Control Concepts. "By bringing ATR into Insight Partners, we are combining the strengths of two exceptional teams to create an even stronger organization. This integration enhances our ability to serve customers with expanded capabilities while continuing to deliver the local responsiveness and expertise they rely on every day."

T Ruskin, President of Applied Thermal Resources, added, "Joining Insight Partners and the AIR platform is an exciting next chapter for our team. From day one, our focus has been on serving customers with technical excellence and trusted relationships. Becoming part of Insight Partners allows us to build on that foundation while providing our employees, manufacturer partners, and customers with the resources and opportunities that come from being part of one of the industry's leading platforms."

With the immediate integration into Insight Partners, customers will continue working with experienced local professionals while benefiting from expanded engineering resources, broader product expertise, and the operational strength of AIR's national platform.

The acquisition further advances AIR's strategy of strengthening its operating companies through partnerships with outstanding businesses and talented teams that enhance customer value across key markets.

About Applied Thermal Resources

Based in Georgia, ATR has built a strong reputation as a trusted manufacturers' representative serving the commercial HVAC industry. The company is recognized for its technical expertise, responsive customer service, and long-standing relationships with consulting engineers, contractors, and manufacturer partners throughout the region. Through its commitment to delivering innovative HVAC solutions and exceptional local support, ATR has established itself as a respected resource for customers across the Georgia market. www.insightpartners.com 

About AIR Control Concepts

Headquartered in Norfolk, Virginia, AIR Control Concepts is a global platform operating across North America and Europe through a network of more than 50 operating companies and over 2,500 associates. The platform supports leading OEM partners and the customers they serve by combining deep local market expertise with the scale, resources, and connectivity of a national organization. AIR's operating model preserves the entrepreneurial culture and trusted customer relationships of each operating company while enabling collaboration, shared services, and long-term growth across the platform. www.aircontrolconcepts.com