
July 6, 2026
AIR Expands Florida Presence with Addition of Nelson & Company
Acquisitions

July 6, 2026
AIR Expands Florida Presence with Addition of Nelson & Company

AIR Control Concepts (“AIR”) is pleased to announce that Nelson & Company, a respected provider of commercial HVAC Equipment Sales, Service, Building Automation Systems, and Parts in Florida, has joined the AIR platform. The addition strengthens AIR’s presence in the Southeast and expands the platform’s engineered equipment and service capabilities for facility owners and operators across the region.
Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida, Nelson & Company has built a strong reputation as a commercial HVAC manufacturer’s representative serving North and Central Florida and into Southern Georgia. Additionally, they opened an office in Sanford, Florida to serve the greater Orlando area, as well as the Space Coast. The company offers Engineered Equipment Sales, Commercial HVAC Service and Maintenance, and Parts Supply, representing a broad portfolio of leading manufacturers for customers across Commercial, Institutional, and Industrial markets.
“Nelson & Company brings deep manufacturer relationships and a strong service reputation to the AIR platform. Their team’s commitment to customer service and technical expertise makes them a great fit as we continue to grow our presence in the Southeast.” said Hayden Bland, Chief Operating Officer of AIR Control Concepts.
Over nearly two decades, Nelson & Company has earned the trust of engineers, contractors, and facility owners through a consultative, problem-solving approach and a deep bench of sales engineers and certified service technicians. The company’s commitment to going the extra mile for customers has made it a trusted resource throughout its territory.
“Joining AIR is an exciting next step for our team and our customers. We have embraced our value of ‘Better Together’ as we’ve grown relationships based on trust and technical expertise. AIR’s scale and resources will allow us to continue delivering the same level of service while expanding what we can offer.” said Erika Nelson, President of Nelson & Company.
"Adding to what Erika said, another core value of Nelson and Company has always been ‘Do the Right Thing.’ We started this company with a commitment to doing right by our customers, and that hasn’t changed. Becoming part of the AIR platform gives our team more resources to draw on while we keep the same hands-on approach our customers have come to expect.” said John Nelson, Vice President of Nelson & Company.
The addition of Nelson & Company expands AIR’s footprint in Florida and the Southeast, adding engineered equipment sales and service capabilities that complement the platform’s existing controls, automation, and HVAC offerings.
About AIR
Headquartered in Norfolk, Virginia, AIR is a global platform operating across North America and Europe through a network of more than 45+ 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 is designed to preserve the entrepreneurial culture and trusted relationships of each operating company while enabling collaboration, shared services, and long-term growth across the network. Further information, including opportunities to join the platform, is available at www.aircontrolconcepts.com.
About Nelson & Company
Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida, with an additional office in Orlando, Nelson & Company provides Commercial HVAC Equipment Sales, Service, and Parts to customers throughout North and Central Florida and into Southern Georgia. As a manufacturer’s representative for a broad portfolio of leading HVAC brands, the company supports commercial, institutional, and industrial facilities with engineered equipment solutions, certified service and maintenance, and parts supply. Nelson & Company is a licensed Florida mechanical contractor.
