DEERFIELD, IL / ACCESS Newswire / April 21, 2026 / PremiStar, an industry leader providing commercial and industrial HVAC, plumbing, and building automation services, announced today that Armistead Mechanical has joined the PremiStar family of companies. This partnership extends PremiStar’s capabilities to New Jersey and the Hudson Valley region of New York and strengthens its commitment to customers in the industrial/manufacturing, healthcare/senior living, education, pharmaceutical, commercial real estate, and property management sectors. PKF Investment Banking, the investment banking affiliate and subsidiary of PKF O’Connor Davies Advisory LLC, served as the exclusive financial advisor to Armistead Mechanical in connection with the transaction.
Founded in 1917, Armistead Mechanical provides mechanical construction and contracting services to industrial and commercial clients throughout the New Jersey/New York area. With offices in Waldwick, NJ and Newburgh, NY, the company specializes in industrial and process piping, fabrication and installation, plumbing, HVAC design and installation, temperature controls, and preventive maintenance services for projects of all sizes.
“For five generations, Armistead has grown and prospered by meeting and exceeding customer expectations for reliable, state-of-the-art mechanical systems backed up by exceptional, efficient service,” said Kevin Armistead, President and CEO of Armistead Mechanical. “Joining the PremiStar family of companies will enable us to partner with like-minded industry leaders nationwide to invest in the training, technology, and best practices that create exceptional value for our customers and career advancement opportunities for our colleagues.”
“The commercial and industrial HVAC market is fiercely competitive. Finding the right partner to win in new geographies depends on great people and aligned values,” said Joe Kirmser, CEO of PremiStar. “Armistead possesses both. I knew immediately after our first meeting that Armistead would be an ideal partner for PremiStar. Armistead is over 100 years old and serves elite commercial and industrial customers throughout their addressable markets. Our focus is to ensure we support what makes them so special and do all we can to help the business and their people go to the next level.”
About PremiStar
PremiStar, formerly Reedy Industries, operates 61 commercial HVAC, building automation, and plumbing branches across 18 states. PremiStar is transforming the industry by investing in leading regional owner-operators, extraordinary people, unique customer-centered solutions, and the communities it serves. With over 3,000 employees, PremiStar supports owners and managers of critical facilities in the commercial, municipal, educational, and industrial markets by helping them create healthier, more cost-effective, and more energy-efficient environments.
Contact Information
Bill Tamul
Vice President, M&A
btamul@premistar.com
617.480.2085
SOURCE: PremiStar
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