Carolina Air & Power Unveils New Brand, Expanded Services

Longtime Sandhills businesses merge, offering HVAC and generator solutions under one roof.

Apr. 13, 2026 at 12:24am

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A high-end, photorealistic studio still-life photograph featuring a polished, chrome-plated generator and an HVAC unit arranged elegantly on a clean, white seamless background, conceptually representing the premium quality and advanced technology of Carolina Air & Power's expanded service offerings.The merger of two longtime Sandhills businesses has created a one-stop shop for HVAC and generator services under the new Carolina Air & Power brand.Carthage Today

Two established Sandhills companies, Carolina Air and Carolina Power & Generators, have consolidated operations and rebranded as Carolina Air & Power. The newly combined business now offers a broader range of HVAC and generator services from its location in Carthage, North Carolina. Ernest Johnson, the general manager of the merged company, says the rebrand comes after nearly a year of integrating the two teams and will allow Carolina Air & Power to better serve the local community.

Why it matters

The consolidation of these two longtime Sandhills businesses represents a strategic move to expand service offerings and strengthen the company's position in the local market. By bringing HVAC and generator expertise under one roof, Carolina Air & Power can provide more comprehensive solutions to customers seeking backup power and climate control systems.

The details

Carolina Air & Power was formed by merging Carolina Air and Carolina Power & Generators. The new company now offers both HVAC services and generator sales, installation, and maintenance from its location in Carthage. Ernest Johnson, who has over 30 years of experience in the HVAC industry, was brought on as the general manager about five years ago and led the effort to acquire Carolina Power & Generators and integrate the two businesses. The rebrand also expands the company's generator offerings, as it has added certification to sell, install, and maintain Kohler systems in addition to its existing Generac lineup.

  • The consolidation of the two businesses was completed nearly a year ago.
  • The new Carolina Air & Power brand and expanded services were recently unveiled.

The players

Ernest Johnson

The general manager of Carolina Air & Power, who has over 30 years of experience in the HVAC industry and led the effort to merge the two businesses.

Carolina Air

One of the two longtime Sandhills businesses that merged to form Carolina Air & Power, focused on HVAC services.

Carolina Power & Generators

The other Sandhills business that merged with Carolina Air to form the new Carolina Air & Power, specializing in generator sales, installation, and maintenance.

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What they’re saying

“We're coming up on a year of consolidation. We changed our name to Carolina Air & Power. We have a new name, a new mission, and we're going to serve the community the best way we can in the process.”

— Ernest Johnson, General Manager, Carolina Air & Power

“As we got going and I got my feet under me and got to know the community, we thought it was a great idea to try to acquire Power & Generators and bring it together.”

— Ernest Johnson, General Manager, Carolina Air & Power

“Not everyone wants a Generac. Giving them another option is important.”

— Ernest Johnson, General Manager, Carolina Air & Power

What’s next

The company plans to update its fleet and uniforms as part of the rebranding, with three newly wrapped service trucks expected to hit the road soon. Additionally, the team is focused on fully integrating the two businesses and maintaining the close-knit culture that defines the company.

The takeaway

The merger of Carolina Air and Carolina Power & Generators into the new Carolina Air & Power brand represents a strategic move to expand service offerings and strengthen the company's position in the local Sandhills market. By bringing HVAC and generator expertise under one roof, the combined business can provide more comprehensive solutions to customers seeking backup power and climate control systems.