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By the People, for the People
Air Comfort Service Group Partners with Astra Service Partners
BMI Mergers & Acquisitions served as the exclusive financial advisor to Air Comfort in the transaction.
Apr. 1, 2026 at 12:35pm
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Air Comfort Service Group, a premier provider of HVAC, refrigeration, and commercial kitchen services in New York City and Long Island, has partnered with Astra Service Partners, a nationwide network of commercial and industrial mechanical service providers. BMI Mergers & Acquisitions served as the exclusive financial advisor to Air Comfort in the transaction.
Why it matters
The partnership between Air Comfort and Astra Service Partners will allow Air Comfort to expand its capabilities and reach, while providing enhanced career opportunities for its team. This deal highlights the growing consolidation in the specialty contracting sector as companies look to scale and offer more comprehensive services to their clients.
The details
Air Comfort, founded in 2001 by Tom Gindele, serves a sophisticated client base including property managers, offices, hospitals, schools, and hospitality chains across New York City and Long Island. Astra Service Partners is a member of the Orion Group of field services companies, a portfolio company of Alpine Investors. The transaction will allow Air Comfort to leverage Astra's resources and national reach to continue delivering outstanding service to its customers.
- The transaction closed on March 12, 2026.
The players
Air Comfort Service Group
A premier provider of HVAC, refrigeration, and commercial kitchen services in New York City and Long Island, founded in 2001 by Tom Gindele.
Astra Service Partners
A nationwide network of commercial and industrial mechanical service providers, and a member of the Orion Group of field services companies, a portfolio company of Alpine Investors.
BMI Mergers & Acquisitions
An M&A advisory firm that provided exclusive financial advisory services to Air Comfort in the transaction.
Tom Gindele
The CEO of Air Comfort Service Group.
Evan Forosisky
The President of Astra Group.
What they’re saying
“We are incredibly excited to partner with Air Comfort to expand our footprint and continue to deliver outstanding service to our customers”
— Evan Forosisky, Astra Group President
“Our priority has always been our people and our customers. By joining Astra, we're securing a future of expanded capabilities and enhanced career opportunities for our team. This partnership ensures that Air Comfort remains the premier choice for mechanical services in New York, backed by the strength and resources of a national leader.”
— Tom Gindele, CEO of Air Comfort
What’s next
The partnership between Air Comfort and Astra Service Partners is expected to drive growth and expansion for Air Comfort, allowing the company to leverage Astra's resources and national reach to continue delivering high-quality services to its clients across New York City and Long Island.
The takeaway
This deal highlights the ongoing consolidation in the specialty contracting sector as companies look to scale and offer more comprehensive services to their clients. The partnership between Air Comfort and Astra Service Partners will allow Air Comfort to expand its capabilities and reach, while providing enhanced career opportunities for its team.
