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Kelso Industries

Kelso Industries

1,001-5,000 employees

Consolidated HVAC, mechanical, and plumbing services

No salary listed

No H1B Sponsorship

Clearwater, FL, USA

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US Citizenship Required

Category
Building Trades (1)
Requirements
  • MUST be over the age of 18
  • MUST have a High School Diploma (or equivalent)
  • MUST have Valid Driver’s License and Personal Transportation
  • MUST be a US Citizen or possess a valid work permit
  • MUST have a FELONY FREE record
  • MUST be DRUG FREE before and during employment
  • MUST have a NEAT APPEARANCE
Responsibilities
  • Supporting electricians in various tasks
  • Pulling, routing, and terminating wiring or cables
  • Installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting electrical systems, fixtures, or equipment
  • Handling basic hand and power tools
  • Running conduit or cable trays
  • Assisting with the installation of electrical systems, lighting, or power
  • Providing assistance in site preparation and cleanup
  • Reading drawings and following instructions
  • Ensuring safety protocols during installations
  • Inspecting tools and equipment
  • Measuring, cutting, and bending wire and conduit

Kelso Industries is a holding group that brings together market-leading HVAC, mechanical, and plumbing companies serving commercial and residential properties in the western United States. It partners with established brands, providing resources to expand service offerings while preserving each brand’s identity and entrepreneurial spirit. The company acquires and invests in strong HVAC, sheet metal, pipefitting, plumbing, and controls businesses west of the Mississippi to deliver comprehensive services for property owners, builders, and developers. Its model focuses on growing the network through acquisitions, supporting employees’ development, and leveraging a larger organization to ensure customer service excellence. Goal: expand regional service capabilities and reach by integrating high-quality service providers under a common umbrella while maintaining the distinct strengths and cultures of its partner brands.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

Growth Equity (Non-Venture Capital)

Total Funding

$50M

Headquarters

Phoenix, Arizona

Founded

2021

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Paceline Equity Partners' $50M investment funds add-on acquisitions in HVAC and plumbing.
  • 12 acquisitions employ over 1,100 people targeting $1B annual revenue per CEO Steven Carroll.
  • Wallace Electric partnership enhances refrigeration, industrial, and electrical service offerings.

What critics are saying

  • Integration failures across 29+ acquisitions erode cohesion in 18–24 months.
  • Data center revenue concentration loses 10–15% if AWS or Google exits.
  • Talent poaching by Comfort Systems USA targets key leaders in 12–24 months.

What makes Kelso Industries unique

  • Kelso Industries delivers comprehensive MEP+ services integrating HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and automation.
  • Decentralized model preserves acquired companies' brand identities and entrepreneurial spirits.
  • Focuses on west-of-Mississippi acquisitions like YES LLC and ENETK LLC in North Dakota.

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Company News

ForexTV
Feb 3rd, 2025
Kelso Industries Acquires YES and ENETK

Woodbridge International announced the sale of its clients, YES LLC, an electrical contractor, and ENETK LLC, an automation company, to Kelso Industries. Both companies are based in North Dakota and serve industries like oil, natural gas, and refining. Kelso Industries, located in Phoenix, Arizona, specializes in MEP+ solutions. Woodbridge International is known for its innovative global marketing approach in the mergers and acquisitions sector.

Yahoo Finance
Mar 18th, 2024
Anchor Peabody Represents Wallace Electric in its Partnership with Kelso Industries

DELRAY BEACH, Fla., March 18, 2024-(BUSINESS WIRE)-Anchor Peabody is pleased to announce that it has represented Wallace Electric Co. ("Wallace Electric"), a leading commercial electrical contractor, in its new partnership with Kelso Industries, a collection of market-leading companies providing commercial HVAC, mechanical, refrigeration, electrical, industrial and plumbing services.

Business Wire
Nov 28th, 2023
Affiliate of Paceline Equity Partners Provides $50 Million Investment to Kelso Industries

An affiliate of Paceline Equity Partners, LLC (“Paceline”), a Dallas-based private equity manager, today announced that it has provided a $50 million

The Business Journals
Nov 27th, 2023
Phoenix-based Kelso Industries gets $50M investment from Paceline Equity Partners

Phoenix-based Kelso Industries gets $50M investment from Paceline Equity Partners.