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Astara-backed Del-Air acquires Tampa's Simpson Air
What happened. Del-Air, majority-owned by Astara Capital Partners, acquired Simpson Air, a Tampa air conditioning and heating company founded in 1999 and marketed as 'The Coolest Guys,' serving Hillsborough, Pasco, Pinellas, Hernando, Manatee and Sarasota counties. CEO Rick Rogers said the combination was 'about elevating the new construction and home service experience.' Paige Simpson called it 'an evolution in our customer and employee-focused journey,' and Astara's Chad Barton, Del-Air's board chairman, also commented. Simpson Air kept its identity while gaining access to Del-Air's plumbing, electrical and air-quality lines. Terms were not disclosed.
Parties
- Company
- Simpson Air · Tampa, Hillsborough County
- Buyer
- Del-Air Heating, Air Conditioning, Plumbing & Electrical
- Capital
- Astara Capital Partners
- Price
- Not disclosed
The name on the truckSimpson Air
Tampa, Hillsborough County
Operating ownerDel-Air Heating, Air Conditioning, Plumbing & Electrical
Sanford, FL
Capital behind it
Astara Capital Partners
New York, NY
Other Tampa Bay brands under Del-Air Heating, Air Conditioning, Plumbing & Electrical: Gator Air Conditioning.
What this kind of deal tends to mean for customers and staff: pricing · sales pressure · technicians · the exit clock.
Sources Verified — primary document
- PRWeb (2023-12-01) — press release. Primary announcement with founding year, counties, ownership and quotes
- PrivSource (2026-09-09) — other. Deal database entry confirming date and Astara backing
- Del-Air (2026-09-09) — company site. Buyer's own Simpson Air page
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