ICS Announces Acquisition Of Applied Mechanical Equipment Expanding Its Commercial HVAC Footprint

Jacksonville, FL, December 19, 2023 – Integrated Cooling Solutions, a leading commercial HVAC manufacturers’ representative across the state of Florida announced today that it has acquired Applied Mechanical Equipment, a commercial HVAC equipment and parts supplier with a strong presence in North Florida. Integrated Cooling Solutions is the largest HVAC representative in the state of Florida with eight offices in Miami, West Palm Beach, Tampa, Ft. Myers, Orlando, Rockledge, Jacksonville, and Pensacola. 

Uniting the expertise, customer relationships, and product lines of AME and ICS will enable the combined organization to deliver enhanced solutions for customers, stronger results for manufacturing partners, and a continued focus on talent development. AME will become part of ICS and adopt Integrated Cooling Solutions as its name going forward. 

Established in 1987, AME has been a preferred HVAC equipment supplier for more than 30 years. Some of AME’s marquee projects include work with the University of Florida O’Connell Center, Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center, Duval County Courthouse, and the Margaritaville Hotel, Jacksonville Beach. 

“We are proud to continue our expansion and growth with the addition of AME to our team,” says David Fernandez, president of ICS. “AME represents quality equipment, talented people with superior product knowledge, and a solid track record of success that we look forward to expanding upon together.”

“Our team is excited to begin the next chapter of our journey as part of ICS,” states Robert (Auburn) McClure, president of AME. “ICS values our team’s customer-service focused culture, and we are excited to leverage the resources that becoming part of ICS offers so we can continue to advance our successful partnerships.”

The financial terms of the transaction are not disclosed.

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