Robert Madden Industries (RMI), the Lubbock, Texas-based family-owned HVAC wholesale distributor, announced on May 11, 2026 the acquisition of AC Supply Co. — a Tarrant County, Texas HVAC supply company with more than 65 years of operating history. The deal expands RMI's presence in the Dallas-Fort Worth market and brings AC Supply's parts and supplies expertise to a company that has been focused primarily on equipment distribution in the DFW area over the past three years.

The human story behind the deal is as notable as the transaction itself. AC Supply Co. founder Randy Boyd is retiring after 52 years — a career that began when he was a young man and ends with his company passing to an aligned partner rather than a PE platform or national consolidator. Bryan Boyd, Vice President-General Manager of AC Supply, described the cultural alignment that made the decision straightforward: 'That alignment made this decision easy and gives us a lot of confidence in what's ahead.'

Who Is Robert Madden Industries?

Robert Madden Industries is a Lubbock, Texas-based family-owned HVAC wholesale distributor that has grown over more than 40 years into a 16-location Texas network. The company distributes Carrier, Bryant, Payne, and Day & Night equipment and parts — the Carrier family of brands — alongside a broad line of supplies and parts.

RMI President Ron Madden described the acquisition's strategic logic directly: 'In DFW, we have focused on developing our equipment business over the past three years, and AC Supply Co. brings the Parts & Supplies expertise that allows us to immediately serve both customer bases in a more complete way.' The acquisition is a capability completion — RMI's equipment strength combined with AC Supply's parts and supplies depth creates a more complete offering for Tarrant County HVAC contractors than either company offered independently.

Robert Madden Industries' acquisition of AC Supply Co. — a 65-year-old Tarrant County HVAC distributor whose founder Randy Boyd is retiring after 52 years — expands RMI's DFW footprint to include AC Supply's three retained locations (Arlington, Westside, and North Fort Worth) and adds parts and supplies depth to RMI's existing equipment-focused DFW business.

The Transition Details Contractors Need to Know

For AC Supply Co.'s existing contractor customers, RMI has provided clear transition information:

• Three AC Supply locations remain open: The Arlington, Westside, and North Fort Worth locations continue operating. The Page Avenue downtown location closed May 8, 2026.

• Familiar team members continue: RMI has committed to providing 'continuity' with familiar team members in many cases — the people contractors have built relationships with at AC Supply remain.

• Pricing maintained: Customer pricing has been transitioned into the RMI system at current levels — no immediate price changes as part of the acquisition transition.

• Online payment portal live May 11: RMI launched a new online payment portal for AC Supply customers at rmadden.com effective May 11, 2026.

• Expanded product access: AC Supply customers now have access to RMI's full 24-location Texas network and RMI's technical support group, which carries more than 150 years of combined HVAC experience.

What This Deal Signals About Texas HVAC Distribution

The Robert Madden-AC Supply transaction is the Texas version of the same consolidation story playing out across US HVAC distribution: established regional family distributors with retiring founders finding aligned family partners rather than selling to national consolidators. RMI's model — family-owned, multi-decade operating history, mission-driven around 'Building Dependable Partnerships' — is the cultural match that AC Supply's leadership identified as the right fit for their legacy.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Robert Madden Industries?

Robert Madden Industries is a family-owned HVAC wholesale distributor headquartered in Lubbock, Texas, with 16-plus locations across Texas. The company distributes Carrier, Bryant, Payne, and Day & Night equipment and parts alongside a full line of HVAC supplies, operating under the mission 'Building Dependable Partnerships' since its founding more than 40 years ago.

What is happening to AC Supply Co.?

AC Supply Co. of Tarrant County, Texas was acquired by Robert Madden Industries on May 11, 2026. Founder Randy Boyd retired after 52 years. Three AC Supply locations remain open (Arlington, Westside, North Fort Worth) while the Page Avenue downtown location closed May 8. Existing customers retain familiar team members and current pricing.