Houston, TX, May 1, 2025—RectorSeal, a leading manufacturer of quality HVAC/R and plumbing tools and accessories, has announced the acquisition of Aspen Manufacturing, LLC, a leading independent manufacturer of evaporator coils and air handlers within the HVAC market.
Founded in 1975 and located in Humble, Texas, Aspen offers a wide range of products, including residential and light commercial evaporator coils, coils and blowers for manufactured homes, and air handlers for residential, multifamily, and light commercial. Aspen produces its products under the brands Aspen, Aspen Pro, and AirMark, and also serves as a contract manufacturer for several leading HVAC OEMs. All Aspen products are designed, engineered, and manufactured in the United States.
“This acquisition continues expanding our footprint of HVAC products,” said Jeff Underwood, President of RectorSeal. "With Aspen’s industry-leading selection of third-party coils and air handlers, we can better support our distributors and contractors and strengthen our market leadership in a new product category. Additionally, I have known Jason Ludeke and the team at Aspen for over a decade, and I am excited to work with them on a daily basis."
Jason Ludeke, CEO of Aspen Manufacturing, stated, “Partnering with the RectorSeal organization allows our company to provide additional support and products to our customers. Joining such an employee-centric culture will also benefit our Aspen team members.”
The expectation is that RectorSeal and Aspen will quickly provide a single customer experience, enhancing sales and support after the acquisition closing.
Since 1937, RectorSeal has offered products that have established a loyal following among contractors due to differentiated and proven product performance. Further, the company is often the first to tackle and solve challenges professional trade contractors face. RectorSeal is part of the Contractor Solutions segment of CSW Industrials, Inc.
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