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TORONTO —June 24, 2024 – MechCan Inc. (“MechCan”) is pleased to announce its acquisition of Pope and Sons Refrigeration Ltd. (“Pope & Sons”). For nearly 50 years, Pope & Sons has installed and maintained sustainable, reliable heating and cooling systems for homes and businesses in Nanaimo, Parksville, Qualicum Beach, and surrounding areas on Vancouver Island. This acquisition marks MechCan’s eighth transaction since its launch in January 2022 and its second…

Whether you have been the owner of your business for a few years or several decades, you may find yourself at a crossroads where you are contemplating whether continuing to run the business aligns with your current goals and interests. There are many factors that could prompt you to consider selling your home services business. At MechCan, we have helped several residential skilled trades business owners navigate the process of…

As a contractor in the residential plumbing, HVAC, or electrical fields, building a successful business takes years of dedication and hard work. However, there may come a time when you start considering an exit strategy, such as selling your company. Whether retirement is on the horizon or you’re simply ready for a new venture, goal setting becomes crucial to ensure a smooth and profitable transition. In this blog post, we…

TORONTO —December 4, 2023 – MechCan Inc. (“MechCan”) is pleased to announce its acquisition of Pro Ace Heating & Air Conditioning (“Pro Ace”). Pro Ace gives Vancouver homeowners the peace of mind that their heating and air conditioning systems are operating properly, safely and efficiently during all seasons. This marks MechCan’s seventh transaction since its launch in January 2022 and its first in British Columbia. MechCan was founded to enable…

If asked 15 years ago where I would be today, I would have told you I would be doing anything but working in the Plumbing & HVAC industry. As the offspring of two hard-working entrepreneurs who spent much of their careers in the skilled trades, the last thing I wanted to do was follow in my parents’ footsteps. Fast forward to today and I would tell the younger version of…

TORONTO —October 2, 2023 – MechCan Inc. (“MechCan”) is pleased to announce that BR’s Plumbing & Heating (“BR’s”) has acquired G.C. Lounsbury (“GCL”). Serving Tillsonburg, Ontario and surrounding areas since 1960, GCL has been a fixture in their community installing and servicing heating and air conditioning systems. This marks MechCan’s sixth transaction since its launch in January 2022 and its fifth in Southern Ontario. MechCan was founded to enable owner-operators…