Iron Mechanical expands its HVAC offerings into the commercial retail sector with its acquisition of Buffalo’s Mechanical

Ripon, CA – February 19, 2025 – Buffalo’s Mechanical, Inc., (“BM”), a leading regional provider of retail and commercial HVAC installation, replacement and repair services throughout Northern and Central California, has been sold to state-wide mechanical and design-build construction company Iron Mechanical, Inc., (IM”) it was announced today.

Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Gold Country Advisors, a sell-side merger-and-acquisition advisory firm in Folsom, CA, represented the owner of Buffalo’s Mechanical in the transaction.

Iron Mechanical is a leading HVAC, plumbing, piping, design and installation company serving the public and private sector. Iron Mechanical provides new construction, special project, and service support to a wide range of facilities including multi-family high-rises, schools, hospitals, and hotels.  Iron Mechanical has offices in Sacramento and Los Angeles and is licensed in several west coast states.

Buffalo’s Mechanical is a “go to” HVAC firm for Northern California and the Central Valley’s most respected general contractors who specialize in retail development for some of America’s marquee retail brands. BM also provides on-going HVAC replacement services for national property management groups in the region.

“It’s a fantastic, synergistic fit for our company,” said Terry Risse President of Iron Mechanical.  “Buffalo’s Mechanical serves a unique HVAC service/installation niche that we don’t currently operate in. We are very excited about this acquisition, and look forward to expanding our HVAC services into the retail sector.”

Both Iron Mechanical and Buffalo are family-owned businesses with shared values. BM founder/owner Jason Buffalow grew up in the HVAC business with this grandfather and father. When he started his Company in 1995 from his Silicon Valley condominium, his vision was simple: “Provide quality HVAC work on time and at a competitive price.”

Over the years, BM built a stellar reputation for its ability to fast-track high quality HVAC project installations and service. BM jobsites vary from large, enclosed shopping malls to retail strip centers, retail chains, and large warehouse and/or manufacturing facilities,

“As I prepared for retirement, I sought a company that shared my passion for taking care of both its team and customers, Mr. Buffalow said. “It was important to find a partner who could not only uphold the legacy I built but also elevate it to its full potential. Iron Mechanical embodies that vision. They share my commitment to excellence, support our team, and are dedicated to driving future growth. We are just as excited as Iron Mechanical is for this ownership transition, and I look forward to see what the future holds.”