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Add-on·Construction/HVAC·June 22, 2026

Master Group adds Corporation of New England

Adds a Carrier HVAC-R distributor with eight locations across Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire and Rhode Island to the Novacap-backed platform.

Takeaways

  • Distributor Corporation of New England is a HVAC equipment and supplies distributor serving New England contractors.
  • Master Group is acquiring Distributor Corporation of New England with backing from Novacap.
  • The target serves Residential and commercial HVAC across New England, US.
BuyerMaster Group
TargetDistributor Corporation of New England
SponsorNovacap
TypeAdd-on
GeographyNew England, US
IndustryConstruction
Sub-sectorHVAC

The Master Group, backed by Novacap, has acquired Distributor Corporation of New England, a Carrier-aligned HVAC-R distributor serving contractors across eastern New England.

Founded 63 years ago, the family-owned business provides residential and commercial equipment, parts, supplies, and technical support from eight locations in Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island.

"The success of DCNE is first and foremost a reflection of what the Kolligian family and its team have built over the years," said Louis St-Laurent, CEO of The Master Group.

Michele and Nancy Kolligian will continue to manage the business through a smooth transition, the companies said.

The Master Group, Canada's largest HVAC-R distributor, now operates close to 100 branches and 9 distribution facilities across Canada and the United States, employing more than 2,000 people.