PremiStar Partners with Smith's Refrigeration in North Carolina

October 21, 2025 at 09:00 AM EDT

DEERFIELD, IL / ACCESS Newswire / October 21, 2025 / PremiStar, an industry leader providing commercial and industrial HVAC, plumbing, and building-automation services, announced today that Smith's Refrigeration, a full-service mechanical contractor in Lumberton, North Carolina, has joined the PremiStar family of companies. This partnership extends PremiStar's capabilities in North Carolina and South Carolina and strengthens its commitment to customers in the healthcare, senior living, education, research, manufacturing, and government sectors. Smith's Refrigeration was advised by Copper Run of Columbus, Ohio.

Established in 1957, Smith's Refrigeration has a proud heritage of progressive growth while remaining true to the principles of its founder, Billy B. Smith. The company is licensed as a contractor in the states of North Carolina and South Carolina for refrigeration, electrical, medical gas, mechanical, and plumbing. Led by company president, Smitty Smith, Smith's Refrigeration has become a partner of choice in the mechanical industry throughout the Southeast. Its extensive capabilities include a 50,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art fabrication facility and support for the construction of buildings certified according to Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) standards. Smith's Refrigeration services include value engineering, design assistance, equipment installation, repair, service, and preventive maintenance. The company also has an office in Raleigh, North Carolina.

"PremiStar and Smith's Refrigeration both enjoy a longstanding heritage of growth, innovation, and unwavering dedication to customers and employees," said Smith. "We look forward to working with the PremiStar leadership team and our peers at other PremiStar companies nationwide to continue our growth by maintaining the highest standards for quality and service."

"With its incredible reputation that spans 68 years, Smith's Refrigeration is a welcome addition to the PremiStar family of companies," said Joe Kirmser, CEO of PremiStar. "Smitty and his team are tirelessly committed to exceeding their customers' expectations, and this mirrors the values at PremiStar, values that are transforming the industry."

About PremiStar
PremiStar, formerly Reedy Industries, operates 57 commercial HVAC, building automation, and plumbing branches across 16 states. PremiStar is transforming the industry by investing in leading regional owner-operators, extraordinary people, unique customer-centered solutions, and the communities it serves. With over 2,800 employees, PremiStar supports owners and managers of critical facilities in the commercial, municipal, educational, and industrial markets by helping them create healthier, more cost-effective, and more energy-efficient environments.

Contact Information

Bill Tamul
Vice President, M&A
btamul@premistar.com‬‬‬
617.480.2085