Harpeth Industries

Permanent Ownership · Industrial Stewardship

Acquiring and building essential industrial service businesses across Middle Tennessee.

Enduring businesses are built with discipline.

Harpeth Industries is a Nashville-based industrial holding company focused on the long-term ownership and development of essential service businesses.

We acquire established companies with strong reputations, experienced leadership, and durable market positions. Our approach prioritizes continuity, operational rigor, and measured growth over short-term financial engineering.

We intend to own what we acquire.

Structured. Deliberate. Long-term.

Transactions are structured using senior debt financing (including SBA where appropriate), minority equity capital, and seller participation where aligned.

We value thoughtful transitions that preserve leadership, protect culture, and ensure continuity for employees and customers.

Capital is a tool. Stewardship is the objective.

We prioritize continuity of leadership, culture, and customer relationships.

Industrial Services

We focus on non-discretionary, relationship-driven industries integral to regional growth.

Utilities & Site Development

Bonded contractors specializing in earthwork, grading, and underground utilities with diversified backlog and disciplined project controls.

Commercial HVAC

Established commercial service businesses with meaningful recurring maintenance revenue, experienced field leadership, and long-standing customer relationships.

Acquisition Parameters

Utilities & Site Development

  • $8M–$30M in annual revenue
  • Bonded contractor
  • Diversified backlog
  • Strong safety record
  • Middle Tennessee location

Commercial HVAC

  • $4M–$20M in annual revenue
  • Recurring service and maintenance base
  • Commercial-focused customer concentration
  • Established team beyond owner
  • Middle Tennessee location

Contact

Confidential inquiries are welcome.

Austin Surmont

Managing Member
Harpeth Industries
Nashville, Tennessee

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