Discover the story behind VAD HVAC -- a journey of bold moves, rapid growth, and a relentless drive for excellence since 1987. From a small regional distributor in Richmond, VA to an East Coast leader in HVAC-R, we've built a legacy fueled by innovation and customer-first values.
Our timeline highlights the milestones that shaped us: game-changing partnerships, targeted expansion and groundbreaking investments like our coming state-of-the-art distribution centers. With every step, we've evolved to meet new challenges, delivering value and leadership across the industry.
Take a journey through the moments that define VAD HVAC and see how we've grown into an industry leader driven by purpose and progress. This is our story, and we're just getting started.
2025
Virginia Air and South Carolina Air rebrand to VAD HVAC Distributors with a new logo and brand identity. Allied HVAC retains its name. The Master Group logo is added to reflect the partnership.
2021
VAD joined The Master Group, Canada's largest HVACR distributor, while continuing to operate as a stand-alone U.S. company.
2018
Rebranded to unify Virginia Air, Allied HVAC, and South Carolina Air under one corporate identity.
2016
Purchased General Wholesale Distributors and rebranded the Columbia and Greenville branches as South Carolina Air.
2015
Virginia Air acquired Allied HVAC Distributors, adding four branches across Virginia.
1988 - 2008
Expanded into Chesapeake, VA, then into North Carolina, Ohio, and Pennsylvania through organic growth and the Tri-State acquisition.
1987
Ken Baker opened the first branch in Richmond, VA with 14 employees.
