Evansville, IN - Koch Air is pleased to announce that Koch HVAC Distribution, Inc. (“Koch”) has successfully completed the acquisition of Standard Air & Lite, a leading HVAC distributor based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Founded in 1940, Standard Air & Lite has built a strong reputation for providing high-quality heating and air conditioning solutions to customers across Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Ohio, and Maryland. With four locations, Standard Air offers a comprehensive product lineup, including residential, light-commercial, and applied HVAC systems from Carrier, as well as building automation, controls, parts, supplies, and accessories from top industry manufacturers. More details about Standard Air & Lite can be found at www.stdair.com.

Brad Muehlbauer, President & CEO of Koch HVAC Distribution, expressed enthusiasm about the acquisition:
“We are thrilled to welcome Standard Air & Lite to the Koch family. Tom Baney and his leadership team have built an outstanding organization, and we look forward to supporting their continued success. Standard Air will continue to operate as a separate division alongside Koch Air, expanding our reach into a new geographic market. Together, we will leverage our combined expertise, share best practices, and invest in the future growth of our business.”

Tom Baney, President of Standard Air & Lite, also shared his perspective:
“Partnering with Koch was a natural choice for Standard Air & Lite. As a family-owned company with a strong industry reputation and shared values, Koch is the ideal partner to support our team, customers, and vendors while maintaining our legacy. We are excited about the opportunities this partnership will bring for continued growth and success.”

This acquisition strengthens Koch Air's position as a leader in HVAC distribution, expanding its reach while maintaining a steadfast commitment to quality, service, and innovation.