News Summary
Smart Care Solutions has acquired HiTech of Texas, enhancing its operations in the West Texas food service sector. This strategic move enables Smart Care to offer improved services and support for local businesses, including restaurants and healthcare facilities. HiTech’s long-standing reputation in Lubbock allows Smart Care to expand their capabilities and technician availability in the area, ultimately benefiting the local economy and service standards. This acquisition marks a significant step in Smart Care’s commitment to growth and dedication to their clients.
Texas Business News
Smart Care Solutions has finalized the acquisition of HiTech of Texas as part of its ongoing expansion strategy, with the deal being completed on July 1, 2025. This acquisition will enhance Smart Care’s operations and better serve its customer base in Texas, particularly in the West Texas market.
HiTech of Texas, based in Lubbock, specializes in the service, installation, and sales of commercial food service and production equipment. The addition of HiTech to Smart Care’s portfolio marks the company’s fourteenth acquisition since partnering with Wind Point Partners. This alignment is strategized to bolster Smart Care’s operational density in Texas.
The acquisition aligns with Smart Care’s wider efforts to provide comprehensive solutions across key U.S. markets, enhancing its service offerings. As a leading provider of commercial mechanical services, Smart Care addresses various sectors, including refrigeration, HVAC, and specialized foodservice equipment. Its Climate Solutions division services numerous clients ranging from grocers to restaurants, while the Foodservice Equipment Solutions division caters specifically to healthcare facilities, restaurants, corporate offices, and convenience stores.
Operational Expansion in West Texas
The integration of HiTech into Smart Care’s operations will not only enhance customer service capabilities but also increase the company’s geographic coverage, particularly in the West Texas region. This area has been served by HiTech since its establishment in 1989, making it well-positioned to meet local demands for emergency repairs, installations, and foodservice production systems.
Smart Care’s CEO emphasizes the strategic importance of this acquisition for their Texas clientele, indicating a commitment to strengthening relationships and service quality. Additionally, the Managing Director at Wind Point highlights this acquisition as an integral part of Smart Care’s growth strategy, contributing to an expanded serviceable footprint throughout the region.
Future Strategic Plans
Looking ahead, Smart Care aims to continue pursuing strategic acquisitions that facilitate geographic expansion and enhance service offerings, particularly in healthcare and life sciences. This focus positions Smart Care to maintain its status as the largest provider of comprehensive commercial mechanical services, responsible for servicing over 10,000 types of equipment across multiple sectors.
This acquisition is a notable part of the broader trend in the service industry, where companies are increasingly consolidating to enhance their operational capabilities and market presence. With the backing of Wind Point Partners, a private equity firm with approximately $6 billion in assets under management, Smart Care is strategically poised for transformational growth and continued success in the competitive mechanical services market.
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