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Hvac Innovator Bluon Acquires Xref Publishing

PRIVATESep 16, 2021

Acquiring Company

Bluon, Inc.

Acquired Company

XREF Publishing

IrvineProfessional ServicesSoftwareMobileHealth CareEducationinformation technology & services

Description

A new move by Bluon, Inc. – the leading support platform that more than 65,000 member technicians depend on every day – positions the company to become the first brand-agnostic marketplace for the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) industry. With a mission to bring unparalleled innovation to the industry by empowering HVAC technicians, Bluon seeks to enhance the relationships and transactional experience between local technicians and their local distributors.

Quick answer

Bluon, Inc. is acquiring XREF Publishing, announced September 16, 2021. Bluon, Inc. is based in Irvine, California, United States.

How much did Bluon, Inc. pay for XREF Publishing?
The deal value was not disclosed.
What does Bluon, Inc. do?
Bluon recognizes that HVAC techs are the heart and soul of the industry and the ultimate drivers of its efficiency and innovation.
Where are Bluon, Inc. and XREF Publishing based?
Bluon, Inc. is based in Irvine, California, United States.
Who are the decision-makers at Bluon, Inc?
Fundz holds 3 contacts at Bluon, Inc. Names and contact details are shown to Fundz members.

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Company Information

Company

Bluon, Inc.

Location

18 BUNSEN

Irvine, California, United States

About

Bluon recognizes that HVAC techs are the heart and soul of the industry and the ultimate drivers of its efficiency and innovation. Bluon’s support platform is a revolutionary mobile app that offers tools, training and 24/7 tech support to HVAC technicians in the field. Bluon is the first mobile app platform to aggregate detailed technical information on more than 40,000 unique HVAC models, further providing technicians with the information they need to be effective and proficient on the job. With more than 150,000 downloads, 65,000 onboarded technician members (growing by 6,500 each month) and hundreds of distributors already in the Bluon network, it has become the largest and fastest growing support platform and community in HVAC. Fueled by the feedback from its members, Bluon is set to revolutionize the way in which technicians and their local distributors interact, enabling both parties to do more with less. For more information about Bluon, visit www.bluon.com.

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Frequently asked

Who acquired XREF Publishing?

XREF Publishing was acquired by Bluon, Inc., based in Irvine. The deal was reported on September 16, 2021. Bluon recognizes that HVAC techs are the heart and soul of the industry and the ultimate drivers of its efficiency and innovation. Bluon, Inc. is privately held and operates in Professional Services.

When did Bluon, Inc. acquire XREF Publishing?

Bluon, Inc.'s acquisition of XREF Publishing was reported on September 16, 2021. A new move by Bluon, Inc. – the leading support platform that more than 65,000 member technicians depend on every day – positions the company to become the first brand-agnostic marketplace for the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) industry. Fundz records the date the transaction was first publicly reported, sourced from filings and company announcements.

What does XREF Publishing do?

XREF Publishing is the company acquired in this transaction. It is privately held.

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