Blackford Capital has launched a new platform focused on HVAC, electrical, and diversified construction services, consolidating its recent acquisitions, Habco Partnership and Moro Corporation, to create a scalable, integrated service provider.
Habco is a national full-service design-build electrical contractor, while Moro is a construction services and materials company. Both firms were acquired by Blackford in December 2025 and have now been merged under the Habco brand, with CEO Andrew Habel leading the combined operations.
Jeff Johnson, Managing Director at Blackford, said the move positions the new platform to meet rising demand for energy-efficient solutions amid aging infrastructure. “Our vision is to build a platform with a wide geographic footprint and diversified service offerings to drive sustained growth,” he added, noting that the firm will continue to seek complementary acquisitions.
Habco, founded in 1973 and headquartered in St Louis, MO, serves sectors including warehousing, senior living, and industrial facilities, leveraging in-house engineering capabilities for end-to-end project support. Moro, based in Natick, MA, provides HVAC, electrical, structural steel, and sheet metal ductwork services across the Northeast, including New York, New Jersey, and Massachusetts. Its businesses, including Apollo Heating, Rondout Electric, and Whaling City Iron Co, will continue to operate under their existing brands.
Habel emphasised the strategic advantage of combining the two firms, highlighting the potential for a “one-stop shop” offering to blue-chip clients and the role of Blackford’s operational expertise in scaling the platform.
Legal advisory for the transactions was provided by McGuireWoods for Blackford, Carmody MacDonald for Habco, and Harter Secrest & Emery LLP for Moro.
