Sylvester & Cockrum, LLC
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Sylvester & Cockrum Announces Acquisition of Lowry Mechanical

Feb. 25, 2025
This strategic partnership represents a significant step in S&C’s growth strategy and further strengthens its position in the Carolinas and surrounding areas.

WINSTON-SALEM, North Carolina Sylvester & Cockrum, LLC (S&C), a provider of commercial HVAC services across the Southeastern United States, announced the successful tuck-in acquisition of South Carolina-based Lowry Mechanical (Lowry). This strategic partnership represents a significant step in S&C’s growth strategy and further strengthens its position in the Carolinas and surrounding areas. S&C is a partner company of NexCore, a commercial HVAC platform with operations in Vermont, New York, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Florida.

Lowry is a comprehensive mechanical contractor specialized in HVAC, plumbing, specialty fabrication, and service. Founded in 1978, Lowry has established a strong reputation in the South Carolina region through a dedication to excellence and emphasis on always providing top notch customer service. The loyalty exhibited by their longstanding customer base is a testament to the Lowry team’s ability to execute at the highest level.

Louis Broyles, president of S&C, commented “We are thrilled to embark on this exciting new chapter with the Lowry team, combining our strengths to unlock even greater opportunities. We have great admiration for the business that Eric has built, and their people-first approach made this partnership a natural fit.”

Eric Walzer, president of Lowry Mechanical stated “We are honored to partner with S&C who shares in our commitment to our customers and employees with a common goal of delivering exceptional customer service. Together, we are poised to drive meaningful growth and sustainable success throughout the southeastern region.”

This acquisition illustrates S&C’s commitment to partnering with best-in-class operators who share similar values and a desire to provide customers with world-class service. The integration process is already underway, and S&C anticipates a seamless transition for Lowry’s customers and employees.

Generational Equity worked as the investment banking representative for Lowry Mechanical.