The Republic Companies announced its plans to buy the assets of Yeomans Distributing Co. in Peoria, IL. Republic is a Davenport, IA-based company providing HVACR, electrical, and energy management products.
Yeomans distributes York Air Conditioning and Heating Products and Bosch Geothermal and Boiler equipment and supplies to 45 counties in northern and central Illinois. In addition to many other product lines, Republic distributes York, Luxaire, and Bosch equipment to 78 counties in Iowa, western Illinois, and southern Wisconsin. According to company officials, the synergies between Yeomans' and Republic's approach to customers and community service are key components to this strategic acquisition.