Notch Capital Delivers Tremendous Value for Two Northeast Energy Providers
As we enter a new year and all the opportunities and challenges the winter season brings, the Notch Capital team is thrilled to announce a recent deal
in southeastern Pennsylvania that we facilitated involving our long-term client, Harris Comfort.
Throughout 2025, our team advised Harris’s leadership as they worked to sell their business, a heating oil, propane and HVAC provider with over half a century of service to the Bucks County region. In December, they completed the sale to Wallingford, PA-based Wilson Oil & Propane, a forward-thinking oil and propane business committed to expanding its footprint across southeastern Pennsylvania. Notch Capital served as both the sole M&A advisor to the seller and a market-maker by finding a trustworthy, well-resourced and locally-based buyer in Wilson.
T his transaction provided Harris Comfort with a smooth, favorable transition to new leadership while considerably growing the gallons that Wilson Oil &
Propane delivers, expanding their customer base and their service region.
Two Highly-Regarded Businesses, One Unique Deal
Notch Capital worked closely with Harris Comfort to ensure they were well-positioned to enter the market with strong financials and a compelling value
proposition for potential buyers.
As always, we guided our client through the sales process with an eye toward preserving the good name and reputation that Harris Comfort has built over more than 80 years in business.
“Jeff and the Notch Capital team were instrumental in finding the right buyer whose values aligned with ours,” said Bruce Harris, Vice President and a member of the third-generation ownership group of Harris Comfort. “We were not interested in engaging in a broad-based buyer search because our reputation was too important to us to sell to anyone. It was an absolute necessity that our employees and our legacy would be taken care of, and Jeff made sure that we found the company that would do that.”
David O’Connell of Wilson Oil & Propane shared that “Jeff did a wonderful job throughout the process, getting the parties together face-to-face to discuss important elements of the deal to ensure it would get done. Without his extensive background in M&A markets, we would not have gotten to the finish line.”
What Can Notch Capital Do for You in 2026?
This deal is the latest example of the incredible value our clients are receiving because of Notch Capital’s special focus and deep expertise in the delivered fuel and home comfort sectors across the eastern United States, as well as the M&A marketplace.
Bruce Harris says of his time working with Notch Capital, “Jeff and his team have tremendous insight into how you can manage your operation in the most efficient and profitable way. Jeff is a good guy to have on your side and he helped us run our business like it was his business. He operates with the highest degrees of trust and integrity. And we would not be in the position we’re in if it weren’t for the guidance we received from Jeff over the years.”
Regarding his experience on this deal with Harris Comfort, David adds, “When you’re looking at an acquisition deal like this, Jeff is the kind of partner you want. His intelligence is matched with warmth, humility and a personal touch you don’t often see in this business.”
Give Us a Call to Discuss Your Plans
Are you looking to expand, acquire or transition away from your business? Notch Capital’s unique position as a provider of wide-ranging financial advisory services combined with direct majority investment capabilities can help you maximize any outcome. Call Us: 860-299-3358.
Notch Capital is a private investment firm specializing in buyouts and recapitalizations of lower middle market businesses in the heating, cooling and home services industries. Notch Capital also provides advisory services to help these businesses strengthen their performance and analyze acquisitions.