LFM Capital Adds New Portfolio Company: Vintage Air
NASHVILLE, TN – October 16, 2025 – LFM Capital, a private equity firm focused on investing in lower middle market manufacturing and industrial services businesses, announced today that it has invested in a new portfolio company, Vintage Air, LLC (“Vintage Air” or the “Company”).
Vintage Air manufactures performance aftermarket automotive HVAC systems for use as first-fit or retrofit solutions for classic vehicles. The Company designs, develops, manufactures, and sells bolt-in SureFit kits and components for a broad array of vehicle-specific applications, as well as universal Builder Series systems and accessories. Vintage Air was founded in 1976 and is headquartered in San Antonio, Texas.
Dan Shockley, LFM Managing Director, commented, “LFM is excited to add Vintage Air to our portfolio. Over the past nearly 50 years, the Company has exhibited a steadfast commitment to engineering and new product development, becoming a household name in kitted retrofit AC systems for classic car enthusiasts. We look forward to collaborating with the team on the execution of their new product pipeline and various expansion strategies to sustain the Company’s strong momentum.”
Rick Love, Vintage Air President, noted, “As a testament to our legacy of a continuous improvement mindset, we are proud that every Vintage Air product incorporates the latest technology and delivers optimal performance, efficiency and reliability. We are thrilled to partner with the LFM team given their manufacturing and operational expertise as we uphold our commitment to innovation and premium products.”
LFM Operating Partner Kyle Denu, Vice President Tucker Cowden, and Senior Associate Dalton Gullett worked with Shockley on the transaction.
About LFM Capital
LFM Capital is a private equity firm based in Nashville, Tennessee. The LFM team is led by experienced and successful Fortune 50 global executive managers and private equity professionals who bring decades of management leadership, operating best practices, exceptional professional recruiting networks, and a successful track record in lower middle market investing. LFM targets lead or control investments in U.S.-based lower middle market manufacturing and industrial services companies with at least $3 million of EBITDA and enterprise values ranging from $15 million to $125 million. The firm’s mission is to partner with portfolio company management to develop and build world-class operations through a combination of manufacturing and operations excellence and targeted growth and expansion strategies. For additional information, please visit lfmcapital.com.
About Vintage Air
Recognized as “the inventors of performance aftermarket air conditioning,” Vintage Air designs, manufactures, and sells the most comprehensive and technologically advanced line of high-performance air conditioning units, climate control systems, and engine accessory drives for classic vehicle applications. Founded in 1976, the Company’s products are purpose-built to fit the engine bay and dashboard parameters of classic vehicles, integrating seamlessly into the style and functionality of the original hardware. The Vintage Air product line includes both “SureFit” vehicle-specific kits and universal products. For more information, please visit vintageair.com.