M Bar C Construction, a national leader in steel and shade structures, announces the acquisition of the assets of AFC Solar. This acquisition further strengthens its position as the premier nationwide provider of solar canopies and carports. Developers nationwide now gain the preconstruction and installation expertise of two industry leaders.
This acquisition, which includes the AFC Solar business assets and all key team members but excludes the separate entity of AFC Steel, expands M Bar C’s reach and increases access to skilled installation crews in key markets where AFC Solar is well-established. With AFC’s long history of successful parking garage and solar canopy installations, this acquisition increases M Bar C’s capacity and footprint, enabling it to serve clients better.
“While AFC Steel will continue to service the industry with procurement and high-quality fabrication of steel products, this acquisition will further enhance a long-standing relationship in the solar industry between M Bar C and AFC Steel,” said AFC Steel President Cole Morgan. “This relationship will provide clients with seamless project delivery from design through canopy construction installation.”
For over five decades, M Bar C Construction has specialized in designing and installing solar and non-solar carports for commercial, educational, industrial, healthcare, and municipal clients. This long-standing expertise not only highlights our commitment to quality and innovation but also emphasizes our dedication to promoting environmental sustainability. By adding the experience and knowledge of the AFC Solar team to M Bar C’s exceptional safety and quality control programs, M Bar C will further its mission of reducing carbon footprints and enhancing energy resiliency, serving developers, EPCs, and facility owners with increased capacity and responsiveness nationwide.
“M Bar C has built its long-standing reputation on safe, reliable, and efficient carport designs and installations,” said Jason Ianni, M Bar C Construction, CEO & President. “Bringing AFC Solar’s talented teams into the M Bar C family allows us to better support our nationwide partners, particularly in regions where AFC Solar has been successfully delivering projects for years. This acquisition reinforces our commitment to being the go-to carport specialist nationwide.”
The AFC team joining forces with M Bar C brings a proven expertise in installations, including foundations and steel erection for projects such as parking-lot and garage solar canopies. These capabilities enable faster project execution and cost savings by reducing construction timelines and labor costs. Combining AFC Solar’s regional knowledge with M Bar C’s industry experience will deliver clients a seamless, confident, end-to-end installation process, ensuring projects are completed efficiently, effectively and safely.
”My team and I are excited to join M Bar C Construction for the opportunity to focus on continuing to deliver high-quality installation work and building strong relationships with our clients,” said Zach Ward, AFC Solar’s former vice president of operations. “Joining forces with M Bar C Construction is a growth opportunity for us. Together, we offer greater stability, more resources, and a deeper bench of experienced crews and specialized equipment to support projects across more regions of the country.”
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