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nnThinking of taking your company to the next level of growth and services? We can help you. When you partner with CMS Nextech you are joining the largest independent self-performing commercial HVAC/R service provider in the United States!As a partner of CMS Nextech, you can expect many additional benefits for your company.n
nWhy Join CMS Nextech?nnnt• Proven Tools and National Resourcesnnn-tNational Presence, Access to large national accounts and training on Best Practicesnnnt• Team Integration – we don’t clean house. Together we become a team (keeps your legacy)nnnt• Employee Retentionnnn-tIncrease Career opportunities for your employeesn- Better Benefits for employeesnnnnt• Key areas of growth / acquisition opportunitiesn
nnRecent Acquisitionsnn
nAire Rite Joins CMS Nextechnn n

CMS Nextech is proud to announce the acquisition of Aire Rite, a California based air conditioning and refrigeration company that provides a broad range of comprehensive services throughout all of Southern California for more than 50 years. The acquisition brings CMS Nextech to over 1,100 self-performing technicians nationwide. The expansion will extend CMS Nextech’s reach deep into the massive Southern California market. Adding Aire Rite to the CMS Nextech national team provides our customers with the high level of expertise and service that CMS Nextech has built its reputation on over the past 30 years. With the expansion into southern California, CMS Nextech will have greater technician density and increased coverage throughout the state.

About Aire Rite

Aire Rite is well known as a leading technical solutions provider delivering solutions that work for over 50 years.
Their extensive experience within the C-Store and Food Service industries gives customers the resources they need for servicing everything from building automation, cooking equipment, HVAC, ice machines and refrigeration.

Aire Rite’s proactive maintenance programs integrate a variety of predictive analytics, fault detections and diagnostic (FDD) that reduce reactive service calls.

Aire Rite invests heavily in their employees by providing ongoing skill-based training through their comprehensive “Build-a-Tech” courses.
Their family of companies provides its customers with a wide scope of offerings including project design and installation, building solutions as well as sales and leasing programs. Aire Rite is built from seasoned HVAC/R industry veterans with an experienced history of technical services and HVAC/R management skills. To learn more about Aire Rite and its services please visit www.airerite.com

About CMS Nextech

CMS Nextech was established in 1992 with a mission of providing self-performing commercial HVAC/R services focused on quality, value, and integrity. With this business model, CMS Nextech has been able to steadily grow its client base, technician density, and coverage area over the past 30 years. This growth has led to CMS Nextech proudly becoming America’s largest independent self-performing commercial HVAC/R service provider. Our goal has always been to establish strong relationships with clients and become a strategic partner that is committed to serving our customers over the long term. Through top-level industry expertise and highly skilled and experienced technicians, we provide solutions tailored to each customer’s unique needs. Industries serviced include dining, grocery, restaurants, retail, outlet stores, medical facilities, warehouses, distribution centers, and more.

Here at CMS Nextech, we provide our customers with 24/7 nationwide service and support through our vast network of directly employed, self-performing technicians. We are currently self-performing in 45 states and have an established peer network in the remaining areas. Headquartered in Melbourne FL, CMS Nextech has 1,600+ employees supported by 38 regional offices; allowing us to provide our services to more than 50,000 active customer sites. To learn more about CMS Nextech and the services we provide please visit www.cmsnextech.com

 

nCMI Mechanical Joins CMS Nextechnn n

It is with great excitement that we announce the acquisition of CMI Mechanical, a commercial HVAC, and Refrigeration service company based out of Denver, CO. “With the addition of CMI Mechanical (CMI), we will have greater technician density and increased coverage with our growing service presence in Colorado.” said John Gelp, CEO of CMS Nextech. The acquisition of CMI was finalized in December 2022 and will add approximately 30 employees to the CMS Nextech team.  

Customers of CMS Nextech will benefit from the alignment of more technician resources and support in the state of Colorado. “Over the past 40 years, CMI has strived to provide quality commercial HVAC/R, installation, and refrigeration services throughout the greater Denver, CO area. Aligning with the CMS Nextech team will provide CMI with opportunities to expand, increase technician density, and have additional technician resources supported by a nationwide team.” – Rick Dassow, CMI Mechanical President. With the addition of CMI, CMS Nextech now has over 1,000+ self-performing technicians located nationwide.  

About CMI Mechanical 

CMI Mechanical started over 40 years ago in Denver, Colorado with a legacy that still stands today. They provide commercial HVAC, Installation, and Refrigeration services not only throughout Colorado but also nationwide through their subcontracting network. To learn more about CMI and its services, please visit https://coloradomechanical.com/ 

About CMS Nextech 

CMS Nextech is America’s largest independent self-performing commercial HVAC/R service provider and continues to grow. Over the past 30 years, a continued focus on quality, value, and integrity has enabled us to create strong relationships with thousands of long-term customer partners. Using our large self-performing coverage area, commercial expertise, dedicated support, innovative technology, and years of experience, we provide services designed to meet our customer’s unique needs. Our goal is to establish strong relationships and be a strategic partner with each customer for the long term. Industries serviced include dining, grocery, restaurants, retail, outlet stores, medical facilities, warehouses, distribution centers, and more.   

CMS Nextech provides 24/7 nationwide service with directly employed self-performing technicians in 45 states and an established peer network in the remaining areas. Headquartered in Melbourne FL, our 1,200+ employees are located nationwide and supported by 38 regional offices which allow us to service over 50,000 active customer sites. To learn more about CMS Nextech and the services we provide, please visit cmsnextech.com 

 

nCMS Nextech acquires DegreeOne and grows its Nationwide presence nn n
ntCMS Nextech is excited to announce the acquisition of DegreeOne, a leading nationwide HVAC, refrigeration, and high-end food service company. “With this expanded footprint, we will be able to provide an even better service offering to our customers.” said John Gelp, CEO of CMS Nextech. The acquisition of DegreeOne was finalized in July 2022 and will increase coverage in key states such as California, Arizona, Washington, and Connecticut among several others. Customers of CMS Nextech will benefit from the alignment of more technician resources and support. Together this grows CMS Nextech service resources to around 1,000 technicians located across the United States. nnntAbout DegreeOne nnntDegreeOne’s company roots can be traced back as far as the 1920s with multiple generations of owners. Over the years, their success has been attributed to high-performance quality, outstanding service, and several successful acquisitions. Through their 9 successfully acquired companies, they provide self-performing coverage in 43 states. See the chart below to see businesses acquired and associated with DegreeOne. To learn more about DegreeOne and its services, please visit Degree-One.comn
nMetroTech - Founded by the Reedy family in 1986, Metro Tech joined DegreeOne in 2017. Services include nationwide maintenance, repair, and replacement of light commercial HVAC equipment.n
nKore Refrigeration - Founded by Kore’s current managers in 2011, Kore joined DegreeOne in 2018. Services include maintenance, repair, installations, and virtual facility management for refrigeration, cooking equipment, and HVAC in the Western US.n
n Protek – Founded by industry veteran Ed Daniels in 1979, ProTek joined DegreeOne in 2019. Services include maintenance and repair of light refrigeration and kitchen equipment in the NYC tri-state area.n
nProPlus – Also founded by industry veteran Ed Daniels in 2014, ProPlus joined DegreeOne in 2019. Services include maintenance and repair of light refrigeration and kitchen equipment in the NYC tri-state area.n
n Custom Cooling – Founded by industry veteran Jerry Hahn in 2010, Custom Cooling joined DegreeOne in 2018. Services include maintenance, repair, and installation of light commercial HVAC equipment in the Western US.n
nCore Mechanical – Founded by industry veteran Joseph Hass in 2012, Core joined DegreeOne in 2018. Services include maintenance, repair, and installation of HVAC, refrigeration, and kitchen equipment in Texas and Louisiana.n
n All Seasons – Founded by Tommy English in 1991. Services include maintenance, repair, and installation of HVAC equipment in Colorado.n
nNorth Town – Founded in 1927. Services include maintenance, repair, and installations of residential HVAC and appliances in the Chicago area.n
n Ressac – Founded in 1929. Ressac is one of our most seasoned HVAC companies. Ressac joined DegreeOne in 2021. Services include HVAC. Refrigeration, Controls, and other trades in California.n
ntAbout CMS NextechnnnnCMS Nextech is America’s largest independent self-performing commercial HVAC/R service provider and continuing to grow. Over the past 30 years, a continued focus on quality, value, and integrity has enabled us to create strong relationships with thousands of long-term customer partners. Using our large self-performing coverage area, commercial expertise, dedicated support, innovative technology, and years of experience, we provide service designed to meet our customer’s unique needs. Our goal is to establish strong relationships and be a strategic partner with each customer for the long term. nIndustries serviced include dining, grocery, restaurants, retail, outlet stores, medical facilities, warehouses, distribution centers, and more. CMS Nextech provides 24/7 nationwide service with directly employed self-performing technicians in 45 states and an established peer network in remaining areas. Headquartered in Melbourne FL, our 850+ employees are located nationwide and supported by 23 regional offices which allow us to service over 50,000 active customer sites. To learn more about CMS Nextech and its services we provide, please visit cmsnextech.comn
nPatriot MechanicalJoins CMS NextechnnntPatriot Mechanical optimizes growth potentialby aligning with CMS Nextech.nn
nArctic HVAC/R ServicesJoins CMS NextechnnntArctic HVAC/R services strengthens growth potentialby aligning with CMS Nextech.nn
nnntntCMS Nextech is seeking strategic acquisitions to further strengthenour national self-performing HVACR service area.ntnnIn 2020, after over 25 years of family ownership, CMS Nextech partnered with Audax Group, accelerating our growth and enhancing our ability to provide industry-leading commercial HVACR maintenance services for our customers and employees. We desire to join with other management teams similarly committed to a “customer-first” culture promoting safety and service and dedicated to the combined company’s post-close success. After the initial transaction, we will support our partners both operationally and financially. Through acquisitions, we will:
n• Expand into adjacent service offerings to better serve new and existing clientsn• Improve performance in current footprintn• Enter new market segments and geographies where we are currently underrepresentedn• Achieve a combined reputation as a top choice employer for capable techniciansn
nnntWe're looking for growth in all of the continental United States.nnCMS Nextech is already one of the largest providers of commercial HVACR maintenance services in the country and the largest self-performing service provider. Founded in 1992, CMS Nextech began as a company with one technician and one truck and has consistently grown to serve clients nationwide in managing and servicing every aspect of heating, cooling, and refrigeration (HVACR). Dedicated to promoting safe and favorable working conditions for its employees, CMS Nextech has built a strong team of technicians.
✓t1,100+ employeesn✓t900+ field-based techniciansn✓t50,000+ unique customer sitesn✓t38 offices in 45 states
n n n Self-Performing States n n n n Key Areas Of Growthn n n n Future Areas Of Growthn n
While self-performing in 45 states makes us America’s largest independent provider, our goal is to do so in all 50 states soon. To accomplish this, we will continue to grow organically but will achieve our goals faster if we can partner with the right peers who have built a business model consistent with our focus and values.