FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

MID-SOUTH EQUIPMENT ACQUIRES AIR-SIDE EQUIPMENT, STRENGTHENING AIR DISTRIBUTION CAPABILITIES ACROSS SOUTH LOUISIANA

Acquisition broadens Mid-South's commercial HVAC offering while preserving Air-Side's established name and local relationships

BATON ROUGE, LA. — September 2, 2026 — Mid-South Equipment, a Meriton operating company and leading commercial HVAC manufacturers' representative serving Louisiana and the Gulf Coast, announced that it has acquired Air-Side Equipment, expanding its air distribution capabilities and regional support across South Louisiana.

Air-Side Equipment will continue operating under its established name, and customers and manufacturing partners will continue working with their local Air-Side contacts. David McIntyre will remain with the business and work alongside Kelly Hasney, President of Mid-South, as the two teams move forward together.

The acquisition strengthens Mid-South's South Louisiana business through Air-Side's established air distribution expertise, local market knowledge and long-standing manufacturer relationships. Combined with Mid-South's capabilities in applied equipment, service and parts, the addition broadens the technical expertise and resources available to customers across the region.

Founded in 1980, Air-Side provides commercial HVAC air distribution solutions from four facilities across Baton Rouge, Harahan and Lafayette. The company has built a strong reputation for technical knowledge, responsive service and lasting relationships with customers and manufacturing partners.

“Air-Side has built a strong business by knowing the equipment, taking care of customers and doing what they say they'll do,” said Kelly Hasney, President of Mid-South Equipment. “Their air distribution expertise complements Mid-South's capabilities in applied equipment, service and parts. Together, we can support customers in more ways and provide stronger support across Louisiana.”

The addition of Air-Side further strengthens Mid-South's presence in Louisiana and its ability to support customers and manufacturing partners across the Gulf Coast. As part of Mid-South, Air-Side also has access to additional resources through the broader Meriton alliance while maintaining the local relationships that have defined the company for more than 45 years.

The financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

About Mid-South Equipment

Mid-South Equipment is a commercial HVAC manufacturers' representative serving Louisiana and the Gulf Coast. The company provides applied equipment, service and parts backed by technical expertise, responsive support and long-standing customer and manufacturer relationships. Mid-South is a Meriton operating company.

About Meriton
Meriton is a national platform of best-in-class HVAC manufacturer representatives across more than 25 states serving commercial, industrial and institutional markets. Built by industry professionals, Meriton partners with strong local companies to provide the resources, support and collaborative stewardship needed to grow while preserving culture, leadership and customer trust. With a local focus and national strength, Meriton delivers smarter solutions, faster responses and stronger value.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

MERITON ENTERS LOUISIANA WITH ADDITION OF MID-SOUTH EQUIPMENT AND CREATION OF A STATEWIDE MANUFACTURER REPRESENTATIVE PLATFORM

All three Louisiana teams will operate as Mid-South Equipment, creating a single, statewide manufacturer representative platform backed by Meriton’s national network.

NEW ORLEANS – Jan. 21, 2026, — Meriton, a growing national network of leading commercial HVAC manufacturer representatives, announced that Mid-South Equipment has joined the Meriton family, formally establishing the company’s presence in Louisiana.

As part of this expansion, Schully Strawn & Associates and JD Mechanical Equipment, both of which joined Meriton in 2025, will align with Mid-South Equipment to create a single, statewide manufacturer representative platform serving all of Louisiana. Together, as Mid-South Equipment, these organizations provide comprehensive coverage across North and South Louisiana, supported by Meriton’s national scale and shared resources.

This milestone brings together deep local expertise, long-standing customer relationships, and coordinated statewide reach under one unified approach, strengthening service, consistency, and value for customers and manufacturing partners across the region.

“Louisiana is one of the most demanding and important HVAC markets in the country,” said Jerry Braun, Chief Executive Officer of Meriton. “By uniting our existing Louisiana teams at Schully Strawn & Associates and JD Mechanical, we’re creating a statewide platform under Mid-South Equipment built on strong local leadership and backed by national strength. This reflects Meriton’s commitment to partnership, people, and long-term value.”

A Unified Louisiana Platform

• Mid-South Equipment, led by Kelly and Shelly Hasney, marks Meriton’s formal entry into Louisiana and serves as the foundation of the statewide platform. The company brings strong regional relationships, technical knowledge, and a customer-first approach that aligns closely with Meriton’s service standards.
• Schully Strawn & Associates, which joined Meriton in 2025, has long supported engineers, contractors, and facility owners across South Louisiana and the Gulf Coast, with expertise spanning negotiated sales, retrofits, and design-build projects.
• JD Mechanical Equipment, also part of Meriton since 2025, is recognized across North Louisiana for its integrity, technical expertise, and long-standing customer partnerships.

Together, these teams form a coordinated, statewide presence designed to simplify engagement for customers and manufacturers while preserving the local focus, leadership, and relationships that have defined each company’s success. As of the acquisition, Schully Strawn and JD Mechanical are now operating as Mid-South Equipment.

Louisiana is a critical HVAC market shaped by extreme climate conditions, complex infrastructure requirements, and a high concentration of healthcare, industrial, education, and energy facilities. Operating statewide in Louisiana enables Meriton to better support customers who depend on reliability, speed, and technical precision, especially in environments where performance is mission critical.

This expansion aligns with Meriton’s guiding pillars to build a world-class team, deliver extraordinary service, and create high-value partnerships, while reinforcing its core beliefs to win together, prioritize people, and move with purpose.

All three companies will operate under one leadership team, with all employees and customer relationships now supported by Meriton’s broader network, shared services, and long-term investment approach.

About Meriton
Meriton is a national platform of best-in-class HVAC manufacturer representatives across more than 25 states serving commercial, industrial and institutional markets. Built by industry professionals, Meriton partners with strong local companies to provide the resources, support and collaborative stewardship needed to grow while preserving culture, leadership, and customer trust. With a local focus and national strength, Meriton delivers smarter solutions, faster responses and stronger value.