Trinity Hunt Partners’ Commercial HVAC Platform, NexCore, Continues Strong Momentum Through Additional Strategic Acquisitions and Leadership Team Expansion

DALLAS (August 26, 2025) — Trinity Hunt Partners, a growth-oriented private equity firm, announced today its commercial HVAC platform, NexCore, completed its ninth and tenth acquisitions in just over two years, partnering with Action Air Systems (Action Air) and Accutemp Engineering (Accutemp), both of which are leading providers of commercial HVAC services in the Northeast. These acquisitions further bolster NexCore’s growing presence in New England, strategically expanding the platform’s footprint into Connecticut and Massachusetts.

Over the past 18 months, NexCore has likewise grown its executive team through the key additions of Brian Nienstedt as Chief Development Officer, Brandt Walker as Chief Operating Officer, and Al Rollins as Chief HR Officer. Together with CEO Steve Knowles, the management team is establishing a national leader in the commercial HVAC industry, leveraging deep expertise in scaling best-in-class service-based businesses.

"As NexCore eclipses its two-year anniversary, we're thrilled to welcome the Action Air and Accutemp teams to the platform, whose commitment to their customers and employees alike aligns exactly with what we’re building," offered Steve Knowles, CEO of NexCore. "Our partnership with Trinity Hunt has been instrumental in accelerating NexCore’s growth strategy, enabling investments in people, processes, and technology that enhance our service capabilities. Collectively, we remain focused on maintaining our industry-leading workplace culture that we consider foundational to our success."

Action Air is a full-service mechanical contractor, specializing in commercial HVAC and plumbing, with over 35 years of experience serving customers across the Connecticut area. Founded in 1978, Accutemp has deep experience in providing industry-leading HVAC services to its long-tenured customer base throughout Massachusetts. The addition of Action Air and Accutemp brings NexCore to over 800 employees, serving thousands of commercial clients across a diverse set of sectors nationwide.

As the platform continues to scale, NexCore’s leadership team remains committed to building upon the legacies of its partner companies to become the service provider, employer, and acquiror of choice in the industry. Brian Nienstedt, NexCore Chief Development Officer, brings over 15 years of M&A experience, previously serving as the VP of Corporate Development at Sweeping Corporation of America. Brandt Walker, Chief Operating Officer, maintains a strong track record in growing commercial service organizations, drawing upon his experiences as Chief Growth Officer of Sunworks Landscape Partners. Al Rollins, Chief HR Officer, serves a pivotal role in developing people-first culture during this period of rapid expansion.

"NexCore's success in partnering with both high-quality businesses and executives demonstrates the platform's ability to establish a strong foothold in a highly fragmented industry," shared Garrett Greer, Partner at Trinity Hunt. “Action Air and Accutemp’s profound company cultures exemplify the type of exceptional partners we hope to continue to attract as we seek to better serve our growing customer base.”

NexCore seeks partnerships with like-minded commercial HVAC service companies in the United States, focusing on maintenance, repair, and replacement services. For more information, please visit www.nxcus.com.

ABOUT NEXCORE

NexCore is a commercial HVAC services platform that focuses on providing maintenance-driven HVAC, electrical, controls, plumbing, mechanical, and other facility service solutions for commercial clients across a diverse range of end markets. The platform's comprehensive service offerings are backed by a strong reputation for excellence in client service and delivery, paired with an industry-leading culture. NexCore’s partner companies include Alliance Group, Pratt & Smith, Sylvester & Cockrum, Avonda Air Systems, Kennedy Mechanical, Ryan Heating & Plumbing, DWC Mechanical, Lowry Mechanical, Action Air Systems, and Accutemp Engineering. For more information, visit www.nxcus.com.

ABOUT ACTION AIR SYSTEMS

Action Air Systems is a full-service mechanical contractor that has been providing customers with commercial HVAC and plumbing services across the Connecticut area for over 35 years. With a team of more than 50 professionals, Action Air provides 24/7 service to government facilities, corporations, manufacturing plants, schools, and businesses. For more information, visit www.actionairsystems.com.

ABOUT ACCUTEMP ENGINEERING

Accutemp Engineering is a leading provider of HVAC services and installations, focusing on serving the New England region. Founded in 1978, the business has established a strong reputation in the Massachusetts market, serving primarily commercial and industrial end markets by leveraging its deep bench of over 65 highly qualified engineers, mechanics, and factory-trained, licensed service technicians. For more information, visit www.accutemp-eng.com.

ABOUT TRINITY HUNT PARTNERS

Trinity Hunt Partners is a growth-oriented private equity firm with over $2 billion of assets under management, focused on building leading B2B and B2C services companies. Trinity Hunt’s mission is to provide the talent and strategic, operational, and financial capabilities needed to build entrepreneurial services companies into market leaders. Trinity Hunt was ranked tenth amongst all firms worldwide on HEC-Dow Jones’ most recent Top Small-Cap Buyout Firms List (2024), which ranks firms based on their performance for investors across funds raised over a 10-year period[1]. For more information, visit www.trinityhunt.com.

[1] Revealed: The top 20 global small-cap private equity firms; Trinity Hunt Partners was ranked 10th amongst all firms worldwide on the most recent HEC-Dow Jones Top Small-Cap Buyout Firms List (2024), which ranked firms based on their performance across funds raised over a 10-year period between 2011 and 2020. The list was published on April 1, 2025. In total, performance data was analyzed across 649 PE firms through data sourced from Prequin, a third-party database neither managed by nor affiliated with Trinity Hunt Partners, as well as data sourced directly to HEC/Dow Jones. Neither HEC nor Dow Jones is affiliated with Trinity Hunt Partners, nor do they invest in any investment vehicle sponsored by Trinity Hunt Partners.