CoolSys Acquires Mechanical Engineering & Construction Corporation

Acquisition Reinforces CoolSys Commercial & Industrial Capabilities and Mid-Atlantic Market Presence

BREA, Calif., September 30, 2024 – CoolSys™, the market-leading provider of sustainable refrigeration, HVAC, energy and engineering solutions, has acquired Mechanical Engineering & Construction Corporation (MEC²), a full-service mechanical engineering firm based in Maryland and Virginia that provides comprehensive mechanical design and construction services for institutional, commercial, industrial and government projects. In acquiring MEC², CoolSys will strengthen its commercial and industrial capabilities while deepening its market presence in the mid-Atlantic region.

“We’re excited to join forces with MEC² and welcome their team to the CoolSys family. This acquisition enhances our national presence and service capabilities, allowing us to better meet the needs of our existing and potential customers,” said Rich Wyckoff, President and Chief Executive Officer at CoolSys.

Founded in 2003, MEC² provides a full range of services, including commercial mechanical engineering, mechanical construction, start-up and commissioning work, HVAC service and maintenance, and building information modeling (BIM) coordination. It serves customers throughout the greater District of Columbia, North Virginia, and Maryland geographic areas. With its main office in Catonsville, Maryland, MEC2 has a second office in Ashburn, Virginia, and a centralized delivery facility between the two locations.

“At MEC², our dynamic team and dedicated personnel take pride in delivering outstanding results to our clients,” said Fred Kawa, Principal at MEC². “In joining CoolSys, we plan to continue our legacy and commitment to exceeding client expectations with expanded resources and capabilities.”

HORNE Capital served as the exclusive financial advisor to MEC².

About CoolSys

CoolSys is the market-leading provider of sustainable refrigeration, HVAC, energy, and engineering solutions for customers in the grocery, restaurant, retail, QSR, food service, hospitality, industrial, education, healthcare, and government sectors. From engineering, project management, design and installation to service, maintenance, energy optimization, and end-of-life asset recommercing, CoolSys businesses cover the entire lifecycle of mission-critical HVAC and refrigeration systems. With its field support center in Southern California, CoolSys has more than 3,200 employees nationwide, serving the daily needs of more than 45,000 customer locations across North America. For additional information, please visit coolsys.com.

About Mechanical Engineering & Construction Corporation

Mechanical Engineering & Construction Corporation (MEC²) brings challenging projects to life with its award-winning services geared to designing, building and maintaining high-performing and cost-effective mechanical systems. With offices in Maryland and Virginia, it delivers innovative and effective solutions tailored to each project’s unique demands. Over the past two decades, its teamwork, dedication to excellence, and inventiveness have enabled MEC² to grow into one of the industry’s and area’s leading mechanical design and construction firms. For additional information, please visit m-corp.us.

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For more information, contact:

Mike Ochoa
714-510-9595
MOchoa@coolsys.com