DALLAS (June 2026) — Alliance Group, LLC (“Alliance”), a leading provider of commercial HVAC services across New England, is pleased to announce the successful tuck-in acquisition of Nolin Control Systems, LLC (“Nolin Control”). This strategic partnership represents an important step in Alliance’s continued growth strategy and expands the company’s controls service offerings. Alliance is a partner company of NexCore, a commercial HVAC platform with operations in Vermont, New York, Connecticut, Massachusetts, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Florida. NexCore is backed by Dallas-based private equity firm, Trinity Hunt Partners.

Nolin Control Systems is headquartered in Georgia, Vermont and is an automation controls provider with a strong focus on factory programming and supplying UL panels. The Company serves a diverse base of industrial customers, with an emphasis on the food & beverage market. Nolin has built long-standing customer relationships in the region, supported by offering niche, complex automation services.

Matt Nolin, Founder of Nolin Control Systems, and his team have developed a reputation for quality workmanship and customer-first service over the course of his ownership. As part of the transaction, Matt will remain with the business and continue to lead day-to-day operations under Alliance’s ownership, ensuring continuity for employees and customers while helping drive the next phase of growth..

Tyler Johnson, President of Alliance, commented, “We are excited to welcome Matt and the Nolin Control team to the Alliance family. Matt has built an outstanding reputation in the Vermont market, backed by deep customer relationships that surround the service-oriented nature of the business. This partnership allows us to broaden our controls service offering while bringing additional resources, technology, and support to Nolin Control’s customers and employees.”

Matt Nolin added, “Partnering with Alliance and NexCore positions Nolin Control for its next chapter of growth. We are excited to continue providing service under Alliance’s operational support, expanded purchasing power, and shared commitment. We are confident that we can continue to grow while maintaining the high quality of service and customer-centric culture that has made us successful to date.”

Steve Knowles, CEO of NexCore, commented, “Nolin Control Systems strongly represents the criteria that fits NexCore’s long-term platform strategy. Their steady reoccurring revenue base, attractive margins, and deep customer relationships make them an ideal partner for Alliance.”

As part of the integration, Nolin Control will leverage Alliance’s established infrastructure, including recruiting support, expanded technical resources, enhanced IT systems, and broader purchasing capabilities. Customers can expect a seamless transition, with continuity in day-to-day operations and the same trusted engineers, technicians, and service teams they rely on today.

This acquisition further demonstrates Alliance’s commitment to partnering with best-in-class operators. By expanding further into the factory automation and controls industries, Alliance broadens its service offering and customer base while creating additional opportunities for industrial customers.

About NexCore

NexCore is a commercial HVAC services platform focused on maintenance-driven HVAC, electrical, controls, plumbing, and other facility service solutions for commercial clients across a diverse set 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, Kennedy Mechanical, Ryan Plumbing & Heating, Avonda Air Systems, DWC Mechanical, Action Air Systems, Accutemp Engineering, Lowry Mechanical, Air Comfort, Mechanical Systems Technology, and others. For more information, visit www.nxcus.com.

About Alliance Group

Founded in 2010, Alliance Group is a leader in providing best-in-class mechanical services in New England by creating successful relationships with customers through the delivery and execution of the Company’s innovative, high-quality services, solutions, and installations. The Company has built a strong reputation by focusing on building long-lasting partnerships through technical expertise, responsiveness, customer satisfaction, and integrity. For more information, visit https://agusa.com/.         

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About Nolin Control Systems

Founded in 2017, Nolin Control Systems, LLC is a Georgia, Vermont-based industrial automation and controls solution provider specializing in food and beverage and water and wastewater automation and controls. Nolin Control Systems provides service as well as turnkey automation solutions to include fabricating and programming UL listed control panels for industrial customers throughout the New England region.

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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. For more information, visit www.trinityhunt.com.

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