WILMINGTON, N.C. — Airmax Heating and Cooling, a residential HVAC contractor in Wilmington, North Carolina, has finalized a strategic partnership with Columbia Home Services (CHS), a residential and light commercial home services platform based in Dallas, Texas.

The deal was facilitated by MidStreet Mergers & Acquisitions.

Founded in 2001, Airmax has built a reputation for delivering high-quality HVAC services to homeowners throughout the region, and the new partnership will enable Airmax to better serve the Wilmington area, a press release from the company said.

“Joining Columbia Home Services allows us to continue delivering top-tier HVAC solutions while expanding our capabilities,” said Stephen Beacham, founder and president of Airmax. “Columbia’s commitment to retaining our employees and improving operations means we can better serve our customers and grow the business.”

Beacham will remain as president of Airmax, continuing to lead the company with the support of Columbia Home Services.

“We’re excited to bring Airmax into the Columbia Home Services family,” said Paul Adams, CEO of CHS. “Airmax’s strong reputation and dedication to quality align perfectly with our vision.”

For Beacham, finding the right partner was key to creating growth opportunities for his employees and transitioning out of daily operations.

“It was a privilege to help Stephen achieve a successful outcome for Airmax,” said Jonah Pollone, mergers and acquisitions advisor at MidStreet. “Columbia Home Services is an ideal partner, bringing the resources needed to take Airmax to the next level.”