FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Acquisition expands CMS’s technical depth and regional reach, strengthening Meriton’s presence across the Pacific Northwest under unified leadership.
TACOMA, WA – Jan. 30, 2026 —CMS, a Meriton operating company and leading HVAC manufacturer representative in the Pacific Northwest, announced the acquisition of Hurley Engineering, strengthening its hydronics and mechanical systems capabilities and expanding regional service coverage. Hurley will operate under the CMS name and leadership of Craig Center, President of CMS.
The acquisition of Hurley Engineering expands CMS’s hydronics offering, strengthened by deeper mechanical room and system-level expertise, positioning the company to better support customers with complex hydronic and energy-efficient system requirements across the Pacific Northwest.
Founded in Tacoma, Washington in 1936, Hurley Engineering brings decades of experience in hydronic systems and engineered mechanical room solutions, including boilers, pumps, heat exchangers, and related equipment. Known for its technical depth and hands-on troubleshooting, Hurley enhances CMS’s ability to support mission-critical facilities that demand high-performance hydronic systems.
“With the addition of Hurley Engineering, CMS is meaningfully expanding the scope and sophistication of what we deliver,” said Craig Center, President of CMS. “Hurley’s deep hydronics expertise allows us to support more complex, performance-driven projects and provide more complete mechanical solutions. Bringing Hurley into CMS strengthens our leadership in the Pacific Northwest and better positions us to serve our customers and manufacturing partners.”
Meriton is a national alliance of best-in-class HVAC manufacturer representatives, built to strengthen local operating companies through shared resources, deep technical expertise, and long-term investment. With 20 operating companies across 25 states, Hurley Engineering also joins a Meriton network of more than 2,000 professionals, operating with local leadership and trusted relationships, supported by national scale, infrastructure, and a people-first growth mindset.
Hurley Engineering will continue serving its respective markets with the same teams and customer relationships, now supported by CMS’s established platform and Meriton’s national resources and infrastructure. CMS plans to continue investing in technical talent and system expertise to meet growing customer demand across the Pacific Northwest.
This acquisition come as demand for high-efficiency, hydronic and system-level HVAC solutions accelerate across the Pacific Northwest, driven by electrification initiatives, aging infrastructure, and performance requirements in healthcare, higher education and industrial facilities.
The financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
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.
