Boise-based Innovative Air acquired by Meriton

Meriton expands in Pacific Northwest with purchase of HVAC equipment and controls company

Feb. 2, 2026 at 7:47pm

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Innovative Air, Inc., a Boise-based HVAC equipment, automation, and controls company, has been acquired by Albuquerque, New Mexico-based Meriton, a resource provider operating in more than 25 states. The acquisition is part of Meriton's strategic growth within the Pacific Northwest region.

Why it matters

The acquisition of Innovative Air allows Meriton to expand its presence and capabilities in the Pacific Northwest market, where building systems are becoming more complex and performance expectations are increasing. Innovative Air's expertise in system-level thinking and execution is seen as valuable in serving customers in the region.

The details

Meriton stated that the current leadership team and employees at Innovative Air will remain in place, but the company will have access to more resources and technical collaboration as part of the acquisition. The financial details of the transaction were not disclosed.

  • Innovative Air was founded 23 years ago.
  • The acquisition by Meriton occurred in January 2026.

The players

Innovative Air, Inc.

A Boise-based company that specializes in HVAC equipment, automation, and controls.

Meriton

An Albuquerque, New Mexico-based resource provider operating in more than 25 states, which acquired Innovative Air as part of its strategic growth in the Pacific Northwest.

Jerry Braun

The CEO of Meriton.

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What they’re saying

“Innovative Air brings a proven track record of system-level thinking and execution that matters in today's Pacific Northwest market. As building systems become more complex and performance expectations increase, their integrated approach strengthens how we serve customers in the region. This acquisition adds meaningful value to our team and positions Innovative Air to continue doing what they do best with greater scale and support.”

— Jerry Braun, CEO of Meriton

The takeaway

The acquisition of Innovative Air by Meriton highlights the growing demand for advanced HVAC equipment, automation, and controls in the Pacific Northwest as buildings become more complex. It also demonstrates how larger companies are strategically acquiring specialized regional players to expand their capabilities and serve customers more effectively in key markets.