September 10, 2024 – Dallas , TX and Greenville, SC – Palmetto Air & Water Balance, LLC (“Palmetto” or the “Company”), a people first, high-growth independent Testing, Adjusting, Balancing (“TAB”) and Cleanroom certification business, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Delta-T, Ltd. (“Delta-T”), a leading TAB service provider in Texas. Delta-T’s operations will be merged with Palmetto Air and Water Balance – Texas, LLC (“Palmetto Texas”). Delta-T’s General Partners Paul Easum and Jeff Keene have joined Palmetto Texas as Director of Business Development and Operations Manager (Dallas), respectively.
Delta-T has served customers throughout the state of Texas for over 40 years, with a particular focus on the greater Dallas and Austin markets.
“We are tremendously excited to welcome Delta-T’s elite Professionals to the One Palmetto family. Our Texas operations have grown significantly because of our teammates’ efforts, and we are confident that our partnership with the Delta-T team will enable us to provide an essential professional service to more communities in Texas,” said Palmetto Executive Director Rodney R. Hinton. Added CEO Rob Gannett: “Paul and Jeff have developed a well-earned reputation for integrity and excellence, and we are thrilled to welcome these professionals to our family.”
Paul Easum said, “The opportunity to partner with the Palmetto team will enable our world-class technicians to serve many more customers throughout Texas. Jeff Keene added, “Palmetto’s industry-leading customer service will support our customers as the greater Dallas market continues to grow.”
Mr. Hinton added that Mr. Easum and Mr. Keene have made long-term commitments to remain with the Company. “We look forward to working with our new colleagues as we work to become the leading Testing Adjusting and Balancing firm in the great state of Texas.”
Palmetto’s transaction with Delta-T represents the Company’s third add-on as a SRM Equity Partners (“SRM”) portfolio company, following Palmetto’s transactions with N.D. White Engineering Services and Air Balancing Company in 2023. Palmetto is actively pursuing additional Partners to continue its exceptional growth trajectory.
The transaction was led by John Cote, Beau Brace, and Joe Silverman of SRM. Palmetto was represented by Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
About Palmetto Air & Water Balance:
Palmetto Air & Water Balance, LLC began in 1989, is headquartered in Greer, South Carolina and operates fifteen additional offices throughout North Carolina, South Carolina, Texas, and Virginia with over 180 teammates. Palmetto is a leader in the industry, providing validation of ventilation, comfort, and efficiency for occupants working in Healthcare, Life Sciences, Education, Institutional and Industrial facilities.