The Jamar Company

What The Jamar Company does

The Jamar Company is a specialty mechanical and industrial services contractor founded in 1913 and headquartered in Duluth, Minnesota, operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary of APi Group (NYSE: APXI) since 1985. The company delivers an integrated portfolio of HVAC-R (heating, ventilation, air conditioning, refrigeration), plumbing, building automation controls, commercial and industrial roofing, custom metal fabrication, industrial construction and plant maintenance, commercial mechanical, and architectural metals services. Its technical capabilities are anchored by a 38,000 square-foot fabrication facility with advanced modeling systems and high-definition plasma cutting, BIM coordination for commercial mechanical projects, infrared thermal imaging for roof inspections, and NSF-certified food-grade metal product manufacturing. The company holds multiple ASME (U, S, PP), NBBI (R), and jurisdictional certifications enabling regulated pressure vessel, boiler, and piping work.

The company generates revenue through a mix of project-based construction and installation services (quote-based, one-time), custom fabrication projects, and recurring service and maintenance contracts (annual subscription-style agreements) supplemented by 24/7 emergency service in Minnesota and Colorado. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, with material cost escalator clauses tied to commodity volatility. Customer segments span healthcare, manufacturing, education, hospitality, government, data centers, food processing, and power generation, with go-to-market executed through direct field sales, service account managers, and project-based engagement from nine regional offices spanning the Pacific Northwest to the Great Lakes. The company completed over 1.5 million annual crew hours and installed over 20 million square feet of roofing cumulatively.

Operationally, Jamar is the consolidated umbrella for multiple acquired entities including Industrial Contractors Inc. (ICI), Bartingale Mechanical, Arrowhead Refrigeration, and CMS Mechanical Service, with recent acquisitions of Bartingale (2021) and CMS (2019) extending geographic reach into Wisconsin and Colorado. Arrowhead Refrigeration and CMS were rebranded under the Jamar name in 2023, while ASDCO Distribution was divested via merger into Tenet in 2022. The company employs 501-1000 staff across its regional footprint and is led by President Jake Tornquist, who also serves as APi Group's Specialty Contracting Reporting Unit Leader. Jamar's customer value proposition centers on single-source provision of mechanical and specialty construction services backed by 100+ years of operational history, world-class safety program (STEPS), and recognized installation quality (Carlisle Hall of Fame, Perfection Council).

Name

The Jamar Company

Legal name

The Jamar Company

Website

https://jamarcompany.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1913

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

The Jamar Company is a 110-year-old specialty mechanical and industrial services contractor providing HVAC-R, plumbing, roofing, custom metal fabrication, industrial construction, and architectural metals services to commercial, industrial, institutional, and government customers across the United States.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Construction & Mechanical Contracting

akta.pro primary industry

Construction Management & Delivery (EPCM/CMAR/Design-Build Oversight) (EUANALAE)

Keywords

• Industrial construction services
• HVAC plumbing services
• Commercial roofing services
• Custom metal fabrication
• Plant maintenance services

Headquarters

HQ city

Green Bay

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Project-Based Construction Services: Revenue from new construction, re-roofing, installation, and retrofit projects for commercial and industrial customers. Projects range from small commercial jobs to large industrial projects. Pricing is quote-based with terms outlined in service/maintenance agreements.
2. Service & Maintenance Contracts: Recurring revenue from preventive maintenance programs, customized maintenance agreements, and 24/7 emergency service. Goal is to extend system life and provide ongoing support.
3. Custom Fabrication: Design, fabricate, and install custom metal products. Services include industrial ventilation, NSF-certified food-grade products, and walk-in orders. Revenue is project-based with no job too small or too big.
4. 24/7 Emergency Service: Emergency HVAC-R, plumbing, and leak repair services available around the clock. Reactive revenue stream for urgent customer needs in Minnesota and Colorado.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

The Jamar Company is a specialty mechanical and construction contractor delivering industrial construction, plant maintenance, custom metal fabrication, HVAC-R plumbing with building automation controls, commercial roofing, and architectural metals services. The company operates a 38,000 sq ft advanced fabrication facility and serves commercial, industrial, institutional, and government customers from regional offices across the Midwest, Northern Plains, Rocky Mountain, and Pacific Northwest regions.

Product overview

The Jamar Company is a solution-focused specialty-services contractor offering a comprehensive portfolio of integrated mechanical and construction services. The core offerings include HVAC-R Plumbing & Building Automation Controls, Roofing Services, Fabrication Services, Industrial Services, Commercial HVAC & Plumbing, and Architectural Metals Services. These services are delivered through the primary Jamar brand as well as acquired subsidiaries including Bartingale Mechanical (plumbing/HVAC), Industrial Contractors Inc./ICI (industrial services), and Arrowhead Refrigeration (refrigeration). The company operates from a 38,000 square foot fabrication facility and serves markets including healthcare, manufacturing, education, retail, hospitality, government, and industrial sectors across the Midwest and nationally.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• HVAC-R Plumbing & Building Automation Controls Commercial and industrial HVAC-R (heating, ventilation, air conditioning, refrigeration), plumbing, and building automation control systems service, maintenance, installation, and 24/7 emergency response for commercial, industrial, and institutional customers.
• Roofing Services Full-service commercial, industrial, and institutional roofing including new construction, re-roofing, inspections, repairs, preventive maintenance, snow/ice removal, and emergency leak repair services using infrared thermal imaging for diagnostics.
• Fabrication Services Custom metal fabrication from a 38,000 square foot facility with advanced modeling systems and high-definition plasma cutting, including industrial ventilation, NSF-certified food-grade products, and walk-in orders for industrial facilities.
• Industrial Services Industrial construction, plant maintenance, boiler/ACQS repair and retrofit, electrical and instrumentation, and thermal insulation services delivered across multiple industrial sectors from the Northern Plains to the Pacific Northwest.
• Commercial HVAC & Plumbing Full-service commercial mechanical plumbing and HVAC project execution from conception to completion, including preconstruction partnership, BIM coordination, and field leadership for new construction and renovation projects.
• Architectural Metals Services Architectural metal fabrication and installation including commercial and industrial metal panel installations, custom fabrication, and in-house CAD design capabilities using materials from suppliers such as Centria, Firestone, and Kingspan.
• Industrial Contractors, Inc. (ICI) Industrial service provider headquartered in Bismarck, ND with branches in Mountain View, WY covering Rocky Mountain and Pacific Northwest operations, integrated with Jamar in 2019; provides industrial construction and maintenance across the Northern Plains.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 1.5 million annual crew hours completed safely
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Bartingale Mechanical ContractorscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Acquired Bartingale Mechanical Contractors in Eau Claire, WI in 2021. Bartingale provides top quality plumbing, HVAC, and temperature control services to residential and commercial customers. Now operates as part of The Jamar Service team.
• CMS Mechanical ServicecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Acquired CMS Mechanical Service in Windsor, CO in 2019. CMS was rebranded with the Jamar name in 2023, expanding HVAC-R and plumbing service capabilities in Colorado.
• Industrial Contractors, Inc. (ICI)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Integrated Industrial Contractors, Inc., an APi Group sister-company from Bismarck, ND, into Jamar operations in 2019. ICI provides industrial services across the Northern Plains, Rocky Mountains, and Pacific Northwest.
• Arrowhead RefrigerationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1992Acquired Arrowhead Refrigeration in 1992, enhancing refrigeration and industrial capabilities. Arrowhead was rebranded with the Jamar name in 2023.
• APi GroupcoreOthers · 1 January 1985APi Group acquired The Jamar Company in 1985. The Jamar Company is now a subsidiary of APi Group, which is a certified Great Place to Work company. APi Group provides parent company resources and support.
• CarlisleminorOthersMajor roofing materials supplier. Jamar has earned multiple Carlisle Perfection Awards and is in Carlisle's Hall of Fame as one of only six companies with both distinctions.
• Johns ManvilleminorOthersMajor supplier of roofing materials for Jamar's roofing services operations.
• GAFminorOthersMajor supplier of roofing materials for Jamar's roofing services operations.
• CentriaminorOthersArchitectural metals materials supplier for architectural metal panel installations.
• FirestoneminorOthersArchitectural metals materials supplier for architectural metal panel installations.
• KingspanminorOthersArchitectural metals materials supplier for architectural metal panel installations.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• EMCOR Group: EMCOR Group (NYSE: EME) is one of the largest mechanical and electrical construction services providers in the U.S., offering HVAC, plumbing, fire protection, and industrial services to commercial, industrial, and institutional customers. Highly comparable to Jamar in service mix, customer base, and the mix of project-based plus recurring service revenue.
• Limbach Holdings: Limbach Holdings (NASDAQ: LMB) provides mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and building automation services to commercial and institutional customers. Direct peer given similar service portfolio and customer types, though Limbach is more design-build project focused.
• Comfort Systems USA: Comfort Systems USA (NYSE: FIX) provides HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and building automation services for commercial and industrial customers through a decentralized subsidiary model. Direct peer to Jamar in mechanical services delivery, customer mix, and recurring service revenue model.
• IES Holdings: IES Holdings (NASDAQ: IESC) provides electrical and mechanical infrastructure services to commercial, industrial, and residential markets through operating subsidiaries. Comparable in offering integrated mechanical and electrical services, though with stronger tilt toward electrical infrastructure.

Broad incumbents

• Hillenbrand: Hillenbrand (NYSE: HI) is a diversified industrial company with operations spanning processing equipment and industrial services. Somewhat comparable to Jamar's industrial fabrication and plant maintenance offerings, though the business mix is materially different.
• APi Group: APi Group (NYSE: APXI) is Jamar's parent company and a publicly traded conglomerate with diversified specialty safety, specialty construction, and infrastructure services. Overlaps significantly with Jamar as a portfolio of specialty contractors and serves as both parent and strategic benchmark.
• Quanta Services: Quanta Services (NYSE: PWR) is a leading infrastructure construction company providing electric, oil & gas pipeline, telecom, and renewable energy services. Broader incumbent serving similar end markets with infrastructure focus.
• MYR Group: MYR Group (NASDAQ: MYRG) provides electrical construction services for transmission, distribution, and commercial/industrial markets. Comparable to Jamar's industrial services offering, though specialized in electrical scope rather than mechanical/HVAC.
• MasTec: MasTec (NYSE: MTZ) provides engineering, building, and maintenance services for communications, oil & gas, power delivery, and utility infrastructure customers. Comparable industrial construction service provider with broader geographic and end-market reach than Jamar.
• Centuri Group: Centuri Group (parent of Southwest Gas) provides utility infrastructure services including gas, electric, and water distribution construction and maintenance. Comparable specialty contractor with utility-focused service mix relevant to Jamar's industrial services.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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