Crosstown Heating & Ventilating

What Crosstown Heating & Ventilating does

Crosstown Heating & Ventilating (Calgary) Ltd. is a privately held, family-owned commercial and industrial HVAC sheet metal contractor founded in 1973 by Glen and Rita Popowich and headquartered in Calgary, Alberta. The firm operates from a 35,000 sq. ft. facility at 4615 – 6A Street NE in Greenview Industrial Park, comprising 7,000 sq. ft. of office space and 28,000 sq. ft. of fabrication shop equipped with two 10-ton overhead cranes, a fiber laser cutter, a plasma cutting table, and an automated ductwork coil line. Its core offering is design, fabrication, and installation of HVAC mechanical ductwork for commercial, institutional, healthcare, hospitality, transportation, and industrial projects, executed through a PractiCAD/PractiCAM design-to-fabrication stack that integrates 3D duct design and BIM-compatible coordination drawings with CAM-controlled cutting. Projects span from a few thousand dollars to over $44 million, delivered across Alberta, British Columbia, Saskatchewan, and the Northwest Territories; the company has completed over 2,000 projects in its 50-year history and serves a portfolio of marquee accounts that includes Calgary International Airport (YYC), Telus Sky, Alberta Children's Hospital, Foothills Hospital, the University of Calgary, SAIT, the Calgary Hyatt, Amazon's YYC Maverick distribution center, and TECK facilities in Sparwood, BC.

Name

Crosstown Heating & Ventilating

Legal name

Crosstown Heating & Ventilating (Calgary) Ltd.

Website

https://crosstown-heating.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1973

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Crosstown Heating & Ventilating is a Calgary-based, family-owned commercial and industrial HVAC sheet metal contractor that designs, fabricates, installs, and services mechanical ductwork systems for projects ranging from a few thousand to over $44 million across Western Canada.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial HVAC Contracting

NAICS

Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors (23822), Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors (238220)

SIC

Steam & Air-Conditioning Supply (4961), Heating Equipment, Except Electric & Warm Air Furnaces (3433)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYHSAOAGAH

Commercial HVAC/R Installation (Rooftop Units, Split Systems)

Home & Personal Services/Plumbing, Electrical & HVAC Services/HVAC Installation & Replacement

SECONDARYBPABACAG

Chillers, Boilers & Central Plant Operations

Business & Public Services/Facilities Management & Building Services/Building Engineering & Technical Maintenance (MEP/HVAC)

SECONDARYHSAOAHAG

Boiler & Hydronic Heating Repair & Service

Home & Personal Services/Plumbing, Electrical & HVAC Services/HVAC Repair, Maintenance & Tune-Ups

Keywords

• Commercial HVAC installation
• Sheet metal fabrication
• Industrial ductwork manufacturing
• HVAC service repair
• CAD CAM ductwork design

Headquarters

HQ city

Calgary

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. HVAC Fabrication & Installation: Custom sheet metal fabrication and installation of HVAC mechanical ductwork for commercial and industrial projects. Revenue is project-based with contracts ranging from a few thousand to over $44 million.
2. HVAC Service & Repair: Year-round maintenance and repair services for HVAC systems including certified refrigeration mechanics, cooling systems, chiller maintenance, and retrofit technology integration.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Crosstown Heating & Ventilating (Calgary) Ltd. is a commercial and industrial sheet metal contractor that fabricates, installs, and services HVAC mechanical ductwork. The company operates a 35,000 sq. ft. fabrication facility in Calgary with in-house CAD/CAM capabilities, automated plasma/laser cutting, and overhead crane material handling, serving projects across western Canada ranging from a few thousand dollars to over $44 million.

Product overview

Crosstown Heating & Ventilating is a commercial and industrial sheet metal contractor offering an integrated suite of services centered on HVAC mechanical ductwork fabrication, installation, and maintenance. The company's core offerings include in-house sheet metal fabrication with CAD/CAM capabilities (PractiCAD for 3D duct design and PractiCAM for production control), complete HVAC installation for commercial and industrial projects, and year-round service/repair through their Service and Controls department. Projects range from a few thousand to over forty-four million dollars across Alberta, British Columbia, Saskatchewan, and Northwest Territories. The company maintains COR safety certification and has completed over 2,000 projects spanning commercial, institutional, and industrial construction.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Sheet Metal Fabrication & Ductwork Manufacturing In-house sheet metal fabrication producing HVAC mechanical ductwork for commercial, institutional, and industrial projects. The facility includes two 10-ton overhead cranes, CNC plasma/laser cutting, and automated ductwork coil lines for complete quality control and scheduling flexibility.
• HVAC Installation Complete installation services for commercial and industrial heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems, ranging from small projects to multi-million dollar builds across Alberta, British Columbia, Saskatchewan, and Northwest Territories.
• HVAC Service & Repair Year-round maintenance and repair services for HVAC systems in hospitals, offices, commercial centers, retail establishments, and factories. Includes chiller maintenance, cooling system optimization, direct/indirect make-up air systems, heat rejection systems, and retrofit technology integration, performed by certified refrigeration mechanics.
• CAD/CAM Services Computer-aided design and manufacturing services including ductwork coordination drawings using PractiCAD for 3D duct design, interference drawings, BIM workflow integration, and CAM-controlled plasma/laser cutting for sheet metal fittings and ductwork production.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 2,000 projects completed successfully
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors' National Association (SMACNA)minorOthersInternational association of union contractors specializing in heating, ventilating and air conditioning, architectural sheet metal, industrial sheet metal, and related services. Company maintains membership as part of industry professional network.
• Sheet Metal Contractors Association of Alberta (SMCAA)minorOthersChapter of SMACNA that lobbies for changes and issues affecting members and the HVAC industry in Alberta.
• Calgary Construction Association (CCA)minorOthersNon-profit voluntary membership association promoting excellence in construction and honorable business practices.
• Sheet Metal Workers International Association - Local 8minorOthersUnion association protecting and raising living standards of skilled sheet metal workers. Company affiliation with SMWIA for workforce relations.
• Canadian Construction Association - Gold Seal CertificationminorOthersIndustry certification program demonstrating commitment to profession through certifying education, experience and competency of construction professionals.
• Crosstown Metal IndustriescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRelated company based in Surrey, BC (13133 – 115 Ave, #100, Surrey, BC V3R 2V8). Represents affiliated operation in British Columbia market, suggesting strategic coordination between companies for regional coverage.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Trane Technologies: Trane Technologies is a global manufacturer and servicer of commercial HVAC and building climate solutions. Comparable as a major industry incumbent across the commercial HVAC value chain, though primarily equipment-/controls-focused rather than a regional sheet metal contractor.
• EMCOR Group: EMCOR Group is one of the largest mechanical and electrical contractors in North America, with extensive commercial HVAC, sheet metal, and building services operations. Comparable as a broad incumbent offering mechanical contracting at much larger scale, but operating in adjacent rather than identical geographies and segments.
• Johnson Controls International: Johnson Controls is a global provider of HVAC equipment, controls, and building services for commercial and institutional facilities. Comparable as a broad incumbent with both HVAC equipment and installation/service exposure, though operating at massive scale across many geographies.
• Carrier Global Corporation: Carrier is one of the world's largest HVAC equipment manufacturers and a leading provider of commercial heating, cooling, and refrigeration systems. Comparable as an established incumbent in the commercial HVAC space, though operating upstream as an equipment OEM rather than a regional sheet metal/installation specialist.
• Comfort Systems USA: Comfort Systems USA is a national network of mechanical contracting firms providing HVAC, plumbing, and building automation across commercial and industrial markets. Comparable as a scaled consolidator offering industrial-grade commercial HVAC installation and 24/7 service, though at far larger scale and primarily in the U.S.

Direct peers

• Plan Group Inc. Plan Group is a Toronto-based mechanical and electrical contractor specializing in HVAC, plumbing, and building controls for commercial and institutional projects. Comparable as a Canadian mechanical specialty contractor delivering design-build HVAC installations and ongoing service across complex project types.
• Ainsworth Inc. Ainsworth is a Canadian mechanical and electrical contractor providing HVAC, building services, and controls for commercial, institutional, and industrial facilities. Comparable as a multi-region Canadian specialty mechanical contractor with both installation and service operations.
• Black & McDonald: Black & McDonald is a Canadian, family-owned multi-trade contractor specializing in HVAC, electrical, and mechanical services for commercial, industrial, and institutional clients. Closest comparable as a long-tenured Canadian mechanical contractor with unionized workforce and complex project delivery.
• Crosstown Metal Industries: Crosstown Metal Industries is the affiliated sheet metal fabrication operation in Surrey, BC, providing regional Western Canadian coverage alongside Crosstown Heating & Ventilating in Calgary. Most directly comparable peer given shared brand, ownership lineage, and complementary geographic positioning.

Others

• WSP Global Inc. WSP Global is a major Canadian engineering consultancy with large mechanical and building services practice serving commercial and institutional clients. Comparable as a Western Canadian counterpart providing adjacent technical services in HVAC engineering rather than direct installation competition.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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