What Bartingale Mechanical does

Bartingale Mechanical is a privately held commercial mechanical services contractor headquartered in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, founded in 1913 (with predecessor activity dating to 1910) and currently operating with 29 employees. The company provides integrated HVAC, plumbing, commercial refrigeration, mechanical projects, and building automation services to commercial, industrial, institutional, food processing, retail, and hospitality customers across more than 40 communities in Western Wisconsin. Its core technical capabilities include authorized Distech Controls dealership with Tridium Niagara integration certification — enabling multi-vendor building automation interoperability (Siemens, Johnson Controls, Trane, Honeywell) — as well as an in-house custom pipe fabrication and welding shop covering carbon and stainless steel pipe from 1/2 to 16 inches, with MIG, TIG, and SMAW welding capabilities and ASME/NBBI certifications.

The business generates revenue through two primary streams: recurring service and maintenance contracts (preventive maintenance, seasonal service, after-hours support) billed annually, and project-based mechanical construction (new construction, renovation, retrofit, and design-build work) billed on quotation. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, with Net 30 payment terms, a 90-day workmanship warranty on service work, and a client portal supporting account management and online payment. Distribution is delivered via direct field service with skilled technicians dispatched from the Eau Claire headquarters, including 24/7 emergency response. Marketing relies on the company website, client portal, and community involvement rather than digital demand generation.

Bartingale operates as part of The Jamar Company family of companies following a 2021 acquisition, with APi Group as its ultimate parent. The company is part of APi Group's world-class STEPS safety program, and APi Group has been Great Place to Work certified in 2023, 2024, and 2025. Sister company ICI - Industrial Contractors, Inc. extends the regional mechanical services footprint within the Jamar/APi umbrella. The company holds multiple jurisdictional licenses (MN High Pressure Piping, MI/OH/AR Boiler) and sector certifications (AWS CWI, ASNT NDE Level II, API 653/510/570, NACE-CIP) supporting specialized pressure vessel, piping, and industrial work.

Name

Bartingale Mechanical

Legal name

Bartingale Mechanical

Website

https://bartingalemechanical.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1910

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Bartingale Mechanical is a Wisconsin-based commercial mechanical services contractor providing HVAC, plumbing, refrigeration, building automation, and metal fabrication to commercial, industrial, and institutional customers across Western Wisconsin. Founded in 1913, it is a subsidiary of The Jamar Company within APi Group.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Mechanical Contracting Services

NAICS

Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors (238220), Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors (23822), Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance (81131), Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance (8113)

SIC

Construction - Special Trade Contractors (1700), Refrigeration & Service Industry Machinery (3580), Services-Miscellaneous Repair Services (7600), Services-Engineering Services (8711)

akta.pro primary industry

HVAC Installation, Service & Repair (IMAIABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

HVAC & Refrigeration Contracting (IMAFALAB), Industrial/Process Piping & Mechanical Contracting (IMAFALAG), Mechanical Maintenance & Millwright Services (Rotating/Static Equipment) (IMAIACAB)

Keywords

• Commercial HVAC services
• Mechanical contracting
• Building automation systems
• Commercial refrigeration service
• Industrial plumbing services

Headquarters

HQ city

Eau Claire

HQ country

United States

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. Service and Maintenance Contracts: Recurring service and maintenance agreements providing preventive maintenance, seasonal service, and after-hours support for HVAC, plumbing, refrigeration, and building automation systems.
2. Mechanical Construction Projects: Project-based revenue from new construction, renovation, remodeling, and design-build projects covering HVAC, plumbing, refrigeration, and process piping across commercial, industrial, medical, and institutional settings.
3. Emergency Repair Services: 24/7 emergency dispatch and same-day service for refrigeration, HVAC, and plumbing breakdowns, minimizing downtime for commercial customers.
4. Metal Fabrication Services: Custom pipe fabrication and welding services extended to outside clients, including pipe fabrication, tank repair, and custom metal items.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Bartingale Mechanical is a full-service commercial mechanical contractor providing HVAC, plumbing, commercial refrigeration, building automation, and metal fabrication services to commercial, industrial, institutional, and medical customers across Western Wisconsin. Services include 24/7 emergency repair, preventive maintenance agreements, design-build projects, new construction installation, and renovation across all mechanical disciplines, supported by an in-house pipe fabrication and welding shop.

Product overview

Bartingale Mechanical is a full-service mechanical service provider offering an integrated portfolio of plumbing, HVAC, building automation, and refrigeration services for commercial clients. The company's services include Air Conditioning Services (repairs, maintenance, installations, and retrofits with 24/7 availability), Heating Services (boiler service, geothermal, hydronic heat systems), Plumbing Services (residential, commercial, and industrial), Building Automation (authorized Distech Controls dealer with Tridium Niagara integration), Refrigeration Services (24-hour commercial refrigeration), Mechanical Projects (design and installation across HVAC, plumbing, refrigeration, controls, and piping), and Metal Fabrication (in-house pipe fabrication and welding shop). The company operates as a unified service offering with in-house capabilities complemented by strategic technology partnerships for building automation systems.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Air Conditioning Services Comprehensive air conditioning services including repairs, maintenance, system installations, and retrofits for commercial customers. Covers chiller repair, seasonal service, comfort cooling equipment, cooling towers, hydronic cooling, split systems, heat pumps, filter cleaning and replacement, preventative maintenance, and new construction installations. Available 24/7.
• Heating Services Full-range commercial heating services including boiler service and repair, unit heating, hydronic heat, geothermal systems, steam and hot water converters, steam traps, DDC and pneumatic controls, steam and hot water piping, and coil cleaning. Includes preventative maintenance contracts, variable frequency drives, and new construction/retrofit installation across all makes and models.
• Plumbing Services Full-service plumbing with state-licensed plumbers for residential, commercial, and industrial customers. Handles new construction, renovation, remodel, and design-build projects for schools, retail, hotels, churches, medical, retirement facilities, manufacturing, and athletic facilities.
• Building Automation Building automation systems installation and service as an authorized Distech Controls dealer. Provides open building and energy management solutions with Tridium Niagara integration to unify competitors' systems (Siemens, Johnson Controls, Trane, Honeywell) into a single interface. Specializes in both new and existing building automation projects for commercial customers.
• Refrigeration Services Commercial refrigeration service and installation with 24-hour same-day service. Covers walk-in coolers and freezers, compressor systems, process chilling applications, blast freezers, refrigerated coolers, temperature and humidity controlled facilities, and ice machines. Serves food processing, industrial, retail, hospitality, government, warehouse, restaurant, and supermarket settings.
• Mechanical Projects Full-service mechanical project delivery with expertise in HVAC, plumbing, refrigeration, controls, and piping construction for industrial, medical, commercial, educational, and institutional settings. Includes design, installation, and service capabilities with single-source responsibility from conception to commissioning.
• Metal Fabrication Full-service custom pipe fabrication and weld shop providing prefabricated materials. Capabilities include pipe fabrication and welding (1/2 to 16 inch carbon steel, stainless steel), pipe threading, roll grooving, custom pipe fabrication, pipe system repairs, and custom metal fabrication. Certified welders with MIG, TIG, and SMAW capabilities. Member of National Certified Pipe Welding Bureau.

Quantifiable outcome

• 24-hour same-day service minimizing refrigeration downtime and labor costs
• +2 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• The Jamar CompanycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021In 2021, The Jamar Company acquired Bartingale Mechanical as a complementary fit within its family of companies. Bartingale Mechanical operates as part of the Jamar brand, providing plumbing and HVAC services alongside Jamar's construction operations. Together they have a significant regional presence and national reach through APi Group.
• ICI - Industrial Contractors, Inc.coreOthersICI (Industrial Contractors, Inc.) is a sister company within the Jamar family of companies. Together with Bartingale Mechanical, ICI forms part of a combined regional presence with national reach under the APi Group umbrella.
• Distech ControlscoreTechnology or IntegrationBartingale Mechanical is an authorized Distech Controls dealer, providing the company's industry-standard open building and energy management solutions to customers. Distech Controls products are central to Bartingale's building automation service offerings.
• TridiumcoreTechnology or IntegrationBartingale Mechanical is certified to provide the Tridium Niagara integration platform, enabling them to integrate competing building automation systems (Siemens, Johnson Controls, Trane, Honeywell, etc.) into a single, easy-to-manage interface for customers.
• APi GroupcoreOthersAPi Group is the ultimate parent company of Bartingale Mechanical (through Jamar Company). APi Group is a solution-focused specialty-services provider with a regional presence and national reach. APi Group's world-class STEPS safety program is incorporated into Bartingale Mechanical's operations.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Hooper Corporation: Wisconsin-based mechanical contractor providing HVAC, plumbing, and process piping services for commercial, industrial, and institutional customers. Directly comparable in service mix, geography, and customer segments to Bartingale Mechanical.
• J.F. Ahern Co. Fifth-generation mechanical contractor headquartered in Wisconsin, offering HVAC, plumbing, fire protection, and process piping services. Comparable regional mechanical contractor with similar service portfolio and customer base.
• Harris Companies: Upper Midwest mechanical contractor providing HVAC, plumbing, building automation, and refrigeration services. Similar multi-disciplinary mechanical services model serving commercial and industrial customers in a comparable geographic market.
• ICI - Industrial Contractors, Inc. Sister company under the Jamar/APi Group umbrella providing industrial mechanical and process piping services. Closely comparable in service offerings, certifications, and parent ownership structure.
• Grunau Company: Midwest mechanical and plumbing contractor acquired by APi Group, providing fire protection, plumbing, and HVAC services. Comparable as a regional mechanical contractor with similar APi Group operational backing.
• Mechanical Incorporated: Regional mechanical contractor providing HVAC, plumbing, and process piping services across the upper Midwest. Comparable in service mix, customer profile, and project scope.
• Engaging Solutions: Wisconsin-based mechanical contractor providing HVAC, plumbing, and building automation services for commercial customers. Comparable regional competition in the same Wisconsin geography.

Broad incumbents

• EMCOR Group: Global Fortune 500 mechanical and electrical construction services firm. Comparable in core mechanical services (HVAC, plumbing, refrigeration) but operates at vastly larger scale with national and international footprint.
• Comfort Systems USA: National HVAC and mechanical services provider with multiple operating subsidiaries across the United States. Comparable in core mechanical contracting services but operates at significantly larger scale through its many regional subsidiaries.

Regional players

• Lee Mechanical: Midwest mechanical contractor specializing in HVAC, plumbing, and process piping for commercial and industrial markets. Comparable in service offerings but primarily serves different geographic sub-regions of the Midwest.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance6 records

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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