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HVAC Becomes MTI!

"MTI Quarterly" is designed with you, our customer, in mind.  We feel that part of our growth has come from keeping our clients abreast of new technologies and better, more efficient ways of controlling their environment.  Published four time a year, MTI Quarterly " provides practical information on our services as well as interesting profiles and discussion of current mechanical contracting issues.

Back to the future

Past and millennium lead to name change

Welcome to the world of Mechanical Technologies Inc.  Ten years ago when HVAC Systems Service was formed, we had aspirations of becoming a full-service mechanical contractor, but quite honestly, our immediate goal was to turn a fledgling idea into a viable business.

Although out success is rooted in old fashioned hard work, looking back, it seems easy.  We took a one dimensional business with expertise in the service of heating, air conditioning, and ventilating, and grew it into a full-service mechanical contractor specializing in HVAC service and installation, piping, and sheet metal/indoor air quality.

The new Mechanical Technologies Inc. would not have been possible, though, without the help of dedicated employees who strive to exceed customers' expectations and the willingness of customers to embrace our new services.   We want to thank all of you for helping us to get where we are today.

Last summer, when our newest division, piping, was readily being accepted, it was evident we were outgrowing our name "HVAC Systems Service."  Preparing for Y2K and the new millennium also forced us to look at the future.  We came to the conclusion that  a new name which represents our growth and our commitment to technology.  In the end, we all agreed that MTI was a perfect fit.

As of July 1, 1999, the change will be official.   Be assured you will receive the same high quality service you have come to expect from us, but also be confident we are committed to the future as we continue on as MTI:   Mechanical Technologies Inc

Customer Profile:  SOMETHING BREWING!

MTI completes job for new Green Bay Brewery

At MTI, we take a lot of pride in the area   of piping and controls.  This pride is evident in the work recently completed for the new Green Bay Brewery, the makers of Hinterland Beer.  The brewery, recently moved to the Broadway area of downtown Green Bay, is now located across Dousman Street from the Title town Brewery.  The new glass-lined facility offers visitors tours of the brewing and bottling area, complete with samples of the coveted final product.

"This was a fun and challenging project for us,"says Vice president Steve Peterson.  "We took great care in seeing that everything went smoothly."

Name-Dropping

On July 1, 1999 HVAC Systems Service will become Mechanical Technologies Inc., or MTI.  Please update your company records to our new name.   Key areas include:

Accounts receivable and payable departments; Key contacts, including buyers and salespeople; Executives, including owners, VP's and general managers

In this electronic age, completely converting your records to our new name may take more than just one entry.  Areas that might get overlooked include:

Mailing lists, Contact manager software, Corporate and Electronic Rolodex.  Our address phone, and fax are not changing.  Continue to reach us at the address in the previous column.

TEAMWORK

One sign of a good team is that every member knows his or her role.  At MTI, nobody demonstrates this as well as Steve Gay, sheet metal division manager and 19-year member of the Local 18.

Steve describes his job simply as "working with the customers and managing the men."  MTI President, Rick Bushey says "Steve Gay gets the job done." Steve's leadership sets the pace for continued growth in the sheet metal division.

Steve counts cars, boating, and quad-racers among his hobbies.  In characteristic straightforward fashion, he says the most challenging aspect of his job "finding that area where both the men who work for me and the men I work for are happy!"

Jim Taylor, Service Manager

In a company founded on service, the importance of the service manager cannot be overemphasized.  At MTI, that job falls to Jim Taylor.  The Upper Peninsula native says the key to great service is staying on the cutting edge of technology in the contracting trade.  "The pace of this industry keeps getting faster, " says Taylor.  "We must stay on the edge of the latest technologies to ensure our service department continues to grow."  MTI President, Rick Bushey, agrees:   "Jim has been with us for almost five years now, and there's nobody who works harder to understand all the facets of service."

Jim, who says that customer satisfaction upon completion of complex tasks is the best part of his job, spent four years in the U.S. Air Force before coming to MTI.  He likes to spend his free time at his cabin in Escanaba, Mich.

Steve Peterson, Vice President & Manager Piping Division

"The business just seems to grow by itself.  The future looks great," says MTI vice president and steamfitting superintendent Steve Peterson.  A 16 year  member of the Local 400, Peterson has become an integral member of the MTI team.  "The energy and expertise that Steve brings to to the table are irreplaceable, " says MTI President, Rick Bushy.   "In a lot of ways, Steve Peterson has gotten us to the level we are at today."

When Steve's not busy with MTI business, he likes to be doing anything outdoors.  "I really like outdoor activity; I can find some kind of outdoor sport any time of year.  I rarely watch TV...unless it's football" Despite Steve's hectic work schedule, he says a sense of humor is an important element of MTI.  "Our staff is always helpful and friendly anytime you call the office."