Company History:

Hamstra Heating & Cooling (HHC) was founded November 1, 1983 by Glenn Hamstra and his two sons, Jeff and David. Glenn had 34 years of experience in the HVAC industry, Jeff had 11 years and David had 9 years of experience when they founded HHC. Glenn decided to form the company because he was sick of making money for other companies and was tired of being forced to do business in ways he felt was wrong. Jeff and David were working as field installers for separate companies at the time and jumped at the chance to join their dad in the new business venture.

Glenn managed to get a $20,000 loan from the bank which they used to buy two trucks for $1500, buy two pieces of shop equipment to make duct, pay rent on a small building and buy materials for their first job. Initial business came from builders that Glenn had formed relationships with over the years. These builders were thrilled that Glenn had finally gone out on his own because they knew what kind of guy he was and knew what kind of work he would produce. Eight months passed before Glenn was able to take any wages

Eleven months passed before Hamstra Heating & Cooling was able to hire its first employee. His name was Robert Orr and he still works for HHC today. With basically only three guys working, HHC had revenues of $365,000 its first year. This was enough to allow them to move into a larger building, buy more shop equipment and hire a few more guys. Sales hit the $1 million mark in the third year and four years later HHC bought its current office location, which is a 3,600 square foot building with a rear yard. In 2005 when they bought a 7,800 square foot building that sits on a 1.3-acre lot. This is the new home of HHC's fabrication shop, which officially became its own separate company as of January 1, 2007 under the name Sheetmetal Solutions.

Timeline:

• November 1, 1983 - Company founded by Glenn Hamstra and his two sons Jeff and David
• October 1, 1984 - Hired first employee, Robert Orr, who still works for the company today
• January 1, 1985 - Relocated to new building near 22 nd and Park
• 1988 - Relocated to current office location on 17 th street . 3,500 square foot building with rear yard
• 1998 - Glenn Hamstra steps down as President and Jeff takes over. Glenn still works for HHC as a consultant.
• 2005 - Bought 7,800 square foot building on 1.3 acres near the airport for fabrication shop
• November 2005 - Built addition on 17 th street building (added four offices)
• January 2006 - Bought single table plasma cutter for fabrication shop
• January 2007 - Hamstra's fabrication shop becomes separate company called Sheetmetal Solutions