| Name | Title | Contact Details |
|---|---|---|
Thomas Paquette |
Vice President of Sales | Profile |
Smardt Chiller Group is a global leader in oil-free centrifugal chiller technology, focusing on high-efficiency HVAC solutions for commercial, industrial, and institutional applications. Founded in 2005 by Roger Richmond-Smith and Ron Conry, the company has over 25 years of experience in magnetic bearing compressors and oil-free systems. Smardt operates manufacturing facilities in Canada, the USA, Australia, Germany, and China, with more than 10,000 chillers installed worldwide. The company offers a range of products, including water-cooled, air-cooled, and evaporative-cooled chillers, as well as customizable modular systems. All chillers utilize oil-free centrifugal compressors with magnetic bearings, which enhance energy efficiency and reduce maintenance needs. Smardt also provides custom engineering, global support for installation and maintenance, and energy efficiency consulting to help clients optimize their systems and reduce carbon footprints. The company serves various industries, including government facilities, pharmaceutical manufacturing, data centers, and hospitals, emphasizing reliability and sustainability in its solutions.
Kloeckner Metals - Americas is a prominent steel and metal distributor based in Roswell, Georgia. As the North American subsidiary of Klöckner & Co SE, it ranks as the fourth-largest metal service center in North America, operating around 50 locations across the U.S., Mexico, Canada, and Puerto Rico. The company serves approximately 8,000 metalworking businesses with a diverse portfolio of over 190,000 products, including carbon steel, stainless steel, and aluminum. The company offers extensive services beyond distribution, such as custom processing, warehousing, logistics solutions, and supply chain management. This comprehensive approach helps customers optimize production schedules and reduce lead times by providing materials close to their operations. Kloeckner Metals supports various industries, including automotive, construction, energy, and infrastructure, ensuring that its customers have access to the products and services they need for their projects.
Oakbridge Insurance is a prominent independent insurance and risk management agency with over 100 years of experience. Founded with a mission to enhance the insurance industry through community-focused service, Oakbridge combines the flexibility of an independent agency with the resources of a larger brokerage. As of 2023, it operates under Audax Private Equity, providing a range of commercial and personal insurance solutions. The company specializes in commercial property and casualty insurance, employee benefits, surety bonds, personal property and casualty insurance, and risk management services. Oakbridge operates through a partnership model, having expanded from four founding agencies to 13 partner firms by 2022, employing 280 people. The agency fosters a collaborative culture, emphasizing trust and long-term relationships with clients. In 2022, Oakbridge was recognized as a Top 100 Property/Casualty Agency by *Insurance Journal*, highlighting its strong position in the industry.