When the August 2113 edition of Plumbing & Mechanical arrives in your shop, chances are good that your descendants and future employees will read about Mechanical Inc., which is based in Hillside, Ill., just west of Chicago.
“Our company philosophy is we want to be here in 100 years and that guides everything we do,” President Brian Helm says. “We make long-term decisions. We may sacrifice short-term gain in favor of long-term gain and longevity.