On January 4, 2022, Gardiner acquired Continental Fire & Security (CFS), expanding on our HVAC offerings to include fire suppression, fire alarms, card access, video surveillance, nurse call intercom capability, as well as inspection and repair services.

The business grows to include 250 employees and a 168 service and automation truck and van fleet.

In March 2021, Dan Babic becomes CCO of Gardiner. Having held global sales and marketing leadership roles at other organizations, Babic returned to Gardiner in 2016 and helped lead the company’s successful transition to its partnership with Daikin and later navigate Gardiner’s pandemic strategy.

Gardiner expands on our office locations to include Youngstown, Ohio to better serve the Northern Ohio area.

In November 2020, Rob MacKinlay begins working at Gardiner as EVP and CFO, where he serves as a key member of the business’ executive team in driving performance and strategic growth, while overseeing all financial aspects.

In October 2020, Todd Barnhart, CEO, takes equity ownership of Gardiner. The move is part of Bill Gardiner’s broader long-term succession plan for the organization.

In June 2020, Gardiner joins International WELL Building Institute to advance our commitment in facility health and wellness, making us the first member company based in Greater Cleveland to do so.

Gardiner opens its third office location in Toledo, Ohio.

In August 2017, Todd Barnhart becomes President of Gardiner with plans to continue leading the business as Northern Ohio’s preferred building services provider.

On May 1, 2017 GARDINER became the exclusive factory authorized representative for Daikin in Northern Ohio.

GARDINER has saved Clients more than $10M in Energy since 2012.

The company has locations in both the Cleveland and Akron/Canton area and has grown to over 200 Associates with a combined 2,500+ years of industry experience.

GARDINER currently has over 65 service trucks serving our Clients in Northeast Ohio.

GARDINER formally introduces Building AI to leverage our experience in mechanical systems and controls to use data to diagnose issues and improve performance.

GARDINER installs wind, battery, solar, and geothermal project – the first energy project of its kind in the country.

President Bob Case is named CEO and continues to serve in both roles, along with COO Rick Reder and Chairman Bill Gardiner.

GARDINER opens an on-site training facility providing a comprehensive schedule of training and events for facility personnel on a variety of technical and industry-specific topics.

Gardiner Trane officially becomes GARDINER.

GARDINER celebrates 50th anniversary.

GARDINER’s headquarters building is certified with the Energy Star Building’s Label.

GARDINER grows to 184 Associates.

GARDINER relocates its Parts and Supply retail store across the street from headquarters in Solon, Ohio.

GARDINER is named the Top Midsize Company in Northeast Ohio by The Plain Dealer’s Top Workplaces in the first year of the Awards. GARDINER’s been named to the list every year since.

GARDINER’s focus on Energy heightens as nearly 20 associates are trained and receive CEM (Certified Energy Manager) credentials. That business would nearly triple in the next 4 years.

The company begins a transition from an HVAC equipment supplier, service company, controls company, and parts supplier to a professional services company.

GARDINER hires an Operations Leader and appoints a Systems Integration Leader to better serve our Clients.

GARDINER grows to 128 Associates.

Todd Barnhart and Tom Whitehead become dedicated end-use market leaders to work with K-12 Schools and Healthcare to understand the industry and drive financially-justified projects.

A Strategic Planning process shifts the company to focus more on Energy Services.

GARDINER begins its focus on dedicated end-use markets by hiring a K-12 Education specialist.

In an effort to better serve our Clients, a group of GARDINER Associates develops the TACTICS process to help bring the value of all of the company’s knowledge and assets to each job.

GARDINER opens its first Parts and Supply retail store in Solon, Ohio.

GARDINER grows to 91 Associates.

Mike Reder joins the company to begin offering turnkey retrofit & replacement projects to GARDINER Clients, effectively beginning what is known today as GARDINER Performance Solutions.

GARDINER grows to 54 Associates.

GARDINER starts an Automation & Controls business to provide integrated comfort systems to our Clients.

Bob Case from Missouri is hired as a Sales Engineer. Bob would later go on to become Sales Manager, General Manager, and President & CEO.

Bob Pelc, the company’s first Service Salesperson is hired to offer service agreements with all brands of HVAC equipment. Bob was an integral part of GARDINER for the years to come, and even remained with the company even in semi-retirement, working up until his death in 2016.

GARDINER expands by opening a sales office in the Akron-Canton area.

Trane offers franchise opportunities for entrepreneur-driven growth. Bill Gardiner buys the assets of the company in Cleveland and GARDINER is born.

The company’s original office is located on East 22nd Street in Cleveland and started with 6 Associates.

A young Bill Gardiner from Wauwatosa, WI arrives in Cleveland following his graduation from Iowa State. He was offered a job selling heating, ventilating, and cooling products for Trane.