Who we are
Sheetmetal Specialists in HVAC (SSI) was founded in 1987 by Leonard Charland and Donald Jones after they left Northeastern Sheetmetal, bringing with them more than 22 years of HVAC installation experience. Together, they worked tirelessly to build a respected, family‑owned company that grew to more than 20 employees. SSI operated with an experienced fabrication shop and a skilled installation team—many of whom started with Leonard and Donald and remained with the business throughout their ownership.
In 2005, Donald Jones retired, leaving Leonard Charland as the sole owner and estimator. Leonard continued to successfully lead the company until his own retirement in 2009. At that time, his son, Jerry Charland, along with David Laurie, purchased the company. Under their leadership, SSI continued to grow, building a strong reputation statewide for quality workmanship and dependable service.
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Thomas Mechanical was founded in 1990 by Scott and Norma Thomas following their careers at Essex Plumbing and Heating. With 20 years of experience, Scott and Norma worked diligently to build a successful and profitable company, ultimately employing more than 30 skilled team members.
In 2021, Jerry Charland and David Laurie acquired Thomas Mechanical as Scott and Norma entered retirement. Having partnered with Thomas Mechanical for many years through their work at Sheetmetal Specialists in HVAC, Jerry and David were already familiar with the team, culture, and values of the company. Their transition into ownership allowed them to maintain continuity for employees and preserve the strong foundation the Thomas’ built.
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