Home » About PIONEERING FACILITIES ENGINEERING, MAINTENANCE & OPERATIONS SINCE 1879 Kroeschell built its reputation as a trailblazer in the field. It maintained its name by solving complex facility management challenges and by treating customers like family. CONTACT US ABOUT US Since 1879, our company has evolved from four German brothers creating boiler systems at the turn of the century into a full-scale general contracting, building maintenance and operations leader with an eye on the future. Yet, our mission remains the same: To support the full life cycle of facilities and create safe, sustainable, and top-performing building environments. Our deep expertise and family-like atmosphere allows Kroeschell to rise to any challenge and provide innovative facility solutions that consistently exceed the industry standard. We’re the facility engineering, maintenance and operations partner you can count on. That’s the Kroeschell Advantage. OUR HISTORY Kroeschell’s story starts on the busy streets of Chicago in 1879. The Kroeschell Brothers Company began as boiler manufacturers and piping contractors, producing boilers, tanks, stacks and steam separators, as well as designing and installing new systems. While Kroeschell established its roots in boiler manufacturing, a new innovation was about to sweep the American scene: Cooling. The Kroeschell Brothers were among the first to embrace cooling technology and by the close of the 19th century, Kroeschell had formed the Kroeschell Brothers Ice Machine Company, becoming the ﬁrst American company to design, manufacture and install CO2 refrigeration equipment up to 250 tons in capacity. In 1906, Kroeschell pushed the envelope, designing, building and installing an air-cooling system in the Congress Hotel in Chicago, widely recognized as the ﬁrst air-conditioning system in America. In 1922, Kroeschell merged with the Brunswick Refrigerating Company to form the Brunswick-Kroeschell Company, and later during the Wall Street Crash, joined forces with York Heating and Ventilation and the world-famous Carrier Corporation. KROESCHELL ADVANTAGE EXPERIENCE-DRIVEN EXPERTISE With more than 142 years of experience under our belt, Kroeschell has faced every complex building challenge head-on. Our team of industry experts stand at the ready, whether you’re on the cusp of new construction or retrofitting an outdated building system. Our solutions-centric approach is why customers including Fortune 500 companies, hospitals, and the U.S. government all trust us to handle their complex facility needs A REPUTATION OF DEDICATION The facilities management industry has changed over the years, but our dedication to customers has never wavered. Our team of hardworking professionals go the extra mile to get to know you, your obstacles, and the inner workings of your facility. Then we deliver a winning strategy to put your building above par. That’s our promise to you. COMPREHENSIVE OUTPUT At Kroeschell, we don’t settle on minimum fixes. We take the time to conduct a thorough analysis of your building systems and craft a custom solution that keeps your facility in optimum shape for today and for years to come. We stand by our work, and remain committed to delivering results on time and on-budget — rest assured. PROACTIVE + PROTECTIVE When you choose Kroeschell, you choose a partner that puts your best interest above the rest. We help you anticipate, avoid and mitigate risks, so you can get the most out of your facility project. With industry-leading safety protocols in place and our in-house team of engineers, technicians, and project managers, we make your protection a top-priority from Day One. A NEW ERA ROOTED IN ENGINEERING In 1932, Robert and Paul Kroeschell resigned from Carrier to form the Kroeschell Engineering Company, and a new era began. In 1934, Kroeschell landed the coveted contract to cool Chicago’s famous Tribune Tower — one of the crown jewels of Chicago architecture. The project was described by Westinghouse as “one of the largest unit air conditioning installations in the world.” By 1959, Kroeschell had entered the HVAC business and continued expanding its services through the decades, adding industrial systems and plant operations support, electrical power distribution and controls, and plumbing installation and design to its offerings for top-notch facilities across the country. Through its many services, Kroeschell has grown into a global business partner rooted in its firm dedication to excellence and treating customers like family. AT LOOK BACK AT KROESCHELL As a pioneer in the facility world, Kroeschell takes pride in shaping the history and future of safe, efficient, and productive facilities at every stage of the building life cycle. GIVING BACK TO THE COMMUNITY THAT GIVES SO MUCH TO US It’s what is on the inside that counts. Kroeschell remains dedicated to using its success to support charitable causes throughout the Greater Chicagoland community and beyond, improving comfort and standards of living for the next generation. For the past 10 years, Kroeschell has hosted an annual golf outing to benefit local charities. Past benefactors have included: MS Society American Cancer Society Easter Seals HelloBaby CONTACT US Kroeschell delivers the right building solutions, at the right time. Ready to learn more about our facilities engineering, maintenance, and operations services? Choose a contractor you can trust and contact our expert team today. Name* Email* Company Phone Services of Interest Facility Maintenance MEP Design-Build Engineering Mechanical Service & Preventative Maintenance General Contracting Industrial Operations & Maintenance Other Message* CAPTCHA Sign up for our newsletter Contact Us Chicago 3222 N. 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