The Heat Exchange

We're excited to present another department in our Meet the Team series. In this edition, we’re shining a spotlight on the Plumbing & New Construction division. Get to know the people behind the scenes, learn about their roles and discover what makes their department unique.

Doug Bleicken, Plumbing/Construction Division Manager; Mike Ford, Project Manager/Estimator; Amanda Reis, Assistant Project Manager

In 2022, The Wilkinson Companies took an exciting step forward by launching a dedicated Construction and Plumbing Division, designed to meet the growing demand for specialized commercial plumbing and gas fitting services. With a focus on mid-size projects, this division has quickly become a trusted partner for businesses looking to enhance their facilities with expert installations and repairs. Whether it’s new construction, office fit outs, or specialized systems for medical and laboratory settings, our team delivers high-quality solutions tailored to the specific needs of each client.

Following safety and maintenance guidelines in a commercial or industrial boiler room is essential for preventing accidents, ensuring efficient operations and protecting personnel. As we move into heating season, we’d like to share some tips to help you maintain a safe and functional environment.

Welcome to our new interview series where we introduce you to the amazing teams that make our company thrive! In this edition, we’re shining a spotlight on the Installation Department. Get to know the people behind the scenes, learn about their roles and discover what makes their department unique.

Massachusetts has adopted Commercial Stretch Energy Codes as part of its broader effort to improve energy efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. These codes are designed to go beyond the baseline energy codes and set higher performance standards for new commercial buildings and major renovations. The codes will indirectly affect our industry when upgrading equipment and remodeling existing buildings and it will be essential to stay current with the future Mass Save Programs.

We are excited to share a new interview in our Expert Interview Series.

Thank you very much to long time vendor/partner Mr. Keith Knowles of Limpsfield for taking the time to contribute to our Expert Interview Series. We’ve performed many Cleaver Brooks/Limpsfield retrofits over the years and his expertise is remarkable. Keith has traveled the globe and it was great to hear from him on different topics outside of the burner world. Thank you very much, Keith for your willingness to partake. - Geoff Wilkinson, Jr.

Here is the answer in our latest round of Name That Part. Thank you to everyone who took the time to submit a guess!

Do you know what this is? Take a guess and post your answer to play the latest round of Name That Part! The correct answer will be revealed on The Heat Exchange soon.

As we wrap up 2023, we're taking a look back at the most popular posts from our website, The Heat Exchange blog and our social media platforms. We've enjoyed highlighting some of our projects and news throughout the year. 

New commercial 15# steam cast iron heating boilers have been in unusually short supply since the start of the pandemic. The staple of small-medium-size buildings and low-pressure steam process boilers are at a crossroads in our industry. Couple that with the new US Department of Energy (DOE) regulations and cast iron boiler manufacturers are in a state of flux.