Stuart Mechanical has made some big strides in revenue generation since its launch in 2011.
The Madison Heights-based HVAC firm has gone from zero revenue to in excess of $4 million in a few short years. It is now taking aim at crossing another big milestone.
"I'm going to be nipping at the heels of $5 million in 2014," says Ray Barnowske, vice president and manager of operations for
Stuart Mechanical. "The growth has been tremendous."
He would like to see the company’s revenue hit between $5.5 million and $6 million in 2015. That seems possible since the firm has added a construction department and is taking on big projects like
The Albert luxury apartment renovation in downtown Detroit.
Stuart Mechanical has also grown its staff significantly since its launch. The company started with 10 employees. Today it has 30 employees and the occasional intern. It has hired four people, such as service technicians, this year, and is looking to add a few more in early 2015.
"We're always looking," Barnowski says.
Source: Ray Barnowske, vice president & manager of operations for Stuart Mechanical
Writer: Jon Zemke
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