Davenport, Ia. — 2016 has been a big year for Republic, an independent, third generation, family-owned electrical, mechanical and energy management distributor. The company is located in the Quad Cities with branches in Cedar Rapids and Dubuque, Iowa, and Peoria, Illinois. On Sept. 22, 2016, Republic commemorated 100 years in business with a grand celebration at its iWireless Center in Moline, Illinois.
In addition to raising money for charity, Republic will give away furnaces in its “Give Warmth” program. The company is partnering with the Salvation Army, Johnson Controls, and local YORK and Luxaire dealers to install up to 25 furnaces for needy members of the communities it serves.