DEERFIELD, Ill. — Reedy Industries, a 92-year-old company that built its reputation by partnering with and growing HVAC, building automation, and plumbing services businesses in the Midwest region, has changed its name to PremiStar as part of its people-first strategy to address challenges faced by facility owners and managers in industrial, education, healthcare, and commercial market segments.
"The need for reliable, high-quality service of complex equipment has changed dramatically since the pandemic," said Joe Kirmser, CEO of PremiStar. "In the U.S., we have a shortage of highly trained, skilled equipment technicians, the workforce of which needs to as much as double to serve increasing demand for more cost-effective, more energy-efficient and healthier indoor environments."