BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Coolray, a home services provider in Georgia since 1966 and a Wrench Group company, announced it has opened its first location in Alabama, serving homeowners throughout the Birmingham area and expanding its reach across the southeast.

Coolray is a provider of heating, air conditioning, plumbing, electrical and water quality services to homeowners and businesses. The company is committed to prompt, on-time service, easy scheduling, and its parts and labor warranty. The new Birmingham location opened this week.

“We’re thrilled for our first expansion outside of Georgia to be the great city of Birmingham,” said Andy Piercefield, president of Coolray. “Coolray’s experienced technicians will be bringing the outstanding customer service and professionalism that we are renowned for to serve homeowners in Alabama.”

“Birmingham is a growing market with a business-friendly climate and a strong demand for more and better home services providers,” said Ken Haines, CEO of Wrench Group. “Bringing a Coolray location to the area, given their long history of home services excellence in the region, makes for a perfect match.”

Located at 3505 Warrior River Road, Bessemer, the new Coolray location expects to employ 55 people by the end of its first year. The company currently employs more than 580 team members and serves more than 130,000 customers annually.