Mechanical Inc. Acquires Borg Mechanical Contractors
FREEPORT, Ill. — Mechanical Inc., a division of The Helm Group, has acquired Borg Mechanical Contractors Inc. of Hillside, Ill. Borg, a Chicago-area HVAC and process-piping contractor, will continue to operate under the Borg name, and is expected to increase Mechanical Inc.’s annual revenues from $40 million to $70 million. According to Brian Helm, president of Mechanical Inc., combining the resources of two major Midwest mechanical contractors presents new growth opportunities for both its mechanical service and construction divisions.
The acquisition builds on Mechanical Inc.’s plans for additional growth in the Chicago area. Mechanical Inc. has offices spanning the area between Freeport and Chicago. Helm cited other advantages that Borg offered, including a proven track record of profitability and sharing similar business philosophies and practices. “What we found most appealing about Borg,” said Helm, “is its superior knowledge of the piping business and its development of strong customer relationships.”