“I’ve used Crawford twice in the past six months. Once for plumbing and once for heating/air. Both times I was very impressed with their ability to get to me fast. Plumbing the day, I called and heating the morning after I called. Work was done professionally, the personnel were friendly and helpful, and I thought the prices were very reasonable. We replaced our furnace. The Crawford salesman was helpful and knowledgeable and not pushy at all. He understood our needs and budget and was helpful and friendly. The installers did a super job. Left everything cleaner than they found it and took time to explain what they were doing and how the new equipment operated. I’d definitely recommend Crawford and will call them again if the need arises.”
History
Crawford Company Has A Proud History
Crawford Company is proud to be a part of the Quad Cities since 1952. We remain dedicated to the ideals and principals that guided us from a small shop to a premiere HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical and Fabrication company.
Crawford Over Time
Harvey Crawford served our country as a pilot in the Navy Air Corps during WWII.
1952
Harvey Crawford establishes Crawford Heating & Cooling as sole proprietorship. The “early shop” is located at 4th Avenue and 21st Street.
1962
Articles of incorporation registered with Secretary of State: Nov. 26, 1962.
1965
A new building is constructed at 1306 Mill St. (present site). Building survives Great Flood of 1965.
1968
Crawford grows to 6,800-square feet on Mill St.
1972
Bob Frink begins career at Crawford.
1974
Harvey Crawford passes away. Bob Frink and Jim Maynard Sr. assume management duties at the company.
1977
Crawford Residential begins a long-standing association with Bryant Heating and Cooling products.
1982
Jim Maynard Jr. begins employment at company.
1985
Crawford adds commercial and industrial markets to niche, maintains residential division.
1986
Crawford adds weld shop and begins specialty fabrication projects.
1990
Specialized stainless steel projects have become a new emphasis. The first expansion, since 1968, is completed – adding 3,200-square feet.
1994
Another addition is constructed, this time 3,600-square feet are added for the specialty fabrication division. Also, a four-ton overhead crane is purchased. Total square-footage sits at 13,200.
1996
A coil line and additional sheet metal ductwork fabrication equipment is purchased. Jim Maynard Sr. retires from business.
1998
Crawford remodels and gains additional office space. Cumulative facility totals 26,000-square feet.
2000
Crawford buys area’s largest laser-cutting center and forms new Laser Division. Crawford adds a subsidiary, DSP Monoxivent; entering the “source capture solution” market at a national level. Company breaks ground on a new 21,000-square foot addition. Crawford Residential begins association with Lennox Home Comfort Systems. Ian Frink begins employment at company.
2001
Company completes largest addition in history, total square-footage grows to 47,000-square feet.
2003
Crawford ranks 3rd in nation for safety by SMACNA.
2006
Larry Anderson, CFO, assumes management role at company. Crawford launches current logo and continues building marketing base for residential division.
2008
Crawford/Monoxivent introduce fiberglass reinforced plastics division. Crawford’s three lasers are re-built and cutting capacity increases.
2010
Crawford adds new 3500-watt laser to increase cutting capacity. Crawford adds Plumbing Division. Monoxivent grows fiberglass reinforced plastics with UnderDuct and Corrosion Composites brands.
2010
Crawford ranks 2nd in nation for safety by SMACNA.
2012
Crawford embarks on 60th year of serving the QC market.
2012
Crawford breaks ground on new 20,000-sq. ft. expansion for Monoxivent division.
2013
Cumulative facility size grows to 67,650-sq. ft. Crawford expands into Dubuque market, opens Crawford North. Crawford expands into micro-brewing equipment and launches brewtanks.com.
2017
Bob Frink retirement announced following 45-years at company (43 as president). Crawford wins Bryant “Circle of Champions” award. Crawford management now includes owners Ian Frink, Jim Maynard, and CFO Larry Anderson.
2018
Additional building opens, 17,525 sq. ft., at 31st Avenue in Rock Island for Brew Equipment Division.
2019
Crawford North, located in Dubuque, expands facility to 12,000-sq. ft. Overall company footprint at 97,175-sq. ft. between three locations (Dubuque, 31st Ave., and Mill St.). Crawford wins Bryant “Circle of Champions” award for a second time in three years.
2020
Crawford Company and Art-O-Lite Electrical execute purchase agreement. New Electrical Division formed.
2020
Crawford Company and Seaberg Industries execute purchase agreement. Seaberg Industries has become a new division within Crawford Company, specializing in machining and fabrication.
2021
Crawford Company purchases three buildings located in Sunset Business Park. The buildings provide an additional 133,000-sq. ft. for production work and storage, serving multiple divisions of the company.
2022
Crawford Company celebrates 70 years serving the QC market.
2023
Crawford expands into Muscatine market, open Crawford Muscatine.
Crawford expands fabrication capabilities with new Architectural division.
2024
Crawford expands into Muscatine market, open Crawford Muscatine.
Crawford Brewing Equipment expands into the Biotech market.
2025
Crawford holds a ribbon cutting for a permanent Muscatine location.
Crawford Fan Mail
“I recently had a new air conditioner installed and plumbing work done on my tub/shower, and every single person I interacted with at Crawford Company, both in person and over the phone was exceptional. Their professionalism and customer service truly go above and beyond. I highly recommend Crawford Company, and they will be my first call for any heating, air, plumbing, or electrical needs. Very happy to have found them!”
“I had my water heater replaced by Chase from Crawford. He was very professional. He did a great job installing my tankless water heater. He cleaned up after himself and left the area cleaner than when he arrived. The estimate process with Brock was also great. He showed up the day I called and had me an estimate within a day. I highly recommend Crawford for your plumbing needs!”