KEY MECHANICAL

Industrial > Refrigeration Services

Our story begins in an era of American resurgence in a post-World War Two world. This was a time where industry was expanding, and entrepreneurs created new businesses to serve the ever-growing economy. Two businessmen, who met while studying engineering at The University of Southern California, were a part of this army of new entrepreneurs. Bob Heisler and Lee Sandahl founded Key Mechanical Industries in Southern California in 1956. This new firm specialized in commercial mechanical contracting.
After many successful decades of conducting business in Southern California, the firm expanded northward. In 1975 Key Mechanical opened up shop just south of Seattle in Kent, Washington. The growth posed new challenges for the firm. In search of new business avenues, Key broadened its business lines to include commercial refrigeration installation and service in the late 1980’s.
As a result of this new business line, Key partnered with what was then Tyler Refrigeration to become an authorized Tyler dealer. This expanded the firm’s product offerings in the supermarket industry. Key grew to become the go-to contractor for Tyler refrigeration cases, systems and parts in the region. During this time, the firm also experienced the passing of the baton. Bob and Lee, looking to retire from the business, found a successor in Frank Leonard, who became President and CEO in 1990, while the Southern California divisions were passed on to different successors.

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