Author Archives: Bassett Mechanical

Bassett Mechanical has been participating in co-op student programs for 20 years. Throughout those years, the program has brought many hard-working, inspiring young people through our doors helping to launch many of them into exciting career paths in the trades. Recent co-op student, Maddy, shares her journey through our co-op program and how it has […]

“Someone is sitting in the shade today because someone planted a tree a long time ago.” –Warren Buffett We started in 1936…one man and a truck. I think about the groundwork that was laid 83 years ago. Our safety culture was founded on a brotherhood of associates looking out for each other. Along the way […]

Faced with the large costs associated with building construction, restricted engine room space, and a food business that continues to grow rapidly, our customer came to Bassett for help in planning for their future growth. Having a history of providing both innovative designs and years of service, we worked to exceed their expectations once again […]

Associates at Bassett Mechanical wholeheartedly donated and participated in the 2019 Sole Burner in support of the American Cancer Society again this year. With beautiful weather and a great participant turn out,  Bassett Mechanical had 24 registered runners and raised $4,623.51 to support this cause. Participation helped support the event’s overall success with a total […]

By: Kyle Klein, Madison Maintenance Solutions Specialist & Scott Heinz, Madison Area Manager Bassett Mechanical has long been established as a premier service provider in the Natural Refrigerant and HVAC markets throughout Wisconsin.  Our company dates back to 1936 with one man and a truck servicing home refrigerators and light commercial units. Fast forward to […]

You already know that preventative maintenance is good for your car, but shouldn’t your HVAC runs at the same efficiencies? Doing regular preventative maintenance ultimately extends the life of your equipment,  provides energy efficiencies, and prevents you from making the “emergency” service call due to a system that has failed. In other words, if you […]

UW Madison recently launched a unique program created for Process Safety Management Professionals and Coordinators whose industrial refrigeration work focuses on facilities using ammonia. This Process Safety Management Professional (PSMP) Certificate is a combined offering between the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Engineering Professional Development and the Industrial Refrigeration Consortium (IRC). It provides an in-depth understanding of […]

By: Dan Buechler, Manufacturing Superintendent & Mark Stencel, Director of Business Development Bassett Mechanical specializes in customized industrial refrigeration systems and components to fit the individual needs and applications of a variety of production facilities. Although each design and recommendation is customized, many of these systems will require the fabrication of vessels to support the […]

Bassett Mechanical was proud to be in attendance at this years IIAR Conference & Expo held March 3-6 in Phoenix, Arizona. Our experts not only participated at this year’s show, along with our own Chief Engineer who serves as the conference chair, but we also had the pleasure of being featured as one of this […]

We sat down with Kim to talk about her journey to leadership at Bassett Mechanical and about the responsibilities of running a family and a family business. Q: Good morning, Kim! Can you share with us a little bit about yourself? A: Sure! I currently serve as Chief Cheerleader at Bassett Mechanical (aka President and […]