On June 7th we celebrated World Food Safety Day; a day marked with awareness of and passion for the integrity of safe food production across the world. At Bassett Mechanical, we celebrate this day alongside those who not only love to consume healthy food, but also our partners in the food production industries who daily […]
Whether they have been here 2 years – or 40 – our associates say the same thing; they are proud to be part of this moment in Bassett Mechanical’s history. As we celebrate 85 years, our Bassett Mechanical Family shares their excitement around what this milestone means to them. “I have been blessed to see […]
It’s often called “the future of HVAC”. A variable refrigeration flow (VRF) system could be the solution you need for your building by providing maximum efficiency, maximum comfort, and maximum benefits. What is a VRF system? VRF is a ductless system that distributes refrigerant to different zones through refrigerant piping, using outdoor condenser units and […]
For the 6th consecutive year, Bassett Mechanical is proud to be the recipient of the Associated General Contractors of Wisconsin 2020 Safety Excellence Award. The award recognizes construction companies who excel at safety performance. The AGC closely examines each candidate’s commitment to safety and occupational health management and risk control. Each application is reviewed for […]
In the Industrial Refrigeration Handbook (1998), Professor Wilbert Stoecker offered general thoughts on the sizing of refrigeration vessels. In his comprehensive text, he consolidated his opinion as, “Never scrimp on the size of the vessel.” Today, application requirements and changes in design philosophy have increased the focus on refrigerant charge reduction and thereby vessel size […]
Effective as of March 15, 2021, the EPA’s Risk Management Program Reconsideration Rule has been finalized and now requires RMP regulated facilities to perform a public meeting following a reportable accident with public impacts including (but not limited to) evacuations, injuries, offsite deaths, or environmental or property damage Facility owners should provide notice of the […]
As we celebrate 85 years of Creating Customers for Life®, we also reflect on the honor of being a third-generation family-owned business for over 8 decades. Generation after generation of Bassett family members proudly stepping up to lead our business through integrity, innovation, and commitment to our customers and associates. Some of us have had […]
Bassett Mechanical is proud to announce, that as of February 2021, we have reached 1.5 million hours without experiencing an Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) lost time injury. That means it has been nearly two years since an associate has missed time on the job because of a work-related injury. This significant milestone is […]
By Tyler Petersen, Virtual Design and Construction Manager Over the years, Bassett Mechanical has made a strategic decision to continue to invest in expanding design capabilities. From purchasing a 3D laser scanner for capturing accurate data at our customer sites to a robotic total station to improve accuracy in the field layout, the technology continues […]
2021 is here! A new year, a new outlook, a fresh start. Each year I look forward to writing this letter as an opportunity to thank you for your partnership and tell you about our ambitions for the upcoming year. Considering everything we have gone through together in 2020, this letter is especially important. Past […]
