About Us

Providing world-class commercial refrigeration and HVAC services in the Midwest since 1974

Our Mission

At Marick Mechanical, we recognize the importance of efficiency and productivity in business while aiming to provide value-added solutions for our customers and our company. We strive to build, inspire, and mentor great teams, resulting in a World Class culture.

Our Values

Our community is comprised of our team and our customers. Placing the “community first” is our top mission.

We demonstrate integrity by being consistent with our words and actions, while adhering to our core values even when faced with challenges.

Our work ethic means we always strive to maintain

Quality workmanship is what separates us from the competition.

We are committed to continuous improvement as we develop best practices and procedures ensuring growth and opportunities.

Who We Are

Since 1974, Marick Inc. in Des Moines, Waterloo, Wichita, and Omaha has been a family-owned and operated business helping businesses in the area with heating, cooling, and refrigeration services.

Our in-house team includes sales, design, engineering, service, and installation departments that will get the job done for you!

1974

Dick Thornton opened Marick Inc. with a simple mission to provide our customers with world-class HVAC and Refrigeration Services

1979

Opened up the first official office location in Des Moines, IA

1985

The company formally established Construction operations and expanded the reach of the business

1990

Marick started offering grocery store equipment sales, installation, and store designs

1997

Ever-expanding ― a Sheet Metal department was created to aid in various projects across the company

1999

Dick Thornton passed the Marick legacy on to his sons, Mark and Rick, as new owners and operating managers of Marick Inc.

2003

Mark and Rick Thornton merged with Nelson Services in Omaha, NE, to expand their reach within the Midwest

2005

Satellite location opened in Waterloo, IA

2008

With business continuing to grow, an additional branch was opened in Wichita, KS

2013

Satellite location opened in Ottumwa, IA

2021

Satellite location opened in Sioux City, IA

2022

Marick Inc. partnered with Astra Service Partners as we continued to grow at a record pace

2023

Marick Inc. rebranded and became Marick Mechanical as we launched new areas of operation in Plumbing Service and Controls

2023

Marick adds and opens two new departments, Plumbing and Controls to continue offering you world class services

2024

Marick Mechanical celebrates 50 years of service and business to their local communities and looks forward to the next 50 years to come

1974

1974Dick Thornton opened Marick Inc. with a simple mission to provide our customers with world-class HVAC and Refrigeration Services

1979

1979

Opened up the first official office location in Des Moines, IA

1985

1985

The company formally established Construction operations and expanded the reach of the business

1990

1990

Marick started offering grocery store equipment sales, installation, and store designs

1997

1997

Ever-expanding ― a Sheet Metal department was created to aid in various projects across the company

1999

1999

Dick Thornton passed the Marick legacy on to his sons, Mark and Rick, as new owners and operating managers of Marick Inc.

2003

2003

Mark and Rick Thornton merged with Nelson Services in Omaha, NE, to expand their reach within the Midwest

2005

2005
Satellite location opened in Waterloo, IA

2008

2008

With business continuing to grow, an additional branch was opened in Wichita, KS

2013

2013

Satellite location opened in Ottumwa, IA

2021

2021Satellite location opened in Sioux City, IA

2022

2022

Marick Inc. partnered with Orion Services Group as we continued to grow at a record pace

2023

2023

Marick Inc. rebranded and became Marick Mechanical as we launched new areas of operation in Plumbing Service and Controls

2023

2023

Marick adds and opens two new departments, Plumbing and Controls to continue offering you world class services

2024

2024

Marick Mechanical celebrates 50 years of service and business to their local communities and looks forward to the next 50 years to come