Our History
Serving the Northeast’s HVAC Needs
For 80+ Years
For over 80 years, Northeast HVAC Solutions, has been a premier manufacturers’ representative for heating and cooling products. Whether it’s for a full system design solution or parts for existing equipment, we can do it all for you. Our customers make one call for their HVAC needs. We’re trained and certified in all the equipment we sell. Our reputation was built through our impeccable customer service.
Our History
1938
In 1938 Franklyn R. Foote founded the company, under the name F.R. Foote Co., Inc. Foote was an engineer employed by the General Electric Company (GE) located in Schenectady, New York. At this period in history, GE was flourishing and expanding worldwide. It soon became apparent to Foote that by beginning his own business he could offer solutions to GE with their HVAC requirements, as well as other businesses. He began his business on Chestnut Street in Colonie, New York. The first two manufacturers he represented were Marley Cooling Towers and Anemostat Products.
1959
In 1959 Donald Ferguson Sr. took a position with Franklin R. Foote as a sales engineer. Ferguson Sr. was a graduate of the Hudson Valley Community College HVAC Program. From 1959 until 1970 the company took on the representation of additional manufacturers, such as IAC, Twin-City Fans, and Loren Cook Co. The firm was involved with supplying fans, registers, grilles, diffusers and VAV boxes for notable projects such as the Empire State Plaza.
1970
In 1970 Franklin R. Foote retired and Donald Ferguson Sr. purchased the company from him. Ferguson Sr. then moved the company to a larger building located at 32 Fuller Road in Colonie (formerly Joe Ottinheimer’s engineering building). Ferguson Sr. then further expanded the company with representation of additional manufacturers and increased sales. In 1987, Donald Ferguson Jr. joined his father in the business. Ferguson Jr. holds a BA in Economics from SUNY at Albany and also attended the University of Miami. The business continued to grow and expand. In 1992, Donald Ferguson Sr. passed away and Donald Ferguson Jr. assumed ownership of the company.
Donald Ferguson Jr. undertook the largest expansion of the firm to date. He sought representation of quality oriented manufacturers who had a well established presence in the industry. He expanded the offering, building upon the firm’s representation of the Marley line, to include Armstrong Pumps, Griswold Filtration and other water related equipment. The firm became the only manufacturer’s representative to offer air and water products. In 2003, the firm relocated to a larger building at its present location at 898 Route 146, Clifton Park, NY. Ferguson Jr. also hired additional sales and support staff to support the growing needs of the business.
Donald Ferguson Jr. undertook the largest expansion of the firm to date. He sought representation of quality oriented manufacturers who had a well established presence in the industry. He expanded the offering, building upon the firm’s representation of the Marley line, to include Armstrong Pumps, Griswold Filtration and other water related equipment. The firm became the only manufacturer’s representative to offer air and water products. In 2003, the firm relocated to a larger building at its present location at 898 Route 146, Clifton Park, NY. Ferguson Jr. also hired additional sales and support staff to support the growing needs of the business.
2009
On January 1st, 2009 the growth of the firm and the diversification of products and solutions offered to the customers made it necessary to present a more distinct brand/name. F.R. Foote Co., Inc. was renamed Northeast HVAC Solutions, Inc. The name change and the new logo, the compass, created a more recognizable symbol of what the company does and how it has grown since 1938.
2014
On May 30, 2014 Northeast HVAC Solutions, Inc. purchased the Alla Company located in Syracuse, NY. This expansion allowed the sales territory to double in size and the manufacturers already represented, such as Armstrong Fluid Technologies, granted representation of the Central New York region. Northeast HVAC Solutions, Inc.’s ability to serve their customers with quality HVAC products has grown exponentially with the merge of these two companies.
2018
As of January 1, 2018 Northeast HVAC Solutions, Inc. and Slater Equipment Company merged under the name Northeast HVAC Solutions, Inc. This merger of two strong, highly compatible companies allows for better services, increased product offerings, and enhanced support to the company’s valuable customers.
Slater Equipment Company was established in 1969 by Richard Slater. He had worked in Buffalo as a representative for a manufacturing firm prior to moving to Rochester to open his HVAC business. Slater began by selling products from his home.
Slater Equipment Company was established in 1969 by Richard Slater. He had worked in Buffalo as a representative for a manufacturing firm prior to moving to Rochester to open his HVAC business. Slater began by selling products from his home.
Our History
1938
In 1938 Franklyn R. Foote founded the company, under the name F.R. Foote Co., Inc. Foote was an engineer employed by the General Electric Company (GE) located in Schenectady, New York. At this period in history, GE was flourishing and expanding worldwide. It soon became apparent to Foote that by beginning his own business he could offer solutions to GE with their HVAC requirements, as well as other businesses. He began his business on Chestnut Street in Colonie, New York. The first two manufacturers he represented were Marley Cooling Towers and Anemostat Products.
1959
In 1959 Donald Ferguson Sr. took a position with Franklin R. Foote as a sales engineer. Ferguson Sr. was a graduate of the Hudson Valley Community College HVAC Program. From 1959 until 1970 the company took on the representation of additional manufacturers, such as IAC, Twin-City Fans, and Loren Cook Co. The firm was involved with supplying fans, registers, grilles, diffusers and VAV boxes for notable projects such as the Empire State Plaza.
1970
In 1970 Franklin R. Foote retired and Donald Ferguson Sr. purchased the company from him. Ferguson Sr. then moved the company to a larger building located at 32 Fuller Road in Colonie (formerly Joe Ottinheimer’s engineering building). Ferguson Sr. then further expanded the company with representation of additional manufacturers and increased sales. In 1987, Donald Ferguson Jr. joined his father in the business. Ferguson Jr. holds a BA in Economics from SUNY at Albany and also attended the University of Miami. The business continued to grow and expand. In 1992, Donald Ferguson Sr. passed away and Donald Ferguson Jr. assumed ownership of the company.
Donald Ferguson Jr. undertook the largest expansion of the firm to date. He sought representation of quality oriented manufacturers who had a well established presence in the industry. He expanded the offering, building upon the firm’s representation of the Marley line, to include Armstrong Pumps, Griswold Filtration and other water related equipment. The firm became the only manufacturer’s representative to offer air and water products. In 2003, the firm relocated to a larger building at its present location at 898 Route 146, Clifton Park, NY. Ferguson Jr. also hired additional sales and support staff to support the growing needs of the business.
Donald Ferguson Jr. undertook the largest expansion of the firm to date. He sought representation of quality oriented manufacturers who had a well established presence in the industry. He expanded the offering, building upon the firm’s representation of the Marley line, to include Armstrong Pumps, Griswold Filtration and other water related equipment. The firm became the only manufacturer’s representative to offer air and water products. In 2003, the firm relocated to a larger building at its present location at 898 Route 146, Clifton Park, NY. Ferguson Jr. also hired additional sales and support staff to support the growing needs of the business.
2009
On January 1st, 2009 the growth of the firm and the diversification of products and solutions offered to the customers made it necessary to present a more distinct brand/name. F.R. Foote Co., Inc. was renamed Northeast HVAC Solutions, Inc. The name change and the new logo, the compass, created a more recognizable symbol of what the company does and how it has grown since 1938.
2014
On May 30, 2014 Northeast HVAC Solutions, Inc. purchased the Alla Company located in Syracuse, NY. This expansion allowed the sales territory to double in size and the manufacturers already represented, such as Armstrong Fluid Technologies, granted representation of the Central New York region. Northeast HVAC Solutions, Inc.’s ability to serve their customers with quality HVAC products has grown exponentially with the merge of these two companies.
2018
As of January 1, 2018 Northeast HVAC Solutions, Inc. and Slater Equipment Company merged under the name Northeast HVAC Solutions, Inc. This merger of two strong, highly compatible companies allows for better services, increased product offerings, and enhanced support to the company’s valuable customers.
Slater Equipment Company was established in 1969 by Richard Slater. He had worked in Buffalo as a representative for a manufacturing firm prior to moving to Rochester to open his HVAC business. Slater began by selling products from his home.
Slater Equipment Company was established in 1969 by Richard Slater. He had worked in Buffalo as a representative for a manufacturing firm prior to moving to Rochester to open his HVAC business. Slater began by selling products from his home.
About Slater Equipment Company
Slater Equipment Company was established in 1969 by Richard Slater. He had worked in Buffalo as a representative for a manufacturing firm prior to moving to Rochester to open his HVAC business. Slater began by selling products from his home.
1978
In 1978 David D. Principe began working with Richard Slater. The partners relocated the business to a small home on South Clinton Avenue. They intended to remodel the office space, however, within a year they required additional space and began looking for a larger building to meet their evolving needs.
1979
In 1979 Slater and Principe purchased a building in Rochester, located at 768 South Clinton Avenue. They remodeled the building to include office space for Slater Equipment Company, as well as a space for PS Supply, which is a warehouse used to stock products.
Richard Slater retired in 1985 and David D. Principe purchased Slater Equipment and PS Supply at that time.
Richard Slater retired in 1985 and David D. Principe purchased Slater Equipment and PS Supply at that time.
1990
In 1990 additional space for offices and inventory was added at the Rochester location, as the company continued to expand. In 1994 Slater Equipment added an office and warehouse facility in Buffalo, New York in order to provide additional service and products to western New York. David D. Principe’s sons, David A. Principe and Luke Principe joined their father in the business. Over the years, David D. Principe has gradually worked his way into retirement, as his sons took on more ownership responsibilities and began purchasing the business from their father.
Northeast HVAC Solutions, Inc. continues to provide service and products at the Albany, Syracuse, Rochester and Buffalo locations to mechanical contractors, consulting engineers, commercial businesses, as well as industrial businesses. The company is a manufacturer’s representative for commercial and industrial heating, ventilation, and air conditioning products, as well as mechanical products. Northeast HVAC Solutions, Inc. carries a wide variety of products, manufactured by the finest brands in the HVAC business. The warehouse in the Rochester location stocks products in order to serve customers’ immediate needs.
Northeast HVAC Solutions, Inc. continues to provide service and products at the Albany, Syracuse, Rochester and Buffalo locations to mechanical contractors, consulting engineers, commercial businesses, as well as industrial businesses. The company is a manufacturer’s representative for commercial and industrial heating, ventilation, and air conditioning products, as well as mechanical products. Northeast HVAC Solutions, Inc. carries a wide variety of products, manufactured by the finest brands in the HVAC business. The warehouse in the Rochester location stocks products in order to serve customers’ immediate needs.
Serving Clients Across New York State, Vermont, & Massachusetts
Northeast HVAC Solutions, Inc. continues to provide products and service at our Albany, Syracuse, Rochester, and Buffalo locations to contractors and engineers, as well as commercial and industrial clients. We are a manufacturers’ representative for commercial and industrial heating, ventilating, and air conditioning products. Our warehouse in the Rochester location also stocks products to assist customers with their immediate needs.
To set up an appointment or to check parts availability, contact us at 518-383-2111. We look forward to hearing from you!
Northeast HVAC Solutions, Inc.
Email:
info@nehvacsolutions.com
Hours
Monday - Friday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Albany
Address:
898 NY-146
Clifton Park, NY 12065
Phone:
518-383-2111
Fax: 518-383-8254
Rochester
Address:
768 South Clinton Ave
Rochester, NY 14620
Phone:
585-473-5310
Fax: 585-473-9546
Buffalo
Syracuse
Address:
886 East Brighton Ave
Syracuse, NY 13205
Phone:
315-451-4130
Fax: 315-451-5343