About Us

O'Dell Associates, founded in 1987, is a manufacturer's representative specializing in heating, ventilating & air conditioning (HVAC) equipment for the commercial & industrial markets. With our current mix of manufacturers, O'Dell has a comprehensive offering, including:

  • Heat & Energy Recovery Ventilators
  • Water Source Heat Pumps and Water Cooled Chillers
  • Variable Refrigerant Flow Systems
  • Humidifiers
  • Dehumidifiers & Precision Air Handling
  • Kitchen Exhaust Solutions
  • Gas fired Air Handling Equipment (Direct & Indirect)
  • Gas Monitoring Systems
  • Fans
  • Grilles, Registers & Diffusers
  • Air Control Dampers


O'Dell actively works with consulting engineers, contractors & owners throughout its trading territory servicing the Design Build, Bid/Spec & Service markets. With fair and consistent pricing, we are committed to making every project a success. Our knowledgeable and professional staff are always available (we do not subscribe to automated voicemail) to provide ...

  • Prompt, friendly service with Industry Expertise
  • Installation & Service Support
  • Application Assistance
  • Product Selections
  • Prompt & Accurate Quotations
  • Quick turn-around with ~10,000-ft2 of facilities

O'Dell operates out of three locations; Burlington, Waterloo & London. From these office locations, with fully stocked warehouses, O'Dell is your mechanical equipment specialist for South-Western Ontario, servicing:

  • Oakville, Milton, Halton, Burlington, Hamilton, St. Catharines, Welland,
  • Niagara Falls
  • Guelph, Cambridge, Kitchener, Waterloo, Owen Sound
  • Stratford, Woodstock, London, Chatham, Sarnia & Windsor
  • And surrounding areas


O'Dell Associates was founded in 1987 by Chuck O'Dell. When Chuck started the business he went to market with fair consistent pricing, exceptional customer service and a commitment to make every project a success. Today, O'Dell has grown and now operates out of both Burlington and Waterloo Ontario. The O'Dell team is committed to the original goals set out be their founder.

Company Timeline 

1987

Feb 1st Chuck O'Dell, with his wife Nancy, open the doors of C.W. O'Dell Associates. Operations begin out of their house in Carlisle, ON. Chuck hits the road with Nortec & Dectron.

1988

SpringAir added to line card.

1990

Penn Ventilation partners with O'Dell

1991

C.W. O'Dell moves operations to a house in Kilbride, ON. C.W. O'Dell boasts ~400-ft2 of warehousing in a detached garage.
1993 First BEELINE newsletter is launched with a Winter Edition. Chuck starts tradition of Christmas Honey from O'Dell. Jack Fitzmaurice partners with Chuck O'Dell holds its first Conference. Tech-Spec 03'
1994 July - Tamco appoints O'Dell as a representative August - ICE Manufacturing team up with O'Dell
1995 March - Association with Ventex Inc. begins. Spring - Venmar commercial energy recovery products launched through O'Dell.
1998 Scott O'Dell partners with Jack & Chuck 
2000 July - C.W. O'Dell outgrows the Kilbride house and moves
operations to new 3,700-ft2 facility at 1038 Cooke Blvd, Burlington, ON. This brings warehousing capacity up to 1,300ft2 C.W. O'Dell changes its name to O'Dell Associates, reflecting the growth of the business.

2001 

Ecosaire is launched by Dectron with O'Dell

2002

CET gas monitoring systems hit market with O'Dell September -

O'Dell enters into air disctibution market with Titus and Ruskin.

2004

Jan 31st Company founders Chuck & Nancy O'Dell retire.

2006

March - O'Dell expands warehousing capacity again, adding an additional 3,700-ft2 at the Burlington location. With the additional warehousing capacity, O'Dell begins stocking belt drive fans and launches its fan shop.

2007

February 1st - Nathan Martin becomes partner with Scott O’Dell & Jack Fitzmaurice 

 

May 10th - O'Dell Associates Celebrates their 20th Anniversary with a Conference held at the Royal Botanical Gardens.

 

August 1st - O'Dell opens a satellite office in Waterloo to provide existing customer base in this territory with a local contact. This facility provides an additional 2,700-ft2 of warehousing.
  September 4th - O'Dell expands their territory west to include Stratford, London, Windsor & Sarnia.
2009 February 1st - Jack Fitzmaurice retires
2010 November 1st – O'Dell opens office in London, ON to support our customers in London, Sarnia, Windsor and surround areas. This facility provides an additional 2,500-ft2 of warehousing.