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
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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. |
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1988 |
SpringAir added to line card. | |
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1990 |
Penn Ventilation partners with O'Dell | |
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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. |
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2001 |
Ecosaire is launched by Dectron with O'Dell | |
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2002 |
CET gas monitoring systems hit market with O'Dell September - O'Dell enters into air disctibution market with Titus and Ruskin. |
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2004 |
Jan 31st Company founders Chuck & Nancy O'Dell retire. | |
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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. | |
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2007 |
February 1st - Nathan Martin becomes partner with Scott O’Dell & Jack Fitzmaurice | |
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May 10th - O'Dell Associates Celebrates their 20th Anniversary with a Conference held at the Royal Botanical Gardens. | |
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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. | |