Who We Are

“I wanted our future to be as a purpose-driven organization that could reshape and redefine our industry through empowering people and building a future for everyone.” Bob Whalen, CEO, HB Global

Solar thermal technology is on the rise. HB McClure works on its first commercial solar thermal job with the Cumberland County Housing Authority.

To ensure the company’s longevity Bob Whalen and CFO Andrew "Andy" Henry transition the business from a private, family-owned business to a 100% Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). With this, every employee becomes an employee-owner of HB McClure.

HB McClure completes its first three acquisitions with CW Fritz from Lemoyne, Pennsylvania; Freedom Propane in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania; and Derry Oil Company, based out of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

HB McClure acquires Shelly Oil Company in Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania.

HB McClure acquires Feaser Mechanical in Newville, Pennsylvania, and Henry Mechanical in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

“IT Landes is a fourth-generation family-run business, founded in 1929. We looked to merge with HB McClure because of its strong reputation as a leading mechanical contractor in the region and because of its employee-owned [ESOP] culture. Mike and I felt this was our best way to transition out of an ownership role and reward our current staff. In addition, HB McClure’s commitment to deliver superior customer service is a perfect fit with our business philosophy and culture.” – Chris Landes, Former Owner/President of IT Landes

HB McClure acquires Worden and Shewell out of York, Pennsylvania, and Green Mechanical from Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania.

HB McClure acquires Mainhart Mechanical of Dillsburg, Pennsylvania, and the residential service business of REMCO out of Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania. HB McClure has over 500 employees.

“In 2016 after a battle with a stress-related illness and 40 years in the construction business I decided it was time for the next stage in my life. The acquisition of Nash Plumbing and Mechanical by HB Global was a perfect fit for my needs to transition out of the business with what I required for retirement, and give my son and our 200 employees a better future and great benefits. This allowed the Nash legacy to continue for generations to come.” – James Nash, Former Owner of Nash Plumbing and Mechanical

IT Landes acquires R&R Mechanical from Lansdale, Pennsylvania, and HB McClure acquires BBEC out of Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, and Accu-Aire Mechanical Services from Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

HB McClure acquires Air Solutions LLC located in Randallstown, Maryland. HB Global employs over 900 people across its three operating divisions.

"Today, HB Global has continued to advance and evolve while remaining centered around the founding values of the HB McClure brand in 1914. Robert McClure’s philosophy and our commitment to being employee-focused have created what we have today. The future holds enormous possibilities and we are excited and fully committed to continue on our path to being an exceptional place to work while building retirement for our employees.”
- Bob Whalen, CEO, HB Global

IT Landes acquires Indian Valley Mechanical, LLC from Montgomery County, Pennsylvania

HB Global, LLC acquires North Shore Mechanical Contractors, LLC, based out of Danvers, Massachusetts. NSMC adds 85 employee owners to HB Global.

"I really think NSMC and HB Global are going to be a great fit. As a Co-Founder of the company, and being ‘the guy who is leaving’, it is very important to me to be leaving the company in good hands. HB Global’s embracement of the ESOP values and the desire to grow and build the business makes a difficult decision so much easier”
- Joe Whitney

HB Global, LLC acquires Spectrum Mechanical & Service Contractors LLC, based out of Tempe, AZ adding about 150 employee-owners to HB Global.

HB Global, LLC acquires William R. Nash, a Miami-based company. William R. Nash serves a broad spectrum of clientele such as healthcare facilities, hospitality complexes, correctional institutions, sports & entertainment projects, and high-rise building.

HB Global, LLC acquires Nash Mechanical, a Phoenix-based company. Nash Mechanical merged with Spectrum Mechanical brand and renamed themselves to Spectrum Mechanical & Plumbing Contractors, LLC. They will now operate as a full service plumbing and mechanical divsion.

HB Global, LLC acquires The Bell Company. The Bell Company has three subsidaries: Bell BCI Company, Bell Constructors, and John P. Bell & Sons.

HB Global, LLC creates new business unit HB Mechanical Group housing all of our commercial brands.

Creation of HB Capital as the private equity asset management division to further the mission of promoting broad based employee ownership. This platform allows HB to efficiently create employee-owned businesses in a variety of industries using multiple transaction structures.