Ending 2011

This Year Comes to an End

“2011 went out with a bang” says Vice President, Jeffry Schwenneker. Schwenn Services completed multiple projects including: Fields Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, Holy Land Coliseum, and Rooftop Unit Replacements at Holmes Regional Medical Center.  Our team worked very hard to make sure the end of the year was successful and all of their hard word paid off.  Thank you so much to all of our customers for helping make 2011 a hard earned success for Schwenn Services.  

Although our economy has been hit hard we are still able to capitalize and get the job done. With our fast track construction, customer service and quality of work delivered on time and on budget we were able to have another successful year. We are looking forward for 2012 and hope to be your first choice when it comes to all you HVAC and electrical needs.  

Education with Schwenn: Lunch & Learn

Lunch & Learn with Health First Hospital

Schwenn Services provided lunch and hosted a presentation by Global Plasma Solutions, in cooperation with Stan Weaver & Co. to discuss the advantages of new air sanitation technology and its usefulness in hospital environments for the employees of Health First Hospitals at Holmes Regional Medical Center. To schedule your Lunch-And-Learn, contact Courtney Wingo at 407.895.7550 or Courtney@schwennservices.com

Wins with Schwenn: Grass Roots

Build Out Complete Before the Deadline... Pure Perfection

The general Contractor for this project was Lamm & Company Partners and consisted of a 4,000 square foot interior build out. This project was located on the third floor of an occupied building in Maitland. This was a fast track job that took pure perfection and was completed before the deadline. 

Wins with Schwenn: Aquatic Design

Completed this Fast Track Job w/ Little Time to Spare

The general contractor for this job was AD Owens. This job consisted of a 3,500 square foot interior build out on the 12th floor in downtown Orlando. Project consisted of a very high end lightening package. This was a very challenging project as all work had to be done from 6pm to 2am. But Schwenn came through and finished on time without any flaws. Schwenn Services never misses a deadline!

Diabetes Walk

Together we can Stop Diabetes. One Step at a Time

Schwenn Services sponsored Mary Burch in the walk to stop diabetes in Baldwin Park, FL November 7, 2011. Mary and her team of 16 were walking and raising funds for the American Diabetes Association’s signature fundraising walk, Step Out: Walk to Stop Diabetes. Every step we take and every dollar we raise will make a difference in the lives of 25.8 million Americans living with diabetes.

Mary and her team were walking for a close friend six year old Emmy. “Emmy is one of the many children living with diabetes and we need to find answers for young children like her,” stated Mary. Team Emma was able to raise a total of $1400 dollars and bring even more awareness to the community. Great job Mary and Team Emmy!

Did you know…?

That 1 in 3 children in the United States face a future with diabetes? The Association works every day to change the frightening future that diabetes has in store, but we they need help. Click here to visit the Step Out: A Walk to Stop Diabetes website and get involved today. 

Wins with Schwenn: Florida Air National Guard Job Photos

Florida Air National Guard

Wins with Schwenn: Florida Air National Guard

Florida Air National Guard

• FLANG Fueling Building #29
• FLANG Headquarters Building #2
• FLANG Aircraft Hangar #1
• FLANG Communications Building #5
• FLANG Dining Hall # 4

Each of the jobs listed above is work that we have done directly for the FLANG. These are buildings that are spread out over the base and range in size from 3,000 square feet to 40,000 square feet.The description for the projects listed above stays typical. We are install conduit, wire, and box’s at exterior door locations in each of the buildings. There are multiple doors in each building. The installation at each door is for security. There is a keypad, motion sensor, and emergency exit button at each door. We are also installing the mag lock hardware on each door. We are installing a security panel inside each of the buildings data closets where all of the low voltage cabling is being terminated. Difficulty here is getting access into the multiple buildings. Some buildings are secured and access takes a lot of patience and coordination.

FLANG Server Rooms Power and Ductless split systems

For the job listed above Concise Inc. is our general contractor. Ernie Brewbaker is the G.C’s Project Manager. There is no real square footage to the project due to the fact that we are working in several buildings through out the property. Buildings range from a few hundred square feet to several thousand square feet. Description of work is for the electrical team to install new power for future server equipment, new grounding bars for proper grounding of existing and new equipment, new emergency lighting where none is existing, new lighting in server rooms where acoustical ceiling is being installed, and power for new ductless split system being installed. Challenge is coordination of manpower in out of town work. Coordination of equipment and materials in out of town work. Coordination of all manpower at secured base where you need security badges to be on site. Coordination of all work in multiple buildings through out the base.

FLANG Data Home-runs Building #5

For the job listed above Concise Inc. was our general contractor. Ernie Brewbaker was the G.C’s Project Manager. Square footage of building was in the range of 5,000 square feet. Description of work was for us to run conduit above ceiling and set junction box’s where necessary for the Data/Communications company so they could pull their low voltage cables in. They were installing Data and fiber outlets. Difficulty was that all cables had to be in conduit and the ceiling was full of existing duct work and conduits which made installation harder.

FLANG CTK/Building #22 Power and A/C

For the building listed above Concise Inc. was our general contractor and Ernie Brewbaker was the G.C’s Project Manager. Square footage of building was in range of 6,000 square feet. Description of work was for us to upgrade the existing electrical panel so that more circuits would be available. With the available circuits we installed new outlets for equipment and also provided power to a new 1 ton ductless split system which was also installed by Schwenn Services. When completed we installed a surge arrestor on the panel so as to protect it from any lighting strikes or power surges.

Community Corner - Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Pinktober
Schwenn Services, “The Super Sub of Central Florida,” specializing in commercial mechanical and electrical contracting, is a proud sponsor of Libby’s Legacy Breast Cancer Foundation, a nonprofit organization providing free mammograms for uninsured women under 50 and patient advocate “Hope Coaches” for people with Stage IV Breast Cancer.

“Libby’s Legacy is an all-volunteer start-up organization and needs a great deal of help to achieve its mission,” says Jeff Schwenneker, President of Schwenn Services. “We were humbled by their work, which hits close to home, and therefore happy to donate mechanical and electrical services. By doing so, we hope additional companies in the Central Florida community will step up too, to donate time, services and funding.”

Being that October is breast cancer awareness month we wanted to bring awareness to Orlando. Friday October we had a staff appreciation day. We brought ALL our guys in and had lunch catered by 4 Rivers and had everyone where pink shirts to represent the cause. We hope in doing this we bring more awareness to the men and women out there.

Remember to wear your pink but never stop supporting the cause!

Iron Crusader Race Results

Iron Crusader

October 22, 2011 Schwenn Services put a team of 11 together and took on the challenge of the Iron Crusader. This is a 3.5 mile race fill with obstacles. These obstacles included things like quick sand, dredging through lakes, climbing pyramids, slides, crawling through mud and under barb wire and we can’t forget about jumping over the logs that were on fire.

his was Schwenn’s first time racing in an event like this and we came to win. We were pumped and had an absolute blast! We placed second overall in the teams division and couldn’t have been more thrilled.

Team Schwenn

Come join s next year. We are hoping for a bigger and even better team next year!

Come Join Us

BREAKFAST FOR CHAMPIONS

Schwenn Services invites you to "Cereal Bar Wednesday"

8:00 - 10:30am

What fun! It''s all-you-can eat cereal with up to 5 brands to choose from - Mixing is encouraged, and a variety of milks are included plus chocolate and strawberry syrup. For toppings, there''s a selection of fresh and dried fruit.

Thinking Ahead

Preparing your Unit for the Winter 

Preparing both your office and home air conditioning for the winter will save you money and prevent system malfunctions: You can prepare your unit for the winter by (1) Making sure your thermostats are set to a comfortable temperature for winter temperatures, (2) Running the heater for a few minutes to burn off the year''s worth of accumulated dust, which is what causes homeowners, employees, and customers to think their building or home is on fire the first time the heat comes on and (3) making sure your system is "tuned up" for the winter by having the filter changed, drain line checked, and refrigerant levels checked to make sure their system keeps your family, customers, and employees comfortable throughout the winter.

Runner's Corner with Jeff

Goal: Marathon

Race along the way: Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon

Well, I am in week 12 of my Marathon training, 2 weeks ago I experienced what they mean by long runs! I set out to do my first 20 mile run. Like in the construction business you must always have a plan and you must always work your plan. So two days prior to my run I started eating right and putting the right food and fluids in me to sustain me through the torture.

For breakfast I had a bagel with jam, O.J., banana, and yogurt. For my mid morning snack I had (2) granola bars and a Gatorade. For lunch I had a large baked potato with salsa, a roll, chocolate milk and an oatmeal cookie. For my afternoon snack I had a cliff bar and Gatorade and for dinner chicken burrito, rice and salsa.

Needless to say I felt stuffed all day. However, by sticking to the food plan I was able to sustain the 20 mile run in 3 hours and 24 minutes. I will be running in 6 weeks and can tell you that what ever you set out to accomplish give your all, listen to you mind and body but most of all listen to your heart!

Community Corner - Golf Tournament

Health First Hospital Golf Tournament

Schwenn Services sponsored Health First''s annual golf tournament:

Benefiting the "Health First Aging Institute," whose goal is to improve the health and well-being of older adults in Brevard County by increasing the availability of high-quality geriatric services for patients and proper training and support for their caregivers.

Wins with Schwenn - OBJ Small Business Finalist

Orlando Business Journal Finalist Luncheon

Schwenn Services, “the super sub of Central Florida,” specializing in commercial mechanical and electrical contracting, was selected as a top finalist in the 2011 Outstanding Small Businesses award presented by Orlando Business Journal, a media organization that provides coverage of business news from local, regional and national perspective to over 10 million people. They have more people, publications and websites covering our nation’s business than any their business media organization.

The Orlando Business Journal on Friday, Sept. 17, highlight the accomplishments of Central Florida's top 100 privately held companies and reveal the 2010 Golden 100 List. The Golden 100 awards luncheon honored these companies and their CEOs for their business excellence and contributions to the community. In addition, they honored our 2010 Outstanding Small Business finalists and winners.

Schwenn Services was recognized as a 2010 Outstanding Small Business finalist in the medium sized business category. Jeff Schwenneker, President of Schwenn Services. "We are honored to be considered one of the top small businesses in Central Florida. Our entire team has worked tirelessly to get us where we are, and their continued hard work and expertise will get us where we want to be our main focus was quality. Our focus always has been and will continue to be performing quality work, every day."

We are very honored that we were in the running for such a prestige award and are very excited to make next year an even more successful year.

Employee Spotlight

Employee of the Month

Steve Burch has been an instrumental part of the success the Electrical Group is experiencing. Steve wears multiple hats for the Schwenn Team. One day he''s in the trenches pulling wire, turning wire nuts or laying under a lift jack with both hands in a live panel making some connections. Other days, he has his Project Management hat on in Jacksonville helping the National Guard with some new electrical systems or new project starting up in the Central Florida area.

Steve works very hard to meet the needs of our clients, team members & associated suppliers through out his busy days around Schwenn Services. Steve is determined to do the 1st things 1st and the 2nd things never! His commitment to be the very best at what he does permeates through the entire work force and in turn makes them better. Thank you for your service, friendship and loyalty to the Schwenn Team.

Sword Fish Tournament

Monsters of the Sea

The Schwenn Team headed to Jupiter, FL to fish in an all night sword fishing tournament. After the 2.5 hour trip tailoring the boat and getting all the bait and food for the moon light drift, we cracked the inlet at 6:30 pm for our 8:00 pm lines in start. The seas were calm and the night was going to be a beautiful night. We headed approximately 20 miles due east, as the call came over the radio for lines in at 8:00 pm so the Schwenn Team dropped our giant squid to the ocean god’s. We were fishing in approximately 2,200 ft of water during our drift north. It was very slow at first and then at 2:00 am we had our first fish on! The reel started to sing and the boat all of a sudden became chaos. 45 minutes later we had our first sword in the boat. All the high fives were going on and as we were cleaning up the mess, we had the second line go off, fish on! 30 minutes later we had boated our 2nd Sword. That fish was just under size so it had to be released however we were able to count it as a catch and release. By the time we had picked up after the 2nd fish it was time to head to the port since the weigh in was 6:00 am and we were 40 miles from the dock. All in all the Schwenn Team placed 1st in the catch and release category and got to put swordfish steak''s in the freezer.

Vax Design

Mission Accomplished

This project was an interior build out of approximate 30,000 sq ft. We totally gutted all of the mechanical duct systems and some air conditioning systems. We had a very tight construction schedule as they all seem to be anymore, that''s okay, it''s what we do at Schwenn Services. Our new scope of work consisted of installing (14) new Carrier rooftop package units, with all new duct-work, exhaust fans & grilles. This job was completed on time and under budget.

Holy Land

Project Complete

This project was a design build project that was awarded to Schwenn Services by T & G Constructors. The Mechanical Engineering firm was Milan Engineering. We hit the ground running on this project, the original open date was November 2011, so needless to say we had a construction schedule of 6 months. The project consisted of (2) 150 ton Carrier Air Cooled Chillers, (6) chill water air handlers and (9) smaller fan coil units & miles of chill water piping, ductwork, one hot water boiler and a lot of determination.

Needless to say if you drive by Holy Land and see this beautiful round coliseum you will see that it is complete. Special shout out to Reggie Pomerleau, Kamil Darbouze and all the team support from Schwenn employees, material suppliers & subcontractors. This job would not have been a success it was without them.

Finalist in Small Business Award for Orlando Business Journal

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

<<8/15/11>>

CONTACT:

Ms. Jennifer Schwenneker

Director of Marketing

407.895.7550

ORLANDO BUSINESS JOURNAL SELECTS SCHWENN AS A FINALIST FOR THE "2011 SMALL BUSINESS OF THE YEAR "AWARD

SCHWENN'S A FINALIST IN SMALL BUSINESS AWARD CATEGORY

Orlando, FL (August 15, 2011): Schwenn Services, “the super sub of Central Florida,” specializing in commercial mechanical and electrical contracting, today announced that it was selected as a top finalist in the 2011 Outstanding Small Businesses award presented by Orlando Business Journal, a media organization that provides coverage of business news from local, regional and national perspective to over 10 million people. They have more people, publications and websites covering our nation’s business than any their business media organization.

The Orlando Business Journal is a newspaper in Orlando, Florida covering general business news, major events in Florida and around the world, with sections on global news and local news, business news and political news, Florida cultural life and newspaper classified ads. It is part of the American City Business Journals chain owned by Advance Publications.

The Orlando Business Journal is a well respected media source all over the country. It is a privilege to have The Orlando Business Journal considering Schwenn Services for such a prestige award,” says Jeff Schwenneker, President of Schwenn Services. "We are honored to be considered one of the top small businesses in Central Florida. Our entire team has worked tirelessly to get us where we are, and their continued hard work and expertise will get us where we want to be our main focus was quality. Our focus always has been and will continue to be performing quality work, every day."

About Orlando Business Journal
The Orlando Business Journal is the premier media solutions platform for companies strategically targeting business decision makers. We deliver a total business audience of over 10 million people via our 42 websites, 63 publications and over 700 annual industry leading events. Their media products provide comprehensive coverage of business news from a local, regional and national perspective. We have more people, publications and websites covering our nation’s business than any other business media organization. For more information, visit www.bizjournals.com/orlando/.

About Schwenn Services

Schwenn Services (formerly Schwenn Mechanical) is the “super sub” of Central Florida providing mechanical and electrical services for a variety of commercial clients.

Building owners, developers, property managers, general contractors and construction management firms throughout the US continually rely on the experts at Schwenn to provide personalized service, on-time delivery and outstanding quality work. They have never missed a deadline.

Unlike other subcontractors, Schwenn thrives on short schedule, high intensity design/build projects and right-sizing jobs in distress. Often called upon to provide aesthetically-pleasing solutions built to specification, the company’s portfolio encompasses a wide variety of industry success stories, namely with banks, hospitals and health care, industrial, government office buildings, computer IT and clean room facilities, schools, law firms, places of worship, movie theatres, restaurants and high-rise condominium complexes.

Owned and operated since 2003 by two generations of the Schwenneker family, the company is headquartered in Orlando, FL.

For more information on who to contact for new construction or a renovation consultation, please call 407-895-7550 visit: www.schwennservices.com

Eating Out with Jeffry

Greek Village in Lake Mary
Greek Village is a great hole in the wall restaurant in Lake Mary. Greek Village serves authentic Greek cuisine. If you like eggplant, feta cheese, gyros, lemons, hummus, or lamb, this is the place for you. The small dining area consists of 10-15 tables and the kitchen is open to the dining room, allowing for all the wonderful smells to waft freely throughout the entire restaurant. For a totally authentic Greek experience, try the Tour of Greece and ask for a wine pairing. For an "American" version of Greek cuisine, try the Oven Roasted Chicken or Rib-Eye. Sides include Greek Roasted Potatoes, Mashed Potatoes, among other items and for a pleasant surprise, try the Greek Fries, the best fries from a restaurant not named Five Guys. Prices range from $5 - $21.

New Members of the Schwenn Team

 

Schwenn Services, “the Super Sub of Central Florida,” specializes in mechanical and electrical contracting for commercial clients, particularly fast-track construction that require short schedules, high intensity design/build and right-sizing jobs in distress. The company has been family owned and operated for over two decades and prides itself in personalized service and outstanding quality work.

 

We would like to recognize three new additions to the Schwenn Team:

Cynthia Marino-Finance Director

Kristin Dwyer-Human Resource Director

Jeff Strigaro- Project Manager; new electrical technician

 

We also want to congratulate Courtney Wingo for steeping into her new position as Project Coordinator. 

 

Schwenn Services could easily attract lucrative contracts for mechanical and electrical contracting, namely: 

•  Design/Build
• Inspections & maintenance, planned and preventative
• Renovations & remodeling 
• Electrical lighting retrofits
• Lighting protection
• Replacements & parts 
• Emergency repairs
• Lighting upgrades and controls
• Service upgrades, mechanical & electrical 
• Energy savings solutions
• New construction
• System installations, change outs & retrofits 
• Fast-track construction
• Parking lot lighting
• Thermal imaging, infrared thermal inspections 
• Note: Although Schwenn has enjoyed success in the residential sector, the go-forward plan is to focus primarily on attracting commercial clients. Residential jobs will be considered opportunistically.

Iron Mudder

Schwenn is Going to the Iron Mudder

Schwenn Services is putting together a team to compete in hard core competition called the IRON MUDDER. If you enjoy running or obstacles, or overall fitness and maybe a little competition come join us! We welcome anyone who would like to take on this adventure! If you decide to join Schwenn in this endevour. please register with IRON MUDDER (link below) and email Jenny @ jennifer@schwennservices.com with your name, company you work for and t-shirt size. More details coming soon. Sign up today and let us know!

Iron Mudder Details
Forte Meade, Florida
October 22, 2011
Course 3.5 miles
Obstacles: Fire, Mud, Quicksand, Ramps, Doom Slide and More
Location: Dirty Foot Adventure Ranch
Start Time: Sat – 11:00 am

The Iron Mudder Course
IRON MUDDER is an insane obstacle course with fire, quicksand, tunnels and nets and some surprise obstacles that will make you say, “NO WAY!” Finishing IRON MUDDER is the ultimate accomplishment. The Iron Mudder course is 3.5 miles. It’s important to remember, it’s not about the distance…it’s all about the obstacles.

Pricing:
August 16th to September 30th is $75
October 1st to October 10th is $85
October 11th to October 16th is $95

visit http://www.ironmudder.com/florida.html for more details.

Last Shuttle Launch 2011

Just for Fun

Fun with Schwenn
On July 8, 2011, NASA successfully launched Atlantis into space for the last time, closing a 30 year run with the Space Shuttle program.  Courtney Wingo, Schwenn's Project Coordinator, was able to get passes to witness this true moment in history up close.  

Courtney’s mom has worked for the space program for 28 years and her dad was out there during the Saturn, Mercury and Apollo Missions. Courtney also worked for NASA constructing Pad 37 for the Heavy Delta 4 Rocket.  
   
A week before the launch Courtney received a call from her mom saying she had passes.  Knowing Jeffry (II) was an aspiring Space Cadette as a young boy, she gave him a vehicle pass and a badge to get where few people are allowed. He brought his wife Jenny and a long time friend, who was also an aspiring Space Cadette, as well as his wife Jennifer.

Faced with a 70% no-go, the Schwenn "Nerd Club" decided to go anyway.  With cameras, tripods, chairs and a cooler packed up we headed east to the greatest place on earth for the last time. It was cloudy and we kept listening to all the final preparations for the launch.  As we looked skyward to see what storms might affect us, we saw a patch of clear blue sky rolling towards the launch pad, our hopes were set to become reality.  The blue patch gave them just enough time to get Atlantis up in the sky one final time. Thousands of people held their breath and crossed their fingers.  Moments before lift off you could hear a pin drop in the grass, then as the count down started everyone went wild. Cameras were clicking and everyone was in awe of her beauty as she went up. It was a great launch and we will desperately miss the Space Program, they have given America great things through exploration.  The Fleet will be missed and we feel very honored to be able to go out as close as we could to wish it a final farewell.

Courtney quoted, “I couldn't imagine going out there with anyone else. The company was great, home made lunch by Jeffry was awesome.”

Employee Spotlight

Employee Spotlight
Michael St. Laurent
Mike, Vice President, Service & Maintenance Group has been with Schwenn Services for 4 years. His youngest son Austin is the newest member to the Schwenn Team. Austin is working in the field as a duct apprentice. Mike and his beautiful wife Danielle (aka Tammy) of 20 years just announced their third pregnancy. Michael and Tammy are already the proud parents of a 20 year old (Michael St. Laurent Jr.) and a 17 year old (Austin St. Laurent). They are excited to announce "IT'S A GIRL!"  This wonderful new addition is expected to make her appearance sometime in early December. We are very excited for them and wish them the best of luck "starting over"! We are looking for the perfect name so feel free to give him your feedback at mike@schwennservices.com. Good luck Mike & Tammy and we can't wait to meet her!"

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New Website

Schwenn Services Is Live

Schwenn Services is known as “the super sub of Central Florida” specializing in mechanical and electrical contracting for commercial clients.

Schwenn Services announces the launch of its new website, designed with a fresh new look, user-friendly experience and impactful presentation of information regarding our latest services and expertise.

New Structure and Content
The primary objective of the new website is to provide effective and detailed information that will communicate our products and services in more detail to our target audiences. “We are placing an emphasis on making available the appropriate information and resources for our customers to better understand what we do.” The new website will continue to focus on the work that we do in Central Florida and how we can better assist you in your commercial or residential mechanical and/or electrical needs.

Community Corner - Libby's Legacy

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

6/13/11

CONTACT:

Ms. Jennifer Schwenneker

Director of Marketing

407.895.7550

SCHWENN SERVICES ADOPTS LIBBY’S LEGACY AS LOCAL PHILANTHROPY

CONTRACTOR TO HELP SPREAD THE WORD TO FULFILL

NON-PROFIT’S WISH LIST

Orlando, FL (6/13/11): Schwenn Services, “the super sub of Central Florida,” specializing in commercial mechanical and electrical contracting, today announced its sponsorship of Libby’s Legacy Breast Cancer Foundation, a nonprofit organization providing free mammograms for uninsured women under 50 and patient advocate “Hope Coaches” for people with Stage IV Breast Cancer.

“Libby’s Legacy is an all-volunteer start-up organization and needs a great deal of help to achieve its mission,” says Jeff Schwenneker, President of Schwenn Services. “We were humbled by their work, which hits close to home, and therefore happy to donate mechanical and electrical services. By doing so, we hope additional companies in the Central Florida community will step up too, to donate time, services and funding.”

In addition to in-kind contributions, the Libby’s Legacy wish list includes printing services, photography equipment, travel services, donated advertising space and a CPA. The Women’s Center for Radiology has recently donated office space.  

As of Dec. 2010, over 800 breast health services have been provided. 14 breast cancers have been diagnosed and 5 “Live Big” cruises have been taken.

For a free mammogram application or for more information on how to get involved with Libby’s Legacy, visit www.libbyslegacy.org.

About Libby’s Legacy

Founded in 2007, just a year after Robin and Marty Maynard lost their mom, Libby Maynard, to Stage IV Breast Cancer, Libby’s Legacy mission is to provide comprehensive breast health care to the underserved Central Florida community through education, mammograms, follow up diagnostics and Hope Coaches on the journey from diagnosis to treatment.

Libby’s Legacy also helps stage IV breast cancer patients battling this disease by granting wishes in order to create cherished memories with loved ones through the Live Big program.

For a free mammogram application or for more information on how to get involved with Libby’s Legacy, visit www.libbyslegacy.org.

Libby’s Legacy is a registered 501c3 non profit. All donations are tax deductible.

About Schwenn Services

Schwenn Services (formerly Schwenn Mechanical) is the “super sub” of Central Florida providing mechanical and electrical services for a variety of commercial clients.

Building owners, developers, property managers, general contractors and construction management firms throughout the US continually rely on the experts at Schwenn to provide personalized service, on-time delivery and outstanding quality work. They have never missed a deadline.

Unlike other subcontractors, Schwenn thrives on short schedule, high intensity design/build projects and right-sizing jobs in distress. Often called upon to provide aesthetically-pleasing solutions built to specification, the company’s portfolio encompasses a wide variety of industry success stories, namely with banks, hospitals and healthcare, industrial, government office buildings, computer IT and clean room facilities, schools, law firms, places of worship, movie theatres, restaurants and high-rise condominium complexes.

Owned and operated since 2003 by two generations of the Schwenneker family, the company is headquartered in Orlando, FL.

For more information on who to contact for new construction or a renovation consultation, please call 407-895-7550 visit: www.schwennservices.com

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Wins with Schwenn - OHEV Shalom

Wins with Schwenn

Schwenn Services is known as “the super sub of Central Florida” specializing in mechanical and electrical contracting for commercial clients. One of our most recent completed projects is OHEV Shalom in Maitland, FL.

Project Name: OHEV Shalom
Type of Job: Mechanical & Electrical

Owner: OHEV Shalom

GC/CM: Lamm & Company Partners

Industry: Place of Worship

Challenge: The Schwenn Team was presented with several challenges on this project. The main challenge was installing a highly complex electrical and mechanical system in a very limited space. Schwenn worked with General Contractor, Architect, and Engineer to redesign portions of the electrical/mechanical systems to accommodate building design and aesthetics.
Solution: Integrated lighting control and dimming system. 1200AMP 480Volt main transformers for 120volt lower voltages. Wired and installed the mechanical control wiring for the chillers & VAV's.

Value added: Worked on budget and design 2-years prior to start of construction

Testimonial quote:

New Logo

Schwenn Services Adopts a New Logo

Schwenn Services formally known as Schwenn Mechanical or Schwenn Services and Contracting has officially changed their name to Schwenn Services and added the tagline, Mechanical * Electrical to it.

Old logos you might recognize...

Check out our new and improved logo...

WE’RE THE SUPER SUB OF CENTRAL FLORIDA. WE SPECIALIZE IN COMMERCIAL MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL CONTRACTING.

Community Corner - Schwenn Sponsors Accelerated Reader

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

<<5/16/2011>>

CONTACT:

Ms. Jennifer Schwenneker

Director of Marketing

407.895.7550

SCHWENN SERVICES MOTIVATES ROSEMONT STUDENTS TO READ

CONTRACTOR’S SPONSORSHIP ACCELERATES

READING SCORE PERCENTAGES TO MOST IMPROVED IN DISTRICT

 

Orlando, FL (<<5/16/2011>>): Schwenn Services, www.schwennservices.com “the super sub of Central Florida,” specializing in commercial mechanical and electrical contracting, recently sponsored the Accelerated Reader Program for Rosemont Elementary School, a title one school located in Orlando, FL that has been struggling with FCAT scores being below grade level in reading. As a result of the program, reading score percentages significantly increased this year, up 13% in fourth grade and up 4% in fifth grade, contributing to Rosemont being recognized as the most improved school in the Orange County Public School District.

The Accelerated Reader Program was part of the intervention work spearheaded by Patty L. Harrelson, who took over as principal last fall when Rosemont faced the crisis of being three points from an “F” with some fifth-graders who couldn’t read.

“The stakes were high when we got involved and the statistics were alarming,” says Jeff Schwenneker, President of Schwenn Services.

According to a study from the Annie E. Casey Foundation, students who can’t read proficiently by third grade are four times more likely to drop out than their peers. The very lowest performers are six times more likely. Also, struggling charter schools could be forced to close if they earn a grade of “F” from the state for two years in a row.

“As a member of this community, we couldn’t allow this literacy trend to continue when major improvements were within reach,” says Schwenneker.

Harrelson said that positive feedback is incredible motivation for kids who rarely get it. Therefore, Schwenn enthusiastically got involved when called upon and donated incentives, including T-shirts that said “Rosemont Eagles Accelerated Reader 100-point club, considered “the most coveted prize” for participants.

The program’s success was recently featured by the Orlando Sentinel in an article headlined by “Orange School’s Turnaround Shows How it’s Done,” http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/opinion/views/os-mike-thomas-rosemont-test-scores-020110611,0,7660753.column?page=1

Schwenn is a strong advocate of encouraging companies in the Central Florida community to step up too, to donate time, services and funding. For example, companies can help Rosemont to increase their school letter grade by sponsoring a “Fuel My School” program. Rosemont is currently seeking partners for student uniforms and corporation-sponsored incentives for perfect attendance.

“We were impressed by how motivated these kids were to learn how to read,” says Schwenneker. “It was a privilege to sponsor this important program, as reading comprehension can make or break the course of anybody’s life.”

About Rosemont Elementary School

Rosemont Elementary, located in Orlando, FL is one of 140 elementary schools in Orange County Public School District, www.ocps.com serving over 850 students in pre-kindergarten and kindergarten through 5th grade.

Orange schools represent the region’s largest district and have many high-poverty, diverse schools with low scores. Rosemont Elementary is a title one school with 93% of its student population receiving free or reduced breakfast/lunch.

Rosemont is making great strides to move the needle forward on its Test Rating scores. Calculated by education.com, the score provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For Florida, the Test Rating is calculated using a school’s 2010 FCAT results for all subjects tested.

For more information on how you can contribute to the Rosemont Elementary fun-raiser programs and wish list visit: http://www.fuelmyschool.com/grant-a-wish/listings/details.php?shoolid=887

About Schwenn Services

Schwenn Services (formerly Schwenn Mechanical) is the “super sub” of Central Florida providing mechanical and electrical services for a variety of commercial clients.

Building owners, developers, property managers, general contractors and construction management firms throughout the US continually rely on the experts at Schwenn to provide personalized service, on-time delivery and outstanding quality work. They have never missed a deadline.

Unlike other subcontractors, Schwenn thrives on short schedule, high intensity design/build projects and right-sizing jobs in distress.

Often called upon to provide aesthetically-pleasing solutions built to specification, the company’s portfolio encompasses a wide variety of industry success stories, namely with banks, hospitals and health care, industrial, government office buildings, computer IT and clean room facilities, schools, law firms, places of worship, movie theatres, restaurants and high-rise condominium complexes.

Owned and operated since 2003 by two generations of the Schwenneker family, the company is headquartered in Orlando, FL.

For more information on who to contact for new construction or a renovation consultation, please call 407-895-7550 visit: www.schwennservices.com

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