Monday, May 2, 2011

Branding Schwenn Services


Re-Branding Schwenn

Schwenn Services recently went through a very intensive re branding process. An outside consultant was brought in to analyze Schwenn Services (Former Schwenn Mechanical) as a business, as well look at how our employees, customers, vendors, and general contractors viewed our company. Mary Maloney, President of Global Brand Equity & Marketing, dug deep and her findings are what laid the foundation for our new brand.

After many intense interviews with Schwenn’s employees, vendors, customers and general contractors a few things have changed:

1.      Name Change: We have formally changed our name from Schwenn Mechanical to Schwenn Services.

2.      Developed a tag line: Mechanical * Electrical

3.      New Logo:

4.      Focus: Decided that we would stick with Commercial mechanical and electrical work and work in the residential field opportunistically.

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

6.      Company Description: Schwenn Services, “the super sub of Central Florida,” specializes in mechanical and electrical contracting for commercial clients, particularly fast-track construction that requires 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. They have never missed a deadline. The company’s portfolio encompasses a wide variety of industry success stories and aesthetically pleasing design/build jobs, namely banks, hospitals and health care facilities, government office buildings, schools, law firms, places of worship, movie theatres, restaurants and high-rise condominium complexes.

7.      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

8.      Designed a marketing strategy:

What is a brand?
The inclusive identity (name plus key differentiating thought) of the company, product or service which lets the audience sort it out from the competition. A strong brand elicits an emotional response.

How do you Build a Brand?
Create Distinction
Be Relentlessly Consistent
Become Brand Champions
“Branding From The Inside Out”

Our Approach
1.      Perception Discovery Analysis (PDA) telephone surveys
2.      Key Messaging Handbook
3.      Marketing Strategy & Execution tactics

Goal
1. To baseline customer satisfaction
2. Cull for foundational key messages
3. Gain clarity around buyer preferences

Methodology
1. Inside & outside telephone surveys
2. Assessed key areas of our marketing house: brand, demand generation, measures/metrics, communication, customer loyalty, website

Perception Discovery Analysis Results
1.      The Schwenn name resonates deeply.
2.      Customers gave clear direction on how to/how not to market to them effectively.
3.      Employees overall love working for Schwenn and validate Schwenn has work to be proud of, outstanding stories to tell.
4.      83% of customers are satisfied and are likely to provide outstanding case studies.
5.      The foundation is strong and steady. Schwenn is equipped to scale.
Our Target Audience
1.      Building owners
2.      Developers
3.      Property managers
4.      General contractors
5.      Construction management firms
6.      Engineers
7.      Architects
8.      Non-competing subs (e.g. plumbing contractors)

Monday, April 25, 2011

Wins with Schwenn - Schwenn Service & Maintenance

New customers for Schwenn Services Maintenance Group




For air conditioning service in Orlando and anywhere in Central Florida, people count on the top-quality workmanship from Schwenn Services. There are many things that can be done to not only make your AC system keep you cooler, but use less energy as well. Sometimes all that’s needed is a simple repair, but replacement can often be a good choice too.

At Schwenn Services, we are dedicated to helping all of our customers stay comfortably cool during the hot months of the year. Beyond that, we care about saving you money on your energy bills. With the right repairs, proper replacement, and maintenance service, we can make that happen.

Regular maintenance is important if you want to make sure you’re getting the most from your AC system. We can provide the right maintenance program for you that keeps your system in good working condition, and that fits into your budget as well.

Schwenn Services Service and Maintenance group has been very busy running  about 120-140 service call a month. Our maintenance list is getting bigger by the day with 127 business in total and we’ve added the following customers this quarter:

1.      Multi-Task Coverage LLC (property management) 
2.      Trinity National Accounts (property management) 
3.      Club Assist of North America 
4.      Ohev Shalom 
5.      Essential Medical Supply 
6.      Almost Family 
7.      Eye Physicians of Central Florida 
8.      Dr. Sperling office 
9.      Rent A Center (six locations) 
10.    Southport 


Monday, April 18, 2011

Wins with Schwenn- Cape Canaveral Hospital

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 recently completed projects is Cape Canaveral Hospital in Cape Canaveral, FL.

Project Name: Cape Canaveral Hospital
Type of Job: System replacement, inspections
Owner: Health First Hospitals
GC/CM: Schwenn Services
Industry: Commercial Building: School
Challenge:
Solution: Replaced operating room air handler and provided temporary chiller and air handler. Performed all ACHA inspection required for medical facilities
Value added: Reduced operating room downtime by bringing new equipment online overnight
Testimonial quote:

Monday, April 11, 2011

Wins with Schwenn - Rollins College

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 recently completed projects is Rollins college in Winter Park, FL.

Project Name: Rollins College
Type of Job: Remodel
Owner: Rollins College, Winter Park, FL
GC/CM: Lamm & Company
Mechanical Engineer: Peninsula Engineering
Industry: Commercial Building: School
Challenge:
Solution: Complete rewire of a 3-story dormitory. Included new lighting & electrical service
Value added: Fast track project was completed in 10 weeks.