GEM Energy, of the Rudolph Libbe Group, set a local industry record when its 39 HVAC service technicians based in northwest Ohio worked more than 80,000 hours in 2018, according to United Association (UA) Local 50.

Walbridge, Ohio - GEM Energy, of the Rudolph Libbe Group, set a local industry record when its 39 HVAC service technicians based in northwest Ohio worked more than 80,000 hours in 2018, according to United Association (UA) Local 50.

The reports generated by UA Local 50 reflect hours worked for HVAC service under the National Service Maintenance Agreement.

In addition to setting a new record for Toledo-area HVAC service providers, GEM Energy's HVAC service team has more than doubled its northwest Ohio hours worked annually from 2013 to 2018.

GEM Energy's total HVAC workforce of 54 technicians in Toledo, Cleveland, Lima and Detroit exceeded 115,000 workhours in 2018.

"Two groups of people have made this level of growth possible," said Chris Weeks, director of service operations for GEM Energy. "They are our customers, who trust us to keep their heating and cooling systems operating safely and efficiently, and our associates who earn that trust every day with their personal commitment to service and excellence."

About GEM Energy
GEM Energy provides comprehensive services and technologies to improve customer business performance and reduce facility operation costs. GEM Energy's expertise encompasses engineering, procurement, construction, operations and maintenance. Services include combined heat and power (CHP) systems, HVAC and plumbing, facility management, utility procurement, solar development, building automation controls and energy efficiency solutions. Facilities served are commercial, industrial, institutional and mission critical.

GEM Energy is part of the Rudolph Libbe Group (RLG), a one-stop provider of construction and facility services that range from site selection and construction to energy solutions and ongoing facility management. The full-service contractor, comprised of Rudolph Libbe Inc., GEM Inc., GEM Energy, Lehman Daman and Rudolph Libbe Properties, is focused on ensuring its customers succeed. The Rudolph Libbe Group is headquartered in Toledo with offices in Cleveland, Columbus and Lima, Ohio; Ithaca, New York; and Detroit, Michigan areas. For additional information, visit RLGBuilds.com and @RLGbuilds.