Modern Companies, Inc. was created in 2013 to provide administrative, accounting, advertising, marketing, and safety support to its affiliated companies – Modern Piping, Modern Piping Service Division, Modern Sheet Metal, Modern Control Services, and Modern Compressed Air. By consolidating these support services, we’re able to streamline our efforts and provide savings and convenience to our customers.

Our affiliated companies recognize the value of industry groups and organizations that promote professionalism, technical competency, integrity and best practices in the mechanical contracting industry. As such, they collectively participate in the following organizations:

Our Associations

• American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE)
• American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
• American Society of Professional Estimators
• Delta Controls™
• Linc™ Service Network
• LynxSpring Building Automation Systems
• Mechanical Contractors Association of America (MCAA)
• Mechanical Service Contractors of America (MSCA)
• Mechanical Contractors Association of Iowa (MCAI)
• Minnesota Mechanical Contractors Association (MMCA)
• National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC)
• The National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors
• National Certified Pipe Welding Bureau (NCPWB)
• Pipe Fabrication Institute
• Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors’ National Association (SMACNA)
• Sheet Metal Contractors Association of Iowa (SMCAI)
• Siemens TALON
• U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC)

HISTORY

Modern Refrigeration Inc. began our journey as a leader in the mechanical contracting industry in 1939. Twenty-three years later, Modern Refrigeration, Inc. and Puth Company, Inc., a plumbing contractor, merged to form Modern Piping, Inc.

1939
Modern Refrigeration, Inc. opens.

1962
Merge with Puth Co., Inc. to form Modern Piping, Inc.

1983
In 1983, Modern Piping, Inc. Service Division became a LINC™ contractor, thereby extending even greater benefits to our customers. Our service department has received multiple national awards, including National Service Contractor of the Year and two National Service Technicians of the Year. Out of over 1,400 technicians in the LINC™ system, National Service Technician of the Year is a prestigious honor.

1989
In 1989 we started our High Purity Piping Division to perform custom piping and have continued to expand this highly technical service.

2001
Dubuque, IA office opens.

2003
Blaine, MN office opens.

2013
Modern Control Services, Inc. opens.
Modern Sheet Metal, Inc. opens.
Modern Piping Quad Cities, LLC office opens.

2014
Urbandale, IA office opens.
New Cedar Rapids, IA office & Fabrication Facility opens.

2015
Modern Compressed Air, LLC opens.

2018
New fabrication facility opens at Quad Cities location.

MISSION & VALUES

Modern Piping, Inc. established our long-standing reputation by committing to providing the best possible service to our customers. In fact, most of our work over the last 75 years was gained through repeat customers and word-of-mouth. Our customers are excited about our affiliated companies and look forward to having a “one-stop shop” solution for their mechanical construction and service needs.

Our reputation wasn’t created overnight; it was earned by staying true to our mission and values.

Our mission is to provide the most technologically advanced mechanical solutions to our clients while exceeding expectations of value, integrity, and performance.

Our Values

People

We treat all people with respect and provide an environment that promotes individual development to attain maximum potential.

Relationships

We build long-term relationships based on trust valued by our customers and team members alike.

Reputation

Integrity is the foundation of our reputation. We strive to maintain the highest level of respect from our customers, and admiration from our competitors simply by being honest.

Education

We pride ourselves on technical competency and spend the necessary resources to ensure that our employees receive the best training available.