TMi/Daikin Timeline
1966
Thermal Mechanics Inc. was founded in 1966 as a representative of McQuay HVAC Equipment by Warren Rich.
2006
Daikin acquired McQuay and TMi’s relationship with Daikin began.
2012
Dave Rich and Kevin Krimmel took over ownership of TMi & expanded into Western Missouri and Kansas.
2013
TMi entered into an agreement with Taycon Building Technologies to form Taycon-TMi as the controls and automation lef of the company.
2016
TMi launched the Aftermarket Solutions Group by acquiring Masters Equipment to support our existing installed base of equipment, focusing on the repair and replacement segment, to expand our abilities and improve the product life cycle, focusing on mechanical contractors and owners.
2018
TMi branched to handle Daikin’s residential line, serving as the distributor for HVAC dealers in Kansas, Missouri, and downstate Illinois. During this transition, TMi also branched out to offer parts & HVAC equipment from other brand names. TMi also ranked #43 of the TOP 50 Fastest Growing Companies in St.Louis in 2018!
2019
After nurturing a thriving, growth-oriented collaboration for 13 years, Daikin and TMi joined forces through a dynamic partnership with Daikin, creating Daikin-TMi.
2022
Daikin-TMi acquired Heaven Engineering, which was a Daikin-Applied representative in Wichita, KS.