Hot Water Products
7500 N. 81st St., Milwaukee
www.hotwaterproducts.com
Year founded: 1998
Product or service offered: Manufacturers’ representative and wholesale distributor for high-efficiency boilers, water heaters and steam systems. The company offers product selection, system design, delivery, and factory authorized start-up on all equipment the company sells.
President and co-owner: Howard Endres
Leadership team: Gregory Daniels, vice president and co-owner
Projected 2015 revenue: $25 million
Target clientele: HVAC wholesalers and HVAC/mechanical contractors
Business organization memberships: TEC, MMAC, National Federation of Independent Business
What has fueled your company’s growth?
“Quality products and superior employees.”
What is the biggest obstacle to your company’s growth?
“Finding more employees that want to go into the trades.”
Who are the business people you admire?
“Paul Schueller, CEO of Franklin Energy. The traits that Paul exhibits are drive and determination on how to run a business, and how to treat employees.”
What is the outlook for your industry?
“Very promising. The construction industry has picked up, and the capital improvements to buildings have started to loosen up.”
What is your company’s most important growth strategy?
“Finding more good people to get on the bus.”
