Nordic’s Roots – 30 Years Servicing Our Communities

Celebrating 30 Years of Excellence: The Journey of Nordic

As Nordic celebrates its 30th year of servicing our communities, we reflect on our journey from a small startup to becoming a leading expert in building maintenance across Central and Northern Alberta. Founded in 1994 by John Cloutier in Edmonton, Nordic began as a locally owned and operated heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) company with just two employees. Through dedication and a commitment to excellence, we have grown into a dynamic organization with over 170 team members, known as “Nordiques,” serving over 1,000 facilities with pride.

A Legacy of Growth and Innovation

In the same year Nordic was founded, we forged a strategic partnership with Linc Service®, a franchising group, laying the groundwork for future growth and development. This partnership has been instrumental in setting us apart in the industry, allowing us to offer bundled facility solutions that ensure a proactive, predictable approach to managing building systems.

The early to mid-2000s marked a period of rapid growth for Nordic, with our best year achieving an impressive 47% organic growth in the Edmonton area. As we recognized the need to expand our services and reach, we established a building management systems (BMS) controls division in 2003, complementing our mechanical services. Over the years, Nordic has evolved from its roots as an HVAC company to become a comprehensive provider of solutions aimed at enhancing the comfort, efficiency, and safety of commercial and industrial spaces. By 2014, we expanded our service offerings to include Security Solutions and Lighting Retrofits and Upgrades and opened new offices in Lloydminster and Red Deer, ensuring that our high-quality services reached more communities.

In 2023, Nordic acquired Aries Airflo, further solidifying our presence in Red Deer and expanding our capabilities. Aries Airflo has served Red Deer and Central Alberta for over 40 years, earning a strong reputation for quality workmanship, reliability, and excellent customer service. This acquisition represented an exciting new chapter, combining the strengths of both companies to continue supporting and serving our communities.

Excellence in Service and Solution

Today, Nordic is more than just HVAC. We have evolved into a one-stop, single-source solution for building management, providing comprehensive asset management plans and services that extend the life of building systems and provide assurance to owners. By following the Linc business model, Nordic has achieved international recognition as “contractor of the year” 5 times. As a master partner in the Schneider Electric EcoXpert program, Nordic demonstrates its proficiency in delivering cutting-edge security solutions, further augmenting its competitive edge. With experts in nearly every aspect of building systems, Nordic has become the provider of choice for hundreds of buildings of varying sizes and complexity.

A Commitment to Community

From the beginning, Nordic has always been community focused. Giving back to our community is core part of our values and identity. We wouldn’t be Nordic without our commitment to supporting the communities that have supported us.

Nordiques, as a whole, support many organizations through advocacy and awareness, volunteering of their time, and fundraising. We work and support organizations such as Kids with Cancer Society, Chrysalis Society, YMCA of Northern Alberta, Salvation Army, Inclusion Alberta, Alberta Diabetes Foundation (ADF), Fringe Theatre, Compassion House, Metis Capital Housing, La Cite Francophone, and many more. Nordiques have or presently served on governance board of directors or fundraising committees for Societies or other community-based organizations such as YESS, Druids Rugby Club, Crystal Kids, YMCA of Northern Alberta, ADF, EO Edmonton, and others.

We Couldn't Have Done It Without Your Support!

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our clients, partners, and the communities we serve, whose continued support and trust have been instrumental in our growth. We look forward to the next 30 years, ready to embrace new challenges and opportunities together.