Blend Air started in 1996 when Joe Larkin and his partners saw
a unique opportunity to buy a former manufacturing facility for
rebuilding compressors. Applying his prior 20 years of experience in
the Automotive A/C business, Joe refocused business on an unfilled
niche in the Automotive Air Conditioner industry.
Within a few years,
the company purchased "Auto Air Discount" from a long time industry
associate.
Later BlendAir acquired Beasly A/C of Dallas.
Over the years the business expanded to include a broad inventory of
import and domestic compressors. BlendAir added manufacturing processes for new
new compressors and for remanufactured compressors.
The business has grown from two employees to 12 with expectation to
grow even more. In 2004 Blend Air expanded again to newer and larger
facilities with more room for inventory, compressor rebuilding, service shops,
and new
office space. BlendAir has gained a preferred status with many local auto repair
shops, dealers and fleet accounts
Joe said "With this new facility we can do a better job for our service
shops and customers and add position our business for future services like installation of
Alternate Power Units for Truckers"
Mat Larkin, Joe's son, became president and chief operating officer of BlendAir in
2007 as business continued to expand. Joe continues as Chief Technical Officer.
Long-time industry associate, Ray Rutledge joined BlendAir in 2007 to add and broaden
our technical expertise and customer support.
In Memoriam: Mark Hoyle, a long time associate, friend, and community leader, passed away after a lengthy hospitalization February 2008