Alpha & Omega Chimney and Masonry Service, which has been open since 1999, has moved from Okemos to Williamston, exponentially expanding its showroom and warehouse space.
“It’s 10 times the size of the Okemos space,” says Steve Hunt, owner of Alpha & Omega Chimney and Masonry Service.
The new space includes a 2,800 square foot showroom, office space and a 9,000 square foot warehouse.
Traditionally, Alpha & Omega Chimney and Masonry Service inspected and cleaned chimneys; however, in the last year the company has shifted its focus to alternative energy stoves.
“We’re installing wood, corn and pellet stoves,” he says. “We still do propane, but we’re really focusing on the alternative energy aspect.”
The addition of alternative fuels was generated by Hunt’s staff.
“About a year ago, in our weekly staff meetings, the guys keep coming back with testimonials of people who were tired of fossil fuel consumption and they wanted to address their home heating needs while being more responsible about the environment,” he says. “We decided to address those needs. I have an excellent and amazing staff of brilliant people that I think are smarter than I am.”
Though Alpha & Omega Chimney and Masonry Service is still engaged in the service aspects of the business, Hunt says the alternative energy-based portion is really picking up.
“Oh, we’ve seen an increase since we’ve added this component,” Hunt says. “Our next expansion will be about this time of year next year, and will include wind and solar.”
Source: Steve Hunt, Alpha & Omega Chimney and Masonry Service
Ivy Hughes is the managing editor of Capital Gains and can be reached here.
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