Firm is a major distributor and servicer of machinery made by all major brands used in HVAC duct fabrication.
1987 Machinery is upgrading its Associate Membership to Silver. The company supplies and services HVAC duct fabrication machinery as a distributor for several major brands, all supported in-house. Founded by longtime friends Mike Hardesty and Andrew Hess, 1987 Machinery is committed to providing the HVAC duct and sheet metal fabrication industries with high-quality equipment and exceptional service.
Hess talks about the value of collaboration with SMACNA, "Mike Hardesty and I are incredibly grateful to SMACNA and its membership for the overwhelming support you've shown since we founded 1987 Machinery back in 2024. You welcomed us with open arms. Your trust, partnership, and confidence have been instrumental in our continued growth and success. Thank you for being such an important part of our journey."
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Jul 22, 2026 — Member Update
Sep 16, 2026 - Donors that want to be recognized on Convention signage should make their contributions as soon as possible, as signage and recognition materials will be printing October 1.
Sep 16, 2026 - Two member contractors, Welsch Heating & Cooling and the Scott-Lee Heating Company, discuss how union contractors are becoming increasingly competitive in the residential marketplace.
Sep 16, 2026 - The group got a glimpse of the facility in Seattle to learn more about some of the firm’s ongoing efforts at construction innovation.