The Unified Group, an association of the leading independent HVAC commercial contractors in the industry, is proud to announce Virginia-based Blauch Brothers, Inc. as the association’s 2019 Making the Difference Award recipient. Jim Blauch, president of Blauch Brothers, Inc., accepted the award during The Unified Group’s Annual Meeting and Owners’ Forum held from November 13-17 in Hollywood, Florida.

Each year, the award is given to a member company that embodies The Unified Group’s core goals of assisting the membership in growing their businesses and improving their bottom-line profits, raising the level of excellence in the HVAC industry, providing members with the opportunity for continued improvement in all aspects of their businesses and sharing best practices.

Blauch Brothers, Inc. was recognized for attending all six training sessions throughout the year and presenting at four, and their employees are well-known for their leadership and willingness to help others. They continuously search for ways to learn and improve from fellow Unified Group members and freely share information that could be beneficial for others in the group. The entire team at Blauch Brothers, Inc. has become an invaluable resource to other members of The Unified Group by sharing proven methods intended to make a positive impact. They are always willing to discuss their association experiences with prospective members, and even helped recruit a new member this year.

“Blauch Brothers, Inc. is an amazing family business. The company has provided quality service for 65 years, and its leaders and employees are extremely invested in their community and the trades as an industry,” said Janet Kelleher, executive director of The Unified Group. “They understand the power of The Unified Group and really care about their fellow members’ success. Together, we make the difference!”

The Unified Group is comprised of innovative, forward-thinking business leaders who are focused on continuous improvement. Visit www.theunifiedgroup.com for more information or to join.

About The Unified Group

Formed in 1998, The Unified Group is an organization of the leading independent HVAC commercial contractors in the industry. The association helps strengthen its member businesses through a variety of training and resources, and is dedicated to raising the standards of excellence in the HVACR industry. For more information, visit www.theunifiedgroup.com.