Company History
Service Unlimited, Inc. was incorporated in 1962 through a partnership between Mr. Richard (Dick) Wolf and Mr. Eugene Gaumer. Although very different in their professional backgrounds, both men brought with them, a desire to succeed and the determination to build a service organization, second to none.
"I just wanted to write to you to tell you how well your employees do every single time they come to do maintenance at our company. They are painstakingly courteous, have great patience and their work ethic is stupendous! Every time they leave, nothing is left unchecked, no matter how late in the day it is and no matter what extra labor might be involved. Thank you for a great job!" Willard Hinton, F. Schumacher & Company
Company History
Mr. Wolf, an Electrical Engineer, brought his extensive knowledge of mechanical systems while Mr. Gaumer his financial and accounting expertise. Mr. Wolf served as lead technician, service manager and system designer while Mr. Gaumer handled the accounting and daily administrative office tasks. Their office consisted of a single room storefront located in a private residence at 1006 Washington Street, Wilmington, Delaware.
In spring 1962, Mr. Wolf and Mr. Gaumer purchased four green panel trucks at a surplus auction held by the Dupont Company. They had the new trucks lettered in bold yellow lettering and hired three service technicians.
Service Unlimited's big opportunity came during the spring of 1963 when the Wilmington Dry Goods Company wanted to replace a 350-ton, ammonia based air conditioning system with a new 425-ton, freon system. Wilmington Dry Goods Company required that the new system be installed after normal working hours and with no interruption to store operations. Through creative planning and organization, Service Unlimited completed the project ahead of time and with no interruption to the Wilmington Dry Goods Company’s daily business.
In 1964, Service Unlimited purchased the Westinghouse Electric Building located at 2nd and Walnut Streets. The building was a 9000 sq. ft., 3-story brick structure with a full basement and heavy-duty freight elevator. Service Unlimited utilized the 1st floor for its sheet metal shop, 2nd floor for offices and storage and the 3rd floor for the Service Department. Service Unlimited now employed 15 people and increased its service fleet to 10 vehicles.
In 1970, Carl R. Wolf, son of Dick Wolf graduated from Valley Forge Military Academy and began working full time at Service Unlimited while attending college. Carl worked in the Service Department as a Service Coordinator and Service Technician Assistant. Carl had previously worked at Service Unlimited during the summer breaks from school as a sheet metal helper and service technician helper.
In 1973, Gene Gaumer passed away and Dick Wolf acquired full ownership of Service Unlimited.
In 1982, the State of Delaware purchased the Westinghouse Electric Building from Service Unlimited to make room for road modifications in that area. The land now houses a monument and park adjacent to the First USA Building and the bus terminal. Following the sale of the Westinghouse Electric Building, Service Unlimited purchased the Delaware Motor Sport Building located at 3400 Market Street and moves its operations. The new building totaled 15,000 sq. ft. with offices and large shop areas to house Service Unlimited’s now 35 employees.
In 1986, Service Unlimited suffered a great loss with the passing of Dick Wolf. Following his fathers passing, Carl Wolf takes over full ownership of Service Unlimited. Carl re-evaluates the direction of the company and implements a plan to move the company in the direction to provide single source responsibility for the design, construction, testing and inspection, maintenance and service of advanced electrical, heating, air conditioning, ventilation and building management control systems.
In 1997, Service Unlimited relocates to 19 Southgate Boulevard in Southgate Industrial Park. This 20,000 sq. ft. facility consists of shop space, warehouses and offices to house its now 60-70 full time employees.
In 1998, Carl Wolf and Bruce Blair join forces to form Electric Unlimited, Inc. (“EUI”). EUI employ’s nine full time electricians, acquires a large electrical boom-truck and sets up their service fleet of green trucks with bold yellow lettering.
2011 - Service Unlimited decides to refocus its resources exclusively to mechanical systems including Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning equipment electing to subcontract electrical work to ABC member electrical companies. In addition, the Director of Service Quality position and the Active Training Program are implemented company wide. This program allows for consistent training and real-time response to employee questions. The Director of Service Quality assumes all training and safety responsibilities in an effort to ensure our customers receive the first class experience they expect and deserve from Service Unlimited employees.
2012 - SUI celebrates 50 years of serving commercial HVAC customers in Delaware and surrounding areas. Equally exciting, Contracting Business Magazine recognizes Service Unlimited as the National 2012 Commercial Contractor of the Year in its March edition.
