Skip to main content

ABOUT US

Serving the Market Since 1906

Founded in 1906 by George Schwickert, Schwickert’s Tecta America headquarters in Mankato, Minnesota, as a leading Midwest Roofing and Mechanical contractor with branches in Rochester, in the Twin Cities metro and in Kansas City metro.

Serving commercial, industrial, and residential markets, Schwickert’s exemplifies expertise in roofing, architectural metals, mechanical piping and plumbing, heating, air conditioning, air duct cleaning, specialty fabrication products, and so much more. Schwickert’s also offers an endless amount of services such as design, commissioning and start-up, preventative maintenance, inspections, facilities asset management, 24-7 service and crane service.

National Presence and Tecta America

In 2000, Schwickert’s became a founding member of Tecta America Corporation, the nation’s leading roofing contractor. This network of elite regional companies provides roof replacement, new construction, repair, maintenance and full-service roof management nationwide. Together, Tecta America helps customers make effective facility decisions, maintain operations during construction, and achieve facility goals with functional, desirable environment through a long-lasting business relationship.

Community Service, Opportunity and Growth for Employees

Offering expanded and better service to its customers provides greater opportunities for Schwickert’s to attract and retain the most talented and highly skilled employees required by the industry today. Schwickert’s and its employees are active participants in their local communities serving as leaders in local initiatives and civic projects.

Awards & Recognition

History Timeline

  1. 2021

    Integration with ECS

    ECS integrated with Schwickert's to create a full-service Electrical Department known as ECS, A Schwickert's Company.

  2. 2019

    Acquired Melcher's Power Vac, adding Air Duct Cleaning, Dryer Vent Cleaning and Chimney Sweeping services

  3. 2016

    Business Expansion into Lawrence, KS

  4. 2016

    Kevin Palmer Named as Company President

    Schwickert family announces Kevin Palmer’s promotion from Vice President to President.

  5. 2014

    Expanded Architectural Metals to include full-scale metal wall panel design and fabrication

  6. 2012

    Expansion into MN Metro Market

    Schwickert’s expanded into the Twin Cities market with a focus on roofing, architectural metals and HVAC.

  7. 2006

    100 Years of Business

    Schwickert’s celebrated 100 years of business in 2006.

  8. 2000

    Establishment of Tecta America

    Schwickert’s becomes founding member of Tecta America Corporation.

  9. 1997

    Company joins NRCA Alliance for Progress

  10. 1983

    Expansion into Rochester, MN

    Schwickert’s expanded business with a new branch to focus on roofing and sheet metal in Rochester, MN.

  11. 1977-1980

    Third generation of Schwickert family joins business

    Kent and Kim Schwickert joined family business.

  12. 1947

    Second Generation Joins Business

    Leas George Schwickert joined family business.

  13. 1906

    Schwickert Hardware Founded

    Schwickert’s Tecta America is a leading contractor focusing on roofing, heating, cooling, refrigeration, architectural metals and more.

2021

Integration with ECS

ECS integrated with Schwickert's to create a full-service Electrical Department known as ECS, A Schwickert's Company.

2019

Acquired Melcher's Power Vac, adding Air Duct Cleaning, Dryer Vent Cleaning and Chimney Sweeping services

2016

Business Expansion into Lawrence, KS

2016

Kevin Palmer Named as Company President

Schwickert family announces Kevin Palmer’s promotion from Vice President to President.

2014

Expanded Architectural Metals to include full-scale metal wall panel design and fabrication

2012

Expansion into MN Metro Market

Schwickert’s expanded into the Twin Cities market with a focus on roofing, architectural metals and HVAC.

2006

100 Years of Business

Schwickert’s celebrated 100 years of business in 2006.

2000

Establishment of Tecta America

Schwickert’s becomes founding member of Tecta America Corporation.

1997

Company joins NRCA Alliance for Progress

1983

Expansion into Rochester, MN

Schwickert’s expanded business with a new branch to focus on roofing and sheet metal in Rochester, MN.

1977-1980

Third generation of Schwickert family joins business

Kent and Kim Schwickert joined family business.

1947

Second Generation Joins Business

Leas George Schwickert joined family business.

1906

Schwickert Hardware Founded

Schwickert’s Tecta America is a leading contractor focusing on roofing, heating, cooling, refrigeration, architectural metals and more.

ONE COMPANY. ENDLESS SOLUTIONS.