![]() ![]() In 2012, Alan O'Neill decided it was in the best interest of the company to partner with a private equity firm, which would provide for stability and security of all its employees, while enabling the company to expand into other services, such as HVAC and eventually electrical. 5000's Fastest-Growing Private Companies" in 20. The company often doubled its revenue and size year after year, recognized by "Inc. The tagline, "You Can Count on Us," was a perfect pun off the word abacus, which is an ancient counting device, and is incorporated into the logo.Ībacus' Plumbing business started taking off almost immediately thanks to a commitment to advertising, including an early endorsement by Tom Tynan, currently known as "HomeShow" Radio on 610AM, and is still endorsing Abacus Plumbing to this day.Ībacus Plumbing started with just two trucks and five employees, three of which are still employed at Abacus, and whom will be honored during the all employee celebration. O'Neill came up with the company name "ABACUS" while looking for a company name that would be alphabetically beneficial for the yellow pages. O'Neill bought out his partner's share of the business in 2008. The celebration will welcome many long-time industry and media partners that have supported ABACUS' growth through the years.Ībacus was founded on April 29, 2003, with O'Neill and a partner becoming 50/50 partners. CEO Alan O'Neill will host a celebration on Thursday, April 26, to mark the company's success to date. These are skills that can be used throughout life.Īlan also invests his energy in growing men and women by example.HOUSTON, Ap/PRNewswire/ - ABACUS Plumbing, Air Conditioning & Electrical is proud to announce the celebration of their 15-year anniversary in April 2018. Alan invests a large amount of money into technical and communication training. They leave as a better plumber and ac tech. Plumbers and AC Techs make more money when they leave Abacus Plumbing and Cooling. He executes his mission statement with action. He expresses his care in more than just words. Every follower wants a leader that truly cares. His message is one that grabs that heart of the people that are listening. That’s why his mission statement rings so true in the ears of the people who hear it. Alan made it very clear to me that his company would grow for all the right reasons.Īlan has grown Abacus Plumbing and Cooling because he has focused on people.Īlan’s focus is real, and genuine. I was waiting in the back of the room, thinking about the skill evaluation (ride along) to come that day. I heard him give this mission statement in one of his Thursday meetings. It is an unwritten core value of the company. ![]() ![]() Third, you should leave a better husband, father, and man.Īlan speaks those words often. Second, you should leave a better plumber (and ac tech.) I believe that when you leave this company, you should be better in 3 areas.įirst of all, you should leave in a better financial position that when you started. But for Alan, I believe his success is measured in more than just numbers. Growth serves as one indication of success. In 2012, Abacus Plumbing did $12 million, and $9 million in 2011. ![]() His company, Abacus Plumbing and Cooling, will do $15 million in 2013. Alan O’Neill has an amazing reputation as a business owner. ![]()
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