[vc_row][vc_column][rev_slider_vc alias=”jwd-homepage-slider-launch-2″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row wrap_container=”yes” el_class=”p-t-xxl p-b-xxl”][vc_column offset=”vc_col-md-5″][vc_custom_heading text=”Who We Are” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:left|color:%23006c64″ use_theme_fonts=”yes” el_class=”m-t-md m-b-none”][vc_column_text el_class=”lead m-b-none”]Defining Excellence Since 1884.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column offset=”vc_col-md-5″][/vc_column][vc_column][vc_empty_space][porto_blockquote skin=”primary” el_class=”lead m-b-xl”]Our Mission: Deliver industry leading experiences to our customers every day.[/porto_blockquote][vc_column_text el_class=”m-t-md m-b-none”]As an industry leader with over 130 years of experience, John W. Danforth Company specializes in providing engineered mechanical solutions in the Commercial, Sports & Entertainment, Industrial, Healthcare, Higher Ed & K-12, Government, and Advanced Technology Manufacturing (ATM) markets. Our mission is simple: to deliver industry leading experiences to our customers every day. Throughout the entire lifecycle of a project, our in-house sales, estimating, VDC, fabrication and installation teams work together to ensure we deliver technical solutions and value-based results.

At Danforth, we believe that our greatest asset is our people. As a growing company with over 700 office professionals and union trades workers in our fabrication shops and in the field, our employees are dedicated to our vision of building meaningful relationships from coast to coast. We are an employee-owned company and our leadership is committed to attracting and retaining high-achieving personnel.

With empowered employees at every level of the organization, John W. Danforth Company continues to supply turn-key solutions for any HVAC, refrigeration, plumbing, critical environment, custom metal fabrication, energy performance, or specialty mechanical project.

Learn More »[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row wrap_container=”yes” is_section=”yes” section_skin=”tertiary” remove_margin_top=”yes” remove_margin_bottom=”yes” remove_border=”yes” el_class=”section-custom-construction”][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”Expertise” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:left|color:%23006c64″ use_theme_fonts=”yes” el_class=”m-t-md m-b-none”][vc_column_text el_class=”lead m-b-xl”]We provide turn-key solutions for our customers, no matter the market.[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][bsf-info-box icon_type=”custom” icon_img=”id^4099|url^/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Design-Build.png|caption^null|alt^null|title^Design-Build|description^null” img_width=”64″ icon_animation=”fadeInUp” title=”DESIGN-BUILD” read_more=”more” link=”url:%2Fexpertise%2Fdesign-build%2F|||” read_text=”Learn More” pos=”left” title_font_size=”desktop:20px;”]Danforth’s Design-Build Model brings our 130 years of experience to the table from day one of your project. Our highly experienced team streamlines communication and project coordination by gathering all parties from design, estimating, fabrication, and installation under one roof. With a model centered on core principles of risk management, accountability, cost sensitivity, expedited delivery, and preeminent quality, we deliver innovative and value-based solutions for any project.[/bsf-info-box][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″ animation_delay=”300″][bsf-info-box icon_type=”custom” icon_img=”id^4102|url^/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Employee.png|caption^null|alt^null|title^Employee|description^null” img_width=”64″ icon_animation=”fadeInUp” title=”VDC SERVICES” read_more=”more” link=”url:%2Fexpertise%2Fmechanical%2Fvdcservices%2F|||” read_text=”Learn More” pos=”left” title_font_size=”desktop:20px;”]Danforth maintains our own in-house Virtual Design & Construction Services Team with a staff of over 30 people. We utilize a full suite of software including AutoCAD MEP, Inventor, Trimble, Revit and Navisworks to coordinate with the project team and other building trades, our fabrication shops and the field installation team. We have also use a Leica 3D laser scanner, a tool which allows us to better provide comprehensive services. Our goal is to work through any conflicts prior to construction beginning so that work can be performed on time and on budget.[/bsf-info-box][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][bsf-info-box icon_type=”custom” icon_img=”id^4097|url^/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Energy.png|caption^null|alt^null|title^Energy|description^null” img_width=”64″ icon_animation=”fadeInUp” title=”ENERGY” read_more=”more” link=”url:%2Fexpertise%2Fenergy%2F|||” read_text=”Learn More” pos=”left” title_font_size=”desktop:20px;”]The Danforth Energy Team implements energy initiatives for the K-12, municipal and industrial markets. Our professionals will create a customized plan to save you money and reduce energy consumption through a variety of facility improvement measures. These measures can include mechanical upgrades, lighting enhancement, building controls and envelope improvements. Our comprehensive services include energy performance contracts and ongoing support to monitor the programs and to ensure energy reduction goals are being met or exceeded.[/bsf-info-box][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″ animation_delay=”300″][bsf-info-box icon_type=”custom” icon_img=”id^4096|url^/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Residential.png|caption^null|alt^null|title^Residential|description^null” img_width=”64″ icon_animation=”fadeInUp” title=”SERVICE” read_more=”more” link=”url:expertise%2Fservice%2F|||” read_text=”Learn More” pos=”left” title_font_size=”desktop:20px;”]Danforth offers commercial and industrial HVAC and plumbing services as part of preventive maintenance agreements as well as emergency maintenance. In addition, our team can provide a full suite of environmental services such as testing, adjust, balancing and duct cleaning to keep your building systems performing at optimal levels and building occupants satisfied. Our team’s goal is to properly maintain you building’s mechanical equipment to help reduce operating costs and increase equipment lifespan.[/bsf-info-box][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row wrap_container=”yes” is_section=”yes” section_skin=”light” remove_margin_top=”yes” remove_margin_bottom=”yes” remove_border=”yes”][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”Testimonials” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:left|color:%23006c64″ use_theme_fonts=”yes” el_class=”m-t-md m-b-none”][vc_column_text el_class=”lead m-b-xl”]Our Work speaks for itself.[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”5/12″][vc_column_text el_class=”m-b-md”]Each project Danforth has completed since 1884 has come with its own unique challenges. By never compromising and continually searching for new methods to overcome these challenges, we prove ourselves time and again as a leader in the mechanical contracting industry. Through the process of constructing solutions, we build client relationships and ensure mutual success. Several of our clients have testified to those stories of success here.

[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/12″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][porto_carousel stage_padding=”” margin=”” autoplay=”yes” autoplay_timeout=”7500″ items=”1″ items_lg=”1″ items_md=”1″ items_sm=”1″ items_xs=”1″ show_dots=”yes” loop=”yes” center=”yes” autoplay_hover_pause=”true”][porto_testimonial style=”testimonial-style-3″ name=”Robert Brown” name_color=”#006c64″ role=”Mechanical Project Manager” company=”Turner Construction” role_company_color=”#666666″]The Danforth Company was Turner’s choice for Overall Subcontractor of the Year for a number of reasons. In twelve months, over $24 million worth of sheet metal work (excluding equipment) was installed in an existing 600,000 SF building fit out project at GlobalFoundries used to manufacture computer wafers.

The Danforth Company kept pace with an extremely aggressive schedule in a building with very limited access and multiple trades and multiple contractors. Their experienced computer aided drafting team created the footprint for the BIM process that was used to coordinate their work with the miles of mechanical and process pipes for this class 100 clean room manufacturing facility.[/porto_testimonial][porto_testimonial style=”testimonial-style-3″ name=”William H. Goodrich” name_color=”#006c64″ role=”CEO & Managing Partner” company=”LeChase Construction” role_company_color=”#666666″]Danforth has a vision to be the best, and is committed to delivering innovation and value to support customers in achieving their project and budget goals. As a company with a similar culture, LeChase looks for those qualities when choosing business partners, and we are proud to have a long-standing relationship with Danforth.[/porto_testimonial][porto_testimonial style=”testimonial-style-3″ name=”James McKenna” name_color=”#006c64″ role=”Vice President of Construction” company=”Wilmorite Construction” role_company_color=”#666666″]I have worked with Danforth on $1,000,000 and $30,000,000 mechanical projects and they treat each and every project as if it is their most important project. Their professionalism, knowledge and team-oriented approach set them apart and set our projects up for success.[/porto_testimonial][porto_testimonial style=”testimonial-style-3″ name=”Gregg Nolte” name_color=”#006c64″ role=”Director of Facilities and Operations” company=”Bethlehem Central School District” role_company_color=”#666666″]Over the past several years I have been involved with the John W. Danforth Company in the development, approval, procurement and the installation process of my Energy Performance Contract. Based on my personal experience I have found Danforth personnel to be very knowledgeable about Energy Performance Contracting; they have to date delivered what they have promised, their staff has been easy to work with, and I am very pleased with the quality of their work. I would easily recommend Danforth based on their current performance and business model to my peers or other potential clients. Their self-performance business model certainly lends itself to a cost competitive advantage as well as a smooth installation process.[/porto_testimonial][/porto_carousel][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row wrap_container=”yes” is_section=”yes” section_skin=”tertiary” remove_margin_top=”yes” remove_margin_bottom=”yes” remove_border=”yes” el_class=”section-custom-construction”][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”Our Values” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:left|color:%23006c64″ use_theme_fonts=”yes” el_class=”m-t-md m-b-none”][vc_column_text el_class=”lead m-b-xl”]Our core values are based upon four pillars:[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][bsf-info-box icon_type=”custom” icon_img=”id^4102|url^/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Employee.png|caption^null|alt^null|title^Employee|description^null” img_width=”64″ icon_animation=”fadeInUp” title=”EMPLOYEE”]Through the construction of a culture based in individual ownership, we empower our employees and provide them with the resources necessary to delivery industry leading experiences every day.[/bsf-info-box][bsf-info-box icon_type=”custom” icon_img=”id^4104|url^/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Safety.png|caption^null|alt^null|title^Safety|description^null” img_width=”64″ icon_animation=”fadeInUp” title=”SAFETY”]Danforth maintains a best in the business safety culture by keeping each other accountable and striving to protect our most valuable asset: our people.[/bsf-info-box][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″ animation_delay=”300″][bsf-info-box icon_type=”custom” icon_img=”id^4107|url^/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Ownership.png|caption^null|alt^null|title^Ownership|description^null” img_width=”64″ icon_animation=”fadeInUp” title=”OWNERSHIP”]As an employee-owned company (ESOP) where individual and overall success are directly aligned, Danforth retains personnel who perform at a high level without compromise.[/bsf-info-box][bsf-info-box icon_type=”custom” icon_img=”id^4108|url^/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Profitability.png|caption^null|alt^null|title^Profitability|description^null” img_width=”64″ icon_animation=”fadeInUp” title=”PROFITABILITY”]By engaging the other three pillars and never compromising excellence, Danforth is able to invest in the future of the company through the form of facilities, equipment and training.[/bsf-info-box][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″ animation_type=”fadeInUp”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″ animation_delay=”300″ animation_type=”fadeInUp”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row wrap_container=”yes” el_class=”section-custom-construction-2″][vc_column][vc_row_inner content_placement=”bottom”][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_custom_heading text=”Danforth Newsroom” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:left|color:%23006c64″ use_theme_fonts=”yes” el_class=”m-t-xl m-b-none”][vc_column_text el_class=”lead”]What’s happening at Danforth?[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_btn title=”View All” style=”flat” color=”white” align=”right” skin=”primary” link=”url:%2Fnewsroom%2F|||”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][porto_recent_posts view=”style-3″ author=”hide” btn_color=”btn-primary” items_tablets=”2″ items_mobile=”1″ slider_config=”yes” show_nav=”yes” nav_pos=”nav-bottom” show_nav_hover=”yes” el_class=”m-b-none”][/vc_column][/vc_row]