Tate Engineering is a family-owned mechanical services company serving the Mid-Atlantic area for over 100 years. We specialize in steam & hot water boiler systems, compressed air & air treatment, HVAC & mission-critical environmental systems, filtration, pumps, audits, preventative maintenance, and rentals.
Tate offers comprehensive industrial system solutions and field services, including a dedicated preplanning process that identifies optimal construction processes, seeks opportunities to modularize critical mechanical equipment and meets or beats project and shutdown schedules.
We were founded in 1924 by William Tate to service the Baltimore marine industry. We’ve been continually based in Baltimore and family-owned to this day, evolving with the needs of the market to expand our service to the entire Mid-Atlantic region. In January of 2020, we acquired Site Support Services (SSS) to further broaden our service and equipment offerings and provide our valued customers with complete floor-to-basement mechanical services and solutions.
In 1920, William J. Tate embarked on a journey from Belfast, Ireland, to Baltimore, where he laid the cornerstone for a legacy that would endure a century. In 1924, he established Tate Engineering & Supply Co., focusing on specialized marine boiler replacement parts, while welcoming the birth of his son, Bob Tate, into the world. Tragedy struck in 1948 with William’s unexpected passing, prompting Bob to step into leadership and incorporate Tate Engineering, Inc.
By 1968, the company had burgeoned, expanding beyond marine affairs into industrial products and services, spawning sister companies like Tate TEMCO, Tate Architectural Products, and Tate Technical Services. The 1980’s marked a decade of significant growth, with Tate Industries flourishing under Bob’s guidance, while strategic divestitures like Tate Andale and Tate Access Floors found new homes within the third generation of the Tate Family under Bill Tate and Dan Baker. Transition beckoned again in 2001 when Tate Engineering Services was sold to the Baker Family, setting the stage for Alec Baker to assume leadership in 2018.
In 2018 the decision was made to change our focus from being predominantly an equipment sales company to focusing almost entirely on service, repair and installation. The centenary decade of Tate Engineering saw the acquisition of Site Support Services in January of 2020, heralding the advent of a significant HVAC service division. As 2024 unfolds, Tate Engineering proudly celebrates a century of innovation, resilience, and commitment to excellence.
We understand that downtime means lost revenue – it’s just not an option. Your mechanical systems need to be done right the first time – with the right equipment, by the right people, right now.
At Tate, everyone is guided by our Core Values – Cooperative, Competent, Respectful, Proactive, Resourceful, Trustworthy and Communicative. These shine through in everything we do.
We have the expertise to tackle the most complicated technical issues and are dedicated to keeping your business’ mechanical systems up and running. Our goal is to keep both your internal and external customers happy – no matter what it takes.
Our core philosophy at Tate Engineering is that of safe, quality production.
We offer continuous and superior safety planning and training in compliance with OSHA, ASME, and NBIC standards to ensure that we stay on the path to industry-leading safety excellence.
From the start, our energy efficient solutions and products have optimized operations for facilities and decreased our carbon output.
Tate provides green, LEED and energy solutions to help customers reach their energy, environmental and sustainability goals.
We operate from seven strategically located offices, strategically positioned to cater to a wide array of industries and clients.
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Our geographic reach allows us to deliver local service and support for virtually any mechanical system, ensuring that our clients receive prompt assistance and expert guidance. Additionally, our network of technical experts spans across the company, providing a wealth of knowledge and resources that are accessible to all our clients through our local offices.
