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110 Mattatuck Heights Rd, Waterbury, CT 06705 | (203) 753-5131 | www.mjdalyllc.com L ongevity in business is rare. According to Harvard Business Review, the average lifespan of businesses has fallen by 80% in the last 80 years (from 67 to 15 years). With this in mind, the staying power of MJ Daly is that much more im- pressive. This year MJ Daly, LLC of Waterbury, CT is celebrating 140 years of providing mechanical contracting services to commercial and industrial buildings across New England. MJ Daly's history starts with Michael Joseph Daly in 1882. It was then that he moved to Waterbury, CT to make pipe and supply deliveries using horse-drawn trailers. The firm grew rapidly to eventually serve all of CT and parts of NY, MA, and RI. Robert M. Bolton, CEO of Arden Building Companies, LLC acquired MJ Daly in 2006. Today, MJ Daly is helmed by President Edward Carvalho. What does the organization attribute to their longevity? One of their key values is the importance of looking ahead and adjusting to chang- ing requirements. According to a Harvard Business Review study, adjusting to the needs of the future, is a key to establishing staying power in business. "We've maintained 140 years in business, and we plan to go another 140 years," said Carvalho. "By always looking ahead we're sure to have the right solution for our customers, and we are always operat- ing on the cutting edge." Another key to MJ Daly's longevity is their ability to provide services across the range of needs. MJ Daly is a true one stop shop. They pro- vide construction, service and maintenance for HVAC, plumbing, and Mechanical Contracting Firm MJ Daly Celebrates 140 Years in Business fire protection systems. They are on the forefront of building automa- tion control (BAC) technology. And they offer advanced engineering, 3D modeling, and design-build capabilities. Facility Managers will be the first to tell you that having a reliable ser- vice and maintenance provider is critical. MJ Daly's comprehensive approach to service and maintenance often leads to lower operating costs, increased energy efficiency, and extended equipment life. MJ Daly's building automation technology capabilities deliver on to- day's efficiency demands. They employee a team of engineers and certified technicians to implement and manage BAC systems for new construction or retrofits. MJ Daly's engineering capabilities are also impressive. They include system design and construction administration, among many oth- ers. Their state-of-the-art 3D modeling & BIM capabilities provide a clash-free design model. And their design-build capabilities help maximize productivity and remove the uncertainties of traditional build environments. All of these capabilities would not be possible without the right work- ers and resources. MJ Daly is focused on delivering the highest qual- ity workmanship and materials. MJ Daly serves a full range of markets that include biotech, commer- cial, education, and healthcare, among others. They have developed processes and approaches designed to address the specific needs of each market. As they look to the future, management is constantly taking steps to invest in, embrace, and implement new technologies, equipment, processes and techniques. With this approach MJ Daly is assured to be around for another 140 years. SPONSORED CONTENT Left: Paul Evon, VP Fire Protection Center: Edward Carvalho, President Right: Dan Nelson, VP Mechanical MJ Daly's Bank Street, Waterbury, CT original location.

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