OBR Cooling Towers

OBR Cooling Towers

Cooling tower design, upgrades, and repairs

Overview

OBR Cooling Towers provides cooling tower services across the United States, including new tower construction, upgrades, maintenance, inspections, and OEM or custom replacement parts for healthcare, education, data centers, and manufacturing. They assess facilities, design tailored engineering solutions, and perform installation and ongoing maintenance to improve reliability, efficiency, and compliance. The company differentiates itself through a vertically integrated, family-owned model with 30+ years of hands-on experience, deep customer collaboration, and a focus on delivering measurable improvements in uptime and operating costs. Its goal is to deliver first-in-class cooling tower solutions that prioritize safety, quality, and value, helping facilities extend equipment life and reduce operating costs.

Significant Headcount Growth

About OBR Cooling Towers

Simplify's Rating
Why OBR Cooling Towers is rated
B-
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Northwood, Ohio

Founded

1997

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Copley’s 2024 backing supplies capital for add-ons and organic growth.
  • OBR featured in CTI’s Summer 2026 Journal, strengthening technical credibility with engineers.
  • AMC Services integration broadens Northeast reach and cross-sells parts, fabrication, freight, and service.

What critics are saying

  • OBR sued Marketech International on June 3, 2025 for breach of contract.
  • Cooling tower work is hazardous; one major safety failure can trigger crippling liability.
  • A large customer or project delay can crush revenue because field service stays project-based.

What makes OBR Cooling Towers unique

  • OBR specializes in mission-critical cooling tower repair, rebuild, inspection, maintenance, and installation.
  • Its 2024 Copley investment kept Philip Poll and management controlling the platform.
  • OBR’s 2026 AMC Services acquisition expanded Northeast service density and field coverage.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

Professional Development Budget

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

9%

1 year growth

9%

2 year growth

9%
Business Wire
Jun 25th, 2024
Copley Equity Partners Invests in OBR Cooling Towers to Support Future Growth Initiatives

Copley Equity Partners LLC (“Copley”), a private investment firm focused on growing middle-market companies, today announced a strategic investment in

Citybiz
Jun 25th, 2024
Copley Equity Partners Invests in OBR Cooling Towers

Copley Equity Partners invests in OBR Cooling Towers.

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