Our History

Slater Equipment Company was established in 1969 by Richard Slater. He had worked in Buffalo as a representative for a manufacturing firm prior to moving to Rochester to open his HVAC business. Slater began by selling products from his home.

In 1978 David D. Principe began working with Richard Slater. The partners relocated the business to a small home on South Clinton Avenue. They intended to remodel the office space, however within a year they required additional space and began looking for a larger building to meet their evolving needs. (+) more

In 1979 Slater and Principe purchased a building in Rochester, located at 768 South Clinton Avenue. They remodeled the building to include office space for Slater Equipment Company, as well as a space for PS Supply, which is a warehouse used to stock products.

Richard Slater retired in 1985. David D. Principe purchased Slater Equipment and PS Supply at that time.

The company continued to expand. In 1990 additional space for offices and inventory was added at the Rochester location. In 1994 Slater Equipment added an office and warehouse facility in Buffalo, New York in order to provide additional service and products to western New York.

Slater Equipment Company continues to provide service and products at the Rochester and Buffalo locations to mechanical contractors, consulting engineers, commercial businesses, as well as industrial businesses. (-) less

The Slater Difference

Our company is a manufacturer's representative for commercial and industrial heating, ventilation, and air conditioning products. We carry a wide variety of products, manufactured by the finest brands in the HVAC business. Our warehouse stocks products in order to serve our customers' immediate needs.

At Slater Equipment Company we are a family owned and run business. We take great pride in our work, and we are committed to providing our customers with the best service and the highest quality products in the industry.

In order to fulfill this commitment, we work as a team and provide exceptional support to our customers from start to finish to ensure a quality project. When working with Slater Equipment Company customers can expect honesty and fairness. In addition, we continue to expand our knowledge and expertise through professional development opportunities in order to provide our customers with the most up to date information and products.