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OBR Companies OBR Companies provides cooling technologies, industrial solutions, and water services for industrial and commercial facilities. Same team. Broader capabilities.

From cooling towers and heat exchangers to mechanical field services, water equipment, specialty cleaning, parts, fabrication, OBR Companies is the parent organization representing the broader capabilities of OBR Cooling Towers and our expanding portfolio of cooling, industrial, water, and facility services. For more than 30 years, customers have known OBR Cooling Towers for experienced field service, technical expertise, parts, maintenance, repair, and engineered cooling tower solutions. That commitment to the cooling tower industry is not changing. What is changing is our ability to support more of the critical equipment and infrastructure throughout industrial and commercial facilities. OBR Companies is organized around three primary service groups:

OBR Cooling Technologies
Cooling towers, heat exchangers, dry cooling, adiabatic systems, industrial refrigeration, HVAC coils, fin-and-tube equipment, and related cooling technologies. OBR Industrial Solutions
Coatings, working surfaces, platforms, piping, pumps, vibration diagnostics, safety equipment, mechanical field services, and specialty facility services. OBR Water Services
Water equipment services, reverse osmosis, softeners, filtration, clarifiers, DAF systems, and other commercial and industrial water-treatment equipment. These capabilities are supported by parts, materials, fabrication, supply, freight, project logistics, and experienced field resources. Our expanding services also include OBR CoilCare™, a professional coil cleaning service designed for commercial and industrial cooling and heating systems. OBR Cooling Towers remains a core part of who we are. OBR Companies gives us a better way to represent everything our team can provide. More ways to help.

Your cooling tower fill only works when air and water can move through it effectively.Fill creates the surface area need...
10/22/2026

Your cooling tower fill only works when air and water can move through it effectively.

Fill creates the surface area needed for air and water contact inside the cooling tower. When that fill becomes fouled, blocked, deteriorated, or damaged, heat transfer can suffer.

Scale, debris, and biological growth can restrict passages through the fill. Physical deterioration can also change how water and air move through sections of the tower.

The result can be inconsistent cooling and declining tower performance.
Watch for:
🔎 Visible scale or buildup
🔎 Debris accumulation
🔎 Biological growth
🔎 Crushed, sagging, or deteriorated fill
🔎 Noticeable differences between sections of the tower

Fill condition is more than a maintenance issue. It directly affects the environment where heat transfer takes place.

If fill condition is affecting tower performance, an inspection can help determine the extent of the problem and the right next steps.

10/21/2026

Cooling Towers Are More Than Mechanical Equipment ⚙️

Cooling towers support production, occupant comfort, manufacturing processes, and business continuity.

When they aren't operating as expected, the impact extends well beyond the maintenance department.

Understanding the financial consequences of downtime can help organizations make more informed maintenance, repair, and capital planning decisions.

If you haven't read our recent article on cooling tower downtime costs, it's a valuable resource for anyone responsible for facility reliability.

📖 Read the blog:
👉 https://hubs.li/Q04rf0Tp0

The biggest advantage of preventive cooling tower maintenance may not be the maintenance itself.It is the time it gives ...
10/19/2026

The biggest advantage of preventive cooling tower maintenance may not be the maintenance itself.

It is the time it gives you.

Time to identify developing mechanical issues.

Time to evaluate wear before it becomes a larger repair.

Time to plan work around operations instead of reacting to an unexpected problem.

And time to make better decisions about what your cooling tower needs next.

Preventive maintenance is not just about completing a list of tasks. It is an opportunity to better understand equipment condition and stay ahead of issues that can affect reliability.

📰 We recently shared 10 reasons facilities should prioritize preventive cooling tower service.

👉 Read the full article: https://hubs.li/Q04zgX3g0

Peak cooling season is winding down. What did it reveal about your cooling tower?The end of peak demand is a good time t...
10/16/2026

Peak cooling season is winding down. What did it reveal about your cooling tower?

The end of peak demand is a good time to take a closer look at the condition of your system.

A post-season cooling tower evaluation can help identify concerns involving:
🔍 Structural condition
⚙️ Mechanical components
💧 Water distribution
🌬️ Fill and airflow
🦺 Safety and access

The goal is not simply to find problems. It is to understand what needs attention, prioritize repairs, and build a plan before the cooling tower is operating under peak demand again.

Finding an issue now gives you time to plan what comes next.

What is on your post-season cooling tower checklist?

Not every part of your cooling tower may be getting the same amount of water.Poor water distribution can create performa...
10/15/2026

Not every part of your cooling tower may be getting the same amount of water.

Poor water distribution can create performance differences across a cooling tower, even when the system appears to be operating normally.

Clogged, damaged, or misaligned nozzles can prevent water from being distributed evenly across the fill. Some areas may receive too much water, while others receive too little.

When that happens, the tower cannot use the full fill area as effectively for heat transfer.

Things worth checking include:
💧 Clogged or damaged spray nozzles
💧 Uneven spray patterns
💧 Distribution piping condition
💧 Areas of fill that appear unusually wet or dry

Uneven cooling may be the symptom. The distribution system could be where the problem starts.

Noticing inconsistent cooling across your tower? Talk with OBR Cooling Towers about a professional assessment.

Over the past three months, we've talked about evaluating repair quotes, recognizing rebuild opportunities, reducing pro...
10/14/2026

Over the past three months, we've talked about evaluating repair quotes, recognizing rebuild opportunities, reducing project risk, and planning with confidence.

If there's one takeaway we'd encourage every facility team to remember, it's this:
Before approving a cooling tower repair or rebuild project, ask:
➡️ What was inspected?
➡️ What's included?
➡️ What's excluded?
➡️ What assumptions were made?
➡️ What could impact the final project cost?

Those conversations before work begins often determine how smoothly the project goes once it starts.

If you missed any part of our Quote Diligence™ Series, now is a great time to explore the resources we've shared, including our blogs and the free Cooling Tower Quote Diligence™ Checklist.

Because the goal isn't just a lower number.
The goal is the right number.

Explore the resources:
Get your checklist:
https://hubs.li/Q04r8n970

Learn if your cooling tower is a candidate for rebuild or replacement:
https://hubs.li/Q04r8HYp0

Learn why Quote Diligence™ matters for your business:
https://hubs.li/Q04r8yBh0

Quote Diligence™ Series | Part 6 of 6
Helping facility managers, engineers, and maintenance teams make more informed cooling tower repair and rebuild decisions.

10/13/2026

🎉 Celebrating 5 Years with Cherie Bunton!

Please join us in congratulating Cherie Bunton, Confined Space Attendant (CSA), on five years with OBR Cooling Towers!

One of Cherie's proudest accomplishments was fabricating her first three cooling tower cells at the LYB LPO site. As the only fabricator on site, it was an experience that strengthened her confidence and showed her what she was capable of accomplishing.

Today, in her role as a CSA, safety, communication, and teamwork remain essential. One lesson that has stayed with Cherie throughout her career is simple: clear communication helps keep everyone safe and working together.

But what does Cherie appreciate most about OBR? The people.

From the guidance of Dave Staat and Adrian Hill to the knowledge and support shared by Kevin Jackson, Shalisa Davis, Brittany Boose, and Brandon Call, Cherie is grateful for the teammates who have helped her learn and grow.

It's that family-like atmosphere and willingness to support one another that makes OBR special to her.

👏 Happy 5-year anniversary, Cherie! Thank you for your dedication, hard work, and commitment to the team. We're proud to celebrate this milestone with you!

Is your cooling tower delivering consistent performance across every cell?Uneven cooling performance is often a sign tha...
10/12/2026

Is your cooling tower delivering consistent performance across every cell?

Uneven cooling performance is often a sign that something within the tower is no longer operating as intended. The cause may not be one major failure, but several smaller issues affecting heat transfer, airflow, or water distribution.

Common areas to investigate include:

💧 Poor water distribution
Clogged or damaged nozzles and distribution issues can create uneven water flow and reduce effective heat transfer.

🌡️ Fouled or deteriorated fill
Scale, debris, biological growth, or damaged fill can interfere with air and water contact, limiting cooling performance.

🌬️ Airflow problems
Fan condition, blade pitch, mechanical wear, and other airflow restrictions can affect how consistently air moves through the tower.

⚙️ Mechanical issues
Wear or problems involving belts, bearings, driveshafts, gearboxes, motors, and other mechanical components can impact tower operation.

🧱 Scale, corrosion, and debris buildup
Buildup throughout the tower can restrict water flow and contribute to declining performance over time.
The key is finding the cause before performance problems develop into larger reliability concerns.

A comprehensive cooling tower inspection can evaluate the distribution system, fill, mechanical components, structural condition, and overall tower performance to help your team identify deficiencies and prioritize the right next steps.

Noticing inconsistent cooling, higher operating temperatures, or other changes in tower performance?

Talk with OBR Cooling Towers about a professional cooling tower assessment.

How Current Is Your Information?When was the last time you took a closer look at what you actually know about your cooli...
10/07/2026

How Current Is Your Information?

When was the last time you took a closer look at what you actually know about your cooling tower?

Our quick questionnaire walks through five areas:
✓ Structural integrity
✓ Mechanical equipment
✓ Water distribution and cooling performance
✓ Safety and access
✓ Planning and documentation

Answer a few questions and receive personalized insights to help you determine whether a professional inspection may be worth considering.

Get My Inspection Insights:
https://hubs.li/Q04sZ5MB0

This questionnaire provides general guidance only and does not determine the actual condition of your cooling tower.

We’re hiring! 📣OBR Cooling Towers is looking for a Regional HSEQ Manager to join our team and support our Eastern U.S. o...
10/05/2026

We’re hiring! 📣

OBR Cooling Towers is looking for a Regional HSEQ Manager to join our team and support our Eastern U.S. operations.

If you’re an experienced health, safety, and quality professional who enjoys working with teams in the field, building a strong safety culture, and making an impact across an organization, we’d like to hear from you.

Ready for your next opportunity with OBR Cooling Towers?

👉 Learn more about the position and apply today:
https://hubs.li/Q04z2-yd0

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Northwood, OH
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