Our History

Partnerships Built for a Lifetime

Olympia Sheet Metal, Inc. was established in April 1990 as a 5-person shop that first year. Led by Hans Rebitzer, a 25-year veteran in the sheet metal industry, the company grew steadily and within four years developed into a 30-person operation.

Olympia Sheet Metal, Inc. remains a premier family owned sheet metal contractor in Olympia. We are still operated by the Rebitzer family, with Helga Rebitzer continuing as president. Our specialties include hospital HVAC, commercial HVAC, industrial HVAC & sheet metal work, kitchen hood system, custom exterior flashing work, servicing of all types of equipment and custom sheet metal work.

The company’s longevity and continuing successes over the years in HVAC and custom metal contracting are a direct result of the company’s founding principles and standards for pursuing goals of quality & efficient work. Our commitment, diverse experience, qualified staff and reputation for reliable and quality work are valuable assets that have helped us to maintain long lasting partnerships with our customers.

Our Advantage

Superior Staff

Olympia Sheet Metal, Inc. has always excelled in HVAC and Commercial contracts. During the last quarter-century we have expanded to include architectural work that showcases the best in decorative sheet metal work. As a premier sheet metal contractor, we employ highly-qualified Union craftsmen, estimators, project managers and administrative staff, all of whom bring a wealth of experience and knowledge to the company.

We recruit, train, and retain the best staff to provide our clients with exceptional products and services measured by the highest standards in the sheet metal industry. Nearly all of our employees have been with Olympia Sheet Metal, Inc. for over 10 years and many have been with us for over 20 years. The longevity of our company and the outstanding level of experience of our employees, promotes the consistency which our clients can rely on for quality products delivered on time and budget.

Olympia Sheet Metal, Inc. has a long history of valuing every employee and encouraging an innovative, entrepreneurial spirit. This has created a working environment that feels like a family and allows individuals the freedom to be creative, productive, and contributing members of the company. Our team members take great pride in their work and they are committed to their clients and to the success of each project.

Experience

We Build On Your Vision As a premier sheet metal contractor in the Pacific Northwest our staff’s experience and training contributes to the success of each project. We guarantee your HVAC and metal fabrication project will be done right the first time with the highest level of professionalism. We are committed to providing exceptional products and superior service. It is our goal to earn your trust and customer loyalty simply through the quality of our workmanship.

Custom Craftsmanship

25 years of service has taught us that you can’t do quality work without the aid of expert craftsmen who use quality materials. We combine an old fashioned devotion to exceptional craftsmanship and superior materials with a contemporary approach to conserving energy, cutting costs and improving efficiency. Olympia Sheet Metal, Inc. takes pride in completing high-quality projects on time and under budget. Our staff, fabrication and manufacturing facilities are the finest in the industry, helping us keep up with the material demands of any size project while controlling quality and costs.

Project Management

 We have successfully completed numerous commercial and industrial HVAC and architectural metal contracting projects. We always finish the job safely, on schedule and within budget. Throughout Olympia and Western Washington, we have provided expert HVAC and custom metal fabrication and installation for various industries. Main industries include banks, office buildings government agencies municipalities, manufacturing, healthcare facilities, restaurants, hotels, and universities.

Affiliations

Industry Associations

Olympia Sheet Metal, Inc. holds a wide variety of professional affiliations with important and well-recognized industry organizations. Professional memberships keep our staff personally active and invested in the communities we serve. We hold memberships with:

  • WSSHE – Washington State Society for Healthcare Engineering
  • SMACNA – Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors’ National Association – Western Washington
  • ASHE – American Society for Healthcare Engineering
  • SMW 66 – Sheet Metal Workers Local 66
  • TABB – Testing, Adjusting and Balancing Bureau
  • NFIB – National Federation of Independent Business

Community Affiliations

Company leadership currently holds memberships with the Shelton-Mason County Chamber of Commerce. We also actively support the YMCA and several local youth charities.

One of our most favorite affiliations is with the local Providence St Peter Foundation. Along with yearly donations, we also support their annual Christmas Forest fundraiser. Olympia Sheet Metal, Inc. decorates and provides a Christmas tree that is auctioned off for charity. We are dedicated to providing future support, and building a healthy, happy and successful local community.

Rigorous Safety Training

At Olympia Sheet Metal, Inc., safety is in the forefront of every project. Foremen, HVAC service technicians, and operations staff complete the OSHA 30-hour course. Other tradesmen, both journeyman and apprentice, complete the OSHA 10-hour course. Our employees are required to maintain their certifications for equipment used in precision sheet metal fabrication to ensure compliance with OSHA regulations.

 

The rigorous safety training we provide our employees includes daily communication on safe work practices, weekly toolbox safety talks, and monthly company-wide meetings. All staff members are empowered to anticipate potential hazards and maintain a safe environment at the jobsite.

Quality Control Initiatives

Air quality and duct cleanliness standards are important to the HVAC, and sheet metal fabrication industry because much of our work involves the installation and maintenance of critical ductwork.

To prevent mold and airborne diseases from collecting in ductwork, Olympia Sheet Metal, Inc. has instituted effective quality control procedures for fabrication, storing, installing, and maintaining ductwork. We have a long, well established record of serving the healthcare and food industries where these ductwork procedures are a top priority in air quality cleanliness.