Locally Owned and Operated Since 1961

In 1961, Founder, David Sylvester started his own business and came up with the name Nardco by using letters from the names of his family. Nardco was formed from NA – Nancy, youngest daughter; R – Romona, Wife; D – David, Founder; and CO – Connie, oldest daughter.

David experienced his first taste of furnace work in the 1940’s. As a teenager, he helped install furnaces that his father sold at his local hardware store. After high school, he worked for a couple of local heating businesses and then spent some time working at Ford in Indianapolis. His beliefs that honesty and integrity were two of the most important qualities needed for small business success proved to be correct and continues to be the driving force for Nardco today.

• 1961

  Founder Dave & Romona Sylvester opened the doors at Nardco Sheet Metal located on Pendleton Avenue in Anderson, Indiana

• 1965

  He added 2 young men to the team, Jim Millikan, who was dating Dave’s oldest daughter, Connie and Jerry Pitcock, who was dating Dave’s youngest daughter Nancy

• 1968

  Nardco moved to its current location on 2327 Delaware Street, Anderson, Indiana which provided more space for a showroom, offices, sheet metal shop, parts area and warehouse.

• 1970’s

  Business continued to grow and prosper within Madison County and surrounding areas.

• 1981

  Jim Millikan & Jerry Pitcock assumed the role as Owners. Dave Sylvester retired from Nardco and continued to lead the Heating & AC technical training at Ivy Tech in Muncie, Indiana.

• 1987

  Nardco’s heating & cooling equipment line, General Electric was sold to Trane Company, Industry leaders of HVAC Equipment. Jerry Pitcock and wife, Nancy decided to change course and sell their share of Nardco to Jim and Connie.

• 1990’s

  Jim & Connie Millikan continued to own, operate and grow Nardco for the next 33 years. Nardco continued to expand their service coverage into Hamilton and Marion Counties. As a leader in the Community, Jim served as Board of Directors and Board President of the Indiana State Heating & Air Conditioning Association

• 2021

  Jim Millikan retired from Nardco after 47 years as Owner to enjoy his “Golden Years” with Wife, Connie; traveling and spending time with their family.
  Seth Parker, Owner of Nardco Heating & Air Conditioning is committed to continuing Nardco’s legacy and continued traditions and values focused on customer service, quality products, and Community support.