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vehicle_fleetNelson Piping Company is the corporate head of two operating divisions. Nelson Carlson Mechanical and Nelson Fire Protection. These divisions operate separately or in concert on projects both large and small.

Our firm is one of Illinois oldest firms, being founded in 1919, and incorporated in 1937. In 1982, Nelson purchased Carlson Park Mechanical and formed the operating piping division known as Nelson Carlson Mechanical. In 1997, Nelson Piping further expanded its base to re-enter the fire protection field. This division is now known as Nelson Fire Protection.

NELSON CARLSON MECHANICAL DIVISION

This division does all types of piping and fabrication work. It has CAD capability in house and a fully staffed service department to maintain and repair all of your mechanical needs.

Our focus in the mechanical contracting field has always been to provide commercial industrial services that will fit the needs of our customers and serve our community as well. Nelson Carlson Mechanical and its divisions stand ready to serve you start to finish with integrity, quality, and dependability.

NELSON FIRE PROTECTION DIVISION

fire protection buildingThis division, which does all types of fire protection from the residential fire protection to high hazard systems. All design is done in-house as well as fabrication and installation by our own employees. This control assures our customers of complete, on time service under a single source of control.

Our company's staff stands ready to help you in your project. Our project managers will personally see your project through from design to and including the warranty period. We will leave trained personnel totally familiar with your system to service and maintain each installation. Our staff will be available to you on a follow up basis, 24 hours a day. Our company and personnel are not only dedicated to service, but to continuing service for all of our clients.


Trade Related Organizations

The following organizations are representatives of our commitment:

  • American Institute of Plant Engineers (AIPE)
  • Mechanical Contractors Association of America (MCAA)
  • National Associate of Plumbing Heating Cooling Contractors (NAPHCC)
  • American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE)
  • Foundation for Cross Connection Control and Hydraulic Research/University of Southern California (FCCCHR)
  • American Backflow Prevention Association (ABPA)
  • American Society of Sanitary Engineering (ASSE)
  • American Water Works Association (AWWA)
  • Northern Illinois Water Operators Association (NIWOA)
  • National Fire Sprinkler Association (NFSA)
  • National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
  • National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICERT)
  • International Code Council (ICC)
  • Contact Nelson Carlson Mechanical
    Nelson Carlson Mechanical
    1417 22nd Street
    Rockford, Illinois 61110
    Fax: 815.398.2004
    815.398.1910


    24 hour answering service

    Contact Nelson Fire Protection

    Nelson Fire Protection
    11028 Raleigh Court
    Rockford, Illinois 61115
    Fax: 815.877.6042
    815.877.6004


    24 hour answering service