Achilles started in February 1976 as Achilles Sheet Metal Works by Lloyd Achilles. In 1979, son Preston Achilles joined the company to open a contracting division that specialized in custom home and small commercial HVAC systems. During the 1980’s and 1990’s the company’s scope broadened to include larger commercial, industrial and medical HVAC work, including environmental control systems for server rooms, telecom operations, clean manufacturing and other specialty areas. In 1998, Preston’s son, Jon, started working full time at Achilles making Achilles a third generation company.
In 2016, Achilles added full-service electrical and plumbing divisions, dramatically increasing the capabilities, products and services now coordinated and managed under the Achilles company umbrella.
Preston Achilles – Founder
Preston was born in Missouri and relocated to Tucson in 1970. Preston joined his father Lloyd in 1979 to open a contracting division. During the 80’s and 90’s Preston broadened the division to include larger commercial, industrial and medical HVAC work. Preston has served with Arizona Builders Alliance for over 20 years and was a past president. Now in its third generation, Preston’s son Jon has taken over the company and continues to build on the reputation Preston maintained for quality, dependability and service that has been our driving force for 40 years.