The year was 1923 and with $500 cash and a Ford car, E.L. Fitzpatrick and A.E. Ringer started Industrial Heating and Plumbing in a shop located in the basement of the Missouri Valley Trust Company, in downtown St. Joseph, MO and for the next several years worked on projects throughout Missouri, Nebraska and Kansas. In 1934 IHP was awarded a contract for the heating and plumbing for a large construction camp at the Fort Peck Dam project in Montana. This project was a turning point for the family owned business and as a result IHP experienced successful company growth.
The range of services which IHP provides sets us apart from our competition. From full mechanical contracting services to custom pipe fabrication and plant maintenance and shutdown services, IHP has the experience and expertise to get the job done right, the first time. With offices in St. Joseph, MO and Little Rock, AR, IHP handles complex projects across the United States.
With over 80 years of quality plumbing experience, IHP offers a full range of plumbing services including installation and ongoing maintenance of all types of plumbing systems. From high-rise office buildings to industrial facilities, from one-man retrofits to 50-man new construction installations, above or below ground, IHP skillfully executes plumbing jobs of all types, sizes and complexities. IHP's experienced professionals provide a wide range of efficient, high-quality plumbing solutions including distributed water systems, waste, vent, and specialty plumbing systems.