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New Strategic Partnerships Strengthen Bartos’s Market Position and Customer Experience
IRVING, Texas (Jan. 20, 2026) – Bartos, a leading HVAC manufacturer representative, is pleased to announce strategic partnerships with Loren Cook and Pottorff. These relationships strengthen Bartos’ position as a trusted, customer-first manufacturer’s representative, selected by leading manufacturers to support mechanical contractors, engineers and building owners with high-quality equipment, responsive service and deep technical expertise.
“Being selected by Loren Cook and Pottorff is a meaningful milestone for our team,” said Donald Decker, president of Bartos. “It reflects the culture we’ve built, one grounded in responsiveness, integrity and doing what’s right for our customers. These partnerships allow us to respond faster with improved lead times, enabling streamlined project execution, reducing delays and delivering practical, job-ready solutions.”
Coming off a successful year in which Bartos completed a company rebrand and relocated its offices, the announcement of these partnerships marks a strong start to 2026 and aligns with the company’s vision for continued growth and successful project outcomes. Further, these partnerships also enhance local support capabilities, including improved access to inventory and convenient pickup options that help contractors reduce downtime and keep projects moving efficiently.
“We value the opportunity to work alongside Bartos once again,” said Loren Cook II. “Our organizations have a long-standing history of working together, and it’s great to be reuniting around a shared commitment to quality and service. Their customer-focused approach and strong local presence align well with our values, and we look forward to supporting customers together with responsive service and dependable solutions that help projects move forward.”
Bartos has a responsive, knowledgeable and deeply experienced team who help determine the best products for each project. The company fosters a strong culture of technical excellence and customer-first service. Relationships are at the core of how Bartos operates, building trust through honest communication and proactive problem-solving. Both manufacturers closely align with Bartos’ family-owned values and customer-first mindset, forming partnerships focused on long-term relationships, consistent service and shared accountability.
“We are pleased to partner with Bartos,” said Pat Cockrum, president of Pottorff. “Their strong reputation in the Dallas-Fort Worth market aligns well with our commitment to quality and service. By combining our locally built, high-performance product line with Bartos’s experienced
sales and technical support team, this relationship is focused on delivering responsive service and reliable HVAC solutions that better support contractors and customers across the region.”
For more information about this announcement, please contact Sarah Wicks at 580.483.1752 or sarah.wicks@hck2.com.
About Bartos
Founded in 1964, Bartos is a leading manufacturer’s representative serving Texas and surrounding markets with premium commercial HVAC and architectural acoustic solutions. The family-owned company represents industry-leading brands, providing engineers, contractors, architects and property owners with access to high-performance equipment, technical expertise, and ongoing project support. Known for its strong customer relationships and expert-led sales teams, Bartos offers in-depth design assistance, consultation, insights and continuing education for architects and engineers. With dedicated divisions for commercial HVAC and acoustics, Bartos is committed to helping industry professionals craft high-performance buildings.
About Loren Cook Company
Loren Cook Company designs and manufactures air-moving equipment in the United States and has served the HVAC industry since 1941. The company offers a broad portfolio of reliable, high-performance products engineered to meet a wide range of airflow requirements. Through rigorous testing, ISO 9001-certified manufacturing processes and a commitment to ongoing product development, Loren Cook delivers solutions customers can specify, install and operate with confidence. The company also supports the industry through comprehensive training programs, advanced engineering tools and a strong network of manufacturer’s representatives.
About Pottorff
Pottorff is widely recognized for its high-performance damper and louver solutions designed to meet demanding life-safety, airflow, and architectural requirements. With Bartos as the local representative, customers in the DFW area will benefit from enhanced accessibility, faster response times, and expanded project support.