Effingham, IL – July 31, 2026 – The Effingham County Chamber recently joined ENTEC Services, Inc. to celebrate the groundbreaking of its new facility in the Dieterich Industrial Park, marking another investment in Effingham County and the company’s continued growth in the region.
For 45 years, ENTEC Services has provided commercial HVAC solutions, specializing in mechanical service, building automation, energy services, and building performance solutions. The company employs 98 people and has locations in Peoria, Springfield, and the Effingham County area, allowing ENTEC to serve commercial and industrial customers throughout the Midwest.
Construction of the new Dieterich facility is being led by fellow Chamber member AKRA Builders, Inc. of Teutopolis. The partnership keeps the investment close to home, with one Chamber member choosing another local business to help bring its new facility to life.
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“ENTEC’s investment in Dieterich is a great example of the growth we want to see throughout Effingham County,” said Katie Koester, president & CEO of the Effingham County Chamber. “It’s even better to see that investment creates an opportunity for one Chamber member to support another. When businesses choose to work locally, those dollars and relationships continue to strengthen our entire county.”
The new Dieterich facility will serve as ENTEC’s hub for its expanding mobile specialty trailer and vehicle services and storage. Designed to support continued growth in this area of the business, the facility will provide high-capacity storage and advanced in-shop servicing, allowing ENTEC to provide specialty solutions both from its Dieterich location and directly at customer sites. Construction is underway, with the project currently targeting an October 1 completion date.
Representatives from the Village of Dieterich, Effingham County Chamber, and the local business community gathered with the ENTEC Services team to mark the groundbreaking. The project represents continued development within the Dieterich Industrial Park and another investment in the future of Effingham County.
Pictured (back row left to right): president Ted Lueken, territory sales manager Dan Orsborn, regional service supervisor Wes Sowell, and Chamber Ambassadors Russ Runde & Steve Will (Dieterich Bank).
Pictured (middle row left to right): Chamber president & CEO Katie Koester, Chamber operations assistant Jenny Shelley, Chamber intern Nora Gannaway, director of marketing & sales support Michelle Sowell, and Chamber board member Chandra Niemerg (The Royal School of Cosmetology).
Pictured (front row left to right): owner & CEO Tom Weed, VP service operations Troy Frank, VP sales Alan Biagini, VP engineering operations Ashleigh Brown, and VP business systems George White.
ENTEC also has nine Southern Illinois technicians who are not pictured.
About the Effingham County Chamber
Founded in 1917, the Effingham County Chamber has been a leader in supporting business growth and community progress for more than a century. Today, the Chamber continues to champion local success through advocacy, professional development, and initiatives that strengthen Effingham County’s economy. To learn more about Chamber membership, visit EffinghamCountyChamber.com or call (217) 342-4147.
