Unico, Inc. Renews Partnership With National Trust for Historic Preservation

Posted August 17, 2011 | Contact pr@savingplaces.org or 202-588-6141

St. Louis, MO (August 18, 2011)—Unico, Inc., a leading manufacturer of small-duct, high-velocity central heating and air conditioning systems, announced today that it has renewed the company’s partnership with the National Trust for Historic Preservation. The National Trust is the leading preservation organization in the United States, working every day to save important places, spark economic development, revitalize communities, encourage sustainable development and create American jobs. 

“Unico is very proud to renew our partnership with the National Trust for Historic Preservation, a relationship which dates back to 2002,” said Shawn Intagliata, President, Unico, Inc.  “It’s a natural fit, since the Unico System is designed to provide optimum heating and cooling to older or historic homes and buildings without marring the architectural integrity of these structures.”

Unico has provided its unique Unico System HVAC equipment for several historic places associated with the National Trust, including the restoration of President Lincoln’s Cottage in Washington, DC – a property owned and operated by the organization. Other national landmarks that have been renovated with the Unico System include the Mark Twain House, Booker T. Washington House and the Harry S. Truman Little White House.

The Unico System is also the HVAC product of choice for Brad Pitt’s Make It Right Foundation, which was created to build 150 affordable, sustainable homes in New Orleans’ Lower 9th Ward for residents impacted by Hurricane Katrina.

“Unico’s unique expertise means that historic homes and properties can enjoy both improved energy efficiency and sensitive restorations,” said Stephanie Meeks, president of the National Trust for Historic Preservation. “We thank Unico for its generous and continued support as a partner of the National Trust.”

About Unico, Inc.
The Unico System is a small-duct, high-velocity central heating and air conditioning system manufactured by Unico Inc. Ideal for custom & new home construction, historic preservation and commercial applications, The Unico System takes less than one-fourth the space of a traditional HVAC system and can deliver up to 12 tons of air conditioning in the same space as a 3-ton traditional system. Quieter and less visible than other systems, The Unico System provides superior indoor comfort that is energy-efficient and environmentally friendly. For more information, visit www.unicosystem.com.