R.F. MacDonald Co.

11/08/2026

As we continue celebrating R.F. MacDonald Co.’s 70th Anniversary, we wanted to take another moment to look back at our history and the person who started it all.

On March 8, 1956, Bob MacDonald founded R.F. MacDonald Co. after establishing an agreement to sell Cleaver-Brooks boilers throughout Northern California. What began from Bob’s personal home office has grown into the company we are today.

From the very beginning, persistence was at the heart of Bob’s vision. His dedication laid the foundation for a company built on hard work, technical expertise, service, and, most importantly, people.

Over the decades, our factory-trained field service technicians, engineering teams, sales professionals, parts specialists, and administrative staff have all played a role in our success. Every employee has contributed to the relationships we’ve built, the customers we serve, and the company we continue to grow.

And as we celebrate 70 years, we recognize that our accomplishments would not have been possible without the vision and persistence of our founder, Bob MacDonald.

From one home office in 1956 to a growing team serving customers across California and Nevada, 70 years later, Bob’s legacy continues to be a part of everything we do.

Here’s to our history, our people, and the next chapter of R.F. MacDonald Co.

70 Years Strong. Employee Owned. Built to Last.

07/08/2026

This year, R.F. MacDonald Co. is proud to celebrate 70 years of serving California and Nevada.

Founded in 1956, we've spent seven decades providing reliable boilers, pumps, and energy solutions backed by knowledgeable people, trusted partnerships, and exceptional customer service.

As we celebrate this milestone, we're also proud to now be an employee-owned company. Becoming employee-owned reflects our commitment to investing in our people, the individuals who make our success possible every day. Every member of our team has a shared stake in delivering the quality, service, and expertise our customers have come to expect.

This milestone belongs to every employee, customer, and partner who has been part of our journey over the past 70 years.

Thank you for your trust and support. Here's to honoring our history, celebrating our people, and building our future together.

70 Years Strong. Employee Owned. Still Powering What's Next.

02/07/2026

Happy Independence Day!

This Fourth of July, we’re celebrating independence, community, and the people who keep our industries moving every day.

From all of us at R.F. MacDonald Co., we wish you a safe, happy, and memorable holiday with family and friends.

30/06/2026

Join us next week for our Boiler Operators Workshop at Sierra Nevada Brewery!

Gain hands-on experience and practical industry knowledge. Sign up now!!

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29/06/2026

Starting the week off strong with some positivity 🌟

We’re proud to share this kind feedback we recently received from a Southern California healthcare facility highlighting the outstanding work of two of our Santa Fe Springs technicians/boilermakers, Rod and Rich:

"Since we had the opportunity to have Rod and Rich help us during our 3-month need for operators to run and maintain our boilers, I want to share that they have been instrumental and very beneficial with their experience in keeping our boilers in a continual state of operation. They also assisted with preventive maintenance and boiler controls, saving countless downtime for our hospital.

Our team has benefited as well from their presence as critical-watch. They have gone above and beyond, helping our team with training and supplying boiler knowledge. I am very appreciative of their presence, working alongside our team and in our emergency state for operator services. They are very great technicians, and we appreciate all they continue to do for us and the team!"

24/04/2026