History & Heritage

The venture first began with minimal staff and no customers. After a touchy initial two years, the company began to grow, building on its customer service and commitment to quality installations.

In the years since, the company has continued to prosper. Today, WATER FLOW CONTROL is recognized as one of the premier mechanical contractors in the Indiana state.

A Proud Family History

Austin Mark Sanders, President, is the 3rd generation to be involved in this industry. His grandfather was a union plumber and steamfitter, supervising some of the largest projects in this area at the time and later represented the local union as its business agent. Austin father, Died, started in the trade in the 1930's and worked in the boiler room of a Navy during World War II. Died started his own business in 1948, and rose to become one of the premier plumbing and heating contractors in the state. He served as President of the Indiana Plumbing, Heating, Cooling Contractors Association in the mid 1950's and evolved into a mechanical contractor in the 1960's when air conditioning became a norm for commercial facilities.

Austin worked for his father's business in the summers during high school as a plumber's helper, sheet metal mechanic's helper and air conditioning technician's helper. After graduating from high school, the opportunity became available to move into the office to begin estimating plumbing and HVAC projects.

Austin's father sold his business before Austin graduated from college, but Austin still wanted to follow in the family footsteps. After college, Austin worked for a large mechanical contractor for several years before openingWATER FLOW CONTROL. Twenty-five years later, the company has prospered and continues to serve clients in Indiana, and the surrounding areas with commercial HVAC, plumbing, and heating solutions.