Acme Control service, Inc was founded in 1941 when it's founder, Walter L. Huening identified a pressing need for quality repair services for the heating service trade.During the early years, Acme was a "custom repair shop" strictly for the Chicago area. Service professionals typically brought failed controls into Acme's northwest side repair facility and Acme technicians would repair that exact same unit. This "repair and return" methodology often resulted in 2-3 days of customer downtime and is the prevalent technique for most repair shops today.

Under the leadership of Walter's son, Robert C Huening, Acme expanded into the industrial markets during the 1960'sand the 1970's. This expansion coincided with changes in the boiler and burner control industry that saw Fireye Corporation and it's 26RJ8 series of controls become a major player in large scale boiler markets. At the same time, the industry leader, Honeywell, introduced new technology under the R4140 series banner. During this time period, Acme restricted it's efforts to the service trade, but that was soon to change.

As the third generation of Huening's took control during the early 1980's, Acme once again expanded it's focus and introduced a new time saving service called ADVANCE REPLACEMENT. The expansion was aimed at the end-user markets, reversing 40 years of dedication solely to the service trade was a bold step but research indicated a large number of fully trained but under-served boiler professionals in the employ of major institutions such as schools, hospitals, and major manufacturers. By coupling the expansion with the ADVANCE REPLACEMENT program, Acme was able to solve the most time critical problems for both the service trade and boiler operators and owners in the heat intensive industries.

The new millenium has brought another level of growth and dedication to the boiler and burner markets that has Acme teaming up with industry leaders to provide Factory Authorized repair services under contractual agreement with AERCO, McQuay International, and Johnson Controls. Acme has also taken customer service to a whole new level by utilizing it's position and purchasing power to provide FACTORY NEW equipment at extremely competitive prices.

The future holds many more cost saving and time saving services dedicated to the boiler and burner industry.