About Us
Finding Inspiration in Every Turn
Rhyno's is a family-owned, second-generation business. From humble beginnings in a garage in Riverport to an ever-expanding business with over 50 employees in Bridgewater, our reputation for quality and service has never wavered.
We celebrate Harry Rhyno, our founder and mentor for the team at Rhyno's.
Our Story begins in 1976 and is told below. For archive articles please go to our blog.
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Our Story
1976 - 1992
In 1976, Harry and Sharon Rhyno started an appliances and refrigeration business, working out of their home in Riverport, Nova Scotia (the white house on the far right in photo above). For the next decade, they expanded the business to concentrate on heating, cooling, ventilation and refrigeration. In 1985, they relocated to Bridgewater to a larger commercial space on North Street.
1993 - 2019
Jayme Rhyno was just 13 when he started working with his father on weekends and during the summer. After graduating from high school in 1998, he joined the technical side of the business and began studying for his refrigeration license. In 2006, Jayme obtained his Inter-Provincial Journeyman License with a Red Seal. In 2010, Jayme took over the business so his father could retire. The company continued to grow and by 2015, we moved across the street to a larger building that allowed for a office space and a shop. In 2016, the company celebrated 40 years in business.
2020 - present
In April 2020, Rhyno’s and Langille’s Plumbing & Heating merged to become one larger company. Two long-established local companies joined together to provide a wider range of services. In 2022, we celebrated a successful two-year merger and Paul Langille was able to retire. We have since added an electrical division to our team, to continually provide better service for homeowners and businesses in Nova Scotia.
