About Merlin

Merlin Instrumentation is your partner.
Providing quality products and services is our number one goal.

We are a team of people who are passionate about HVAC performance measurement and other top HVAC technologies. 

Merlin Instrumentation was established in 2009 as a manufacturers' representative for high quality products that make buildings greener, more energy efficient, more comfortable, and safer for their occupants.

Some of the companies and organizations we work with include:

  • HVAC controls companies
  • system integrators
  • mechanical engineers
  • mechanical contractors
  • colleges and universities
  • building operators
  • municipalities
  • hospitals and labs
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We work in three distinct territories, although most of our product lines are available across all of Western Canada.

British Columbia and Yukon
Alberta and Northwest Territories
Saskatchewan and Manitoba


From first contact through the life of your project, we will support you, listen to your needs, and provide you with only the very best solutions available—in a timely and professional manner.

For added peace of mind, we are just a phone call away for the life of your project. ​



Dana Heller
Partner, President

Dana created Merlin with the goal of bringing great HVAC metering, measurement, and detection products to the commercial construction market.  


Dana has become well known throughout the HVAC community for prompt and friendly service, effective solutions, and for representing great products that work the first time.


Dana is a Past President of the ASHRAE Southern Alberta Chapter and has been a board member of the ASHRAE Northern Alberta Chapter.

Kent Signorini
Partner, Vice President

With over 25 years experience in HVAC controls and building automation, Kent understands your metering, measurement, and control needs.  


Kent's career has spanned on-site building automation controls installation and project management, programming and commissioning, new construction technical sales, and area-wide sales management.


Kent is a Past President of the ASHRAE Northern Alberta Chapter.

George Cherian
Territory Manager

George brings with him more than 10 years of technical sales experience across various industries in two continents.

Born and raised in Haryana, India, George obtained his engineering degree from Kurukshetra University, India in Instrumentation and Control. He also has an MBA from Sauder School of Business, University of British Columbia.

George is currently Membership Promotion Chair with the ASHRAE British Columbia Chapter.

Leanne Schmidtke
Inside Sales

Leanne brings years of customer service experience and artistic flair to Merlin Instrumentation.

From senior retail positions, to wedding photography entrepreneur, Leanne's work ethic, joyful spirit, and willingness to help customers solve their problems to their satisfaction is a perfect fit.