Case Studies

For 22 years, JRT Mechanical Inc. (JRT) has been a leading mechanical, plumbing, industrial, commercial and fabrication contractor in the Northwest. The Washington-based contractor delivers jobs of all shapes and sizes with professional integrity and technical expertise every time with a team of longstanding employees. A range of area military clients, as well as institutional, […]

In 1932, Hans Jorgensen was an automotive mechanic in Fresno, Calif. When the local fire marshal asked if he would be interested in refilling fire extinguishers, Hans took on the endeavor as a viable side business. Over the years the business grew. By the end of the decade, Hans’ business involved more fire protection work […]

In 1999 Paul Rueda and John Bishop founded John Paul Builders (JPB), a custom home construction firm serving customers throughout northern and central New Jersey. Over the years, the business has grown. With more than 50 years of experience between the partners, Rueda and Bishop have established a recognized and reliable name in the construction […]

Jose Gutierrez founded JJJ Floor Coverings Inc. (JJJ) in 1964 with two business partners. The owners named the business for their first initials, all J’s, and set about building a business with a strong focus on quality and customer service. Now, 50 years later, the company has grown significantly. Jose has since passed away and […]

Keith Jones founded JB Wholesale Roofing & Building Supplies Inc. (JBW) in 1979 in Chatsworth, Calif., which is approximately 25 miles north of downtown Los Angeles. After working for several years with suppliers who did not understand the needs of customers, Jones was determined to build a business based on relationships. Without any startup money, […]

The history of Jay Cashman Inc. (Cashman) dates back to the late 19th century when Jay Cashman’s ancestors constructed the Provincetown Monument at the tip of Cape Cod. For decades, the family continued a tradition of high-quality construction services. Jay began his foray into heavy civil construction by revitalizing empty property in Boston into victory […]

Hard work, family values and integrity run as deep as J. Tropeano Inc.’s (J. Tropeano) Italian heritage. Since 1983, the Massachusetts-based utility and road contractor has been going above and below ground with above and beyond type service and customer satisfaction. “We’re a strong family-run business,” shares Louisa Tanner, now president of J. Tropeano. “We […]

From Seattle to Wichita, Kan., and Boise, Idaho, to Bozeman, Mont., Intermountain Wood Products Inc. (IWP) has been gaining ground with locations sprouting up across the West Coast and Midwest since 1934. The Salt Lake City-based industrial wood products distributor now has 12 locations and that number is anticipated to grow significantly in the next […]

From the inside out, Interior Specialists Inc. Family of Companies (ISI) is paving the way for unprecedented growth in the building industry with a renewed business plan and aggressive growth strategy. For 32 years, ISI has served the western U.S. as a leading provider of interior design and installation of floor and window coverings, countertops […]

Robert B. Bayles founded Inland Builders Supply (IBS) in 1962 as a small, family-owned hardware store. Over the years, the small-town business has grown steadily. The company has outgrown three locations since Robert first opened the doors more than 50 years ago. Now, IBS is a household name in Blythe, Calif. Local customers count on […]