Case Studies March 2015

Benjamin Soep, founder of Soep Painting Corporation (SPC), started a small painting operation in 1945 with less than a dime in his pocket. As a trained artist, Benjamin attracted attention from customers early on. Benjamin had the skills as an applicator, sprayer, automotive finisher and furniture finisher; his peers encouraged him to build a business. […]

After just four fast years, Claude Wilhelm and his partners at Signature Industrial Services LLC (SIS) have quickly made a name for the Texas-based industrial turnaround contractor. “We established SIS Oct. 22, 2010,” reveals Wilhelm, senior vice president and general manager of SIS. “Our leadership team includes: Jeff Ogden, president; Wayne Townsend, operations manager; Joe […]

Larry Krodinger began his career in the HVAC industry shortly after graduating from Northwest Missouri State University. First working as a drafter for Wagner Electric, Krodinger honed his skills and soon moved along to Quality Heating. With more than a decade of experience in the industry, he set out in 1980 to form his own […]

Since 1991 Sharp & Robbins Construction LLC (S&R) has been bringing new life to damaged properties, focusing on disaster restoration, emergency response services and capital improvement projects. The Tennessee-based company has earned numerous awards for its turnaround projects, including the Restoration Industry Association’s (RIA) Phoenix Award and a spot on the Big 50 list of […]

For SEMAC Electrical Company Inc. (SEMAC), based in New Britain, Conn., it’s not about being the largest electrical contractor in the state, but being the best in terms of service and reputation. Since 1946, family-owned SEMAC has been providing professional, reliable and cost-effective electrical contracting services covering the commercial, industrial and government markets. From new […]

Danville, Ill., is home to big industry, and for 35 years Schomburg & Schomburg Construction Inc. (Schomburg & Schomburg) has been supporting big names. From demolition, excavation and concrete work to metal building construction, carpentry, crane service, machinery rigging and moving, millwright service and all-around project management, Schomburg & Schomburg has the general contracting experience […]

Engineer Ronald Ramos Martin established Rama Construction LLC (Rama) in 1976 as a small construction firm serving the residential market in Puerto Rico. As the company grew, Ronald added more partners, first his twin brother, Robert Ramos Martin. Over the years, the business has expanded its market reach and enriched a strong employee base to […]

For Quality General Inc. (QGI), high-quality concrete and masonry service is more than a name; it’s a way of life. Based in Aiea, Hawaii, QGI has been serving Oahu since 1969, setting the standard in commercial, state and government concrete flatwork and masonry. “Our company really believes in assembling great talent,” says Ryan Wada, former […]

One of the biggest challenges any business faces is not only finding quality employees, but also keeping them. However, that is not the case for Pyramid Paving & Contracting (Pyramid); the Michigan-based, full-service asphalt paving contactor has held fast to the same team for nearly 33 years. “We’ve been in business for more than 33 […]

Since 1987, Pro Services Inc. (Pro Services) has undertaken some of the most tasking industrial and commercial challenges, going into cramped, hot, dirty spaces, where few other contractors will go. “I like a challenge and I like to deliver value,” says Michael VandeMaele, founder and CEO of Pro Services. “You can buy a service anywhere, […]