Case Studies September 2016

In today’s building market, lighting is much more than flipping a switch on or off. Building owners want absolute control over their lighting systems: greater energy-cost control, improved flexibility in factoring in lighting usage and utilizing lighting that promotes healthier, happier occupants. Energy Focus Inc., a leading designer and manufacturer of energy-efficient tubular LED lighting […]

For more than 30 years, Edge Adhesives has been a leading manufacturer of rubber-based adhesive sealing products with extensive capabilities in butyl and block copolymer technologies. Headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas, Edge Adhesives also manages manufacturing facilities in Elkhart, Indiana; Houston, Texas; and Grove City, Ohio. The company has provided the science behind some of […]

Initially established in Europe, Eco Wood Treatment is a revolutionary company with an innovative product. A nontoxic wood stain and preservative, Eco Wood Treatment provides all wood with a high-end aged look. With just one application, there is no need to ever restain or perform any maintenance. Originally a family business, the brand brought its […]

For nearly 60 years, Comfort Line has been leading the fiberglass windows, doors and sunrooms industry by offering a vast array of solutions for its customers. With a 250,000-square-foot facility in Toledo, Ohio, Comfort Line manages five divisions while specializing in dealer, commercial and storefront locations. Employing approximately 70 people during its peak season with […]

The level of mechanical engineering expertise necessary for creating a prototype is one thing; properly engineering a product for production and distribution is another. The founders of Evolve Technologies LLC have been building products in high-quality production facilities for nearly 20 years. The entrepreneurial spirit and passion for creating sustainable and energy-efficient products led Jeff […]

Located in the heart of the Indiana State University (ISU) campus, Normal Hall dates back to the early 1900s. The facility is the third-oldest building on the ISU campus and the sole building remaining from the ISU Normal School era. Originally home to the university’s central library, Normal Hall has been repurposed and has undergone […]

Excel Dryer has been manufacturing the finest American-made hand dryers for more than 50 years. Constantly innovating and challenging the status quo, the family-owned and -operated company revolutionized the industry with the invention of patented XLERATOR technology that created the high-speed, energy-efficient hand dryer category and set a new standard for performance, reliability and customer […]

Renewed Materials Inc. (RMI) was founded in 2005 by international award-winning designer Demir Hamami, with the sole objective of creating environmentally beneficial materials of high design and function. Eleven years later, the company and its vision are alive and well through ALKEMI, a line of sustainable surfacing material produced by RMI. Located in Bethesda, Maryland, […]

For nearly 30 years, A. Crane Construction (ACC) has been a household name in the western Massachusetts construction industry. Specializing in residential and light commercial construction, ACC builds custom homes, additions and renovations for homeowners based on a family’s needs and desires. In addition, ACC builds out commercial spaces for young, growing businesses. Located in […]

Founded in 1907, CIDAN Machinery is one of the oldest companies in the sheet metal industry. Originally founded in Sweden, CIDAN opened its first U.S. location in 2007 in Peachtree City, Georgia. With its expansion, the company continues to build upon a history and tradition of manufacturing high-quality sheet metal working machines for the metal […]