Comfortable, ergonomically designed seating for the workplace has long been recognized as the key to office productivity. Since 1988, ErgoGenesis has specialized in ergonomic seating and accessories for use in offices, homes, laboratories, industrial settings, or wherever else there is a need for comfortable, ergonomically designed seating.
Leon Bracey
AVEKA
Particle Processing Technology Specialists
AVEKA is a contract manufacturing, research and development company that focuses on particle technology for a broad range of applications and markets. Business in Focus spoke with Business Development and Marketing Manager, Nicole El-Sawaf and CEO and Founder, Willie Hendrickson.
Cornell Communications
Delivering Ingenuity in Emergency Response Technology
When emergency situations occur, reliable communication is the key for a quick response. For over 40 years, Cornell Communications has provided its clients with the products and customer service they need for emergency communications.
Texas City, Texas
A Hidden Gem in the Greater Houston Area
Located on the shores of Galveston Bay about 35 miles from Houston, the City of Texas City has long been known as an industrial powerhouse. Thanks to growth in Greater Houston and the Galveston Bay Area, Texas City is presently undergoing a renaissance and is poised to attract even more businesses and residents to the area.
M.L. Kishigo
High-Visibility Clothing for Your Safety Needs
For over 40 years, M.L. Kishigo has designed safety and high-visibility apparel built to last. As the industry leader of high-visibility apparel, the company continues to design and develop products dedicated to ensuring the safety of workers across a variety of industries. We spoke with CEO Greg Hayward to find out more about the company and its plans for the future.
N.H. Bragg
Over 160 Years Dedicated to Safety and Service
An emphasis on safety and a conservative approach to growth are just two of the many reasons N.H. Bragg has been so successful since its beginnings in 1854. Focusing on excellent customer service to help provide ideas, products and services that reduce costs and streamline the purchasing process for clients means that N.H. Bragg has been able to provide businesses with the tools and equipment they need to operate successfully.
Ironclad Performance Wear
The Right Fit for Industrial Workers
Gloves that offer protection and performance for industrial operations can be hard to find. Since 1998, Ironclad Performance Wear has become a world leader in glove technology, providing workers around the globe gloves they can rely on to perform difficult duties in the toughest environments, protect their hands, and get the job done.
Bravo Wellness
Health & Wellness Consulting Solutions
Implementing wellness incentives and programs that enhance the lives of employees and control costs has become increasingly important for many businesses. Meeting this need since 2008, Bravo Wellness provides companies with innovative approaches to administering such programs to ensure workers are living their best lives and employers are investing wisely.
Emco Waterworks
Managing Water
With more than 40 locations across Canada, Emco Waterworks is the nation’s largest waterworks distributor. The company carries an exhaustive list of pipe, valves and fitting product lines and has become the go-to supplier for a range of specialized waterworks management projects.
Synergy Wireline Equipment
High-Quality Truck Manufacturing for the Oilfield
As one of the fastest-growing manufacturers of wireline equipment, Synergy Wireline Equipment is dedicated to quality, innovation, and excellent customer service.
Amalgamated Mining, Inc.
A Leader in Underground Mining Equipment
Underground mining requires singular equipment and special tools to excavate tunnels and locate precious minerals and metals. For a quarter-century now, Amalgamated Mining Equipment, Ltd. has provided the equipment customers need to perform these duties.
The Liberty County Development Authority
Global Business Propels Local Growth
The Liberty County Development Authority (LCDA) in Coastal Georgia has worked diligently to recruit manufacturers and distributors to its community for more than 30 years, citing proximity to the Port of Savannah and the presence of the Fort Stewart labor pool as advantageous characteristics. It appears the efforts are paying off, as industrial sector employment has grown 461 percent since 1981, with 70 percent of industrial employment tied to companies that are headquartered overseas.
GEODynamics
Systematically Better Solutions
For over ten years, oil tool manufacturer GEODynamics has helped operating and service companies complete more profitable oil and gas wells through the use of advanced technology; an approach making the company an industry leader and which has enabled it to grow in this competitive field.
CalStar Products
Reinventing the Brick
The process of building bricks and manufacturing concrete is known for being highly energy-intensive – a significant user or resources. As the nation’s only manufacturer of sustainable brick and masonry products, CalStar is looking to change that.
Malama Composites
Making our Homes as Smart as our Phones
As we all know, polyurethane foam is present in a wide range of products for both household and commercial purposes. Unfortunately, the petroleum it’s made from makes it largely unsustainable. In addition, foams are filled with toxic agents, catalysts and fire retardants that are harmful to people’s health and damaging to the environment. Malama Composites is looking to end that by commercializing their newly developed line of non-toxic, rigid urethane foam made from sustainable resources.
Stryker Energy Directional Services
First-Rate Directional Drilling Expertise
Stryker Energy Directional Services has become a leader in the drilling industry due to its dedication to performance, efficiency and integrity. Since 2010, the company has utilized the directional drilling experience of its leadership to provide clients with the knowledge and expertise they need for efficient drilling operations.
Big Bore Directional Drilling
Successfully Conquering Challenging Drilling Projects
Hard-rock drilling is a challenge that many drilling companies simply do not face, but it is one that Big Bore Directional Drilling face head-on. The company delivers high quality service with dependable, high-performance equipment operated by professional personnel.
Dalton & Whitfield County
A Tradition of Manufacturing and Innovation
In a region known as the “Carpet Capital of the World” due to the large number of carpet manufacturing plants in the area, the Dalton-Whitfield County Joint Development Alliance has spearheaded efforts to expand and build upon this heritage to become a major manufacturing center in the region for a variety of industries.
Sierra Vista Economic Development Foundation
Spirit of the Southwest
In Spanish, Sierra Vista means “Mountain View.” This perfectly describes the city’s scenic location among the Huachuca, Dragoon, Mule and Whetstone Mountains in Southeastern Arizona.
City of Cedar Park, Texas
Open for Business – and for People
Located In the heart of Central Texas, Cedar Park has become one of the fastest growing suburbs not only in Greater Austin, but in the entire nation. Straddling the scenic Texas Hill Country and the rolling Texas Blackland Prairie, Cedar Park continues to appeal to people due to its natural scenery, low cost of living, employment opportunities, and excellent schools.
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