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J.O. MORY, INC.

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Custom design/build capabilities Your company can incorporate our services as your lead management team or strictly as support for your existing team, using our technology and knowledge to your best advantage. We offer: • In-house drafting and engineering • AutoCAD and DataCAD software • Component sizing and equipment selection software • A complete code library for current requirements and environmental standards • Strong vendor and supplier relationships

“J.O. Mory, Inc. is committed to the residential, commercial and industrial customer. We achieve this by delivering superior value and service through Mechanical services a qualified workforce, quality products, leadingThe mechanical services division provides compreedge technology and understanding the needs of our hensive installation and maintenance of all commercial customer, for whom we continue to provide peace and industrial mechanical systems: of mind through our pride and relentless drive for • Plumbing progressive improvement in both our products and • Process piping for liquid and air-driven equipment services.”

Since 1892, we have built more than commercial HVAC and custom equipment. We’ve developed a strong reputation for service and design, installation and maintenance of complete mechanical, electrical and fire protection systems. We are a recognized leader in electrical, heating, cooling and air purification, and our custom design/build machine fabrication is reaching global dimensions.

• Heating and cooling systems • Air purification • Sheet metal manufacturing • Fire protection systems: wet and dry (foam and deluge sprinkler), fire pumps and accessories

Electrical services: Trained specifically to design, install and maintain a variety of electrical systems and operations of every level and type, working with your staff to develop a customized network to handle your workload safely and

economically.

• Electrical system design and layout • Load calculations • Lighting design • Plant re-lighting systems • Alarm systems

Machine build & custom metal fabrication Our ISO 900:20081-registered sheet metal division offers 24,000 square feet of in-house fabrication and machine manufacturing, blending the latest technology with the highest-grade materials. Capabilities include light- to heavy-gauge sheet metal material capacity, and our design engineers will blueprint machinery to match any specifications.

• Custom fabricating and welding • Large-quantity component fabrication • Conveyor systems • Systems integration

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CELEBRATING 7979 YEARS OF SERVICE CELEBRATING YEARS OF SERVICETO TOTHE THEPLATING PLATINGINDUSTRY INDUSTRY AND 1919 YEARS ININSTEUBEN AND YEARS STEUBENCOUNTY! COUNTY! EX S OF CELL Who we are…

A global player in the manufacturing of copper, and copper and nickel chemicals for the plating and surface finishing industries.

We are involved in many businesses…

1938 – 2017

95% of what we make goes into the plating and surface finishing and ends up in a diverse group of applications including Aviation, Automotive, Electronics and Coinage. The products we manufacture are used in a multitude of products that consumers use every day, including…chrome parts on cars and motorcycles, plated cylinders for the printing industry, faucets, travel racks and other shiny metal and plastic parts that have been plated. Many copper pennies in circulation contain copper made here in Angola!

Where we’re going…

- In 2010, we added 30,000 ft2 and installed new capabilities and equipment to diversify our product offering.

- In 2015, we completed the installation of a high tech laboratory and clean room.

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CELEBRATING 79 YEARS OF SERVICE TO THE PLATING INDUSTRY - We are actively pursing other opportunities to grow our busiAND 19 YEARS IN STEUBEN COUNTY! 203 Weatherhead St., Angola ness and add new jobs.

- In 2017, we installed two new production lines.

- We currently employ more than 75 people in Angola and are heavy consumers of area goods and services.

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Ecovantage Lumber ST. JOE — “There’s nothing like the beauty, warmth, and versatility of real, natural wood. Its aesthetic appeal is universal, it’s practicality undeniable,” says the opening sentence on EcoVantage Lumber’s website.

Without the use of chemicals, EcoVantage Lumber — located just east of St. Joe — treats wood to overcome issues of rot, warping and twisting that happens when wood is exposed to the elements. Chemicals not only do not improve the dimensional stability of wood, chemicals pose potential hazards to humans and the environment.

EcoVantage was established in 2007 by partners Allen Holman, Carlyle Holman, John Schmucker and Mike Westrick. Brothers Allen and Carlyle grew up in farming. Allen is a real estate broker. Schmucker is a home builder. Westrick is an engi-

neer and inventor.

Carlyle Holman is sales manager.

Jason Holman is production manager and Jason’s wife Vicki is bookkeeper.

The business operates with a small, dedicated group of employees.

“We take pride in what we do, being on the cutting edge of wood preservation without the use of chemicals,” Jason Holman said. “It’s beautiful wood and it’s environmentally safe.”

When they learned about the new way to process wood, EcoVantage officials traveled to Finland to tour sites that featured thermally-modified wood. What they learned is that thermally-modified wood is environmentally safe, renewable and better than commonly-used pressure treated wood.

Trademarked as the EcoPrem process, wood is exposed to steam

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and heat in large kilns from Finland to bake out all of the water, sugar and resins that cause wood to rot and become food for insects.

While a relatively new process in the United States, it has been employed for years throughout Europe, Canada and Russia.

EcoPrem wood can be used for decking and railing, structural lumber, pergolas, arbors, fencing, docks and siding.

It is interesting to note that while EcoVantage’s products are becoming more and more popular with guitar manufacturers to make the necks and fingerboards, Holman said. The outfield fencing at Eastside High School’s baseball and softball fields are made from EcoPrem wood, he noted.

“We started out wanting to change the way pine decking was done by offering a non-chemical option to outdoor decking,” Jason Holman said. “Since then, we now focus more on the high-end decking made out of hardwoods or high-end pine, and we even do things with siding, flooring and musical instruments.”

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Products/Services Lagrange Products, Inc. is implementing new strategies within the pressure vessel industry, which is driving our growth. We are currently seeking experienced talent for metal fabricators, engineers, and welders for opportunities within the company. Over the years, we have come a long way from where our products began by offering customers a solution to improve their products and add extra value to enhance our customer relationships. We have several certifications including; ISO 9001:2008, (PED) Pressure Equipment Directive, AS 1210 for Australia, CRN for Canada and A.S.M.E. “U,” “UM,” and “R.” We service primarily throughout North America, however, through our Original Equipment Manufacturer customers we do have products overseas.

Company History Beginning from the ground up, the starting founders were three intelligent, savvy men including Ralph Blue, Lloyd Junker and Charles Sparks. They originally started in LaGrange, Indiana, in 1962, which is how we established our name. Relocating to Fremont in 1963 and growing strong since, we have two locations in Fremont, with our home office at 607 S. Wayne St. Lynn A. Blue

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is the current and second-generation owner who grew up in the area as the son of Ralph Blue.

The company is now into its third generation with Lynn’s two sons, Mark and Ryan Blue.

Over 55 years in business there have been many changes. Technology has been a key part of our growth in running the business, with changes over the years.

Internet plays a major role. Through our current upgrading of our website, we hope to keep up with the growth of social connection and our company in the media for the public to better reach us for their needs. From the original key market in the 1990s as compressor manufacturers, we have diversified into supplying air and liquid filtration transporters, to highly custom, large-diameter products to our customers.

We provide products for the petroleum, chemical, water filtration and purification, food, coating, and medical equipment industries and to industries for manufacturing purposes. Our products are all custom engineered and designed, We served several hundred customers worldwide with over 5.000 products.

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Future Plans/ Expansions The expansion of our facility to a secondary location has significantly expanded our lifting and capacity capabilities, giving us the ability to provide more substantial products for our customers.

We recently expanded into the former Salga building at 601 W. Water St. in Fremont, Indiana, which was built in 1980 and is about 64,000 square feet. We continue to reinvest in the company with new laser and machining technologies.

Employees are Our Key Asset Here at Lagrange Products we have a great team. We currently have 114 employee’s, many who have been here for 15 years or longer. We participate in the Fremont Baseball League and like to share the opportunity for employees to be a part of the community and build better relationships. Our employees are a key component to the building of our products. At every step of the process, a vessel is personally touched and hand-built to create the final product.

We take into consideration everyone’s

input. Sometimes there is someone who has a different view and can shed light on a technique that wasn’t being utilized in that manner. We provide job-specific training in which we send employees to get detailed training for the specific job being performed as well as promoting from within when possible. Without our employees across the entire company, we wouldn’t be where we are today. We take great pride in our employees as part of our family at LaGrange Products. Employment opportunities are available in all areas of our company.

Mission Statement/Philosophy/ Community Activities We take pride in quality products that provide value and building improved features in products we supply.

Our mission is for LaGrange Products to deliver products and services that, by measurement, meet or exceed customer expectations and are in every aspect superior to our competition. We will continually strive to add value to our company through process management, customer-focused improvement, operational flexibility and a companywide commitment to growth and innovation. By being quality-minded and customer-focused, we are assuring our success both now and in the future.

LaGrange Products 607 S. Wayne Street • P.O. Box658 • Fremont, IN 46737 (260) 495-3025 www.lagrangeproducts.com

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ATM Autoform Product/Services

Italy, India, Germany, and China

What are the main products or services your company provides?

Our primary products are Direct injection and port fuel injection fuel rails, High pressure and low pressure inlet pipes

Company History

Who are your primary customers or clients?

General Motors, Bosch, Delphi, Hitachi, and Continental How is your product made or your services performed?

Our product is mainly laser assembles, furnace brazed, and helium tested How has your product or services changed/improved in recent years?

Our product changes with the requirements of the industry and we are currently developing forged stainless steel fuel rails What quality of service standards or awards have you received?

We are TS and ISO 14001 certified and are Preferred supplier of the Bosch Group Where is your product or services delivered or distributed?

We have customers in the US, Mexico.

How long has your business been a part of the community?

We have been part of the community since 1996 Who is the company’s founder?

Original founder is Robert Jacoby past president of Handy & Harman Angola/ Kendallville until 2014 Who is the current owner?

Purchased by Park Ohio Holdings Corporation , a global organization with $2B in sales How has the company grown over the years?

The company has grown on average 10% a year and is now over $100M in sales

Employees How many employees does your company have?

We have 310 employees, continuing to grow and recruit our goal is to have around 350.

How do the employees contribute tot he service, quality and values of your company?

The employees are very valuable, we need our work force to continue growth.

How do the employees contribute to innovation or the future direction of your company?

We have bright individuals, bringing new ideas to the table and on our processes each day making significant positive changes.

What ways do your employees “make a difference” in either the way they do their jobs or in the way they service their communities?

Do employees have continuing education opportunities? Advancement opportunities? Recognition?

Yes, after an individual has been with us for a year we encourage them to continue education by offering a tuition reimbursement. We believe in promoting those individuals who show interest and have the skill set for open positions. We recognize perfect attendance, employee of the month and random drawings or prizes for outstanding employees.

Future Plans/Expansions What are your company’s plans for future expansions? Have you recently completed an expansion project?

We have completed a new facility in Changshu China – in China, for China production How is your company using technology to expand and grow?

Laser welding, forging, brazing, and helium leak testing are a constantly emerging technology and is in our core

Mission Statement/Philosophy/ Community Activities What guiding principles or philosophy does your company take pride in?

We take pride in our customer service and meeting customer expectations.

How is your company involved in the community?

We would like to be more involved, currently we have been looking at what programs our employees like to participate in that our company could participate in as well.

ATM has a comprehensive engineering department from design modeling to manufacturing support. Autoform employees come from diverse backgrounds with decades of experience and are encouraged to freely share their creative ideas.

Autoform Tool & Manufacturing was founded in 1996 to meet the needs of the fuel delivery system market. Our key personnel have been deeply involved in the industry since its inception, and their knowledge and expertise is responsible for ATM’s rapid growth.

In 2014 original founder Robert Jacoby, past president of Handy & Harman, Angola/Kendallville sold to ParkOhio, a global, diversified industrial holding company providing integrated supply chain management services and highly engineered products with approximately 6,000 employees operating in approximately 125 locations in over 20 countries and annual revenue in 2016 of approximately 1.3 billion with strong cash flow.

We are a leading supplier of direct injection, fuel rails, high pressure inlet and crossover pipes, low pressure inlet pipes, and conventional low pressure multi-port injection fuel rails.

Among our customers are General Motors, Bosch, Delphi, Hitachi and Continental.

Specializing in stainless steel materials, we provide the finest components and systems available to the market today.

Autoform Tool & Mfg., LLC

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SOS Service Inc. Products and Services

What are the main products or services your company provides?

Hydraulic repair and sales with a specialty in cylinder repair.

Who are your primary customers or clients?

Industrial and agricultural customers who use hydraulics in their businesses.

How are your products made or your services changed performed?

We distribute a wide variety of hydraulic products from pumps, cylinders, hose and accessories, to repair service.

How have your products or services changed/improved in recent years?

We have added different manufacturers to expand the products for our customer, to meet the changing needs within the industry.

Where are your products or services changed/improved in recent years?

We distribute our products nationwide and provide pickup and delivery. Along with on-site diagnostic services, within a 70

mile radius of Angola, Indiana.

Company History

How long has your business been a part of the local community?

SOS has been in business since 1967 in Steuben County and has served the tri-state area since that time.

Who is the company’s founder?

Norm Brammall founder Brammall Inc. in 1967. Brammall had the SOS Roll Straightening.

Hydraulic Division, and CSE Cargo Seal Division. In 1999 SOS Service Inc. was formed. SOS owners Doug Zuber, Ed Everett and Jim Huber in 2006 changed SOS from a privately owned company to an employee-owned company.

Who is the current owner?

SOS Service is an employee-owned company. Kyle Gruner is the company president. He took over from Jim Huber in 2012 when Jim retired.

How has the company grown over the years?

SOS is the nationwide leader in metal coil and paper roll restoration, coupled with our hydraulic division. We are expanding our

product line and growing into new markets, including products specific to the rail industry.

Employees

How many employees does your company have?

SOS employs 40 people.

How do the employees contribute to the service, quality and values of your company?

Our employees look for new ways to expand and service our customers with outside-the-box thinking and are open to new ideas to grow our business.

Future Plans/Expansions

What are your company’s plans for future expansions?

Have you recently completed an expansion project?

We have recently added additional lines of hydraulic products for the industrial market and continue to look for manufacturers to partner with to provide affordable, quality products to our customers.

in hydraulic torque wrenches has allowed us to provide customers, in new industries, products to assist them in ways that in the past were not possible. Engineers are constantly coming up with more efficient way to do jobs, and as those products are designed, we can provide them to our customers.

How is the Internet playing a role in your company’s future?

We are currently leveraging the Internet to market our straightening division. Also, a new website will launch, very soon , showcasing our hydraulic products and services at www.hydraulicshop@sosservice. com

Mission Statement/Philosophy/Community Activities

How is your company involved in the community?

We are members of the Angola Chamber of Commerce and donate to several non-profit organizations in Steuben County.

How is your company using technology to expand and grow?

Technology has changed the types of hydraulic products we provide. Recently, the advancement

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Product/Services What are the main products or services your company provides?

Our company provides safe, reliable and affordable electricity, as well as energy advising, free home evaluations, discounted high efficiency water heaters, satellite Internet services, and free line location.

Who are your primary customers or clients?

Our members are residents of rural Steuben County and parts of DeKalb and LaGrange counties How is your product made or your services performed?

We provide timely and efficient response to member inquiries and service issues by maintaining a highly trained, skilled local workforce How has your product or services changed/improved in recent years?

Over the past 80 years, Steuben County REMC has been at the forefront of technological advances in the electric industry, including deployment of Advanced Metering Infrastructure.

What quality of service standards or awards have you received?

Our cooperative ranks highest in customer service as voted upon by members of electric cooperatives throughout the state, as well as an American Customer Satisfaction Index

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Our electricity services members in rural Steuben County and parts of DeKalb and LaGrange counties.

Company History How long has your business been a part of the community?

Steuben County REMC was incorporated in March 1937, and has been a vital part of this community for 80 years now.

Who is the company’s founder?

The original incorporators were Steuben County residents that saw the need to bring electric energy to the rural parts of this community Who is the current owner?

Our co-op is owned by the members it serves.

How has the company grown over the years?

Our membership has grown over the years as Steuben County expanded, and we currently service over 900 miles of energized lines.

What changes have been significant in the growth of this company?

A higher demand for electric energy, including 3-phase to support the growth of industry, has contributed to our

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Employees How many employees does your company have?

We currently have 28 employees.

How do the employees contribute tot he service, quality and values of your company?

Our employees are highly trained, local, and member-service oriented.

They live and work in this community, and abide by the cooperative principles that govern our organization. They are accessible, knowledgeable, willing to help and courteous.

How do the employees contribute to innovation or the future direction of your company?

Employees are consistently attending extended educational seminars and trainings, bringing new information, techniques and skills to our company.

What ways do your employees “make a difference” in either the way they do their jobs or in the way they service their communities?

Our employees are a part of not only this co-op, but this community. They live, work and raise their families here. They take extra steps to go above and beyond requirements to ensure member satisfaction, such as giving people forewarning

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of planned outages, tree trimming, and consultation in building projects.

Do employees have continuing education opportunities, advancement opportunities, or recognition?

Employees attend seminars, training programs and certifications, and participate in webinars and conferences on a regular basis. Education, training and information is one of the cooperative principles. Employees are recognized both locally and nationally for years of service and certification programs.

Mission Statement/Philosophy/ Community Activities What guiding principles or philosophy does your company take pride in?

Our company abides by the 7 cooperative principles: voluntary, open membership; democratic owner control; owner economic participation; autonomy and independence; education, training and information; cooperation among cooperatives; concern for community.

How is your company involved in the community?

Our company is interwoven with this community. We sponsor nearly every community festival and event/fundraiser that benefits our membership and our area. We have given back over $500,000 to organizations in our area through our philanthropic granting program.

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NOBLE COUNTY DISPOSAL

le, b o N g n i v lb r a e K S e ,D e s g e n i t a r n u G o Residential & Commercial La C n e b u s e r t a S e y d 5 an 4 r e v 3, 4, & 6 yard Clean up Containers for o Electronic & Fluorescent Drop Off Location

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“Over the last 45 years … we started with one truck and one route. Today we have 11-13 trucks running per day with nine daily routes. We also provide temporary containers for cleanup purposes, recycling options, and have an on-site Bonded Recycling Electronic facility.”

Noble County Disposal, Inc. Products/Services

Company History

What are the main products or services your company provides?

Trash hauler for all of northeast Indiana.

We specialize in residential, commercial, cleanup containers, roll-off and recycling needs.

How long has your business been a part of the community?

We have been a familybased business for over 45 years.

Who are your primary customers or clients?

All of northeast Indiana.

How are your products made or your services performed?

Weekly for residential customers.

Commercial accounts we can service monthly, weekly or bi-weekly.

How have your products or services changed/improved in recent years?

Over the last 45 years … we started with one truck and one route. Today we have 11-13 trucks running per day with nine daily routes. We also provide temporary containers for cleanup purposes, recycling options, and have an on-site Bonded Recycling Electronic facility.

What quality or service standards or awards have you received?

We are a bonded facility with the state of Indiana for electronic recycling.

Who is the company’s founder The company was founded by G. W. Potee from Brimfield, the father of Myrna Arnold.

company have?

We have over 30 employees.

“We donate services for youth ball leagues, school events, Relay for Life, Harvest Festival, and Kendallville Car Show, just to name a few.”

Who is the current owner?

It is a family-based business being run daily by the Arnold family — Myrna and Sam Arnold along with Chad, Brice and daughter-in-law Amy. Grandchildren are also showing an interest in the business.

Employees How many employees does your

How do the employees contribute to the service, quality and values of your company?

They go above and beyond for good quality service.

Our employees are like part of the family and have adopted our principles of quality service.

How do the employees contribute to innovation or the future direction of your company?

They take pride in their work and respect that fact we like our facility and trucks clean at all times.

How do the employees “make a difference” in either the way they do their jobs or in the way they serve their

communities?

They are kind and caring. If they see someone in need, they do not mind helping out. That has always been known of the Arnold family, and that sets us apart from other haulers.

Future How is the Internet playing a role in your company’s future?

We have our own website. www.

NCDisposal.com It tells about our different services, us in general, and you can pay your bill online.

Mission Statement/Philosophy/ Community Activities What guiding principles or philosophy does your company take pride in?

The Arnold family and Noble County Disposal are both very community-service oriented.

How is your company involved in the community?

We donate services for youth ball leagues, school events, Relay for Life, Harvest Festival, and Kendallville Car Show, just to name a few. We are members of chambers of commerce for Kendallville and Albion. We are also a major contributor to the United Way.

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R.R. Donnelley Who we are….

For more than 150 years RR Donnelley has kept up on the latest trends in printing. We provide companies with communications solutions that span the lifecycle of a program, while our individual capabilities can support a specific project or phase. Our Angola team converts and prints pressure sensitive labels, intelligently imaged projects, integrated labels and many custom solutions supporting customers in every industry.

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When and where have you seen RR Donnelley?

We are there with you, every day. From the roll that prints your receipt in the super market, to the tracking label that ensures that critical package is properly delivered to your doorstep. Maybe it is a packing slip, window label, retail marketing label, price sticker in the store or that product ID label on the plumber’s putty you used on your last DIY project. Our employees are working hard to manufacture quality products that touch consumers across the globe and enable our customers to effectively communicate with their audience every single day.

The next Frontier of Communications….

Change and challenge have been our companions for more than 150 years. We have and will continue to evolve as we embrace the changes that are redefining our industry and continually seek new and better approaches to manage the communication solutions that keep businesses and organizations running. Locally, we continue investing in our employees and the technology that allows our customers to improve communications.

We have significant capital investments in Flexographic printing presses, label tabbing and affixing finishing lines, automated rewinders and intelligent imaging line upgrades that allow us to print things such as 2D or QR codes that you’d scan with your smart phone for product information.

COMMUNICATIONS, ENABLED

The Angola plant has 200 dedicated full time employees. Our employees take great pride in what they do and have a safety first mindset in working to keep each other safe each and every day. They have truly been the backbone of our ability to be flexible and creative over the years, continuing to develop and pursue new value added solutions that keep us on the leading edge with our customer's needs. Our employees work hard to see that they make a difference for the customers they serve and the important communities in which they live. We could not do it without them!

Are you looking for a challenging and stable environment in which to focus your creative energy?

If working for a leader in the fast-paced, constantly evolving communications industry sounds exciting, consider a career at RR Donnelley. Our climate controlled Angola Label Facility has immediate openings for entry level and experienced flexo and lithe printing press operators.

To learn more and submit your resume electronically, go to jobs.rrdonnelley.com.

611 w. Mill St. Angola, IN (260) 665-9421 Visit us at: www.rrdonnelley.com

RRDonnelley_73330

RR Donnelley is an EEO/AA including Vets and Disabled Employer

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R.P. Wakefield

Product/Services

Indianapolis.

What are the main products or services your company provides?

Hardwood Moulding/ Hardwood Mantels

Company History

Who are your primary customers or clients?

Contractors, cabinet companies, do-it-yourself people, etc.

How is your product made or your services performed?

We buy kiln dried, raw lumber, rip and mill the wood to size How has your product or services changed/improved in recent years?

We now produce furniture legs for our customer, and some RV parts.

What quality of service standards or awards have you received?

We have received a couple of awards from our customers for good products and on time service.

Where is your product or services delivered or distributed?

We deliver and ship on our truck on a 30 mile radius, but we also ship via common carrier to Michigan, and around

How long has your business been a part of the community?

Since 1954.

Who is the company’s founder?

R P Wakefield- sold to Donald Ruegsegger /Robert Simon/Robert Wyatt sold to Brian Ruegsegger (current owner) Who is the current owner?

Brian Ruegsegger How has the company grown over the years?

Went from a plywood supplier to a hardwood supplier to cabinet companies.

What changes have been significant in the growth of this company?

Vision to supply the customer’s request-purchase machines to make this happen.

Employees How many employees does your company have?

30 How do the employees contribute tot

he service, quality and values of your company?

Each employee is cross trained to follow the product while processing to the finished product.

How do the employees contribute ot innovation or the future direction of your company?

Since the employee does wok on the product, input from them is taken seriously.

What ways do your employees “make a difference” in either the way they do their jobs or in the way they service their communities?

We allow the employees to contribute to the United Way, and food drives from the nearby food pantries.

Do employees have continuing education opportunities? Advancement opportunities? Recognition?

We do recognize employees for their time with our company. We have advanced from within the company.

Future Plans/Expansions What are your company’s plans for future expansions? Have you recently completed an expansion project?

We just purchased a $130,000 machine to upgrade our ripping system. We are looking into expaning our building.

How is your company using technology to expand and grow?

We use computers on many machines.

How is the internet playing a role in your company’s future?

We advertise on the internet and also purchase on the internet. Take orders, and also receive invoices.

Mission Statement/Philosophy/ Community Activities What guiding principles or philosophy does your company take pride in?

We feel our customers and employees are the backbone of our company. We treat each customer equally. We treat our employees fairly and try to understand when problems come.

How is your company involved in the community?

We sponsor many activities: United Way, kids program in Butler, different school activities, active in the DeKalb Chamber, etc.

Add real value to your home or business ... when you redecorate or spruce up your home with hardwood mouldings.

600 West Maple Waterloo

260-837-8841 800-538-4163 www.rpwakefield.com

RP Wakefield can help you increase the value of your home, as well as its beauty! We manufacture innumerable sizes and styles including casings, bases, handrails and picture mouldings. All available in red oak, hard maple, poplar, cherry, ash, rustic alder, walnut, hickory, aniegre and many other species. Many are in stock at Auburn Hardwood Mouldings.

1109 W. Auburn Dr., Auburn

Dick Rowe, Plant Manager www.auburnhardwood.com

Add a crown mold to the great room, a chair rail to the dining room or a wide 5” baseboard to the living room or combine several pieces to make your own customized trim for the master bedroom. The possibilities are endless to what you can create.

Is a fireplace on the wish list for this year? RP Wakefield also manufactures hardwood mantels and surrounds and also mantel shelves in a variety of lengths.

Check us out to see what project we can do together for the value and beauty of your home.

CASINGS • BASES • HANDRAILS • PICTURE MOULDINGS • IN STOCK AT AUBURN HARDWOOD MOULDINGS

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CASINGS • BASES • HANDRAILS • PICTURE MOULDINGS • IN STOCK AT AUBURN HARDWOOD MOULDINGS CASINGS • BASES • HANDRAILS • PICTURE MOULDINGS • IN STOCK AT AUBURN HARDWOOD MOULDINGS

CASINGS • BASES • HANDRAILS • PICTURE MOULDINGS • IN STOCK AT AUBURN HARDWOOD MOULDINGS CASINGS • BASES • HANDRAILS • PICTURE MOULDINGS • IN STOCK AT AUBURN HARDWOOD MOULDINGS

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Miller Poultry

Pictured is owner Galen Miller with son, Clayton Miller.

A long family history in the Poultry business, that is Miller Poultry.

2017 Celebrates 25 years of the Miller Poultry Brand! A family owned company, which believes in quality, family and community.

Miller Poultry produces Project Verified Non-GMO, Antibiotic Free chicken along with also a line of Organic chicken.

The Company sells chicken in many retail grocery stores, such as Kroger, Spartan, Meijer, Whole Foods and SuperValu. The Miller Poultry Brand is the founding brand of chicken but the Company also produces chicken under the Pine Manor Brand for the Whole Foods Stores and Katie's Best Brand which you can now find in Meijer stores.

They all follow the same strict auditing practices and high quality expectations with the difference in chilling processes as described on the Pine Manor and Katie's Best packaging.

The growth of the Company is attributed to the employee continually striving to produce a high quality

product which our customers have come to appreciate and enjoy.

The 25-year history in Steuben County started at a very small scale and has continued to grow and improve the facilities. The company now employs over 700 people with facilities in Goshen, New Paris, Vandalia, Michigan and Orland.

Miller Poultry continues to be very community driven as our company owner instills giving back as a strong value. The company helps with many fundraisers, food pantries and volunteering. Continually supporting many local charities the company donates or gives a price break to well over 200,000 pounds per year.

The focus in recent years is becoming more sustainable, safety conscious and promoting education.

We want to create an atmosphere to attract and retain an employee group that is like our family.

For those that have not tried our chicken - we encourage you to!

We think you will truly enjoy the difference!

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