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NEVADA
“Nevada Proud” is a phrase often heard around the Silver State. Nevadans are proud of their heritage, their independence, and their work ethic. The wild mustang is the symbol of history and independence, just as the mining industry symbolizes the Nevada work ethic. Although not as recognizable as the wild horse or the miner, manufacturing is a surprisingly vibrant part of Nevada’s economy. From a one-man or one- woman business churning out a favorite family recipe to share with the public to a multi-million dollar aerospace company with hundreds of employees, the term “Made in Nevada” is an expression of the pride our entrepreneurs have in their state. As the Silver State approaches its 150th birthday, the Made in Nevada marketing cooperative will reach its fi rst quarter-century anniversary. The initiative began during the administration of Governor Bob Miller, under the auspices of the Department of Business and Industry. The idea was to provide a focus on products made in Nevada. Glass cases with representative products were placed in various public buildings. One of the showcases still exists in the Capitol Building. The program later was shifted to the Nevada Commission on Economic Development under Lt. Gov. Lorraine Hunt, expanding the mission to include marketing and branding awareness of Nevada-made products. Members were encouraged to use the “Made in Nevada” brand mark on their product labeling, and state funding fi nanced an ad campaign, holiday catalog, quarterly magazine, and a website. A legislative “meet and greet” with Made in Nevada members at the State Library and Archives started with 15 members and ballooned to 60. It continues to this day when the legislature is in session with a two-day event in the legislature building and the Carson Mall.
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NEVADA PROUD continued from page 3 The recession and cutbacks in state funding hit the Made in Nevada program in 2009. Six of the members stepped up and applied for non-profi t status for a newly independent program, and were awarded 501(c)6 status by the IRS. Lynette Castillo, a longtime Made in Nevada staffer, took the reins of the new entity. The organization continues to work hard to showcase Nevadamade products. A new interactive website is in the works, and value added services such as providing certifi cates of origin for exports have been added. There will soon be “Made in Nevada” logo merchandise available, and the new website will include an educational component for teachers. Now funded through membership dues (a very reasonable $100 per year), Made in Nevada is poised on the threshold of its second quarter-century. As board member Kimberly Elliott says, “It’s about pride in our state and pride in Nevada-made products.”
In this magazine you will learn about the depth and breadth Nevada’s entrepreneurial spirit and the amazing variety of products made in the Silver State. Featured industries include beverages, aerospace companies, and businesses on the leading edge of technology. Made in Nevada products are found in local stores and online, in military and commercial aircraft, in fi re-suppression systems, in high-tech manufacturing facilities, in hospital operating rooms, in dentist’s offi ces, beauty salons, and even in outer space! It is important for all of us to remember that buying local is benefi cial to our economy. A dollar spent locally has three times the economic impact of a dollar spent in a national chain establishment. Each dollar spent on a locally made product or at locally owned establishment provides an economic multiplier effect as that dollar circulates through the local economy. So look for the “Made in Nevada” brand where you shop. ●
LEADERSHIP BOARD OF DIRECTORS Donna Werner, Bag Ladeez President
Martin Smith, The Flag Store JoAnn Hill, Hill’s Handcrafted Soaps
Kimberly Elliott, State of Nevada Vice President Lynette Castillo, Community Volunteer Secretary Treasurer
Michael Conlan, Ventures Refl ectors
This edition of the MADE IN NEVADA magazine is published by Made in Nevada. Copyright ©2013 by Made in Nevada Inc. Content, advertising sales and graphic design were completed under the direction of Sierra Nevada Media Group of Carson City.
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Smaller communities such as Minden and Ely are home to state-of-the-art companies with products that touch the lives of innumerable people. Clark County, known for its appeal to visitors for visitors from the world, also is home to manufacturing companies that make important products. And the Made in Nevada movement gets a boost from retailers large and small that support its mission.
THE STATE
It’s not just the state’s major urban areas that create the products known around the world as Made in Nevada.
AVK SAVES THE WORLD Valves made by American AVK are used in water systems.
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he American AVK plant in Minden is a marvel of modern manufacturing. The company, which is 27 years old, relocated from Fresno in 2007 and designed the plant fl oor layout with effi ciency and linear fl ow in mind. American AVK is part of a worldwide company headquartered in Denmark, with manufacturing operations in 30 countries. American AVK has two major product lines: valves and A highly effi cient plant in Minden produces AVK products. hydrants. The valves are used primarily in waterworks while the hydrants are used in fi refi ghting. AVK works mostly through distributors, but the end users are water districts, municipalities, Coated castings then move to either the valve line or hydrant counties, and fi re departments. Among its AVK’s nearby distributors line via “Blinky”, a material-handling robotic cart. The valve is Western Nevada Supply. bodies and bonnets in various sizes are mated with a parts kit consisting of stems, wedges, gaskets, and bolts. The stems look “Worldwide, AVK is a market leader, but here in the U.S. like big screws, and are used to open and close the valves. Instead we’re the new kid on the block,” says AVK’s Director of Business of machining, the stainless steel stems are cold rolled under Development Michael Chambon. “We only have about 10 percent of thousands of pounds of pressure. The fi nished valve assemblies are the U.S. Market.” tested to one and a half times their rated capacity. Nevertheless, the company is very busy turning out valves and hydrants. Its team ships product all over North and South America as well as to sister companies in Saudi Arabia, Malaysia, and other exotic locations. The company gets raw castings of ductile iron from foundries all over the world, but very little from the U.S. “We would like to purchase from U.S. companies, but there are no foundries here turning out the size of castings we need,” said Chambon. The raw castings are blasted to clean them of rust and contamination, then immediately sent to the fusion bonded epoxy coating line. This process involves heating and powder coating. The combination of heat and electrostatic charge bonds the coating to the metal.
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The hydrant line is more complicated. “Historically, early fi re departments competed for water, so each one developed a proprietary hydrant that the others couldn’t use,” explained Chambon. As a result, there is a seemingly endless number of hydrant varieties. Combinations include size, color, length of underground pipe, nozzles, and more. Many of the hydrants receive an additional coat of paint on top of the epoxy coating. The brass nozzles are machined in-house from bronze castings provided by U.S. foundries. So when you see a fl atbed truck loaded with brightly colored fi re hydrants or valves along the highways of the Silver State, be proud that these are products Nade in Nevada. ●
WAVING THE FLAG FOR MADE IN NEVADA Nevada-themed banners fi ll The Flag Store.
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hen you walk into The Flag Store at 55 Glendale Avenue in Sparks, it is immediately apparent that the store is about much more than fl ags.
The store has a large retail section featuring everything from fl ags to shirts to caps and more, all with either Nevada, military, or patriotic themes. The “Nevada Proud” and “Battle Born” clothing lines are new since last year. The “Nevada Proud” logo is trademarked, and will also be applied to coffee mugs, fl ags, and other items. The store is also expanding its line of Wolf Pack apparel. The store is family-owned and staffed, with fi ve employees. Owner Marty Smith is installing new state of the art equipment for printing fabric fl ags and banners. “We will be the only manufacturer in the western United States to have this kind of machine,” he says. Smith started the business 27 years ago, originally in 1,600 square feet, which has grown to 7,000 square feet. His major business was making fl ags and banners, and that is still a large part of the business. However, it has morphed into a showcase for products made in Nevada.
We’ve been making Nevada-related products for 25 years. “Some people prefer to sell direct at craft shows and mail order, and don’t want to wholesale to stores,” he said. Every year he holds a holiday market, clearing out the production shop to make room for 16-18 Made in Nevada members to meeting directly with consumers. The event is free to the vendors, and there is a waiting list to get in. “It’s a way to give back, and it’s also our biggest sales day of the year,” Smith said. Smith has also invented a Nevada Trivia game, the result of six years of research, traveling all over the state. That led to a book on Nevada trivia, and a second book will be coming out soon. All that work has led to a retail location that surprises and delights everyone — long-term natives and tourists alike —who walks through the door. ●
“We’ve been making Nevada-related products for 25 years,” says Smith. “Taking on other Nevada-made products was a necessity to stay in business.” Many of those Nevada-made products go into gift baskets, which are big sellers around the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays. The baskets are made in the shape of the state, and range from $20 to $100. They contain Nevada products such as coffee, wine, tea, candy, candles, soaps, jams and jellies, salsa, sauces, and more. Many of the products are also available individually on the store’s shelves. Smith would like to stock more, but has diffi culty getting some products.
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SCOLARI’S SUPPORTS NEVADA PRODUCTS
Scolari’s stores have a reputation for fi ne food.
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colari’s Food and Drug Company is not only a Nevadabased grocery chain, but also a big booster of products made in Nevada.
Jan Gilbert, director of buying and merchandising for Scolari’s, sources products for the eleven Scolari’s and two Sak N’ Save stores that make up the chain. “Our stores feature the Made in Nevada and Nevada Grown logos,” said Gilbert. “We run full-page newspaper ads on Made in Nevada products, including one in conjunction with Nevada Day.” The company’s Web site also features a “Made in Nevada” tab with links to the websites of the Nevada-made products that Scolari’s carries. The only requirement is that companies note on their website that they are a Scolari’s supplier. Scolari’s also helps small Nevada foodstuff manufacturers get into the world of retail. They assist with coaching these small suppliers with advice on margins, how to generate UPC codes, competitive analysis and more. They stock Nevada products including candy, coffee, honey, salsa, bread, dairy products, wine, beer, meats, cosmetics, soap, and candles as well as locally grown organic produce. Approximately 300 different made-in-Nevada items grace Scolari’s shelves. Originally known as Warehouse Markets, the company dates back to the early 1960s. Brothers Joey and Jerry Scolari purchased the Warehouse Markets chain in 1983 and changed name to Scolari’s. Both brothers live in Reno and are very active in the
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Scolari’s stores sell many Made in Nevada products.
Our stores feature the Made in Nevada and Nevada Grown logos.
community, where they serve on boards of local non-profi ts and events. Some of these include the Reno Air Races, the Reno Rodeo, the Food Bank of Northern Nevada, the Boys and Girls Club of the Truckee Meadows, the Military Alliance, and United Way. With 700 employees, Scolari’s is one of the larger employers in northern Nevada. And its effects ripple far beyond its own doors. When consumers shop at local stores like Scolari’s and purchase locally grown and locally made products, each dollar has three times the impact on the community as a dollar spent at a national chain, according to Stacy Mitchell of The Institute for Local SelfReliance. ●
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THE DIVERSITY OF ARMAND
rmand Manufacturing in Henderson is a prime example of the diversity of Nevada manufacturers. The company was founded in 1948 in Los Angeles, but a worsening business climate in California prompted its move to Nevada in 1996. Armand makes a wide variety of vinyl, poly, and fabric products for industries that include defense, medical, technology, hospitality, and manufacturing. Some examples are anti-static mats, curtains, and bags used in computer and electronics manufacturing; covers for food carts used in restaurants and hotels; liners for plating tanks used in manufacturing operations; and badge holders for employee badges and trade shows. Most of their products are sold into the U.S. market, with only about fi ve percent going to export customers. You may not know it, but you likely will run into Armand Manufacturing products from time to time. If you buy a computer product, there is a good chance that they provided the anti-static packaging. If you go to a trade
show, your credentials may be in a plastic holder made by Armand Manufacturing. And if you work at a manufacturing plant, you may encounter their sleeves for holding travelers, or their anti-static mats. President Richard De Heras says that the company’s goal is to provide quality products and quality service at a fair price. “If you are just looking for something cheap, we’re not your company,” he says. He is concerned about reductions in defense spending, as that is a signifi cant market for the company. Another concern is the price of oil, because the company’s plastic products are petroleumbased. Armand Manufacturing currently employs a workforce of 35, and all manufacturing is done at the Henderson plant. Most raw materials are sourced domestically, although some that aren’t obtainable here come from overseas. De Heras likes the business-friendly climate of Nevada, and is happy to be a member of the Nevada manufacturing community. ●
LE PENCE: SMILES AND BEAUTIFUL NAILS
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ed Peeler is a transplant from Chicago with a fertile mind and a degree in chemistry from the University of Illinois. A chance meeting at a trade show with Nevada economic development offi cials led to his company’s resettlement in Ely in 1998. Nevada’s pro-business climate, reasonable regulatory policies, and tax structure were the main appeals. Working with White Pine County offi cials, Peeler found a suitable building in the center of town, and made the move. Doing business as Le Pence, Peeler has developed a polymer system for fi ngernail sculpture. He ships these systems all over the world, primarily to distributors that label the product for retail sale under their own brand. He also ships to salons, and his products have won awards at the prestigious Las Vegas Nail Show. Another development pioneered by Peeler is an acrylic used in dental offi ces for dentures, repairs, mouth guards, and other applications. His proprietary formulation has been proven to retain its original color without yellowing for 10 years or more, far longer than competitive products. He sells the material primarily to dental laboratories that want high-quality materials to make dentures and other dental appliances.
In addition to those two product lines, Peeler’s creativity has led him to develop products that are unique. He has formulated a coating to protect outdoor murals from the elements, giving them an almost indefi nite life. Another product is an acrylic wound cover that has been used by the military in Iraq and Afghanistan. He was also involved in the making of the special masks used in Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” video. Peeler does not patent his products. “If you patent, it gives your competition a chance to fi le a claim against you, and you need hundreds of thousands of dollars to defend it,” he says. His strategy is to come up with products using trade secrets that the competition can’t reverse-engineer. Peeler would like to expand his operation, but says that funding is hard to come by. He is also considering a merger with a larger company if the right deal comes along. The operation has had as many as seven employees, but is currently at two. The time you see a senior with a beautiful white smile, a woman with exquisite nails, or a vibrant mural, think about the Made in Nevada products from a small company in Ely that made them all possible. ● MADE IN NEVADA ˚ OCTOBER 2013
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AEROSPACE Imaginative inventors, highly respected engineering teams and skilled manufacturing technicians combine into productive teams at the Nevada companies that create important products for the aerospace industry. And it’s not just the aerospace industry of today that beneďŹ ts from technology Made in Nevada. Companies in the Silver State have their eyes far into the future as well.
FROM NEVADA TO SPACE Bigelow Aerospace satellites outperform design expectations.
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lifelong interest in space exploration led Robert Bigelow to found Bigelow Aerospace in Las Vegas in 1999. A long-time developer and hotel mogul, his fi rst career was undertaken primarily to make enough money to fund the aerospace venture, according to Jay Ingham, Bigelow Aerospace vice president of manufacturing and assembly. The company’s fi rst infl atable satellites, Genesis 1 and Genesis 2, were launched in 2006 and 2007 respectively, with a design life of one year. They actually functioned for two and a half years, sending back data to assist Bigelow engineers in their future design work. “About 95 percent of our testing can be done on the ground, but that last 5 percent must be done in space,” says Ingham. “We were testing for things like infl ation and holding shape that can only be done in a vacuum.” The company’s goal is to open up space exploration to countries and corporations for research purposes. The infl atable modules made of Aramid and carbon fi ber are much more economical to launch than rigid structures such as the International Space Station. In fact, Bigelow recently signed a deal with NASA to deploy a Bigelow Expandable Activity Module (BEAM) to ISS for testing. The BEAM, about the size of a full-size van when infl ated, is scheduled to fl y in July of 2015.
Bigelow Aerospace has won worldwide attention for its infl atable satellites.
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About 95 percent of our testing can be done on the ground, but that last 5 percent must be done in space.
“We are about a third of the way through our development cycle now, and on schedule, “says Ingham. Bigelow’s next project is the BA-330, so named because the interior volume will be 330 square meters, or about the same volume as a 1,500-square-foot house. The plan is for two or more BA-330 habitats to be linked together to build a space station in low-earth orbit. But infl atable habitats such as this also have the potential for use on the moon or even Mars. The fi rst BA-330 launch is planned for 2017, dependent on reliable two-way transportation for astronauts.
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“We are not in the rocket business, but we are working closely with Space-X, which will launch the BEAM under NASA contract,” says Ingham. The company also subcontracts components such as life support systems and solar arrays. Bigelow Aerospace’s 100 employees are working in a 160,000square-foot facility that is being expanded by an additional 180,000 square feet. The operation includes manufacturing, fabrication, and testing operations along with a mission control room, ground communication station, and a neutral buoyancy tank. The new building’s high ceilings will accommodate overhead cranes for moving large modules. It’s clear: Products made in Nevada are not only being used throughout the world, but in space as well. ●
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CLICK BOND KEEPS WORLD FLYING Thousands of fasteners developed by Click Bond Inc. are critical components of aircraft.
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leaking airplane fuel tank led to one of Carson City’s fastest-growing companies. Charles Hutter’s experiment with an adhesive and metal patch led to the development of an array of products combining structural adhesives with mechanical fastening technology for use in aircraft construction and more. Charles and Collie Hutter founded Click Bond in 1987, and the company has grown to a large multi-building campus on Lockheed Way and Arrowhead Road in Carson City. With approximately 350 employees, it is one of the largest private employers in the city. Although the company’s major markets have been the commercial and defense aerospace industries, its staff now makes products for use in transit vehicles, marine, and offshore applications. According to Ryan Costella, director of Strategic Initiatives for the company, Click Bond fasteners have replaced the need for rivets in aircraft construction. “Drilling holes in the airframe compromises the structure’s integrity,” said Costella, particularly with composite materials replacing metal in much of today’s aircraft construction. He also noted that the adhesive fasteners save time in construction. Click Bond fasteners are used to fasten panels, wiring bundles, and just about everything else in an airplane. The company designed fasteners for use in the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter.
Our products eliminate the need for hot work, or welding, on ships and offshore drilling platforms, enabling at-sea repairs by eliminating the need to shut down operations and return to a shore facility.
Specialized fasteners made by Click Bond are used in aerospace, marine and other applications.
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Increased use of composite materials in transit vehicles has also led to the need for adhesive fasteners in their construction. This is a relatively new market for the company, but one that is growing. The marine and offshore applications are also a new and expanding market. “Our products eliminate the need for hot work, or welding, on ships and offshore drilling platforms,” said Costella. They enable at-sea repairs, eliminating the need to shut down operations and return to a shore facility. Click Bond engineers design new products in a development lab, and Charles Hutter is still very much involved in coming up with new ideas. The company’s engineers also design and build much of their own production equipment, and automate as much of the process as possible. An injection molding facility on Fairview Drive produces many of the plastic parts, and the metal components are machined on CNC (computer numerical control) machines on the manufacturing fl oor. The parts are then combined in assemblies and packaged with the adhesives used to fasten them to the airframe or vehicle. A second facility in Connecticut is also on-line, making parts for transit vehicle applications. Look around you the next time you board an airliner, and you just may spot some fasteners made in Nevada by Click Bond. ●
Click Bond fasteners have replaced the need for rivets in aircraft construction, as drilling holes in the airframe compromises the structure’s integrity, particularly with composite materials replacing metal in much of today’s aircraft construction.
Highly automated systems produce Click Bond products.
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SPECLINE: SPECIALIZED EXPERTISE Bearings manufactured by Specline are used by aircraft across the world.
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n invitation from a high school football buddy to Rick Clemens to visit Carson City in 1988 led to the relocation of Specline from Southern California.
The name of the company, which makes specialty bearing for aircraft use, is a conglomeration of the words “specialty” and “lined.” Its bearings that use special Tefl on composite liners that don’t require lubrication serve a niche market. The company makes specialized bearings in relatively small quantities for companies such as Lockheed, Boeing, UTC Technologies, BF Goodrich, Parker Aerospace, and the Department of Defense and the U.S. Air Force. “We do things that the big bearing manufacturers won’t or can’t do,” says President Rick Clemens. “Fast turnaround and special orders are what we are known for.” From humble beginnings as a small family business that became a Lockheed vendor on the strength of hand-drawn specifi cations, the company now employs 54 and has grown from one building to three. “Basic bearing technology hasn’t changed since before World War II,” says Clemens, noting that the major improvements in the industry are in the manufacturing methods. Almost every machine in the plant is CNC (computer numerical control) for precision, repeatability, and low scrap rates. “We do have some manual support equipment, including an anvil I got at a swap meet,” laughs Clemens. Employees also handle do chrome and cadmium plating in-house, and Clemens credits the state agencies with being very helpful in certifying the company as a non-polluter.
We do things that the big bearing manufacturers won’t or can’t do. The company provides bearings for Boeing’s Dreamliner, the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter, and is currently working on a Pratt and Whitney engine project for the A320 Airbus. They have over 8,000 approved part numbers, and do a 100 percent quality inspection on everything that goes out the door. The company’s bearings range from coin-sized to huge bearings used in landing gear for planes like the Air Force’s C-17. Clemens is also heavily involved in the Cactus Air Force, calling it a “hobby that went crazy.” The organization has an impressive collection of vintage military aircraft and vehicles, and is planning a museum. Clemens got his pilot’s license in 1972, and recently got a helicopter license. His fi rst plane was a T-28 “project” that he still owns, which led to a life-long hobby of restoring scrap airplanes. He has the only privately-owned OV-10 Bronco in the country, after trading a T-28 to a German aircraft enthusiast for it. Because of the company’s expertise, every time you take an airplane fl ight, you can thank gear bearings made in Nevada for your safe landing. ● MADE IN NEVADA ˚ OCTOBER 2013
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BEVERAGE Nevada may be the most arid state in America — but it’s also the home of many fast-growing companies that help slake the thirst of people around the world. With products that range from prize-winning wine to popular microbrews and palate-pleasing tea and coffee, beverages Made in Nevada find their way to the dining rooms and kitchens of discerning consumers near and far.
DAVIDSON’S: TEA FOR EVERY TASTE
Hundreds of organic ingredients are used in Davidson’s Tea products.
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ea lovers are very particular about what they like. With 300 products made from 500 ingredients, Davidson’s Tea in Sparks can provide something for just about every tea lover.
John and Sharon Davidson started with mulling spices in 1976, working out of their garage. They soon expanded into herb teas, and by 1990 the tea business outstripped the herb business. All their products have been certifi ed organic, with tea leaves coming from India, Africa, and China. The herbs and spices primarily come from India and South Asia. Kunall Patel, the company’s director of sales and strategy, says that the company’s most diffi cult task is to source quality organic materials. “It is a challenge to source and keep consistent fl avors,” he said. Some of the company’s most popular products include eight fl avors of dessert teas, which are a good alternative to high-calorie desserts. Tulsi tea is also a popular product. It is made from aromatic herbs from India. Tulsi is considered a sacred plant there, and is used for medicinal purposes. Patel says that it is high in antioxidants, and is good for colds. Davidson’s tea is continually developing new products, and is expanding their Tulsi tea line with three new fl avors. “We bring out new fl avors and packages every year,” says Patel. “We like to keep people surprised with what we can do.” To that end, the company has an in-house R&D department constantly formulating new blends.
Products from around the world are stored at Davidson’s Tea in Sparks.
Davidson’s Tea currently has 18 employees, most involved in the production and packaging of the product. They sell a lot of tea direct to consumers, primarily through their ecommerce website and their catalog. The company has a growing social media presence and a video presentation featuring their Nevada outlets. Wholesale sales are through mail order catalogs, trade shows, and direct sales. They have a private label team that makes products for specifi c customers and also helps with marketing. Patel is on a mission to increase awareness of his company’s products. “Educating the customer is key,” he says. “Buyers today want more than a relationship. They have ten times the expectations they have traditionally had.” Davidson’s Tea is located at 700 East Glendale Avenue in Sparks. They have a showroom, and welcome hundreds of visitors every year. ● MADE IN NEVADA ˚ OCTOBER 2013
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CHURCHILL VINEYARDS A FAMILY STORY Vineyards near Fallon produce Churchill Vineyard’s white wines.
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lthough a relative newcomer to the wine industry, the Frey family has been farming its land near Fallon for three generations. Originally 12,000 acres, the family farm is now 1,200 acres with 10 acres in vines. Charles P. Frey, second-generation farmer, planted the fi rst vines in 2001, with the winery opening shortly after. The winery is located in a house that is nearly 100 years old, built by Senator Douglas in 1918. All of Churchill Vineyards’ employees are family members. Colby Frey, Charles’ son, is the winemaker and his wife Ashley runs the tasting room and business operations. At harvest time and for other labor-intensive activities like bottling, farm employees are brought in to assist. As in any agricultural operation, the crop yield varies, but the operation averages about 1,000 cases of wine per year. All the white varieties are made with grapes grown on the premises, conferring the “Estate Winery” appellation. Wine grapes are also a good crop for Nevada’s frequent drought years, because they use only 10 percent of the water needed by crops such as alfalfa. Churchill Vineyards’ red wines are made from grapes purchased from California vineyards. Colby Frey is a University of Nevada, Reno, business graduate who took oenology classes at the University of California, Davis, and then brought in consultants to help him perfect his winemaking techniques, using the winery’s own equipment. The white wines are fermented and then aged in stainless steel tanks for eight to nine months, while the reds are aged in oak for a 16- to 18-month period. The stainless steel tanks come from Silver State Stainless in Mound House. “We try to use local suppliers whenever possible,”
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A sense of history is close at hand at Churchill Vineyards.
says Ashley Frey. She also mentions that they are friends with the other winemakers in the state, and don’t view them as competition. A new product line for the company is distilled spirits. It’s obtained the fi rst state and federal distillery licenses in Nevada, and has been legally distilling since 2006. With the acquisition of a new still from Kentucky, the family will be expanding the operation using their own farm-grown grains (wheat, barley, and rye) to make whiskey. The can also distill brandy from their wines and make vodka using Fallon potatoes. Churchill Vineyards wines are distributed primarily within the state by Southern Wine & Spirits. They can be found in many restaurants, food stores, and win shops throughout northern Nevada. The company’s goal is to expand their production of distilled spirits to 10,000 cases per year and begin distributing out of state, even exporting to international buyers. Visitors are welcome at Churchill Vineyards by appointment. Details are available at www.churchillvineyards.com. ●
SAN RAFAEL: A CAFFEINE CALM
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ituated at along a busy thoroughfare in downtown Carson City, San Rafael Coffee is an oasis of calm.
The shop is frequented by business people for meetings, local residents who enjoy the ambience, and the occasional caffeineseeking tourist. “We don’t rush our customers. We let them relax and enjoy,” says owner Landon Roser. Roser runs the family business and works the counter nearly every day. He is also the roaster, processing the raw coffee beans to provide a variety of strengths and fl avors. The business came into existence in March, 2010 in a unique way. The Roser family has long been involved in missionary work in Nicaragua, and decided to
help the Nicaraguan coffee growers by importing their beans to roast for a wholesale operation. Health department regulations encouraged them to add the retail shop to the mix. Although most of their beans are from Nicaragua, the company now sources beans from all over the world. In addition to the retail shop, they sell to Carson City restaurants, the local school district, and online. Roser is trying to penetrate the Reno market as well. San Rafael Coffee prices compare very favorably with that big coffee chain from the Pacifi c Northwest. The house blend is just $2 and lattes start at $4. You can also purchase bags of whole beans or ground coffee for $12 to $22 per pound, depending on the variety. All roasting is done on premises, with different roasting time and temperature profi les for different beans and different fl avors. They also serve cappuccinos and specialty drinks, with fl avors such as pumpkin spice at the holidays. The company is a proud Made in Nevada member, and Roser says that the organization has opened doors for him, helping to build relationships in different industries. They are also affi liated with Ross International, a non-profi t foundation that supports foreign ministries. Proceeds from the shop and commercial sales go to help in that effort. It’s a quiet business, but its benefi ts reach far into the world. ●
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SIERRA KOMBUCHA: NEW COMPANY, ANCIENT DRINK
Carefully selected tea leaves are the heart of Sierra Kombucha drinks. Margaret and Mark Jackson experimented for months to get Sierra Kombucha just right.
The company got its health certifi cate in June 2012 and immediately began production in Minden.
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lthhough Kombucha tea has been in existence for more than 2,000 years, the Sierra Kombucha Company of Minden is barely a year old.
Co-owner Margaret Jackson was motivated to get into the business by her fondness for Kombucha’s health benefi ts. There was also the fact that her brother’s company makes it in California. Jackson’s husband Mark worked with her brother when employment in Nevada was scarce during the recession, and he learned the process. Back home in Nevada, he experimented for nine months until developing Sierra Kombucha’s own process and recipe. So what is Kombucha, and how is it made? It starts with organic tea leaves which are brewed at a specifi c temperature. Organic sugar and probiotic cultures are then added to the brewed tea, and it is allowed to ferment, absorbing the sugar in the process. After fermentation, organic juice is added, and the fi nished product is bottled and refrigerated, ready for shipment. Sierra Kombucha fl avors include Purple Lake Grape, Alpenglow Orange, High Desert Prickly Pear, Pinnacle Pineapple, Peak Pomegranate, and Granite Ginger. Three other fl avors are in development.
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Stohlgren Brothers helped the founders set up a distribution network in Reno, Truckee, and Lake Tahoe, while Margaret began self-marketing in Douglas County and Carson City. She approached the Raley’s store in Gardnerville, and parlayed that connection into a nine-store deal in Carson, Reno, and Lake Tahoe. Sierra Kombucha is currently Scolari’s as well, and approximately 70 stores all told in northwestern Nevada and California border areas. Margaret plans to expand business along the 395 corridor, and is also looking for a distributor for northeastern Nevada. Currently the company is run by Margaret, Mark, two parttimers, and one contractor. The operation is run by hand without help of automation, but Marks says that they can triple their output in their current location. They have recently purchased a “kegerator,” which is installed at the Great Basin Food Co-op in Reno. “It’s a cheaper and greener way to deliver our products,” says Margaret, who plans to expand the offering in the local service area. The kegerator eliminates the need for bottling and reduces waste. Mark and Margaret do much of their marketing and product awareness outreach through local farmers’ markets and special events. To learn where to fi nd Sierra Kombucha teas, visit http:// sierrakombucha.com. ●
TAHOE RIDGE WINERY:
PIONEERING NEVADA WINES
Nevada-grown grapes are among the varieties that create prize-winning Tahoe Ridge wines.
The company opened its fi rst tasting room in Genoa in 2003 as the Tahoe Ridge Winery and Marketplace. Wine production increased at the production facility in Minden, and the Tasting Room and Marketplace relocated to its current site on Highway 395 in Minden in 2009. The facility is currently under the management of Howard Jachens, who is also the chef. In addition to wine tasting, the shop is home to an excellent restaurant that serves delicious and creative dishes under Howard’s supervision.
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ahoe Ridge Winery was born from an master’s degree thesis at the University of Nevada, Reno, more than 20 years ago. Rick and Kathy Halbardier planted their fi rst vineyard and created Tahoe Ridge Vineyards and Winery in
1992.
Working with a fi ve- year, $100,000 grant for a research vineyard, they produced their fi rst wines from grapes grown in Minden in 1996. The research vineyard produced its fi rst harvest in 1999. Working with Cornell University and the University of Minnesota, the fi rst American inter-specifi c grapes were produced in 2000. A year later they produced the fi rst commercial wine from Nevada grapes, a Chardonnay from the Gardotti Vineyard. In 2002 the same vineyard produced the fi rst red wine from Nevada grapes. In all, Tahoe Ridge has participated in the planting of 15,000 vines in the Carson, Smith, Washoe, and Mason Valleys.
At the 2009 International Cold Climate Wine Competition held in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Tahoe Ridge Winery won a Gold medal for its 2008 St. Croix, a Silver medal for its 2008 Frontenac, and a Bronze medal for its 2008 La Crosse. Grapes for all three wines were grown at the Buffalo Creek Vineyard in Gardnerville. This eight-acre vineyard was planted in 2006, and was the fi rst to produce commercial interspecifi c wine grapes in Nevada. In all, Tahoe Ridge wines have won 30 medals from 2009 through 2012, including two more gold medals. The winery also invites wine lovers to join their Pioneer Wine Club, which features periodic releases of wines to members. Wine Club members also receive free wine tasting and discounts on all purchases at the Tasting Room and Marketplace. Visitors who make the stop at the Tahoe Ridge Winery and Marketplace highly recommend it to friends who taste the wines, have lunch in the Bistro, and shop for fl avored balsamic vinegars and wine-related souvenirs. ● MADE IN NEVADA ˚ OCTOBER 2013
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TECHNOLOGY
Products that are Made in Nevada exist at the heart of the technology that’s the very essence of modern life. Whether it’s the smartphone you use every day, the Lasik equipment that allowed you to leave your eyeglasses behind or control of the renewable-power systems that reduce our environmental footprint, companies in Nevada are on the leading edge.
Fountains at the Bellagio rely on gears created by CGI.
CGI:
AMAZING GEARS, AMAZING USES
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lthough it has almost no customers in Nevada, CGI in Carson City is a signifi cant contributor to the economy.
“We ship our products out of state, and bring money in,” says President Mike Madison. And although you won’t see a CGI product on a store shelf or in your home, its precision gear heads are used in an amazing number of industries, in amazing ways. In the world of electromechanical automation, precision motion is the key, and CGI’s gear heads help make that possible. CGI provides gear heads for orthopedic drills and other surgical instruments used in joint replacement surgery and other procedures. It is a co-developer of the technology used in a portable artifi cial heart that allows patients to live outside a hospital environment. Its products are also used in blood analyzers and Lasik surgery.
Precise manufacturing requires the best in technology at CGI. Photo by Sean Buur
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Military applications are also a large part of CGI’s business. The company’s products are used daily on the front lines, in surveillance and weapons platforms. CGI gear heads are widely used in general machine automation, such as pick-and-place systems, semiconductor wafer manufacturing, and pharmaceutical pill dispensers. It also provided gear heads used in the repair mission to the Hubble Telescope. But probably the most visible and spectacular of the CGI product applications is in the fountains at
We ship our products out of state, and bring money in. the Bellagio in Las Vegas. So successful was the company in helping to create those marvelous effects that the contractor has used the same parts in even more spectacular fountains in Macao and Dubai. Founded in 1967 as California Gear & Instruments, the company shortened its name to CGI when it relocated to Carson City in 1990. Originally in a 24,000-square-foot building on Arrowhead Road, expansion has doubled the size. Brian Coclich, chief operating offi cer, is proud of his facility. “We have 200 machines on the shop fl oor, 40 of them CNC machines,” he says. CNC stands for “computer numerical control,” which provides the precision machining that CGI requires. Gears from the size of a fi ngernail to those suitable for operating large conveyor belts are in evidence on the shop fl oor. Fifty of the company’s 75 employees are engaged in manufacturing operations
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Seventy-fi ve employees take pride in world-class work at CGI. Photo by Sean Buur
with 14 in engineering and manufacturing support. The rest are in sales and administration. Coclich has been with the company since it moved to Nevada in 1990, and Madison joined in 2000. They bought the company from founder Don Snow in 2006. They like the business climate in here, and are happy to have services such as heat treating and plating provided by other Nevada companies nearby. It’s another example of how companies help each other make things in Nevada. ●
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GE BENTLY:
HARMONY IS KEY
GE Bently products monitor the performance of wind turbines.
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evices developed and pioneered by the late Don Bently have been the standard for industrial vibration monitoring for over 50 years. If you didn’t live in Douglas County or work industries that relies on Bently’s inventions, you probably never heard of them. However nearly everyone is familiar with General Electric, which acquired Bently Nevada in 2002 and is now known as GE Bently. According to General Manager Art Eunson, this niche industry has been GE’s most successful acquisition to date. That is due in large part because GE adopted many of Bently’s best practices. The word Eunson uses to describe the process is “harmony.” What GE brought to the table was funding for the expansion of the product line. For example the company has developed products to monitor wind turbines, detecting vibrations that signal potential problems. GE also provides more organizational opportunities for GE Bently personnel.
Our facility is unique among GE operations. In addition to developing and manufacturing vibration-monitoring devices for existing and developing industries, GE Bently is also on the forefront of the industrial Internet. This includes advances in data manipulation, taking the data from the devices and using it to expand beyond simple monitoring. “Our facility is unique among GE operations because of the technology and the co-location of functions like engineering, manufacturing, sales, and service,” says Eunson. “It is extremely cost-effective.” A visit to the Customer Application Center (CAC) on the second fl oor of the building gives on an appreciation of the technology and all its the different uses. The CAC is where both customers and GE employees can have a hands-on experience with the company’s products.
GE Bently is also a good corporate citizen, very involved in community affairs and causes. In addition with Eunson’s work with the educational community, the company is very much involved in With 700 employees, GE Bently is the largest non-gaming private employer in Douglas County. The company also has 200 fi eld local government and entities such as the Chamber of Commerce. They recently held a Veterans’ Appreciation function at the facility, support personnel stationed in 160 countries around the world. which was very well attended and received by military veterans and They employ many electrical, mechanical, and software engineers, their families. as well as skilled hourly employees for the manufacturing fl oor and support functions. Eunson is actively involved in working with GE Bently provides a sterling example of how Nevada-made the University of Nevada engineering school as well as with the products are on the forefront of progress all over the world. ● Manufacturing Institute’s regional “Dream it. Do it.” program.
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TAIYO:
THE HEART OF TECHNOLOGY
Inks produced by Taiyo in Carson City are used in millions of printed circuit boards.
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ucked away on a hill at the entrance to Brunswick Canyon at the outskirts of Carson City is the Taiyo America building.
You probably aren’t aware of it, but a product that came out of that building is probably in your home, maybe even in your pocket. The printed circuit boards that make today’s amazing electronic devices possible are made using Taiyo’s chemical ink. Originally founded in 1990 as a sales offi ce for Taiyo Ink Manufacturing Company, manufacturing operations in Carson City began in 1995. From small beginnings, Taiyo America has grown to control 80 percent of the market for inks used in printed circuit board manufacturing. It’s the only company in the United States producing such a product, and it sells to customers in the United States, Europe, South America, and the Pacifi c Rim. Its researchand-development team creates prototype products, working closely with fi rms in Silicon Valley and in the burgeoning solar industry. The immaculately clean facility incorporates a manufacturing operation, a quality lab, an applications lab, a development lab, shipping/receiving dock, and administrative offi ces, with 33 employees onsite. Taiyo has a unique, proprietary process for ensuring that the fi nal product is absolutely smooth and fl ows perfectly. To ensure proper proportions in mixing the materials, it has the most accurate fl oor scale in Nevada, measuring to within one gram. Their desk scales are accurate to within .001 gram.
Precise measurement is a key to Taiyo products.
The quality lab keeps samples of every batch that is manufactured, to replicate any problems encountered in the fi eld. To date, they have not had to use the samples. The application lab can replicate any customer product to test current and new inks on them. The fi nal product is packaged and shipped in two parts; the ink itself, and a catalyst that mixes with it for application to the circuit boards. It is packaged in one, four, fi ve, and sixteen kilogram sizes. According to Bob White, manager of business affairs and human resources, Taiyo keeps a stock of their high-demand products suffi cient to guarantee same day shipment. “We worked with the Economic Development Authority of Western Nevada to set up a foreign trade zone on property,” said White. That provides a dutyfree status that is key to their export business. The next time you use your computer, take a call on your cell phone, or sit down to watch football on your TV, remember that you are using products made in Nevada to make that technology come alive. ● MADE IN NEVADA ˚ OCTOBER 2013
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