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Thank you, Rhode Island makers. Your tenacity and unwavering commitment to our state shows why manufacturing is, and will continue to be, the backbone of our state’s economy. Our programs at Rhode Island Commerce are designed to help you grow and adapt to any challenge and we are honored to continue supporting you every step of the way.

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• Manufacturers use it to find new suppliers or partners, right here in the Ocean State.

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FROM THE PUBLISHER RHODE ISLAND’S MANUFACTURING, construction and design industries are poised for growth heading into 2022.

The remarkable resilience of the state’s makers, builders and designers allowed many of them to weather the pandemic’s worst over the past 18 months. Now they’re almost uniformly eager to ramp up production – if they can find enough skilled workers to meet growing demand.

“The sign most often seen in front of a Rhode Island business today is ‘Help Wanted,’ ” said Edward M. Mazze, distinguished university professor of business administration at the University of Rhode Island.

Manufacturers have grappled with a limited pool of skilled workers for years. But the pandemic has exacerbated the problem in a local industry whose leaders hope to capitalize on reshoring opportunities created by global supply chain disruptions caused by COVID-19.

Like many of the state’s manufacturers, construction companies were not affected by last year’s government-mandated COVID-19 restrictions that forced other industries to endure temporary shutdowns. As a result, some builders saw an influx of new workers from the swelled ranks of the unemployed.

Demand for residential, commercial and road projects remains strong but no one is sure if those workers will stay in the industry post-pandemic.

Design-related firms were among the majority of Rhode Island-based businesses just trying to survive in 2020, before seeing a steady return of customers this year. A shortage of graphic designers and experienced architects is, however, slowing the rebound for some small firms.

All three industries are counting on expanded training programs and/or increased government support, along with growth in the workforce post-pandemic.

Those are just some of the issues explored in this year’s guide to “stuff designed, made and built in Rhode Island.” You’ll also find an impressive mix of traditional and “new-economy” products that the Ocean State has long made a name for itself in creating.

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Stronger, eager to grow................................................................................................................8 Q&A: Zane Allen........................................................................................................................... 10 Q&A: Cindy McDermott............................................................................................................. 11

THE MAKERS

Manufacturers List........................................................................................................ 12, 14-15

THE BUILDERS

General Contractors List............................................................................................................ 16

BECOMING A BUILDER

Builders: Have work, will train ................................................................................................ 18 Q&A: Shannon Sampson..........................................................................................................20 Q&A: Steve Duvel........................................................................................................................21

BECOMING A DESIGNER

ON THE COVER:

Dan Desmond, a designer and computer numeric control programmer, sands a maple bed leg using a CNC lathe at Scott James Furniture & Design in Tiverton.

New model for collaboration..................................................................................................22 Q&A: Vuthy Lay.............................................................................................................................24 Q&A: Libby Slader........................................................................................................................25

THINGS MADE HERE............................................................................................ 26-36 SPONSORED MANUFACTURERS PROFILES................................... 37-43 RHODE ISLAND MANUFACTURERS......................................................46-52

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Amgen does this by transforming the promise of science and biotechnology into therapies that have the power to restore health or save lives. And every step of the way, we are guided by the values that define us.

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Jobs include health care, paid time off and more.

Find Your Group Collaborating, having each others’ backs.

“It’s a huge community, it’s a huge family and I absolutely love it.”

– Sabrina, composite technologies designer

Interesting Work Wide variety of positions, skills, industries and products.

“It’s an opportunity to be a part of something much bigger than yourself.”

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Start Today Thousands of jobs open now. ~3.5 million new skilled manufacturing jobs to be created in the next decade.

Making What Matters From COVID test kits to airplane parts to rollerblade wheels to … Real products that are used and valued every day in people’s lives.

Never Stop Growing On-the-job training and career pathways.

“This is a career path job. You don’t really get that too often…

I’m happy to go to work every day. I’m learning something new, legit, every single day.”

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BY JOHN A. LAHTINEN | Contributing Writer

ASSEMBLY LINE: Machine operator Yahalra Santiago, left, helps Hache Diaz pack soap at Bradford Soap Works Inc. in West Warwick.

Bradford CEO and President Stuart Benton says the company has had difficulty filling available positions due to a lack of skilled labor in the state.

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THE FLEXIBILITY REQUIRED of Rhode Island manufacturers to stay open throughout the COVID-19 pandemic has made many of them stronger, says Kathie Mahoney, center director at Polaris MEP, the state’s manufacturing extension partnership.

“No one was prepared for what happened [in March 2020],” she said. But manufacturers “proved their resiliency.”

Whether it was pivoting to produce much-needed personal protective equipment or offering flexibility to their employees to work from home or take advantage of more-flexible shifts, manufacturers have adapted to meet the needs of both their customers and their employees.

Mahoney says several companies have also pointed to relationships they have with their vendors and customers that have never been stronger.

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B ECOM I NG A MAKER Business at Cranston-based Amerisewn, a have much of a pipeline to offer us. We are trying to division of Desmark Industries Inc., has been steady work with [the Community College of Rhode Island] throughout the pandemic. In fact, the cut-and-sew and others to source people.” contract manufacturer has even managed to add a few Beyond finding the employees, Benton says some new customers. questionable government decisions have hurt Rhode “This experience has forced us to really look hard Island manufacturers. at our capacity allocation, supply chain timelines, “The new governor [Daniel J. McKee] pushed a taxcosting and workforce expenses,” said Layne Mayer, ation in R.I. of [Paycheck Protection Program] money STUART BENTON, director of growth. “We have improved and tightened companies got, which at a minimum is a double taxBradford Soap Works Inc. all stages of projects. Operationally, we have really foation, as most manufacturers used this money to pay CEO and president cused more on how we cost a job and have been firm wages,” Benton said. “This PPP tax affects less than 5% with the pricing that keeps us in a strong position. of the companies and raises significant tax dollars. … It We have hired and trained more people into project management roles so is like a money grab on the backs of a small number of businesses.” that we have a much tighter understanding of efficiencies and costing and Many have looked to the state’s job training and apprenticeship prothe strengths of every member of our team.” grams as paths toward bolstering the workforce.

The company, he said, also “understands our customers better. … It is The R.I. Department of Labor & Training says there had been 2,184 more of a two-way relationship. We have learned how important and criti- total participants enrolled in manufacturing industry training programs cal we are to their business, and we can now better address their challenges.” through the DLT initiatives Real Jobs RI and Back to Work RI since July 1, 2020. Of these, 1,372 were incumbent workers seeking additional FINDING WORKERS skills and 774 were new people entering into training programs.

However, as business ramps up again, one concern many companies “Rhode Island made Real Jobs a permanent part of our state budface is finding enough qualified candidates to fill open positions. get,” said David M. Chenevert, executive director of the Rhode Island A recent study by Deloitte and The Manufacturing Institute suggested Manufacturers Association. “We need more career tech schools such the skills gap in the U.S. could result in more than 2 million unfilled as the William M. Davies Jr. Career & Technical High School. Davies’ jobs by 2030, with the cost of those missing jobs potentially reaching $1 advanced manufacturing school cannot produce enough machinists to fill trillion in 2030 alone. the jobs of an aging workforce. CCRI and rhw New England Institute Edward M. Mazze, distinguished university professor of business of Technology offer classes but that is barely meeting the minimum administration at the University of Rhode Island, expects significant needs. Career technical education is a critical component for Rhode growth over the next few years in manufacturing parts and products in Island’s economy. If we cannot fill jobs, why would anyone move their several areas. Possible growth areas, Mazze said, include medical and company” to Rhode Island. pharmaceutical, chemical, computer and electronic products, food and Chenevert says financial support for Real Jobs is critical as a step beverage, textile, electric equipment and appliances, general purpose toward solving the training shortage. machinery and fabricated metal products. But Mazze also foresees trouble for companies filling open spots.

“The sign most often seen in front of a Rhode Island business today is ‘Help Wanted,’ ” Mazze said. “One of the results of the pandemic Manufacturing-related job postings on the state’s has been the lack of qualified employees for manufacturing jobs. Many online job board, EmployRI, remained relatively people are rethinking about how, where and why they want to work. consistent from the start of the pandemic in March Some are dropping out of the workforce; many are relying on federal and 2020, before jumping to more than 1,000 in the state government programs to provide financial assistance. Some will stay second quarter of 2021. home to take care of children. It is expected that this shortage of skilled 2019 2020 2021 labor will continue to be a major issue for [hundreds of ] manufacturing companies in Rhode Island.”

Q1 468 Q1 877 Q1 727 Mazze says manufacturers have had to not only revise their business Q2 651 Q2 578 Q2 1,034 models to satisfy customers and stay competitive, but also reexamine Q3 521 Q3 804 compensation and benefit programs to attract and retain workers.

Q4 509 Q4 593 Rhode Island, through public and private organizations, offers financial incentives and training programs to encourage people to return to work.

SOURCE: R.I. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR & TRAINING But, Mazze says these initiatives continue to face two major challenges “We talk about a five-year plan for our state’s economy,” Chenevert – the continuing fear of the pandemic and a lack of trust in the governsaid. “RIMA is working to develop a transportation solution for many ment’s ability to implement the programs fairly. unemployed people. … We are working with the [R.I. Public Transit Stuart Benton, CEO and president of West Warwick-based specialty Authority] on a program called ‘Have Jobs Will Travel.’ We are focusing personal care products manufacturer Bradford Soap Works Inc., faces on Woonsocket, Central Falls, Providence and Pawtucket to get unemmany of the same staffing issues. He had about 25 spots available in ployed people the ability to get to industrial parks that are hiring and Rhode Island at the end of August.

“The availability of labor is a challenge in the state,” Benton said. “Even offering good-paying manufacturing jobs.” with Honeywell closing some operations, it is still challenging to find SUPPLY CHAIN people to work. I was speaking with a business owner who employs over Supply chain issues have jumped front and center for many companies 2,000 people in the state and they were short almost 200 people. We have during the pandemic. Finding materials, as well as the increased costs of reemphasized our employee referral program, participated in work fairs those materials, has affected their bottom lines. and are looking at nontraditional sources of workers, but it is a struggle to “The federal government is now recognizing that certain aspects of fill all of our positions. The historical sources of people in the state don’t Continues on page 10

‘The availability of labor is a challenge in the state.’

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manufacturing had a reliance on overseas production,” Chenevert said.

“Now they see the negative results of the lack of production being done in the United States. Many manufacturers are subject to the decisions of the government in how they can acquire supplies.

“Many companies have learned a hard lesson on who they use regarding outside purchases,” he added. “I see certain companies seeking alternative suppliers and shifting a percentage of their supply chain to a more local source.”

Product shortages and extended lead times “have definitely been an extra challenge,” said David Spencer, CEO of Pawtucket’s family-owned Atlantic Paper & Supply. “Additionally, product costs have escalated at unprecedented rates. To combat these issues, our procurement team has increased inventory on all our critical product lines.

“As a smaller company, we’ve always had to be extra scrappy and resourceful,” he added. “I’m extremely proud of our people for the way they have dug in and gone the extra mile to ensure that customers get what they want, when they need it.”

Despite the obstacles and uncertainty, Chenevert sees opportunity for growth. In addition to discussion about reshoring product lines back into the U.S., the federal government is also stepping up support for manufacturing.

But for things to turn around locally, he says, more changes are needed.

“We have an opportunity to bring work into Rhode Island,” Chenevert said. “Reshoring has been difficult due to Rhode Island’s business climate.

We have one of the worst business climates in the country. To develop reshoring, we must change that image. The state legislature needs to make the business community part of our economy’s solutions before they present legislation.”

RIMA, Polaris MEP, Bryant University’s John H. Chafee Center for

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1. How did you learn about the apprentice program with We Make RI and what was your motivation for getting involved? I was 22 and it was the end of the summer in 2014. Most of my friends were graduating college. Meanwhile, I had been living at my mother’s house and working the same landscaping/gardening job since 2009. I wasn’t looking forward to working another winter outside. … I [read about] a training program … to become a CNC machinist. The program at the time was free if you were a Rhode Island resident and they provided job placement. .

Zane Allen Handles Unlimited CNC machinist/ machine operator

Zane Allen is a computer numerical control machinist/machine operator at custom handles, pulls and knobs manufacturer Handles Unlimited in Cranston. Manufacturing helped him find a desperately needed career path, but he says low pay keeps many young people from considering entry-level jobs.

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International Business and the state have been working with manufacturers on reshoring efforts through a pilot program now in the development phase, which has provided valuable data on potential opportunities.

“This is an excellent example of how several organizations work together to improve the manufacturing ecosystem in Rhode Island,” Polaris’ Mahoney said. “When the pandemic shut down several supply chains from overseas, the importance of a domestic supply chain became even more relevant and important. Companies have not seen this type of disruption before. They needed to react quickly. Buying locally has always been critical to keep jobs in Rhode Island [and the nation].

“The pandemic has made everyone more aware of the importance of a local supply,” she said.

Polaris MEP has been connecting companies with suppliers through the MEP National Network. Although Rhode Island-based, nonprofit Polaris has resources in 50 states and Puerto Rico.

Local manufacturers understand some aspects of their businesses may never be the same as they were pre-pandemic, but they’re working both to embrace this reality and to open themselves up to new opportunities and ways of thinking.

“I see new programs in the K-12 schools to build an awareness of the opportunities for careers in manufacturing,” Mahoney said.

“Manufacturing can provide a solid career for folks that want to make a difference and like to make things.

“Job training can provide the skills to grow a solid career path for their future selves and family. I also see manufacturers continuing to make an impact on the state’s economy through innovative programs at their companies and within the state to reinforce the critical need of manufacturing.

“A silver lining of the pandemic,” she said, “is manufacturing is more resilient, flexible and stronger.”

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2. What was the program like and what did you learn? The program has been refined since, but at the time its purpose was to give the student the necessary fundamentals to work the floor at a machine shop.

It covered blueprint reading, basic math skills, soft skills training, how to read and write G-code, measurement basics, as well as a brief history on manufacturing.

3. What advice would you give to someone who is looking for a job in manufacturing? I would recommend they work somewhere that they’re really interested in what is being made. Not just the product itself, but everything about it – how it’s been made, and how it’s being used by customers. … It’s also important to set goals for yourself. Define where you want to be, how you plan to get there and when you can make that happen.

4. What are some of the obstacles manufacturing companies face in trying to attract young people? The simplest [answer] is many of these companies can’t afford to pay every worker a livable wage.

Most shops have a workforce where 80% of the workers have a low level of skills; these people don’t make enough money.

5. Is job training readily available for those like yourself who are already employed? It’s definitely out there. If you’re working at a smaller shop, the employee is probably seeking it out themselves or is being taught much less formally in-house. Traditionally, someone in my position would usually go on to become a toolmaker by going to a trade school or pursue a position in management.

John A. Lahtinen is a PBN contributing writer.

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Ximedica LLC vice president, organizational and human development Providence-based medical-device developer Ximedica LLC, which in June was acquired by Veranex, offers intensive internship and co-op programs to help find and train future job candidates, according to Cindy McDermott, a vice president for organizational and human development.

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1. What impact has the pandemic had on your hiring practices?

We had to shift to virtual interviewing until recently. Additionally, it has created a situation where we have to rethink the hybrid working model, as many candidates prefer to work some time from home. We are still in the process of making policies related to remote work. However, most in manufacturing are unable to work from home due to the nature of the role. This impacts the culture, so we try to be sensitive to their needs as well.

2. What steps is the company taking to help prepare staff for life after the pandemic? Ximedica implemented a survey for all employees to understand their needs and comfort level for return to work. This has helped us prepare for technology needs, room limitations and understand the comfort level of staff in returning to work. We have had a 70% increase in staff coming back to work and the safety and cleaning procedures are working well.

3. What impact will the Veranex formation have on how you operate? Veranex enables Ximedica to be an integral part of creating the only truly end-to-end, comprehensive service provider, focused on the medtech industry. Veranex presents an amazing opportunity to better serve our clients, grow the business and ultimately increase the number of employees.

4. Are you finding enough qualified candidates to fill open positions locally? We are finding candidates locally, though at times, we work with partner agencies to assist us. … We are working to stay connected to the [hourly] market rates for manufacturing operators to ensure we are paying our team members fairly.

5. What job training/apprenticeship programs does Ximedica participate in? Ximedica offers a 12-week internship and a four- to six-month co-op program designed to provide undergraduate and graduate students with hands-on experience and exposure in the world of medical-device technology.

6. What lessons have been learned during the pandemic that could strengthen the company? There are many lessons and here a few key ones: n We will consider how to continue offering flexibility to our employees, where possible, in their daily schedules. n We now have a regular communication plan for team members that we intend to continue and advance. n The need for active listening and reaching out to understand how employees are feeling is ultra-important. n We have launched a buddy system [for new employees] and a more intentional [onboarding] process that will continue to evolve. n The importance of having the proper technical support [has] became more important than ever.

John A. Lahtinen is a PBN contributing writer.

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Address Phone

No. of local employees

Products

General Dynamics Electric Boat | gdeb.com Phebe Novakovic, chairman and CEO; Kevin M. Graney, president

165 Dillabur Ave. North Kingstown, R.I. 02852 (401) 268-2300

4,400

Design, construction and life cycle support of submarines for the U.S. Navy

Raytheon IDS | raytheon.com Thomas Kennedy, chairman and CEO, Raytheon Co.; Wesley Kremer, president, IDS

1847 West Main Road Portsmouth, R.I. 02871 (401) 842-5438

1,039

Electronic and weapons systems integrator for the U.S. Navy and international navies

Blount Fine Foods Corp. | blountfinefoods.com Todd Blount, president

630 Currant Road Fall River, Mass. 02720 (774) 888-1300

971

Manufacturing and marketing of gourmet soups and sides, and meals

Amgen Inc. | amgen.com Robert Bradway, chairman and CEO; Brian Britson, Rhode Island site vice president of operations

40 Technology Way West Greenwich, R.I. 02817 (401) 392-1200

903

Developer and manufacturer of biopharmaceuticals

Sensata Technologies Inc. | sensata.com Jeffrey Cote

529 Pleasant St. Attleboro, Mass. 02703 (508) 236-3800

900

Custom-engineered sensors and controls, including Airpax, DeltaTech, Dimensions, Klixon, Qinex, Schrader and Sensor-NITE

Joseph Abboud Manufacturing Corp. | josephabboud.com Joseph Bahena, senior vice president

689 Belleville Ave. New Bedford, Mass. 02745 (508) 999-1301

837

Joseph Abboud sportcoats, suits and trousers

Toray Plastics (America) Inc. | toraytpa.com Akihiro Nikkaku, CEO, president and chief operating officer, Toray Industries Inc.; Michael Brandmeier, CEO and president, Toray Plastics (America) Inc.

50 Belver Ave. North Kingstown, R.I. 02852 (401) 294-4511

582

Polyester and polypropylene film manufacturing

Schneider Electric | schneider-electric.com Annette Clayton, North America CEO and president

132 Fairgrounds Road South Kingstown, R.I. 02892 (401) 789-5735

578

Energy-management and efficiency technologies

2020: 9

Tiffany & Co. | tiffany.com Alessandro Bogliolo, CEO

300 Maple Ridge Drive Cumberland, R.I. 02864 (401) 288-0100

548

Bracelets, charms, engagement rings, home accessories, necklaces, NFL Vince Lombardi Trophy, watches

10 2020: 10

Taco Inc. 1 | taco-hvac.com John Hazen White Jr., chairman and CEO; Cheryl Merchant, CEO, Taco Family of Cos.

1160 Cranston St. Cranston, R.I. 02920 (401) 942-8000

500

Circulators, controls, pumps and valves for HVAC systems

Teknor Apex Co. | teknorapex.com Jonathan D. Fain, chairman and CEO; William J. Murray, president

505 Central Ave. Pawtucket, R.I. 02861 (401) 725-8000

496

Custom compounder of advanced polymer materials

Systems Engineering Associates Corp. 2 | seacorp.com Brian Gilligan, CEO; David Lussier, president

62 Johnnycake Hill Road Middletown, R.I. 02842 (401) 847-2260

465

Systems and software engineering, program and financial management, research and development

LeachGarner | leachgarner.com Tom Kimble, president

49 Pearl St. Attleboro, Mass. 02703 (800) 225-2706

460

Precious-metal raw materials (Stern Metals), chain (Excell) and jewelry products (General Findings)

Becton, Dickinson and Co. 3 | bd.com Michael Garrison

100 Crossings Blvd.

Warwick, R.I. 02886 (800) 556-6275

450

Medical devices

15

Amtrol Inc. | amtrol.com Greg Shakley, general manager

1400 Division Road West Warwick, R.I. 02893 (401) 884-6300

410

HVAC: Extrols, Therm-x-Trols, pressurerated cylinders; water systems: well-water systems, water treatment

16

Technic Inc. | technic.com David Weisberg

47 Molter St. Cranston, R.I. 02910 (401) 781-6100

372

Analytical control systems, custom finishing equipment, engineered powders, specialty chemicals

17

AstroNova Inc. | astronovainc.com Gregory Woods

600 East Greenwich Ave. West Warwick, R.I. 02893 (401) 828-4000

350

Manufacturer of associated software and consumables, data-acquisition systems, specialty printers

2020: 19

17

Bradford Soap Works Inc. | bradfordsoap.com Stuart Benton

200 Providence St. West Warwick, R.I. 02893 (401) 821-2141

350

Bar soap and other solid cleansing products, including shampoos and conditioners, shave and shower poufs

19 2020: 18

KVH Industries Inc. | kvh.com Martin A. Kits van Heyningen, CEO

50 Enterprise Center Middletown, R.I. 02842 (401) 847-3327

275

Mobile satellite communications, TV antenna systems, precision navigation products for defense and commercial applications

20

igus inc. | igus.com Richard Abbate, vice president

257 Ferris Ave. East Providence, R.I. 02916 (800) 521-2747

261

Adapter plates, custom cables, custom and standard metal brackets, and energy chain components

2021 rank

1

2020: 1

2

2020: NL

3

2020: 6

4 2020: 4 5

2020: 3

6

2020: 5

7 2020: 7 8

2020: 8

9

11

2020: 11

12

2020: 16

13

2020: 13

14

2020: 12

2020: 15

2020: 17

2020: 15

2020: 20

1 Also known as Taco Comfort Solutions.

2 Also known as SEA Corp.; was acquired by Roy Kapani, founder of ECS, on March 19.

3 Also known as BD.

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Brookwood Finishing | brookwoodcos.com Amber Brookman, chairman and CEO; Regina Gallo Marquart, president

36 Sherman Ave. Richmond, R.I. 02836 (401) 364-3400

260

Commission finisher of woven synthetic fabrics for consumer, industrial and military markets

22 2020: NL

Finlay Extracts & Ingredients USA Inc. | finlays.net Charley Snell, CEO

10 Blackstone Valley Place and 81 Ocean State Drive Lincoln and North Kingstown, R.I. 02865 and 02852 (401) 333-3300

250

Coffee, syrups, coffee extracts, tea extracts, coffee on demand

22 2020: 23

Infinity Fresh Kitchen | retailbusinessservices.com Roger Wheeler, president, retail business services Nordson EFD | nordsonefd.com Sundaram Nagarajan, CEO and president, Nordson Corp.; Srinivas Subramanian, vice president and general manager, Nordson EFD

320 Commerce Park Road North Kingstown, R.I. 02852 (617) 770-6996

250

Food products

40 Catamore Blvd.

East Providence, R.I. 02914 (800) 556-3484

248

Precision fluid-dispensing solutions

2021 rank

21

24

2020: 25

Products

2020: 26

25

Ahead LLC | aheadweb.com Anne Broholm, CEO

270 Samuel Barnet Blvd.

New Bedford, Mass. 02745 (508) 985-9898

238

Branded golf apparel, headwear and accessories

26

Rubius Therapeutics Inc. | rubiustx.com Pablo J. Cagnoni, CEO

100 Technology Way Smithfield, R.I. 02917 (401) 642-5801

202

Biopharmaceutical manufacturer

2020: 27

27

International Packaging Corp. | interpak.com John Kilmartin, owner and CEO

517 Mineral Spring Ave. Pawtucket, R.I. 02860 (401) 724-1600

200

Custom-made branded presentation boxes, displays and packaging

27

V.H. Blackinton & Co. | blackinton.com Peter Roque, CEO and chief operating officer

221 John L. Dietsch Blvd.

Attleboro, Mass. 02763 (800) 699-4436

200

Custom metal badges, commendation bars, FlexBadge metallic emblems, medals

Cooley Group 1 | cooleygroup.com Daniel Dwight

350 Esten Ave. Pawtucket, R.I. 02860 (401) 724-9000

195

Manufacturer of coated fabrics and polymer membranes

Hope Global | hopeglobal.com Marcelino De Santiago, president and chief operating officer

50 Martin St. Cumberland, R.I. 02864 (401) 753-7800

185

Manufacturer of automotive, apparel and industrial products

John Matouk & Co. | matouk.com George Matouk Jr., CEO

925 Airport Road Fall River, Mass. 02720 (508) 997-3444

175

Fine bed and bath linens

General Cable Corp. | prysmiangroup.com Valerio Battista, CEO, Prysmian Group; Paulo Gabrielli, Lincoln plant manager

3 Carol Drive Lincoln, R.I. 02865 (401) 333-4848

172

Wire and cable manufacturer

2020: 33

Mahr Inc. | mahr.com Bryan Orr, vice president of sales for the Americas, executive director

1144 Eddy St. Providence, R.I. 02905 (401) 784-3100

170

Dimensional metrology equipment and gauges; provides calibration and contract measurement services

2020: NL

33

Ximedica LLC | ximedica.com Tom Patton, CEO

55 Dupont Drive Providence, R.I. 02907 (401) 330-3163

170

Product-development services for medical device and health care companies

2020: 34

35

Nye Lubricants Inc. | nyelubricants.com George Mock

12 Howland Road Fairhaven, Mass. 02719 (508) 996-6721

165

Damping greases, NyeClean, NyeMed, NyeTorr, RheoLube, UniFlor-PFPE lubricants

36 2020: 35

Tri-Mack Plastics Manufacturing Corp. | trimack.com Ed Mack, CEO

55 Broadcommon Road, Unit 1 Bristol, R.I. 02809 (401) 253-2140

160

Components for the aerospace, chemical processing, electronics and industrial equipment markets; engineered thermoplastics

2020: NL

37

Nelipak Healthcare Packaging | nelipak.com Pat Chamblis

21 Amflex Drive Cranston, R.I. 02921 (401) 946-2699

150

Medical trays and pharmaceutical packaging

38

VIBCO Inc. | vibco.com Karl Wadensten

75 Stilson Road Richmond, R.I. 02898 (401) 539-2392

100

Industrial and concrete vibrators, plate compactors, vibratory rollers

Swarovski Optik North America Ltd. | swarovskioptik.com Albert Wannenmacher

2 Slater Road Cranston, R.I. 02920 (800) 289-4900

100

Crystal accessories, home decor items, jewelry and optics

Colonial Mills Inc. | colonialmills.com Gregg Scarlata, president and chief operating officer

77 Pawtucket Ave. East Providence, R.I. 02916 (401) 724-6279

85

Textile manufacturer specializing in home decor

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2020: 27

29

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30

2020: 27

31

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32

2020: 32

33

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40

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1 Cooley Group was acquired by its executive leadership in collaboration with J.H. Witney Capital Partners, a private-equity firm, on Jan. 4.

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MANUFACTURERS (ranked by number of local employees) Company | Website CEO/President Yushin America Inc. | yushinamerica.com Mayumi Kotani, CEO and president, Yushin Precision Equipment Co. Ltd.; Takaya Sugimura, president, Yushin America Inc.; Michael Greenhalgh, Rhode Island director of operations

Address Phone

No. of local employees

Products

35 Kenney Drive Cranston, R.I. 02920 (401) 463-1800

80

Robots and custom automation for the plastics industry

National Marker Co. | nationalmarker.com Andrew Ellison, director of operations

100 Providence Pike North Smithfield, R.I. 02896 (401) 762-9700

80

Labels, signage and tags

43

Poyant Signs | poyantsigns.com Richard Poyant, president

125 Samuel Barnet Blvd.

New Bedford, Mass. 02745 (508) 995-1777

65

Custom sign and branding design/build/ install

44

LFI Inc. | lfiinc.com Kip Brockmyre III

1 Industrial Drive South Smithfield, R.I. 02917 (401) 231-4400

62

Aerospace and medical products

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Amerisewn/Desmark Industries Inc. | amerisewn.com John Caito III, president

530 Wellington Ave. Cranston, R.I. 02910 (401) 223-0252

58

Custom, complex, stitched products for our customers, including UkeruSystems

46

RIDCO Casting Co. | ridco.com Jeffrey Cohen, president

6 Beverage Hill Ave. Pawtucket, R.I. 02860 (401) 724-0400

56

Custom high-precision zinc die castings

47

Aidance Scientific Inc. | aidance.com Perry Antelman, founder

184 Burnside Ave. Woonsocket, R.I. 02895 (401) 432-7750

47

Develops and manufacturers topical medications for the treatment of a wide range of skin ailments

2020: NL

48

Lumetta | lumetta.com Laura Wistow, marketing mananger

33 Minnesota Ave. Warwick, R.I. 02888 (401) 691-3994

41

Manufacturer of decorative commercial lighting

49 2020: NL

Supfina Machine Co. | supfina.com Andrew Corsini

181 Circuit Drive North Kingstown, R.I. 02852 (401) 294-6600

40

Creates customized systems for superfinishing, fine grinding, flat finishing, and double-disk grinding, including comprehensive automation solutions

2021 rank

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45

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GENERAL CONTRACTORS (ranked by number of regional employees) General contractor | Website CEO/President

Address Phone

Regional employees Year founded

1

Cardi Corp. | cardi.com Antonio Cardi, president

400 Lincoln Ave. Warwick, R.I. 02888 (401) 739-8300

550 1967

Asphalt, bridge and highway construction, concrete, sand and stone

2

Gilbane Inc. | gilbaneco.com Thomas F. Gilbane Jr., chairman

7 Jackson Walkway Providence, R.I. 02903 (401) 456-5800

423 1870

Construction and facilities-related services, preconstruction planning and integrated consulting capabilities

2020: 4

3

Dimeo Construction Co. | dimeo.com Bradford S. Dimeo

75 Chapman St. Providence, R.I. 02905 (401) 781-9800

257 1930

Construction manager and builder of academic, corporate, health care, institutional, residential and retail projects

4

J.L. Marshall & Sons | jlmarshall.com Leo K. Marshall, president

P.O. Box 2210 Pawtucket, R.I. 02861 (508) 399-8910

250 1933

Reinforced concrete structures and slab, water and wastewater-treatment plants

Arden Building Cos. LLC | ardenbuildingcompanies.com Robert Bolton, CEO

505 Narragansett Park Drive Pawtucket, R.I. 02861 (401) 727-3500

249 1954

Design and build, electrical, fire protection, HVAC, plumbing and sprinkler service maintenance

D.F. Pray Inc. | dfpray.com Scott Pray, president

25 Anthony St. Seekonk, Mass. 02771 (508) 336-3366

85 1959

Financial, health care, LEED, life sciences, manufacturing, multifamily housing, retail, senior living

2020: 5

Shawmut Design and Construction | shawmut.com Les Hiscoe, CEO

3 Davol Square, Suite A275 Providence, R.I. 02903 (401) 752-6500

72 1982

Commercial, corporate interiors, cultural and historic preservation, health care, life sciences, hotels, restaurants, retail and sports venues

8 2020: 9

Pariseault Builders Inc. | pariseault.com Brian Casey, president

25 Sharpe Drive Cranston, R.I. 02920 (401) 738-0524

67 1946

Construction services for academic, health care, religious, commercial, multiunit, restaurant, luxury residential, and nonprofit/community clients

Site Specific LLC | sitespecificllc.com Peter Crump and Matt Dempsey, partners

141 Gano St. Providence, R.I. 02906 (401) 632-4400

45 2004

Academic, commercial, health care, historical, hospitality, museum and gallery, residential, retail

TRAC Builders Inc. | tracbuilders.com William Tracey, president; Nelson Ferreria, chief operating officer

28 Wolcott St. Providence, R.I. 02908 (401) 943-3800

45 1995

Construction management, general contracting

Agostini Bacon Construction Cos. | baconconstruction.com George L. Agostini, chairman and CEO; Steven J. Agostini, president and chief operating officer

241 Narragansett Park Drive East Providence, R.I. 02916 (401) 431-1200

44 1967

Administrative, classroom and residential educational facilities

Sweenor Builders Inc. | sweenorbuilders.com Jeff Sweenor, CEO

12 High St. South Kingstown, R.I. 02879 (401) 789-4341

42 1989

Full range of design and build services for new construction and remodeling

2020: NL

Catalano Construction Inc. | catalanoconstruction.com Jason Catalano, president

10 Nate Whipple Highway Cumberland, R.I. 02864 (401) 658-3999

40 1989

Site work, excavation and utility contractor specializing in commercial, academic and municipal projects

14 2020: 12

E.W. Burman Inc. | ewburman.com Edward Burman, president

33 Vermont Ave. Warwick, R.I. 02888 (401) 738-5400

38 1964

Commercial and industrial buildings, historic restoration, hospitals

15 2020: NL

Ahlborg Construction Corp. | ahlborg.com Eric Ahlborg, president; Glenn Ahlborg, vice president and director of construction operations

355 Centerville Road Warwick, R.I. 02886 (401) 681-4949

35 2009

Design and build, construction management, general contracting

16 2020: 15

Davitt Inc. 1 | davittdesignbuild.com Matt Davitt

4 Frank Ave. South Kingstown, R.I. 02892 (401) 792-9799

31 1982

Design and build firm for luxury and coastal homes; insurance/restoration for large property losses due to fire, flood or severe storm damage

17

Behan Bros. Inc. | behanbros.com Michael J. Behan Jr., owner and president

975 Aquidneck Ave. Middletown, R.I. 02842 (401) 846-1516

25 1973

Affordable and luxury residential, design and build, historical preservation, commercial, industrial, institutional, LEED

17

Case Construction | caseconstructionri.com Kurt Gustafson, president

225 Wampanoag Trail East Providence, R.I. 02915 (401) 434-6511

25 1918

Self-performing general contractor specializing in educational, medical and commercial construction

Deslandes Construction Inc. | deslandesconstruction.com James G. Deslandes Sr., president

126 Bellows St. Warwick, R.I. 02888 (401) 467-7600

20 1963

Commercial construction and build-outs, custom homes, project management, residential renovations

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2020: 2

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5

2020: 3

6

2020: 6

7

9

2020: 7

9

2020: 10

11 2020: 11 12

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19

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A STEP for International Success FOR A DECADE, the U.S. Small Business Administration’s State Trade Expansion Program has been encouraging American small businesses to enter the global marketplace.

Through more than 7,500 international trips that have resulted in over $1.9 billion in sales to customers worldwide, STEP has been an effective tool to grow the domestic economy. In Rhode Island alone from fiscal years 2019 through 2020, the program supported more than 50 Rhode Island companies with roughly $500,000 in awards.

The SBA recognizes that domestic product and service providers find willing partners across the world. Through foreign trade missions – which include facilitated meetings with potential customers arranged by the John H. Chafee Center for International Business and the U.S. Commercial Service – and attendance at overseas trade shows, STEP paves the way for real results.

In recent years, Ocean State companies have attended trade missions to Canada, Colombia, Ireland, Israel, the United Arab Emirates and the United Kingdom. Trade shows in that time for defense security equipment and oceanology in London included booths that featured Rhode Island companies.

When Covid-19 made international travel nearly impossible, STEP supported the execution of virtual trade missions to Canada, Germany, India and Israel. And plans are underway for trade missions – in person or virtual – to France and India.

If you’re a small business owner, here’s how to work with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) for your trade needs.

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When making plans for the future, Rhode Island companies should keep in mind the opportunity that global commerce can present. With access to SBA STEP funding, administered by the Chafee Center at Bryant University with the support of the R.I. Commerce Corp., the international marketplace is open for business.

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Builders: Have work, will train

BY ELIZABETH GRAHAM | Contributing Writer

ALTHOUGH THE COVID-19 pandemic kept many Rhode Islanders close to home for much of 2020, Pariseault Builders Inc. didn’t slow down.

PLENTY OF PROJECTS: Jonathan Yaghjian,

left, project manager, and Kurtis Quinn, a carpenter apprentice with Cranston-based Pariseault Builders Inc., work on the Zeta Tau Alpha Sorority House on the University of Rhode Island campus in South Kingstown. While many businesses were forced to close their doors for much of 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Pariseault continued to work on a number of multimillion-dollar projects.

With construction deemed an essential service by PBN PHOTO/ELIZABETH GRAHAM state officials, the Cranston-based company hammered away at a full slate of multimillion-dollar projects while businesses in other industries were forced to scramble to remain operational.

Pariseault completed a dining facility at Camp Yawgoog in Hopkinton, a renovation of the Hunter S. Marston Boathouse for Brown University, a renovation for Hope Health Hospice & Palliative Care’s inpatient facility in Providence and a medical building in East Greenwich for one of the state’s largest health care systems.

“It’s continued to uptick with projects and revenue,” said Pariseault spokesman Sean Lamontagne.

The family-owned business, which employs about 70, was named one of Providence Business News’ fastest-growing companies in 2020.

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or rehabilitate affordable housing. Voters also approved $72 million for R.I. Department of The Ocean State’s construction industry was Transportation projects. $60 million for new “particularly resilient to the pandemic,” according to industrial parks and continued funding of pier a May report by the Center for Global and Regional reconstruction at the Port of Davisville in North Economic Studies at Bryant University and the Kingstown.

Rhode Island Public Expenditure Council.

“Everybody’s returned to confidence, there’s a Now, as COVID-19 begins to recede, construcclear path forward,” said Bruce Iannuccillo, prestion seems to be gaining momentum, according to many in the industry, with residential, commercial ANDREW L. CORTES, Building ident of both Rhode Island Associated General Contractors and R.P. Iannuccillo & Sons in and roadway work in high demand.

Futures executive director Providence.

Rich Coelho, owner of Right Built Homes in He credits both the state and federal government for finding money to West Greenwich, kept a steady schedule throughout the pandemic. For stabilize the industry. him, adhering to COVID-19 safety requirements such as setting up For some in the construction industry, though, the possibility of fundsanitizing stations, keeping close track of workers’ whereabouts on job ing falling short of pre-pandemic levels remains worrisome. sites and creating separate schedules to facilitate social distancing, became T. Miozzi Inc., a paving contractor in North Kingstown, has contracts a job within a job. with about 30 cities and towns in Rhode Island and Massachusetts. The “We were still busy. We were working through it, but we had to track work, which company President Thomas Miozzi calls “our bread and everything,” Coelho said. “As far as my production, I didn’t really slow butter,” is paid for by tax revenue. down; it just took longer to complete the projects.”

Miozzi has an eye on municipal budgets that lost revenue from taxes Now, inquiries from people wanting new homes are coming in twice as on property and restaurant sales during the pandemic. fast as usual, and Coelho is booking into next year.

“I don’t think we’ve seen the full effects of the pandemic,” Miozzi said.

He attributes the spike to the state’s red-hot real estate market, which “There is concern that our work may dry up due to lack of funding.” has reported homes selling for more than double the asking price.

Still, Miozzi’s schedule is full and includes multimillion-dollar projects, “There’s definitely more demand, and I think that’s because of invensuch as a $3.7 million box culvert and road rehabilitation in Warren for tory. People are moving because of school systems and they can’t find a the R.I. Department of Transportation. house,” he said, adding that young families with small children make up Home renovation projects, which hit a fever pitch as COVID-19 made about half of his clients. living spaces the focal point of daily life, are also going strong.

In the commercial sphere, demand for projects such as warehouses and distribution centers is fueling growth, despite a lagging need for new office and retail space.

GETTING TRAINED Although the $284 million Tidewater Landing stadium project in Since 2007, Building Futures graduates have been placed in Pawtucket had yet to break ground in August, initial plans calling for 333 apprenticeships throughout the local construction industry. office space have been reworked to include multifamily housing instead.

Laborers, glaziers, commercial and industrial painters, carpenters Fortuitous Partners, the project’s developer, announced the change last and ironworkers are among the most popular jobs filled. fall in a statement to the Pawtucket City Council.

The move highlights shifts in the industry, but it does not signal a 35 slowdown, construction leaders say.

30 “The trend going forward is research and development, lab space, entertainment, distribution centers and warehouses, and large residential 25 projects,” said Michael Sabitoni, business manager for the Rhode Island 20 Laborers District Council and president of the Rhode Island Building & Construction Trades Council.

15 Demand for new office space may be at a virtual standstill, but that won’t last forever, Michael Giuttari, president of MG Commercial Real 10 Estate Services Inc., predicts.

5 “The thought [was] that hotels and restaurants were hit the hardest [by the pandemic], but it was office space construction,” Giuttari said. “We’re 0 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021* not at normal right now. I definitely think it’s going to come back. People nnnn Graduate Apprenticeship Placements like to see each other, they like to communicate, they like to collaborate.”

INFRASTRUCTURE BOOST

‘Times will be good for Rhode Islanders … looking for new careers in construction.’

Another potential jump-start for the industry is the promise of funding for infrastructure.

“I see extreme growth in the public sector,” Sabitoni said.

With about $400 million in state spending approved by Rhode Island voters in June, big projects are on the horizon, Sabitoni said.

Some are already underway, with funding that predates the pandemic. Phase three of the $650 million Narragansett Bay combined sewer overflow project in Pawtucket and Central Falls kicked off this year, along with the $74 million reconfiguration of the Claiborne Pell Bridge ramps in Newport.

Bond measures include more than $57 million to rebuild the University of Rhode Island Fine Arts Center and $65 million to build

*2021 numbers as of 8/25/2021

SOURCE: BUILDING FUTURES

“The industry is as busy as ever and continues to be busy,” said John Marcantonio, CEO of Rhode Island Builders Association, a trade group for residential builders. “We didn’t shut down during the pandemic, so we’re not really emerging from it. We’re just dealing with the changes.”

‘WAITER TURNED PAINTER’

One such change is a renewed urgency in the need for skilled tradespeople to take on increased volumes of work.

“The demand level for skilled contractors [for home renovations] was a bit overwhelming to the industry,” Marcantonio said.

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been a nagging problem in Rhode Island for years, he added, but when the demand for home renovations soared in 2020, the pandemic provided a solution of sorts to the shortage.

As many restaurants and hotels shed staff, some newly jobless hospitality workers turned to construction.

“Waiter turned painter; we’ve seen this happen. A lot of new people came into the construction trades,” Marcantonio said. “Whether they’ll stay [is anyone’s guess].”

He estimated that during the pandemic, the number of people who registered with the state as a contractor was double its normal volume.

“Usually about 70 to 80 contractors per month come in, and roughly the same number might retire, but during the pandemic it was up to 120 or 130 coming in per month,” Marcantonio said. “Now the numbers are leveling off.”

Building Futures, a pre-apprenticeship training program that partners with the R.I. Department of Labor and Training, is seeking to provide a long-term solution to the need for skilled labor.

The nonprofit trained students through the pandemic, although classes were cut by half to allow for social distancing. Now, Executive Director Andrew L. Cortes can’t wait to return to full class size.

“We try to target how many people we train [based] on the market demand,” Cortes said. “Now that the industry is really ramping back up and we have a reduced class size, we could place more than what we are training right now.”

The program aims to place a minimum of 30 graduates in jobs annually.

An apprenticeship-utilization program, which incentivizes companies to hire Building Futures graduates and first-year apprentices, is in place at most major work sites across the state, Cortes added. The program,

created in 2007 by Building Futures to funnel young workers into the state’s construction industry, requires 15% of the work on projects over $5 million to be performed by apprentices.

Currently, Building Futures has apprenticeship-utilization agreements spread among $462 million in projects across the state, and is anticipating future agreements on projects totaling $1 billion, Cortes said.

“Times will be good for Rhode Islanders who are looking for new careers in construction,” he said.

According to the DLT, the construction industry now employs 21,500.

That’s a 3.3% increase over the 18,200 construction jobs at the same time last year.

Although the numbers reflect a thriving industry, Marcantonio cautioned that quantity needs to be tempered by quality,.

“Training is by far the industry’s biggest issue,” he said.

APPRENTICESHIPS

To that end, a $4 million federal grant announced in June will fund Building Futures’ Apprenticeship FORWARD project, a partnership with the DLT. Grant funds will also be used to create an incentive program for employers who hire Building Futures graduates.

In addition, the money “will provide technical assistance to register 625 new apprentices over the next four years,” Cortes said.

The grant will also support businesses looking to create new apprenticeship opportunities.

Training within companies is one way to respond to scant numbers of skilled workers, Lamontagne said.

“We are seeing a bit of a shortage in subcontractors,” he said.

Still, the trained labor shortage is not new, and most businesses are able to work around it, Iannuccillo said. “The work right now for infrastructure and school building projects is coming in at a good … pace,” he said. “

Shannon Sampson

Allied Painting Inc. industrial bridge painter Shannon Sampson began working for Allied Painting Inc. in July, shortly after completing a pre-apprenticeship program at Building Futures, a Providence-based, nonprofit partnership.

The 32-year-old Cranston resident was working at an eye doctor’s office before deciding to move to construction. She says working in the industry has increased her confidence and opened her eyes to her own problem-solving skills.

1. Now that you’ve been on the job for a short time, do you think that the program properly prepared you to work in construction? Absolutely. Building Futures’ pre-apprenticeship taught me the mechanics of the work – it taught me how to lift properly. It taught me how to use tools. The program gave us information about each trade but not specifics. It didn’t go into depth about bridge painting, the apprenticeship I joined. But I gained a good overall understanding of what I was stepping into. The five-week training was physically demanding, the way it is on the job. … For most of my life, I gave my power away. This experience has taught me to take my power back in a positive way.

2. Were you at all hesitant to seek a job in an industry that still has relatively few female workers? Going into something new and unknown can be a little nerve-wracking. I knew, being a woman, that I was going to have to do more to gain the respect of my co-workers. Some men have a perception that a woman on the job site is weaker or isn’t capable of doing the job. I have found big satisfaction in going on the job site and showing these men that, yes, I may be a woman, but I am as capable, if not more. It’s a motivator; it pushes my drive to want to be the best I can be.

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welcoming if there were more women on the job site. I think if it were more of a known option for women, more women would step out. I don’t know how many other programs there are like Building Futures.

4. What benefits does the industry offer that might be appealing to younger workers? A pension and an annuity, health insurance and the pay altogether mean I can do this work and be self-sufficient. I care about having that financial security down the road. Especially with society today – a lot of jobs don’t have pensions. It’s either 401(k) or nothing. A lot of employers don’t give health insurance. Or if they do, it’s not a good plan.

5. Are you planning on making construction a career?

Absolutely. I like working with my hands and staying busy. I tried the office route. I worked for an eye doctor. I’ve done some housecleaning and other jobs. Going through Building Futures showed me how much I love working with my hands.

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Steve Duvel

Gilbane Building Co. senior vice president Steve Duvel, senior vice president of Gilbane Building Co.’s New England division, oversees more than 365 employees in Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Connecticut and New Hampshire.

As a hands-on leader, Duvel is directly involved with new hires, especially candidates for senior-level roles. He says the company is aggressively working to boost diversity in its workforce and educate students as young as those who are in middle school about job opportunities in construction.

1. Are there any construction hiring trends that you’ve noticed as we begin to come out of the pandemic? We are seeing a lot of activity across our industry and increased competition for talented people. At the same time, many people are taking another look at their current careers and reassessing whether they’re on the right career path. At Gilbane, we’re well-positioned to attract the best talent in the industry, offering many different career paths along with the industry’s most inclusive and comprehensive benefits package.

2. What are the industry’s needs right now in terms of labor? Since the start of the pandemic, we have seen some of our most experienced members of the workforce retire, others have left the industry, while fewer new workers have joined. It is so important that we continue to attract more people in our industry and shine a light on the many opportunities that exist.

Industry and community outreach are significant tools that we employ to spread awareness of opportunities, as well as promoting the benefits of working in the construction industry. There is an abundance of opportunity to recruit, train and build capacity in the workforce, particularly with respect to diverse, disadvantaged businesses.

3. Are training programs across Rhode Island turning out enough skilled workers? Rhode Island offers many great trade programs, but interest has decreased recently. We have had great success finding talent through our long-term relationship with the ACE Mentor Program.

Gilbane’s chairman and CEO, Thomas Gilbane, personally oversees the company’s participation with the program. We have also participated in PrepareRI and YearUp to increase opportunity in both construction and technology career paths. We are doing our best to spread the word that construction provides a lucrative and rewarding career.

4. When you are looking to hire someone, what makes an ideal candidate? We are looking for those individuals that align with our foundational core values [such as] integrity, caring and teamwork. And look for problem-solvers who communicate effectively and think inclusively in everything they do. We have a saying in Gilbane, “We hire for character, and we train for competency.” Just because you don’t have a construction background, does not mean that you can’t work at Gilbane.

5. How would you assess Gilbane’s efforts to increase hiring of women and minorities? We strive to be an industry leader in promoting a workforce enriched with employees of all backgrounds and perspectives. Gilbane sets a goal to have 50% of our entry-level, new hires to be women and/or racially or ethnically diverse. We partner with many associations … to recruit diverse candidates. Gilbane can also provide a unique path into the construction trade through G.O. Services. Founded in 2011, G.O. Services is a wholly owned subsidiary of Gilbane. Active in 21 markets across the country, G.O. Services is comprised of a highly skilled and diverse workforce possessing a variety of construction skill sets. Our active strategy is to train and transition G.O. Services workforce employees into career paths within Gilbane Building Co. G.O. Services is comprised of 48% people of color.

6. How successful has Gilbane been in working directly with local high schools to make kids aware of the opportunities the industry offers? Gilbane considers educating local high school and even middle school students about careers in the construction and design fields as a responsibility, as well as a passion. We have had great success finding talent through our long-term relationship with the ACE Mentor Program. Since 2000, Gilbane has mentored hundreds of students from 18 states and 43 cities across the U.S., encouraging students to pursue a career in construction, architecture, engineering and in the construction trades.

Elizabeth Graham is a PBN contributing writer.

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New model for collaboration

BY PAUL E. KANDARIAN | Contributing Writer

RHODE ISLAND HAS A LONG, rich and

GROWING STAFF: Scott J. Pacheco, left, owner and president of Scott James Furniture & Design in Tiverton, with his father, Rob Pacheco, head bed builder. Although the company shut down for two months at the start of the pandemic in March 2020, it has done well since then, Scott Pacheco said, especially “doing a lot more work in the wealthier coastal neighborhoods for people leaving New York,” which has resulted in more full-time employees now than before COVID-19 hit.

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diverse history of design, which arguably started with Samuel Slater. In 1789, the 21-year-old textile mill apprentice in Great Britain left his homeland after memorizing the machinery design and came to America to start the Industrial Revolution that put his new country on the road to becoming a global powerhouse.

Design has morphed from those days of clanky, sometimes lethal machinery into myriad opportunities. Acording to one study commissioned by R.I. Commerce Corp. in 2019, the industry now includes industrial design driving “a rapid expansion into technology, product development and digital experiences,” which includes 3D printing technology that helps minimize costs and emphasize design.

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B ECOM I NG A DESIGN ER “Design as we know it has been expanding in so many ways so quickly, it’s such a rapidly evolving field,” said Lisa Carnevale, executive director of DESIGNxRI, a Providence-based nonprofit that works with designers and design businesses. “There are job titles now that didn’t exist 15, 20 years ago.

Technology moves fast and design is part of that.”

HIRING AGAIN

‘Rhode Island [has] a uniquely connected design community.’

JUSTIN SIROTIN, Octo Product Development Inc. founder

The COVID-19 pandemic took its toll on the local industry, with relatively few companies hiring throughout much of 2020. But that began to change in recent months, according to Carnevale, with companies involved in web development, graphic design, architecture and interior design among those with job postings in DESIGNxRI’s email newsletter.

“I’m getting an email like once a month [for job postings] where I would get three or four a year” before the pandemic, Carnevale said.

It’s been a mixed bag, however, for companies finding help. Carnevale said small, local graphic design companies are having a hard time finding full-time help because graphic designers often prefer to freelance. Finding experienced architects is also a challenge, she says.

The pandemic reduced strategy, product and design software developer Octo Product Development Inc.’s revenue by 25%, said founder Justin Sirotin, “but we’re proud we kept 100% of our staff – and at pre-pandemic pay grades – throughout 2020.” The Pawtucket-based company added workers in December 2020, bumping the number to 17, and they’re still hiring.

“Coming out of the pandemic in the design world, the biggest thing is we are no longer geographically constrained in the partnerships we work with,” he said. “If there are positive takeaways, one is that from being stuck at home for 1½ years, we’ve broken the model of collaboration, or at least rebuilt it in a way that clients are much more comfortable [with].

“We attract employees because we do interesting work that’s quite complicated and important for the betterment of society as a whole in the world of technology and industry,” he continued. “People who are attracted to that and like intellectual challenges want to work here.”

Christine M. West, co-owner and principal of Providence-based KITE Architects Inc., is of a similar mindset, running a company that has 90% of its business in Rhode Island, and has added new employees coming out of the pandemic.

“We choose projects carefully and prioritize clients that have a great community impact,” she said.

The pandemic was a game changer for West as it was for many employers, including a shift to employees working remotely.

“We worked hard to maintain our employee level and the [federal] Paycheck Protection Program was critical to that,” she said. “We also turned to research, creating a series of white papers to link human cognition to design strategies, that helped us expand our body of knowledge.”

‘UNIQUELY CONNECTED’

Sirotin and other designers highlight the collaboration that exists in the state and how it’s helped the industry during the pandemic.

“We’re in a really excellent geographical location to be able to support people from a wide array of industries, and Rhode Island [has] a uniquely connected design community where we can collaborate with other companies without feeling like we’re competing with one another,” Sirotin said. “We seek support from our fellow designers and … because of the intimacy of the state, can cross-pollinate in a way that I don’t think exists in other creative communities.”

Because of that, he said, “I’m optimistic Rhode Island has a permanent place in the creative community and an opportunity to make a mark in

that arena that’s different from other cities.”

Such collaboration also routinely extends beyond the Ocean State for many in the industry, including East Providence-based marketing firm Advertising Ventures Inc.

“For us, working around the world has become even easier” during the pandemic, noted Mary Sadlier, executive vice president and chief strategy officer for the company, which does business as (add)ventures and has had a team in Miami for 10

years.

During the pandemic, (add)ventures has collaborated with partners as far away as Argentina. “For Rhode Island, coming out of the pandemic, the opportunity will be leveraging a fantastic place to live along with showcasing the professional opportunities and challenges that creative people crave,” Sadlier said.

The company now has 86 employees, including 22 hires since the pandemic began. That talent pool is fairly local, Sadlier said, owing to the pipeline from local colleges such as Rhode Island School of Design, Johnson & Wales University, Salve Regina University, Roger Williams University and Rhode Island College.

Tiverton’s Scott James Furniture & Design shut down for two months at the start of the pandemic but has done well since, with more full-time employees post-pandemic (15) than before COVID-19 hit, says President Scott J. Pacheco.

LEARNING BY DESIGN

DownCity Design’s Summer Design Studio offers a design-based, summer-learning experience each year for local teenagers.

THE CHALLENGE:

In 2021, 55 high school students from across the state participated in the Summer Design Studio.

They were introduced to design career pathways, including architectural design, landscape design, graphic design, fashion design and user experience design.

THE PAYOFF:

98% felt that their ability to collaborate as part of a team improved.

81% felt their visual and verbal

communication skills improved.

75% felt their leadership capacity increased 93% felt the program helped them learn about design jobs and career pathways.

COURTESY DOWNCITY DESIGN

“We’re doing a lot more work in the wealthier coastal neighborhoods for people leaving New York,” Pacheco said. “We’re seeing a lot of people excited to renovate their new home and add their own flair to it, which bodes well for everyone in the local design community.”

PATHWAYS TO WORK

While there are hopeful signs for those looking for work, Carnevale would like to see Rhode Island design-related companies lead the way nationally in creating a more diverse workforce.

“That shift needs to happen, designers need to be in the conversation with everyone [else]. It’s about creating more ways to be inclusive,” she said.

“Nationally, something like 2% of architectural design has Black or brown employees,” Carnevale said. “It’s a problem across the industry, not just here.”

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DESIGNxRI has worked to boost minority hiring in the industry for years, and partners with another nonprofit, DownCity Design, where participants design and build amenities for Providence’s neighborhoods.

Since its founding in 2009, more than 3,000 city teens have joined the programs and created nearly 90 public projects, including many to improve schools and parks.

“Part of our Design Forward [RI] program is working with kids to create pathways so they can enter the field, not because you’re privileged or your uncle was an architect at a firm,” Carnevale said.

DownCity has partnered with DESIGNxRI since 2015 to offer the Design Forward RI training, and runs the youth Explore Design programs that help young people discover design careers and build skills to pursue these careers, said Adrienne Gagnon, the agency’s executive director.

“We also offer some of Design Forward workshops for adults, including Design Strategy for Innovation and Creative Facilitation,” Gagnon said, adding that several staffers have participated in the DESIGNxRI’s Emerge cohort programs for emerging design professionals.

“The pandemic asked people to rethink so many aspects of our work and life, and essentially to redesign how we do those things within new constraints,” Gagnon said. “This was a moment in which designers could truly shine, from helping restaurants reimagine their outdoor spaces to designing face shields and ventilators to meet increasing demand. We all had to get creative.”

Carnevale said the Design Forward program also focuses on filling gaps in soft skills within the design sector, adding it’s difficult to only train people on technical skills without their also understanding the business side of design.

“They also need to know about asking the right questions, making sure they are thinking through the problem correctly,” Carnevale said.

“Employers have been talking about business acumen for years. It’s not just to come in and design a thing. It has business implications and has bottom-line needs. They just need to learn a few extra skills and they will fit right in.”

And companies such as Warwick-based software and app-development firm Brave River Solutions Inc. offer their own ongoing training.

Marketing Manager Jennifer Flatow said the company is using LinkedIn Learning as a resource to offer new and experienced employees on-the-job training. The platform, Flatow said, offers training videos from web design to other subjects within the design field.

Flatow said online learning platforms were being utilized before the pandemic, but Brave River expects to utilize the platforms more often to accommodate a hybrid work environment.

Brave River also has new employees shadow fellow colleagues to better understand company operations, Flatow said. “If someone is working on the launch of a new website, they’ll shadow the web designer who is working very hands-on [with] it to see what the process is,” Flatow said.

“They’ll also shadow a project manager who is running the project to see what their process is. They get to see different perspectives on a particular project or area.”

KITE Architects’ West said the industry’s emphasis on collaboration and training and a host of top-notch schools in the area have helped Rhode Island earn its reputation “as a design capital.

“It’s a self-fulfilling prophecy: More and more people know about us and want to be here, so more and more [that] will attract designers,” she said.

PBN Special Projects Editor James Bessette contributed to this report.

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KITE Architects Inc. architectural designer Vuthy Lay in 2019 completed the DESIGNxRI Emerge Program, then earned a bachelor’s degree in architecture from the Rhode Island School of Design. He joined KITE Architects in September of that year. Lay feels a career in architecture provides access to fellow professionals who appreciate supporting the younger, up-and-coming designers.

1. Why did you decide to enroll in the DESIGNxRI program? I enrolled in the DESIGNxRI Emerge Program to connect with local graduates and become more involved within Rhode Island’s design community. I was really excited to meet young professionals with similar experience levels who are also practicing in the area to share our thoughts, anxieties and ambitions for our individual practices.

2. Can you give some examples of how the program prepared you to work in architectural design? After completing the program, I found it incredibly helpful to reflect on all of the distinct communication styles I had learned. As well as how self-advocacy within the workplace took on many forms, depending on your particular industry. My cohort was composed of architectural, industrial and graphic designers whose perspectives informed a robust conversation about collaboration and teamwork.

3. What benefits does the industry offer that might be appealing to younger workers? A career in architecture not only allows you to become more aware and involved in shaping the built environment, [it also] provides access to a close network of professionals who deeply care about supporting the next generation of practitioners.

4. What would you rate as more important: A credential (degree or certificate) or hands-on experience? I believe that both hands-on experience and a degree are equally important to a successful

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career in architecture. They are critical toward not only further developing your skills, but also maintaining the potential for professional advancement.

5. What would you suggest to people who are interested in design? One of the best things you could do to explore that curiosity is to try and create a project of your own. Experimenting and testing your ability to engage in the design process will give you an authentic measure of what areas you are more excited by. Likewise, reaching out to individuals and organizations who inspire you and create work that peaks your interests are also important moments for growth and reflection.

6. Are you planning on making design a career? I plan on continuing to pursue a career in design and strive to earn my license to practice architecture in Rhode Island. I am excited to meet and share my ideas with other like-minded individuals.

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Libby Slader

Libby Slader Interior Design Inc. owner Libby Slader in 2010 founded her Providence-based interior design firm, which offers full-service design for the corporate office, hospitality and institutional sectors. She is also the chairperson for the R.I. State Council on the Arts and co-founded DESIGNxRI.

1. What trends are you seeing in interior design as we begin to come out of the pandemic? Most of the projects we were involved with during the height of the pandemic, and are currently working on, are restaurants, so I can speak to those. What we learned is that outdoor dining is becoming an amenity that everyone is trying to optimize. Customers will sit outside in 40-degree weather if it’s sunny and there is adequate heat and/or some shelter. That is a trend I see taking off. Also, takeout and delivery have become an industry standard.

2. How much demand is there right now for interior design work and is there enough skilled labor to meet it? It seems as though all of the projects that were either on hold or were being contemplated during the pandemic have come back in full force. In a design firm, there are multiple layers of talent required, not just designers. In order to support the company and our projects, we need administrative positions, bookkeepers, project managers and technical support for drafting. To be honest, there isn’t enough skilled labor to meet those demands, especially when it comes to actually constructing the projects. There is a desperate need for skilled electricians, plumbers, finish carpenters. ... I could go on.

3. What type of training programs are available in the state for people to get into your specialized design area? The state has collaborated on programs with DESIGNxRI through the Real Jobs initiative.

On the municipal level, Providence has also worked with DESIGNxRI on the Design Catalyst program that assists existing design businesses to get to the next level. I was fortunate to participate in the Goldman Sach’s 10,000 Small Businesses program at the Community College of Rhode Island and I learned so much. Designers by nature are not always as business-minded as others, so programs like these are amazing. Rhode Island is unique with the amount of design businesses that are here, and it would be helpful to get the support we had during the pandemic to grow our businesses and talent. CCRI has some design classes available and more of those in specialized areas of design would be awesome.

4. What do you feel should be improved in order to boost employment in the state’s design sector? Start teaching design in elementary school. When asked what the most important quality CEOs look for in employees is, they very often state “creativity.” Creative and critical thinking is key to design and problem-solving in general. I learned this by taking art classes throughout my primary and secondary education.

5. When you are looking to hire someone, what makes an ideal candidate? Collaboration is one of the most important factors in the success of any project. A project is never the work of one person. I look for someone who is collaborative, flexible, passionate about the work we do and, of course, creative. Our work also involves overseeing the construction of projects done by contractors. Understanding design and construction are equally very important.

6. Do you foresee growth in the design industry well into 2022? The pandemic has created a lot of pent-up demand for projects and services, so yes, I see growth [continuing] into 2022. The strong economy also contributes to this. As a co-founder of DESIGNxRI, I have seen the demand for design services and products and the growth of the overall industry grow steadily over the past 20 years.

7. What type of career pathway do you look for in young people wanting to get into or advance in design? Typically, I will hire someone who has a formal education in interior design and some experience in the field. Preferably this person has a bachelor’s degree or a certificate in interior design, from a professionally accredited program, so I know they have a solid foundation to build from. Many people don’t realize how technical the execution of a design becomes. We need to visually represent the design to our clients and also for the contractors or craftspeople who are building it. … Having mentors built into the team to guide and teach others is also key.

James Bessette is the PBN special projects editor and researcher.

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Still a sought-after player Since the late 1700s, Rhode Island has been a major player in traditional and emerging industries. It continues to be home to builders, makers and designers of all stripes, providing an array of products that belie its size. Some help tickle one’s tastebuds on a warm summer day, while others represent substantial advancements in health care and help improve people’s lives. Manufacturers and construction businesses have powered through the COVID-19 pandemic, showing off the resilience and commitment to quality that have helped make “Rhody Made” a sought-after seal of approval.

Take a look at a sample of the companies making Rhode Island proud with an array of old-school and “new-economy” products.

CONSTRUCTION

Gilbane Building Co............................................................................................................................ 27 Providence Painted Signs................................................................................................................. 27

CONSUMER PRODUCTS

CakeSafe LLC............................................................................................................................................ 28 The Beck Cos. ......................................................................................................................................... 28 Colonial Mills Inc.................................................................................................................................. 29 Ocean State Shields LP...................................................................................................................... 29 Garland Writing Instruments.......................................................................................................... 30

DISTILLERS

Ravenous Brewing Co........................................................................................................................ 30 Narragansett Brewing Co................................................................................................................. 31

FOOD/DRINK

Wright’s Dairy Farm & Bakery........................................................................................................ 31 Del’s Lemonade & Refreshments Inc........................................................................................ 32

HEALTH CARE

Rubius Therapeutics Inc................................................................................................................... 32 Northeast Orthotics & Prosthetics.............................................................................................. 33

INDUSTRIAL

Magnetic Seal Corp............................................................................................................................. 33 AquaMotion Inc..................................................................................................................................... 34

MATERIALS

LEIGH ShoeCase Co............................................................................................................................. 34 Includesign LLC....................................................................................................................................... 35

TECHNOLOGY

Vitae Industries Inc.............................................................................................................................. 35 ALCOR Scientific Inc............................................................................................................................ 36 Yushin America Inc.............................................................................................................................. 36

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THE STORY: Gilbane Building

Co. was founded in 1870 by two forward-thinking and entrepreneurial brothers as a small carpentry firm constructing custom homes in Providence. Through a hardearned reputation for quality, a dedication to excellence and a commitment to building with integrity, the brothers created what is now a global, comprehensive construction management and professional services firm with over 2,800 employees and 46 offices worldwide. Among Gilbane’s well-known projects include the International Game Technology PLC headquarters, the Dunkin’ Donuts Center renovation, the Interlink at Rhode Island T.F. Green International Airport and the new East Providence High School.

› Gilbane helped provide construction management services for the new $189.5 million, 304,000-square-foot, four-level, comprehensive high school in East Providence.

The new school will serve 1,600 students in grades 9-12 and 400 faculty and staff members.

It is the largest high school in the state. › The new high school will also feature an 800seat performance theater; a two-story health and physical education facility, including an elevated walking track, basketball courts, trainer’s room, coach’s offices and locker rooms; a two-story media center; a student commons area with exterior seating; and a full-service kitchen to accommodate food preparation for the entire East Providence school district.

› Features of the new school’s integrated Career and Technical Center will include: automotive space with six lifts and bays; a construction laboratory with six bays and two-story steel structures for construction training; a forensic laboratory; culinary arts space; radio and television broadcasting area; a greenhouse; graphic arts space; and associated support services. › Steve Duvel, Gilbane’s senior vice president and Rhode Island business unit leader, said the company is thankful for the employees and subcontractors “who worked tirelessly to bring to life East Providence’s vision of a 21stcentury learning environment that will serve generations of Townies for years to come.”

› The company makes approximately nearly 100 signs per year, depending on the scale of projects in a given year. › Providence Painted Signs creates signs for any business that needs signage, with each job being custom to accommodate the client’s needs. Costs for the signs range between $500 to $50,000.

THE STORY: Providence

Painted Signs was established in 2012 and specializes in creating various painted signs for local businesses.

The company creates signs that are visually appealing and eye-catching. Along with wooden signs, Providence Painted Signs also paints murals that splash across buildings. One such mural is on the rear of Trinity Repertory Company’s theater building in Providence.

› The signs are made with paint, plywood, aluminum, mahogany, cedar and steel. The parts vary depending on the project. › About one to six people are involved in making the signs based on the scale of the sign being made. The time frame on making the signs can range between one day to two months.

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THE STORY: In 1989, Scott Chapin invented a box to protect the wedding cakes his wife,

Juli, made and she used it on a regular basis. Chapin then founded CakeSafe LLC in South Kingstown to sell the boxes, which he continued making in his basement. Still located in South Kingstown, CakeSafe now has a headquarters and production facility, where the company creates many different product lines of tools for bakers and chocolatiers.

› The CakeSafe Box protects single-tier and multitiered cakes from heat, tipping, bumpy roads, weather, slammed brakes and more.

There are also shelving inserts for cupcakes or multiple cakes that can be put inside the box. › The company makes 11 different sizes of CakeSafe Boxes. Approximately 1,000 are made annually. The retail price ranges from $199 to $735. CakeSafe LLC also has a wholesale division of the business and sells to distributors around the world. › The boxes are made from high-density polyethylene, coroplast, polycarbonate, acrylic, food-grade stainless steel and aluminum. All component materials are food-safe. › There are nine employees working at CakeSafe LLC. It takes about 20 to 35 minutes to make a single box, depending on its size.

› The company makes approximately 10,000 tables per year, with each unit costing approximately $2,400 for retail.

THE STORY:

The North Smithfieldbased and family-owned The Beck Cos. specializes in showroom design, engineering, manufacturing and fabrication. Five companies are under the Beck Cos. umbrella. One of them, Great American Recreation Equipment, manufactures gaming tables, such as shuffleboards, air hockey tables and billiards tables.

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› The billiards tables are sold to distributers who put them in locations to generate revenue as coin-, bill- or card-operated machines. The tables are also purchased for home use for people who want singlepiece slate tables with automatic ball return, and for commercial use by colleges, military game rooms, cruises and hotels. › Each table is made of one piece of slate, laminate, and has metal corners, a coin mechanism, lighting and auto ball returns. › It takes two days and four employees to make each table.

The company employs seven people total.

TH I NGS MADE H ER E › Colonial Mills makes more than 200,000 rugs, home accessories and baskets. The company sells the products to the mid- and high-end markets. › The products are used for home décor needs, both indoor and outdoor. › Colonial Mills makes products from all different materials, such as allnatural wools, wool blends, indoor/ outdoor polypropylene, space-dyed wool and nylon, chenille, cottonblend fabric, Sunbrella acrylics, recycled yarns, leather and denim. › The company employs 100 people and has a diverse workforce representing more than 15 countries. › It takes on average three days to make the products at Colonial Mills.

THE STORY: For more than 40 years,

Colonial Mills Inc., a family-owned operation in East Providence, has produced made-to-order wholesale braided/woven rugs, storage baskets and decorative home accessories. The company views braid as a method of construction, not a style, and such thinking allows Colonial Mills to combine the traditional with contemporary.

THE STORY: Ocean State Shields LP, based in Providence, was

founded to help address the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Cofounded by Allyson Cote and Todd Thomas, the company has developed products to safeguard environments from COVID-19, including at public places and restaurants. Among the products developed by Ocean State Shields is the Shell-ter igloo, used mainly by restaurants to help with outdoor seating.

› Ocean State Shields first made the Shell-ter in the fall of 2020. About 80 were made that year and the company anticipated that it would fabricate more than 500 units in the fourth quarter of 2021. › The outside-dining igloo has a 9-foot base diameter and is a four-season model that seats between four to five people. The igloos feature high sidewalls, an enormous amount of clear wall, and are built in a commercial-grade fashion, including survivability for up to 70 mph winds. › The igloos include anchoring kits, floor mats, lighting, and provide privacy and sun shading. › The company has six direct employees. It takes between three to four people approximately six to eight hours to make an igloo. Retail costs for the igloos start at around $1,900. › The igloos are made of fabric components that are clear and opaque 10-year awning fabrics with stain and ultraviolet damage resistance. Hardware components are steel, polyvinyl chloride, and fiberglass and resin poles.

Fabrics are sewn with commercial-grade marine threading and adhesives.

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TH I NGS MADE H ER E › The pens are made of brass, plated brass, anodized aluminum, stainless steel and resin. › It takes approximately 14-18 employees to make the pens, and a customized product can be delivered in as quickly as one day. › Garland pens are used by presidents, diplomats, governors, senators, Congress members and military leaders throughout the globe. The rollerball pens were used to sign the 2020 articles of impeachment. The pens cost between $10 and $100. › The rollerball pens are also found in television shows, including in the Netflix show “Designated Survivor” starring Kiefer Sutherland. › At the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, Garland introduced an antimicrobial pen collection that is coated with Polygiene ViralOff technology. › The company also pivoted some of its operations to produce personal protective equipment in response to the pandemic, including making anti-fog face shields.

THE STORY: In 1927 when Louis Lanoie

founded Lew Manufacturing Co. in Coventry, the company first made small presses that led to the design and development of the internal pen mechanism by other pen manufacturers across the U.S. and Europe. Now, Lew Manufacturing – now known as Garland Writing Instruments – produces eco-friendly pens that have been used in both government and Hollywood.

DISTILLERS THE STORY: Ravenous Brewing Co. was established in 2011 in Woonsocket, becoming

the first brewery to operate in northern Rhode Island. Despite its small size in producing approximately 800 barrels per year, Ravenous has garnered a large following with its ales.

The company recently relocated its operations to nearby Cumberland.

› Ravenous Brewing Co. carries approximately 10 tap lines at its Cumberland brewery, with various ales such as Coffee Milk Stout, Rhode Haze NEIPA, Blackstone APA and Cogswell Tower DIPA in the brewery’s regular rotation. › Ravenous’ products have about a two-week turnaround from the time they are made until they are ready for consumption.

It takes between two to three employees to make a single unit of product at Ravenous. › Brewing begins with the grain, which is milled and added to Ravenous’ mash tun. The grain is then steeped in warm water for about an hour, which creates the wort. The wort is then transferred to the kettle, where it is boiled and spiced with hops and other ingredients. Once the boil is done, the beer is transferred to a fermentation tank, where yeast is added and the beer is left to ferment for about seven days. Once the beer is finished fermenting, it is cooled, carbonated and packaged for market. › Ravenous Brewing has two full-time employees and 20 part-time employees.

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TH I NGS MADE H ER E THE STORY: Six German immigrants in 1890 came together

with $150,000 and built the first Narragansett Beer brewery building. Within 10 years, Narragansett Beer became the largest-selling beer across New England and was a beverage staple for close to a century. After the brewery shut down in 1982, Rhode Island native Mark Hellendrung in 2005 rallied a group of investors to restart the Narragansett Brewing Co. again. The company opened a new brewery in Providence in the spring of 2021.

› Among the 17 beers that Narragansett Brewing Co. currently makes is Musik Express IPA, which became available in April 2021. › Each six-pack of Musik Express sells for about $11.99 in local liquor stores. The company produced approximately 2,500 case equivalents from April through July 2021. › Narragansett’s IPAs are the largest style in the craft beer segment. The Musik Express, the company said, is an approachable, well-balanced IPA brewed for a variety of beer lovers. › Musik Express is made of weyerman pale and various other malts, citra, mosaic, el dorado and other hops, and water from the Scituate Reservoir. › The brew process takes six hours and then the beer ferments for at least two weeks. Four employees help make each unit of the Musik Express. › Narragansett Brewing Co. employs 25 people.

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THE STORY: Family-owned Wright’s Dairy Farm & Bakery in North Smithfield has

been producing and baking various dairy products since 1914. Wright’s offers a full line of cream pastries, breakfast items, milk and decorative cakes. The farm includes a 120-cow, free-stall barn and a milking barn. Wright’s also started making ice cream in 2012 and it’s the state’s only cow-to-home ice cream. › In 2020, Wright’s Dairy Farm & Bakery made approximately 15,000 gallons of ice cream. Packaged ice cream varies from $6.50 to $8.50.

Scooped ice cream varies from $3 to $6.50. › The ice cream is made of milk, cream, sugar, corn syrup solids, egg yolks and organic stabilizer.

› There are four people making a single unit of ice cream, but different people are involved in various stages of the process depending on the day. › The cows are milked on the first day, then it is blended with ingredients on the second day to make the ice cream base. The base is homogenized and pasteurized and aged overnight. On the third day, the base is churned into semi-frozen ice cream. This is also when cookies, brownies, cake, or nuts are added. Then on the fourth day, the ice cream is served. › Wright’s employs 120 people.

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THE STORY: Franco DeLucia’s father began making the

earliest Del’s frozen lemonade in 1840 in Naples, Italy.

Franco DeLucia then brought his father’s recipe to America at the turn of the century. Franco DeLucia’s son, Angelo, then began work on a machine to produce the frozen lemonade.

In 1948, Del’s Lemonade & Refreshments Inc. acquired its name and became the sole product sold at a little stand in Cranston. Soon after, Angelo DeLucia had designed the first mobile units in order to serve the frozen lemonade anywhere in the state. › Del’s serves lemonade to more than 2 million people per year, with prices ranging from $1.50 per mini cup to $25 per gallon. › Along with it being made in Cranston, Del’s produces its lemonade in Massachusetts, Connecticut and New Jersey. › The company mixes filtered water with sweetener, fruit concentrates and citric acid to make the lemonade.

Del’s sometimes also adds natural color for watermelon and peach mango. It takes between four to five people approximately two hours to make a batch from start to finish. › The lemonade is made with freshly squeezed lemon juice and lemon juice concentrate.

HEALTH CARE THE STORY: Cambridge, Mass.-based Rubius Therapeutics Inc. was founded

in 2013 with the aim to transform cancer treatments and autoimmune diseases through new cellular medicines. In 2018, Rubius purchased a 135,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Smithfield to produce red cell therapeutics. The company planned to invest up to $155 million over five years and expected to hire 150 employees at the facility.

› Red cell therapeutics are allogeneic cellular therapies for the potential treatment of cancer and autoimmune diseases. Product candidates are currently being evaluated in clinical trials for the treatment of solid tumors, acute myeloid leukemia and cancers caused by a strain of the human papilloma virus, including cervical cancer, anal cancer, and head and neck cancer. › The first engineering runs of the red cell therapeutics were completed in late 2019. Billions of cells per dose are made annually. › Rubius Therapeutics CEO and President Dr. Pablo J. Cagnoni said the company earlier this year presented preliminary clinical results that provided initial validation of its proprietary cell therapy platform for the treatment of cancer. “We are extremely excited about the potential of using engineered red blood cells to treat disease,” he said.

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› The therapeutics are genetically engineered red blood cells that express combinations of molecules on the cell surface. The entire process for each batch takes approximately three weeks to make.

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› The company provides many custom fabricated items for patients at Rhode Island Hospital, such as custom fabricated ankle-foot orthotics, thoracic lumbar sacral orthoses for trauma and postoperation, as well as protective helmets for post-craniectomy and cranial remolding orthoses for infants suffering from plagiocephaly. › Northeast Orthotics provides thousands of custom fabricated devices a year. More than 250 are lower-limb prostheses.

Amputees, people with disabilities, people who have had accidents or significant trauma, or those in need of custom realignment or support within the skeletal system use Northeast Orthotics’ prosthetics.

THE STORY: Mark Marich, an above-knee amputee since the age of 18, founded Northeast

› Each prothesis is made out of a nyglass (nylon fiberglass fabric), carbon fiber, aluminum and a two-part resin. The protheses costs are based on complexity.

It costs $650 for a partial toe prosthesis to $60,000 for an above-the-knee prosthesis with a computerized knee unit.

The majority of the cost is paid for by insurance companies.

Orthotics & Prosthetics, which specializes in custom made prosthetic (artificial limbs) and orthotic devices for people of all ages, in Providence in 1985. His experience both as a patient and a prosthetist has given him firsthand personal knowledge and understanding of everyday life as an amputee. Marich was also the first person in the United States to use the C-Leg System, one of the world’s first microprocessor-controlled prosthetic knee units developed by Otto Bock.

› It takes on average four to five weeks for a prosthesis, which includes evaluation, measurement, casting and multiple “test” fittings. In emergency cases, the company provides same-day turnaround for custom ankle-foot orthotics, thoracic lumbar sacral orthoses and protective helmets.

INDUSTRIAL

› The MagSeal utilizes magnets, creating mechanical seals that prevent water or oil used by rotating equipment from leaking into the external environment, as well as preventing foreign debris from entering the system.

THE STORY: In 1954, George

E. Colby and Robert L. Stevenson founded Magnetic Seal Corp. in Smithfield, or MagSeal, and subsequently patented the first magnetically energized rotary seal in 1958.

Now, close to seven decades in operation, MagSeal still is family owned, now based in Warren and routinely applies its technology and advances power systems in the aerospace, performance automotive, marine and other diverse industries.

› The company makes approximately 50,000 MagSeals per year. Retail prices for the seals are between $300 to $5,000 depending on the size and specifications. › Boeing, Safran, Pratt and Whitney, Airbus, Honeywell, Rolls-Royce and General Electric are among the companies that use seals made by MagSeal. › The seals are made of AlNiCo magnets, specialty alloys, O-rings and various grades of carbon graphite. Making the seals involves machining and grinding processes to achieve very tight tolerances required for performance of the part. › It takes more than 23 people, depending on specification, between 26 to 38 weeks to make the seals. MagSeal currently employs 65.

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THE STORY: Hans Kuster incorporated AquaMotion Inc. in Warwick with the

› The AquaFlash was first introduced to market in 2017 and approximately 10,000 are made annually. Each product costs about $310.

vision of designing the most energy efficient, high-performance circulator line on the market to compete with the world and U.S. market leaders. The company developed the Green ECO-Cartridge design, which has the only field-replaceable and field-serviceable cartridge on the market. Another product the company produces is the AquaMotion AquaFlash, which is used to recirculate hot water.

› The product was created for homes and businesses that have a single pipe system with a hot water tank and don’t have electricity under the sink and can’t install a pump there. This kit has a pump with a built-in 24-hour mechanical timer with 15-minute increment tabs. Setting the timer limits the operating cost to when hot water is desired. › The kit is made with a stainless-steel pump with 3/4-inch Female National Pipe Thread union, built-in timer that is made of composite, 10 feet of line cord, bronze bypass valve (with check valve that is made of composite), 2 feet of National Sanitation Foundation stainless hose and brass tee. › The valve uses a forged brass body with compression fittings for ease of installation in 10 minutes. The internal temperaturesensing bi-metal coil is calibrated in a controlled temperature environment to maintain 93 degrees Fahrenheit water temperature at the sink. No more waiting for hot water, no more wasting of treated water down the drain. Instant hot water comfort. A circulator is required to work in conjunction with the Aqua Flash valve. › AquaMotion employs 20 people.

MATERIALS THE STORY: Tracey Cungo listened

to many who were on a quest to find the perfect travel bag, especially ones that best pack shoes. So Cungo chose to design all her bags to have separate, adjustable compartments to pack a few more pairs of shoes and keep them away from clothes. The bags provide functionality needed by experienced travelers and commuters to safely pack tech and have luggage pass-throughs in a modern aesthetic that is sleek and stylish. Cungo then formed LEIGH ShoeCase Co., based in Newport, to create eco-friendly travel bags as part of the LEIGHWay Collection.

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› The LEIGHWay Collection bags were first made in 2017. Each bag costs between $200 and $250.

› Seasoned travelers, commuters, people who work out and students are ones who regularly use the LEIGHWay bags, which help pack shoes away from clothes. › The bags are made out of antimicrobialtreated recycled nylon made from plastic bottles, nylon lining woven with Ionic metallic silver yarn (antimicrobial and odor-free) and rubber. It takes eight hours and eight employees to make a single bag. › LEIGH is currently developing bags that have odor-free antibacterial lining to help carry diapers and pets.

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› The LapSnap helps wheelchair users perform everyday tasks more independently by enabling them to carry their belongings hands-free, from shopping to gardening, as well as transporting pets and picking up packages. › The first prototype was created as a part of Brown University’s engineering capstone course. In order to facilitate user testing, Perkins sewed 10 prototypes to send to wheelchair users nationwide. Professionally manufactured products were then produced at the beginning of 2021.

THE STORY: Includesign

› The lead time for a new run of LapSnaps is approximately eight to 12 weeks depending on manufacturer commitments. Raw materials are purchased and sent to the company’s manufacturing partners. Each manufacturer creates a portion of the product and sends them to includesign’s main facility, where employees assemble the LapSnaps and distribute them to customers.

LLC founder and CEO Diana Perkins wanted to help a professor of hers who used a wheelchair. She worked with her professor throughout the design process to create a collapsible carryall that would help those in a wheelchair with shopping and other everyday tasks. The school project, called the LapSnap, subsequently turned into a business for Perkins. The LapSnap is the first of many products the company hopes to develop to help people with disabilities.

› Includesign employs 11 people. The company is currently designing a version of the LapSnap specifically with quadriplegics in mind, which will have magnetic clasps and other features for those with limited upper-body mobility.

TECHNOLOGY › Vitae first created the AutoCompounder in 2018. Currently, the company makes more than 25 units per year but expects to increase production fourfold over the next year.

THE STORY: Vitae Industries

Inc. in Providence began helping the pharmaceutical industry become more efficient when the company introduced its AutoCompounder product.

Pharmacists would program the AutoCompounder to create actual medicine doses and the 3D printer will print the doses depending on the medication that is prescribed for patients.

› Each AutoCompounder costs between $15,000 and $20,000. › Vitae sources materials and custom components from machine shops and manufacturers around the Northeast and the country to help build the AutoCompounders. The final assembly and testing of the platform happens in-house. › It takes approximately seven days and two employees to make each AutoCompounder from start to finish. › Vitae Industries employs six people.

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TH I NGS MADE H ER E THE STORY: In 2001, ALCOR Scientific Inc.

was formed after Diagnostic Systems Corp. and OST Medical merged into a single entity.

According to the company, ALCOR’s name is derived from one of the two binary stars in the Ursa Major constellation – meaning that the potential for innovation is infinite. Two decades later, ALCOR’s market for medical devices has focused on historically inefficient, underserved health care segments of society.

It has two different product lines, the Sentinel brand enteral feeding pumps and the iSED and miniiSED Automated Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate Analyzer.

› The SentinelPlus is a feeding pump that delivers all enteral feeding formulas. The iSED and miniiSED ESR analyzers perform tests that are helpful in evaluating and monitoring the progress of conditions associated with acute and chronic inflammation. It can be used as a screening test, to aid in diagnosis, to aid in differential diagnosis, and to monitor response to therapy. › ALCOR manufacturers more than 5,000 such devices annually. The feeding pumps are used in hospitals and skilled nursing facilities to support critically ill patients. The iSED and miniiSED are used in clinical diagnostics laboratories of all sizes.

THE STORY: Established in 1988, Yushin America Inc. is the

oldest and largest subsidiary of Kyoto, Japan-based Yushin Precision Equipment Co. Ltd. The Cranston-based manufacturer operates out of a 70,000-square-foot facility, and specializes in building robots and custom downstream automation for injection moldings found in the plastics industry.

› ALCOR employs more than 50 people in North Smithfield, with about 20 of them being on the production team. › ALCOR analyzers use quantimetric photometry to capture the impact of the early phase of red blood cell sedimentation – the rouleaux formation. This is the most critical stage of the ESR because the size of the red blood cell aggregates in direct proportion to ESR values. ESR values increase according to the presence and intensity of inflammation.

› The robots made at Yushin are used to automate plastic injection molding processes in the manufacturing sector. The robots are matched and mounted with the right injection molding machines and are utilized for multiple applications and systems to fully integrated factory automation such as pick and place of plastic parts, assembly of molded parts, packaging and inspection. › The robots are used by the automotive, appliances, medical, consumer products, industrial construction, food and beverage packaging, and electronics industry markets. Smaller robots start at $6,000 and some of Yushin’s traverse robots can cost between $30,000 and $80,000. › Yushin’s robots are mainly built out of steel and various aluminum parts. The robot arm wrist flip unit (the arm end that enters the mold) is optimally designed to be slimmer/thinner. The main arm is incorporated with carbon fiber reinforced plastic panels, which helps shorten mold openings and allows accelerated molding cycle times. › It takes between two to three people to complete a robot from start to finish. Sprue pickers take about a week to finish, while it takes between eight to 10 weeks to construct a traverse servo robot. Custom-engineered automation systems may take up to six months. › Eighty employees work for Yushin America in Cranston.

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A PIONEER IN BIOTECHNOLOGY MANUFACTURING Assuring that Amgen medicines rapidly, reliably and safely reach “every patient, every time” is the charge of Amgen’s manufacturing, process development, quality and distribution teams.

Manufacturing therapies based on proteins found in the human body is a complex and highly specialized activity. From process development and clinical manufacturing to full-scale therapeutic protein production, Amgen has built one of the industry’s largest and most reliable operations.

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Amgen’s 75-acre campus in West Greenwich, Rhode Island, is devoted to the manufacture of the protein therapeutic ENBREL and other drug substance products. It also manufactures products for clinical investigations that one day could be used to treat patients with grievous illness.

Robert A. Bradway Chairman and CEO

Amgen has invested more than $1.5 billion in its Rhode Island facility, adding more than 500,000 square feet of manufacturing, utility, administrative and laboratory space to the campus. The plant, approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in September 2005, houses one of the world’s largest mammalian protein manufacturing facilities.

Brian Britson Vice President of Operations, Amgen Rhode Island

In 2020, Amgen completed the construction of its state-of-the-art next-generation biomanufacturing plant, the first of its kind in the United States and its most innovative to date.

The plant has been recognized as Providence Business News’ Best Places to Work more than thirteen times since 2007, a testament to the dedication of its staff.

STUFF WE MAKE Staff at Amgen’s Rhode Island facility take pride in their commitment to delivering a reliable supply of Enbrel® (etanercept) along with other drug substance products to patients. The manufacturing plant operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT Amgen is a strong supporter of the communities in which its staff members work and live.

Since 2004, Amgen and the Amgen Foundation have committed over $6 million to support science education, health and medicine, and community programs in Rhode Island. Recent recipients include: • American Heart Association • Arthritis Foundation New England • Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Ocean State • Boys and Girls Club of Northern Rhode Island and Providence • Clean Ocean Access • College Crusade • Crossroads Rhode Island • Family Services of Rhode Island • Hasbro • Operation Stand Down • Providence After Zone Program • Providence Children’s Museum

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We collaborate with world-class talent, utilize the industry’s largest toolkit of modalities, and leverage industry-leading partnerships and state-of-the-art technology to develop new processes and products that can turn the tide of serious, life-interrupting illnesses.

As a values-based organization, we aim to make a positive impact on the world. From investments in education to inspire future generations of scientists, to rewarding our colleagues with robust family-centered and inclusive benefits for all, we believe in making a difference in the lives of our patients, staff and communities.

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ABOUT US GEM Mechanical Services proudly serves RI, MA, and CT with mechanical and new construction expertise in Plumbing, Heating, Cooling, Electrical, Refrigeration, Fire Protection, and more.

With decades of experience, our multi-licensed technicians provide end-to-end service from project planning to large-scale industrial design and mechanical engineering. Our fully insured, negotiated, single-package project plans mean we can take your project from start to finish without the need to subcontract any parts of the job.

STUFF WE MAKE We take pride in our experience, innovation, and flexibility to span multiple industries to fit our clients’ needs. Our services include: ■ Retrofit and Replacement ■ Large-Scale Design-Build Projects ■ Autocad Drawings ■ Commercial And Industrial HVAC-R ■ Plumbing, Electrical, Refrigeration, Fire Protection, and more.

COOL CUSTOMERS The GEM Mechanical team has built relationships across New England within a variety of industries and applications, including Hospitality, Education, Health Care, Retail, Residential Living Complexes, Agriculture, Cannabis Cultivation, Industrial & Warehouse, and Office Facilities.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Nominated as a Top Employer in the 2021 Providence Journal Readers’ Choice Awards, we’re committed to helping our team build lifelong careers at GEM. We provide career opportunities to master your skills, earn competitive wages, and make a real difference in the lives of our community. While working with us expect to be treated like family – because you are!

Looking for a new career opportunity? Apply today at askGEM.com/careers.

GEM Mechanical Services President: Lenny Gemma HEADQUARTERS: 1 Wellington Rd. Lincoln RI, 02865 BRANCH OFFICES:

13 Colton Rd. East Lyme, CT 06333 356 Pleasant St. Fall River, MA 02721 GEMMechanical.com 401-235-4765 Employees: 440 Founded: 1949 facebook.com/GemOnTime linkedin.com/company/ gem-plumbing-&-heating youtube.com/channel/UCWTBGH6RyABwXAr0PGP-LKw twitter.com/gemplumbing

EMPLOYEE PROGRAMS/ COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT GEM is committed to developing technicians through our training program, The GEM Institute. This state-recognized apprenticeship program offers a mix of code theory and hands-on training to provide in-depth, “real world” education to our employees and trainees.

In loving memory and honor of matriarch Gloria Gemma, who lost her fight with breast cancer in 2002, the Gemma Family established the Gloria Gemma Breast Cancer Resource Foundation in 2004 with GEM as the founding sponsor.

BENEFITS OFFERED Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance 401K Plan with Company Match

Uncapped Paid Time Off & Holiday Pay Long Term Disability Company Paid Life Insurance Great Company Culture

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COMPANY INFO Mearthane Products Corporation (MPC)

Kevin Redmond, CEO Peter Kaczmarek President & COO HEADQUARTERS:

16 Western Industrial Drive Cranston, RI 02921 100 Founders Drive Woonsocket, RI 02895

ABOUT US Mearthane Products Corporation (MPC) is a global technology leader in the development and manufacture of advanced polymer products and recreation and industrial wheels. Building on over 50 years of experience, MPC partners with customers to turn their custom design ideas into prototypes and scale them up to full production. MPC offers full-service manufacturing services including custom formulations, mold design, cast molding, Reaction Injection Molding (RIM), finishing, and secondary operations. All of MPC’s products are made in the USA and distributed to equipment manufacturers all over the world.

STUFF WE MAKE

Employees: 100

■ Food processing components ■ Industrial products & components ■ Recreational & industrial wheels ■ Military & defense components ■ Medical device enclosures & components ■ Paper & media handling enclosures & components

Established: 1965

COOL CUSTOMERS

Mearthane.com 401-946-4400

facebook.com/Mearthane/ linkedin.com/company/ mearthane-productscorporation/ youtube.com/channel/UC3 gzFWVUCvmhVwezePBiQWA twitter.com/MearthanePC

MPC partners with large OEM and fortune 500 companies to produce custom polyurethane products and components, including the world’s leading inline speed skating brands and the manufacturers of diagnostic equipment used in COVID-19 tests.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES MPC’s engaging work environment provides employees with opportunities to learn and grow in manufacturing, R&D, and business administration. No two days are the same when you are working on solutions to the toughest material challenges. MPC is committed to providing the tools necessary for their employees to be successful and are thrilled to celebrate this success. As a testament to this, many MPC employees have been a part of the team for decades!

If you are interested in working at MPC, you can find a list of open positions at mearthane.com/about/mpc-careers/

EMPLOYEE PROGRAMS/COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT MPC hosts an annual safety day celebration to honor the employee’s workmanship and safe practices. In addition, MPC offers a company-sponsored English language training program and annual financial planning consultation.

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ANTHONY PLUNKETT Industrial Painting Supervisor YEARS AT COMPANY 7 PERSONAL THOUGHTS At the age of 16, Anthony enrolled in vocational school to develop technical skills in auto bodywork. The curriculum provided Anthony with the ability to learn the skills needed to paint and refinish products with structural damages. “I loved the challenge to repair and make things new again,” Anthony stated. This passion drove Anthony to continue his career in auto bodywork for several years, ultimately becoming Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certified. A career shift suddenly took place when Anthony had to undergo surgery on his ankle, which limited his mobility to a certain degree. In 2014, Anthony stumbled across a Craigslist ad for a Painting & Texturing position at MPC’s Woonsocket facility, formerly known as Polyurethane Molding Inc. “I never worked in a factory or textured at all, but I knew how to paint and was interested in learning,” Anthony stated. Anthony was determined to master his skill and learned how to uniformly texture by taking scraps out of the dumpster and practicing during his downtime. Anthony’s dedication resulted in his promotion last year to Industrial Painting Supervisor, overseeing the work of 13 employees.

ABOUT THE JOB Industrial Painting Supervisor oversees and evaluates the work of employees assigned to various prep and painting tasks. General duties may include inspecting, filling, sanding parts prior to painting, setting up equipment, mixing paint, and maintaining spray booths. “I love the spray gun in my hand. It’s fun, never boring – always something different.” Anthony also shared, “I love my team and work with really good people.” Besides painting, Anthony enjoys staying in shape and spending time with his wife Joann, 5 children, and 8 grandchildren.

THE CAREER PATH >> Painting and Texturing Apprenticeship >> Industrial Painter >> Industrial Painting Supervisor

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ABOUT US

The Center for Technology & Industry: New England Institute of Technology

Trends change, marketplaces shift, and economies can support or wreak havoc on an existing business model. Companies that remain entrepreneurial and competitive, with an unwavering focus on meeting customer needs, will stay relevant and possibly increase product/service value based on the availability of an employee base to translate their vision and fulfill their mission. Leveraging opportunities for career development to meet the demands of profitable growth or the achievement of organizational goals, the Center for Technology and Industry (CTI) at New England Institute of Technology (NEIT) narrates employee training requirements into a productive workforce capability - seamlessly and cost-effectively.

Partnering with corporations and organizations of all sizes and across the most promising industries in the US, CTI designs and implements advanced, customized training programs.

Steven H. Kitchin, Vice President, Corporate Education and Training One New England Tech Boulevard, East Greenwich, RI 02818 cti.neit.edu

STUFF WE MAKE Business futures - career attainment - operational efficiency - all require proficient and skilled employees across multiple professional disciplines. CTI training programs are led by an experienced faculty and flexibly address key nuances across a broad spectrum of disciplines (and industries) - something conventional training programs can’t compete with.

401-467-7744 800-736-7744 Employees: 4 leaders, and more than 100 technical trainers Established: 1986

COOL CUSTOMERS Hire cool employees and keep them. From global corporations and Fortune 500 companies to family-owned businesses, government agencies, and universities, CTI’s mission is to actualize employee training programs that intuitively map to your industry, corporate culture, growth planning, and operational requirements.

Local Clients: Brown University, General Dynamics/Electric Boat Division, Narragansett Bay Commission, National Grid, Providence Gas Co., the Rhode Island Air National Guard.

NEIT.CTI Linkedin: The Center for Career and Technology at NEIT

Outside Rhode Island: American Boat & Yacht Council, American Boat Builders & Repairers Association, Pepsi-Cola, Pfizer, Avery Dennison Mfg., Commonwealth Electric, Resource Conservation Systems, Sea Ray Boats, Inc., EMC Corporation.

Within CTI’s diversified client base, business gains usually take the form of fiscal stability, market expansion, and increased average value of sales - all realized through the cultivation of a vibrant and connected workforce.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES NEIT offers more than 50 undergraduate, graduate and online program in various desirable career professions. Many CTI clients also require specialized education and training that addresses specific goals relative to their industry, competition, products, services, and customers. CTI’s tailored degree programs are offered at our facilities or onsite - yet another innovation that sets CTI apart.

EMPLOYEE PROGRAMS/COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT Communities are best served with a thriving economic base supported by a skilled workforce. Rhode Island’s diverse workforce history and promising future encompass a broad range of professional growth opportunities that directly benefit the health and well-being of individuals and communities across the region.

BENEFITS OFFERED CTI programs reflect the needs and challenges of the employer, with stateof-the-art facilities, equipment, and a dedicated faculty that understand the value of customized training to achieve business goals and to provide continued professional and personal growth for employees.

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STEVEN H. KITCHIN

VP of Corporate Education and Training “I’ve seen a lot of change in the 40+ years I’ve invested in workforce development, but one thing that has never changed is the importance of customer satisfaction.”

A leading force in career training on local and national levels, Steve Kitchin joined CTI in 1986 and has been instrumental in the launch of several successful training centers including Autodesk, Volvo Penta, Shipbuilding Manufacturing Institute (SAMI), and Fiat Chrysler of America. Prior to joining CTI, Mr. Kitchin served in the RI Department of Economic Development’s Division of Job Development and Training where he spent nearly 10 years working with businesses and organizations developing on-the-job and classroom training programs.

FRED SANTANIELLO

Director of Workforce Development Grants and Programs “It is our job in workforce development to ensure that all employers have access to the talent they need. We won’t build Rhode Island’s economy if we can’t find a way to solve the talent supply challenges of the next 20-30 years.”

Fred Santaniello has played an integral role at CTI since 2006, with a range of responsibilities including development and delivery of custom designed technical training programs. Mr. Santaniello has 20 years of administrative experience in the area of vocational and technical education, including curriculum development, 10 years of industrial and economic development management experience, and 15 years of private sector business ownership experience.

DOUGLAS E. LEIGH

Training and Workforce Development Manager “We can’t afford a talent-challenged labor market and one solution to that is increasing numbers in the workplace for people with disabilities, prior incarceration, or limited education.”

Douglas Leigh brings substantial workforce development and sales experience to CTI. His professional experience includes business development, business management, and student recruitment for a publicly traded educational organization.

Mr. Leigh served for five years as the Director of Business Development for Health Care Training Services, and for 18 years as President and Principal Partner of Yankee Medical Evaluations, both of Fall River, MA. Mr. Leigh also has extensive experience in student recruitment and enrollment management.

CATHERINE CILCIUS Training Coordinator

“The gratification comes when you’re in the midst of a training program and the enthusiasm, curiosity, and desire to learn amongst the students is palpable.”

Catherine Cilcius is responsible for coordinating training and events for CTI with efforts focused on increasing the use of CTI facilities, overall training administration, and relationship development with new clients. Ms. Cilcius has served as Project Management Service Coordinator, Client Advocate and Corporate Marketing Project Manager for such firms as Arthur D. Little Consulting, Kronos, Inc. and J & J Manufacturing. She has managed diverse and complex projects for more than 10 years with a particular focus on delivery of the customer experience.

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RHODE ISLAND MANUFACTURERS This list of manufacturers in Rhode Island was provided by Polaris MEP and has not been vetted by Providence Business News. If you have any corrections or revisions, please let PBN know at Research@PBN.com, as well as Polaris at info@polarismep.org.

ADHESIVES

Covalence Adhesives, Bristol Dryvit Systems Inc., West Warwick Northeast Adhesives Sales & Distribution Co., Smithfield

APPAREL

Distinctive Embedments Inc., Providence Garbolino, Providence Ivory Ella, Westerly Krissie Products Inc., Portsmouth Liquid Blue, Lincoln Peko Creations Inc., Pawtucket Peppermint Patti’s Inc., South Kingstown RTS Embroidery & Promotional Solutions, Johnston Safety Flag Co., Central Falls SquadLocker, Warwick Wild Things, Middletown Works By Miller Works Inc., Bristol

AUTO

401MFG Group, Cranston Auto Rust Technicians, Cranston M & T Manufacturing, South Kingstown Motion Ind., Warwick Rebuilders Automotive Supply, Coventry RI Drive Shaft & Supply, Warwick SD Concept Engineering Inc., East Providence

BIOTECHNOLOGY

Amgen Inc., West Greenwich EpiVax Inc., Providence Laser Marking Services Inc., Providence ProThera Biologics, East Providence

BOATBUILDING

Bristol Boat Co., Bristol Caitos Auto & Boat Top Co., East Providence Carbon Ocean Yachts, Bristol Cedar Bay Boat Shop Inc., Tiverton Freedom Yachts, Portsmouth Fulcrum Speedworks, Bristol Guck Inc., Bristol J Boats, Newport Kinder Industries, Bristol Nautor’s Swan, Newport North Shore Composites, Bristol Pettengill Enterprises Inc., Middletown Point Jude Boats Inc., South Kingstown Promet Marine Services Corp., Providence Quarter Moon Inc., Portsmouth Rig Rite Inc., Warwick Romarine, Bristol Ronstan, Portsmouth Safe Harbor New England Boatworks, Portsmouth

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Salt Pond Marine Railway Inc., South Kingstown Shannon Yachts, Bristol Shore Cloth, Newport Stream Stay Systems Inc., Bristol Stur Dee Boat Co., Tiverton The Hinckley Co., Portsmouth The Rigging Co., Portsmouth Wood Boat and Motor, Warwick

CHEMICALS

A. Harrison and Co., North Providence Aborn Window Shade Manufacturing Co., Providence Accu Care Supply Inc., East Providence Alga Plastics, Cranston Arlon Engineered Laminates, East Providence Bardon Industries Inc., A Division of The Metro Group, East Greenwich Branch River Plastics Inc., Smithfield Cal Chemical Corp., Coventry Canonicus Epoxy Plus Inc., Pawtucket Carroll Coatings Co., Providence Chemtex Inc., Cumberland Cris Enameling and Epoxy, North Providence Development Associates Inc., North Kingstown DeWolf Chemical, East Providence East Coast Laminating Co., Cumberland Electrochemical Devices Inc., Lincoln Gelart Inc., North Kingstown General Polymer Inc., Central Falls Horton Chemicals, Warwick International Specialties Inc., Bristol J M T Epoxy, Providence John R. Hess & Co., Cranston Jsin Industries Ltd., Warwick Kar Kraft Systems, Woonsocket Laminating Specialties Inc., Warren Lenox Chemical Co., Providence Magco Plastics Inc., Cumberland Mainline Paint Manufacturing Co., Pawtucket microPEP, East Providence Optical Polymers Laboratory Corp., Pawtucket Organic Dyes & Pigments LLC, Lincoln Polyurethane Molding Industries Inc., (PMI) Woonsocket Quality Spraying & Stenciling, Providence R P Morrison Co., North Kingstown Reade Advanced Materials, East Providence Rhodes Pharmaceuticals L.P., Coventry RI Chemical Corp., Providence Scope Display & Box Co., Cranston Shredded Foam Products, Providence Soluol Chemical Co., West Warwick Spectra Systems Corp., Providence Spectral Chemical Co., Warwick

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Sprint Systems of Photography Inc., North Scituate Sweat-Tite Products Inc., Cranston Symmetry Products Group, Lincoln Technic Inc., Cranston Technical Industries Inc., South Kingstown The Chemical Co., Jamestown The Homestead, North Smithfield Verichem Laboratories, Providence Victory Enameling Co., Providence W T W Inc., Providence

COATED PRODUCTS

Commo Sealing Products, Warwick DASKO Label, East Providence I D Brands, Providence IMPCO Inc., East Providence International Etching Inc., Providence Response Technologies, Coventry Spectrum Coating Laboratories Inc., Providence

COMPOSITES

Al Fresco Composites, Portsmouth Aquidneck Custom Composites, Bristol C&C Fiberglass Components, Bristol Clear Carbon and Components, Bristol Composites One LLC, Bristol Core Composites, Bristol Crawford Composites, Providence Fast Forward Composites, Bristol Fiberglass Fabricators Inc., Smithfield GMT Composites Inc., Bristol Graphene Composites USA, Providence Moore Brothers Co., Bristol Research Engineering & Manufacturing Inc., Middletown Resolute Racing Shells, Bristol Rig Pro Newport, Portsmouth Sea Glass Technologies Inc., Bristol Symmetrix Composite Tooling, Bristol TPI Composites Inc., Warren Tri-Mack Plastics Manufacturing Corp., Bristol TxV Aero Composites, Bristol Wadson Associates, Portsmouth Zim Sailing, Bristol

CONSUMER GOODS

Accent Display Corp., Providence Beacon Design by ChemArt, Lincoln Beehive Handmade, Bristol Bradford Soap Works Inc., West Warwick Bumper Boats Inc., Newport

By Design Inc., Providence Cape Cod Staging & Equipment Co., Cranston Collectors Case Inc., East Providence D & D Cabinets Inc., Cranston Diversified Distribution, Woonsocket

Elmwood Cabinet Co., Cranston FGX International, Smithfield Gel Lights Inc., Woonsocket Hasbro Inc., Pawtucket Hayward Pool Products, North Kingstown Herff-Jones LLC, Warwick Ideal Colors, Pawtucket Kenney Manufacturing, Warwick Nautical Enterprises, Woonsocket Oakwood Products Co., South Kingstown Ould Colony Artisans, Providence Pure Haven Essentials, Johnston Reynolds Stamp & Stencil Works, Warwick Riker Art Glass, East Providence RockMill Countertops, East Providence Romac Inc., Providence Something Fishy, Warwick Sport Systems Inc., Woonsocket Summer Infant Products Inc., Woonsocket Superb, Cranston Tidings Inc., Westerly Tri State Window & Door, Pawtucket WaterRower Inc., Warren Zeal Sports Inc., Providence

DEFENSE & SPACE

General Dynamics Electric Boat, North Kingstown Givens Marine Survival Co., Tiverton International Insignia Corp., Providence Naval Undersea Warfare Center, Newport Raytheon Co., Portsmouth RDSI, Middletown

DISTRIBUTION

American Surplus Inc., East Providence Cal-Greg Electronics, Warwick Claflin Co., Warwick G T Safety Products Division Inc., Pawtucket INSCO Group, Lincoln Maritime Information Systems, Warren North Atlantic Distribution Inc., North Kingstown Norton Supply Co., Providence Vincent Porcaro Inc., Providence Wilkem Scientific Ltd, Pawtucket

ELECTRICAL

Alexander Starr & Kersey, North Kingstown Antaya Technologies Corp., Warwick BTech Acoustics LLC, Barrington Consultant Internet Products, Bristol DCNE, Cranston E A Marcoux & Son Inc., Woonsocket Eaton Aerospace, Warwick

RHODE ISLAND MANUFACTURERS NECSAS Corp., Tiverton Numark Industries LLC, Cumberland Ocean State Signal Co., Bristol Plantations Heat Treating Corp., North Providence Poly-Flex Circuits Inc., Cranston RI Wiring Services Inc., South Kingstown The Okonite Co., Cumberland The WattStopper, Warwick Voltserver, East Greenwich

ELECTRONICS

Aldo Tech Corp., Warwick American Ecotech, Warren AMETEK SCP Inc., Westerly Andon Electronics Corp., Lincoln Applied Radar, North Kingstown AstroNova Inc., West Warwick AVTECH Software Inc., Warren Bevco Inc., Bristol Central Tools Inc., Cranston Chip Coolers Inc., Warwick Comtorgage Corp., North Smithfield Coto Technology, North Kingstown Crest Manufacturing Co., Lincoln Day-O-Lite Manufacturing Co., Warwick Dewetron Inc., South Kingstown Eartec Co., Naragansett Edwin H. Benz Co., Providence Electro Standards Laboratory Inc., Cranston Emissive Energy, North Kingstown ETCO Inc., Warwick Evans Capacitor, East Providence EVAS, Westerly Everett Charles Technologies LLC, Warwick FarSounder Inc., Warwick Federal Electronics Inc., Cranston Fine Line Graphics Inc., Smithfield Hanna Instruments, Woonsocket Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence, North Kingstown High Output, Providence Honeywell Sensing & Control, Woonsocket International Manufacturing Services Inc., Portsmouth Interplex Engineered Products, East Providence KVH Industries Inc., Middletown Leviton Manufacturing, Warwick LNA Laser Technology, Pawtucket Lumetta Inc., Warwick Mansion Lite Manufacturing Co., Woonsocket Mule Emergency Lighting Inc., Providence NEPTCO, Pawtucket Northeast Manufacturing Inc., Portsmouth Northeast Motion Inc., Smithfield Northeast Sealing Inc., Tiverton Ocean State Thermonics, Providence Orbit Motion Systems, Bristol Precision Art Coordinators Inc., East Providence

Promptus Communications, Portsmouth Prosystems Integration LLC, Westerly Ramtel Corp., Johnston RITEC Inc., Warwick Rockville Enterprises Inc., Hopkinton Schneider Electric, South Kingstown Schroff Technologies Inc., North Kingstown SEA Corp., Middletown SEACON Phoenix LLC, Hopkinton Sheldahl Inc., North Kingstown Signature Cable Inc., Cranston Sproutel Inc., Providence SSM Corp., Johnston Staffall Inc., Cranston Taurus Electronics, North Smithfield TE Connectivity, Hopkinton Teka Interconnection Systems, Warwick Tyco Electronics Identification, East Providence Tyco Flow Control, Cranston Ultra Scientific Inc., North Kingstown Vantage Lighting, East Providence Videology Imaging Solutions Inc., Smithfield Vishay Electrofilms Inc., Warwick VR Industries, Warwick Wenco Molding Inc., Providence Xmark Labs LLC, Warren Yankee Auto Electric Inc., Pawtucket Your Heaven Audio LLC, Providence Yushin America Inc., Cranston

ENERGY

American Powergy Inc., Providence CBC Wind Energy, Warwick EaglePicher Technologies LLC, East Greenwich eNow Inc., Warwick PowerDocks LLC, Newport

ENVIRONMENTAL Ambilabs LLC, Warren

FOOD & BEVERAGE

13 Stars Hot Sauce, Warren A B Munroe Dairy Inc., East Providence Agcore Technologies, Cranston American Mussel Harvesters Inc., North Kingstown Anchor Toffee, Pawtucket Anita’s Cheesecake Co., Providence Anthony’s Seafood, Middletown Apponaug Brewing Co., East Greenwich Aquidneck Lobster Co., Newport Aunt Tatty’s, Warren Baffoni’s Poultry Farm, Johnston Barrett’s Garden LLC, Pawtucket Beautiful Day, Providence Beer On Earth, Providence BethBakes, Warren Block Island Coffee, New Shoreham Blount Fine Foods, Warren Bonollo Provision Co., Providence Bravo Brewing Co., Burrillville Bristol Bagel Works, Bristol

Buckhead Meat of New England, Warwick Bunge Oils, Pawtucket Buttonwood Brewery, Cranston C K C Inc., Providence Cala Fruit Distributors, Pawtucket Calise & Sons Bakery Inc., Lincoln Canadian Scallop, East Greenwich Captain’s Catch Inc., North Providence Cargill, North Kingstown Carter’s Seafood, Portsmouth Catanzaro Food Products, Pawtucket Cavanagh Co., Smithfield Central Avenue Bakery, Pawtucket Central Falls Provision Co., Central Falls Charlie’s Sugar House, Coventry Chi Kitchen, Pawtucket Choklit Mold Ltd., Lincoln Christiansen Dairy Co., North Providence Chumley’s Natural Ketchup, Warren Coastal Extreme Brewing Co., Newport Coastal Sausage Co., Providence Coddington Brewing Co., Middletown Colfax Inc., Pawtucket Confreda Greenhouses & Farm, Cranston Connetti Enterprises Inc., Smithfield Costantino’s Venda Ravioli Inc., Providence Crest Craft of RI, Providence Crooked Current Brewery, Pawtucket Crown Flavor Laboratories Inc., Warwick Crugnale Bakery Inc., Providence CSC Seafood Inc., Tiverton Cultro, Warren Daniele Inc., Burrillville Dave’s Coffee Syrup, Charlestown Deep Sea Fish of Rhode Island, Narragansett Deep Sea Lobster, Narragansett Del’s Lemonade & Refreshments Inc., Cranston Diamond Hill Vineyards, Cumberland Downeast Coffee Roasters, Pawtucket Drum Rock Specialty Co., Warwick Dupras Bakery Co., Woonsocket E. B. Thomsen Inc., East Providence East Bay Crab & Lobster, Warren East Bay Ice Co., East Providence Eastern Food Industries Inc., East Greenwich Eastland Food Products Inc., Cranston Edesia Global Nutrition Solutions, North Kingstown Empire Bottling Works Inc., Bristol Finlay Extracts & Ingredients USA Inc., Lincoln Foolproof Brewing Co., Pawtucket Galloway’s Seafood Inc., Pawtucket Gilbert’s Seafood Co., Barrington Go Veggie, North Kingstown Good Vines, Warren goTeff Inc., Providence Gotham Greens, Providence

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RHODE ISLAND MANUFACTURERS Nuts ‘N More LLC, East Providence Ocean State CPL Inc., East Providence Ocean State Peeled Potato Inc., Johnston Ocean State Pepper, West Warwick Omega Sea Inc., Newport Orathai, Warren Origin Beer Project, Cranston Packaging & More Inc., Central Falls Paiva’s Shellfish & Fish Market, Cranston Paleonola, Providence Palm’s Sauces and Better Dressings, Warren Pasta Patch Inc., East Greenwich Pat’s Pastured, East Greenwich Pet Food Experts, Cumberland Pickily, Warren Pier Fish and Ice Plant, Narragansett Pocasset Seafood’s Inc., Providence Point Judith Lobster, Narragansett Point Trap Co., Little Compton Porino’s, West Warwick Portion Meat Associates Inc., Providence Premama Inc., Providence Proclamation Ale Co., Warwick Profeminelle, Providence Providence Bay Fish Co., South Kingstown Providence Brewing Co. LLC, North Providence Quality Beef Co., Providence R & D Seafood Inc., Woonsocket Ragged Island Brewing, Portsmouth Ravenous Brewing Co., Cumberland Reinberger Nut Butter, Warren Rejects Beer Co. LLC, Middletown Revival Brewing Co., Providence Revolutionary Roots, Warren Rhode Island Spirits LLC, Pawtucket RI Brewers Guild, Providence RI Fruit And Syrup Co., Smithfield RI Mushroom Co., South Kingstown RI Organics, Narragansett RI Provision Co., Johnston Robin Hollow Farm, North Kingstown Rome Packing Co., East Providence Roots Farm, Tiverton Sacred Cow Granola, East Providence Sakonnet Vineyards, Little Compton Salois Sanitary Dairy Inc., Pawtucket Savory Fare, Warren Scialo Brothers Bakery, Providence Sea Fresh USA Inc., North Kingstown Sea Trek Enterprises Inc., East Greenwich Seabest Seafood Inc., Warwick Seafood Resources Ltd., East Providence Seafreeze Ltd., North Kingstown Seamaid Seafoods Ltd., Coventry SecondsFirst LLC, Providence Seven Stars Bakery, Pawtucket Shady Lane Foods LLC, Barrington Shaidzon Beer Co. LLC, South Kingstown Six Pack Brewing LLC, Bristol

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Skydog Farm, Glocester Smug Brewing Co. LLC, Pawtucket Sons of Liberty Spirits Co., South Kingstown SourceFire Hot Sauce, Warren South Pier Fish Co., South Kingstown South Stream Seafoods Inc., Warwick Spartan Lobster Traps, Narragansett Superior Bakery Inc., Cranston Sweenor’s Chocolates Inc., South Kingstown Sweetland Foods Inc., Pawtucket Tailwaggers Inc., Smithfield Tallulahs Taqueria, Providence Tap Drops, Warren Taproot Brewing Co., Middletown Tase-Rite Meat Co., South Kingstown The Backyard Food Co., Cranston The Burgundian, Warren The Compost Plant, Providence The Ice Cream Machine, Cumberland The Jan Cos., Cranston The Narragansett Lobster, Narragansett Tilted Barn Brewery LLC, Exeter Town Dock Co., Narragansett Town Farm Tonics, Warren Trinity Brewhouse, Providence Tucker Seafood, North Kingstown Twelve Guns Brewing LLC, Bristol Twin Shellfish LLC ,Warwick UNFI, Providence United Packing Inc., Providence Vega Food Industries Inc., Cranston Vera’s Seafood Market, West Warwick Verve Inc., Providence Virginia & Spanish Peanut Co., Providence Walrus and Carpenter Oysters, Narragansett Warwick Ice Cream Co., Warwick Westcott Baking Co., West Warwick Westfield Foods, Smithfield Whalers Brewing Co. LLC, South Kingstown White Dog Distilling, Pawtucket Wildtree Inc., Lincoln Wilfred’s Seafood Inc., Woonsocket Wright’s Dairy Farm, North Smithfield Yacht Club Bottling Works Inc., North Providnce Z Pita Chipz, Bristol Zephyr Farm, Cranston

FURNITURE

Cole Cabinet Co., Cranston Curtain Wall, Cranston Custom Craft Inc., West Warwick Custom Design Inc., North Kingstown Focal Upright Furniture, North Kingstown Hwang Bishop Designs, Warren Jacqueline Dyer Inc., Providence Jaswell Worldwide Inc., Smithfield JCM Design & Display Inc., Cranston Julius Bloom & Son Furniture Co., Providence Lorimer Workshop, Providence

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Maro Display Inc., North Kingstown Morgan’s Woodwork Shop Inc., Richmond O&G Studio, Warren Oblique Studio LLC, Providence Orion RED, Smithfield Peter Pots Pottery, South Kingstown Providence Countertop Inc., East Providence Quality Office Interiors Inc., Providence Rhody Rug Inc., Lincoln Seaside Casual Furniture, Coventry Stanley’s Upholstering Co., Tiverton Steven Plaud Inc., Tiverton Sunlight Venetian Blind Co., Coventry T & C Woodworking Inc., Pawtucket The Ball & Claw, North Kingstown The Cranston Mirror Co., Cranston Walter Allen Co., East Providence

GLASS

Glass America, North Smithfield KB Surfaces, Johnston Malone Studio Inc., Portsmouth Planet Garden Statuary, Cumberland Rhode Island Glass Co., Providence Thames Glass, Newport Weinberg Glass Co., Pawtucket

HEAT TREATING/BRAZING RI Heat Treating LLC, Providence

JEWELRY

A & F Plating, Providence A G & G Inc., Johnston A J’s Job Shop Inc., Providence Abraham Lichaa & Co. LLC, Providence Accu-Tool Inc., Pawtucket Aetna Manufacturing Co., Providence Ahlers Designs, Pawtucket Aldrich Manufacturing Co., Cranston AL-E Jewelry, Pawtucket Alexander Jewelry Co., Providence Allison Reed, East Providence Alman Products Inc., Johnston Amen Soldering Inc., Providence American Ring Co., East Providence Andrew Spingarn Co., Pawtucket Anthony’s Jewelry, North Providence APAC Tool Inc., North Providence Aramis Fashions Inc., Providence Arden Jewelry Manufacturing Co., Johnston Arian Jewelry Inc., Providence Armbrust International, Providence Armet Raleigh Manufacturing Inc., Providence Aro-Sac Inc., North Providence Arts Diamond Cutting & Engraving Inc., Pawtucket Avanti Jewelry Inc., Cranston Barlow Designs Inc., East Providence Bazar Manufacturing Co., Cranston Belmar Inc., Johnston Boan Corp., Smithfield Bojar Co., Providence Brava Manufacturing Inc., Providence

Brown & Mills Corp., Providence Bugbee & Niles Co., Providence C & J Jewelry Co., Providence Calco Manufacturing Co., Providence Camille Jewelry Inc., North Providence Capper Jewelry Co., Johnston Carla Corp., East Providence Cellini Inc., Warwick Cerrito Jewelry Ltd., Johnston Charisma Manufacturing, Central Falls Chris Craft Jewelry, Johnston Chronomatic Inc., East Greenwich Cinerama Jewelry Inc., Cranston Colibri Group, Providence Co-Lo Jewelry Contracting Inc., Warwick Colors Unlimited Inc., Providence Conley Casting Supply Corp., Warwick Contract Specialties Inc., Providence Cordell Manufacturing Co., Cranston Cranston Casting Co., Cranston Creative Jewelry Inc., Providence Crimzon Rose, West Warwick Crownmark Corp., East Providence D & J Jewelry Contractors, Providence Dalo Tool & Findings Co., Johnston Dama Jewelry Manufacturing Inc., Johnston Dane Manufacturing Co., West Warwick Danecraft, Providence Dansal Corp., Providence Darlene Jewelry Manufacturing, Pawtucket Deco Jewelry Inc., East Providence Dee Jewelry Manufacturing Co., Cranston Deltah Inc., East Providence Demmler Manufacturing Co., East Greenwich Destiny International Ltd., Cranston Dina Inc., Johnston Doris Jewelry Co., West Warwick Dot Jewelry Inc., Lincoln Drew Easton Co., Providence E & M Polishing Co., Providence East Coast Jewelry Inc., North Scituate East Providence Jewelry Co., East Providence Ed-Cor Inc., Warwick Either Ore Jewelers Inc., Johnston Elizabeth Industries Inc., Cranston Erica Zap Designs, Newport Esposito Jewelry Inc., Providence F.A.F. Inc., Smithfield Fashion Accents, Providence Fashion Jewelry Manufacturing Co., Providence Fernando Originals, North Providence Firstline Products Inc., Warwick Fo Inc., North Providence Fort Inc., East Providence Future Case Corp., Johnston Gemtek Enterprises Inc., Cranston Gennaro Inc., Cranston Gentry Inc., East Providence George F. Berkander Inc., Providence Geric Inc., Providence

RHODE ISLAND MANUFACTURERS Gilt Edge Designs Inc., Warwick Glenncraft Corp., Providence Gloria Duchin Inc., East Providence Hamilton Tool Inc., Providence Hanover Creations Inc., Pawtucket Harter Manufacturing Co., Cranston Harvey & Otis Inc., Johnston Hi Lite Manufacturing Co., Smithfield Hi Lite Quality Products Inc., West Warwick Hogan & Bolas Inc., North Providence Hord Crystal Corp., Pawtucket Insight International Inc., Johnston I-Openers!!, Coventry Island Designs Jewelry Inc., Narragansett J & M Jewelry, Providence J B Design Inc., Cranston Jal Creations Inc., Providence Jamer Creations Inc., Johnston James Allen Co., Warwick Jan-Craft Inc., Cranston JBP Ltd., Warwick Jed Industries Inc., Cranston Jelinek Products Design, North Smithfield Jennic Creations Inc., Johnston Jeremiah Inc., Providence Jeri-Lou Creations Inc., Johnston Jet Epoxy, Providence Jewelers Refining Service Inc., Providence Jiani Inc., Providence JJI International Inc., Cranston Jonean Jewelry Co., North Providence Jonette Jewelry Co., East Providence Josef Creations Inc., Providence Joshua Michaels Ltd., Cranston JPE Inc., Providence Judee Presents Inc., Johnston K Kora Co., North Providence Karen Kreations, Providence Ken Mar Inc., Pawtucket Kennedy Inc., North Kingstown Kerissa Creations Inc., Smithfield Kings Crest, Lincoln Kirks Folly, Providence Klitzner Industries Inc., Cranston Knight Manufacturing Co., Providence Kristen Creations Inc., East Providence L & D Industries Inc., Coventry L D C Inc., Providence Lady Ann Creations Inc., Providence Lady Carol/Image, Woonsocket LDC Inc., East Providence Lee Accessories Ltd., North Providence Liberatore Enterprises Inc., Cranston L’Image Inc., North Providence Lincoln Findings Inc., Providence Liz-Ann Jewelry Inc., Johnston Lo Ra Jewelry Co., Providence Lorac Co., Providence Loren Inc., Warwick Lotuff Leather, Providence Louis Gordon Co., Providence Luna Creations Inc., Providence M C S Jewelry Novelties, Providence

MACX Inc., Warren Mag Jewelry Co., Cranston Main Jewelry Inc., Providence Mainelli Tool & Die Inc., Providence Martin-L Jewelers, Warwick Matrix Casting Inc., North Providence Mel Co. Ed Inc., Pawtucket Metal Dynamics Inc., Cranston Miller Manufacturing Co., East Providence Modern Jewelry Manufacturing Inc., Cranston Myriad Industries, Providence National Chain Co., Warwick National Ring Traveler Co., Pawtucket Nationwide Casting Co., Providence Nats Jewelry Co., Providence New England Associated Industries Inc., Providence Nicone Inc., Central Falls Nor-Bil Industries Inc., Smithfield Norma Jean Designs, Warwick O’Connell Manufacturing Co., Providence Omega-Boca Corp., West Warwick Otto H. Mueller Inc., Exeter P & J Jewelry, Providence Para Creations, Cranston Paroline Wright Design Inc., Pawtucket Paul R. Borrelli & Co., North Providence Platte Ltd., Foster Precision Etchings & Findings Inc., Warwick Premier Product Resourcing Inc., Warwick Prideland Inc., Providence Q C Enterprises Inc., Johnston R & A Jewelry, Providence R & B Enterprises Inc., Cranston R & E Creations Inc., South Kingstown R & L Enterprises Inc., Providence R & R Jewelry Inc., Cranston R & R Polishing Co., Cranston R Pette Co., Cranston Racecar Jewelry Co., Pawtucket Rays Jewelry, Johnston Regina Manufacturing Co., Pawtucket Remarque Ltd. Inc., North Providence Renclif Inc., Providence Rhode Island Manufacturing Inc., Providence Richmond Sales Inc., Pawtucket RMS Contract Finishing Inc., Providence Ro-An Jewelry Inc., Johnston Robert Baxter Associates Inc., Warwick Robert Corio Designs, Johnston Rodell Manufacturing Co., Cranston Roland & Whytock Co., Providence Rolet Jewelry Co., Providence Rolyn Inc., Cranston Samuel J. Polishing Co., Johnston Saxon International Jewelry Co., Warwick Schick Manufacturing Corp., Providence Silverfield Manufacturing Co., Johnston

Simco Jewelry, Providence Snow Findings Co., West Warwick Spectrum Creations Ltd., Providence Stupell Industries Ltd. Inc., Johnston Style Accessories Inc., Providence Stylecraft Inc., Cranston Suburban Jewelry Inc., Charlestown Swarovski Crystal Components, Cranston Syl-Den Polishing Co., Johnston Tahoe Inc., East Providence Tahoe Jewelry Inc., East Providence Tanya Creations Inc., East Providence Tatutina Inc., Pawtucket The Clayton Co., Providence The Jeweline Co., Cranston Theresa Creations, Providence Three Golden Apples, Newport Tiffany & Co., Cumberland Token Creations, Cranston Tomco Jewelry Co., Providence Tona Inc., Johnston Tonico Inc,. Providence Tooling Corp. of America, Smithfield Torino Creation Inc., Cranston Two Hands Inc., Providence Two’s Co., Cranston Ubio Inc., Warwick Uncas/Vargas Manufacturing, Providence Unit Tool Co., Warwick Urschel Tool Corp., Cranston Val Originals Inc., Cranston Vamco Industries Inc., Providence Vanity Jewelry Inc., North Providence Venue Inc., Warwick Victory Pearl Inc., Cranston Village Goldsmith, Cranston Vincent Clad Metals Corp., Warwick Volare Creations Inc., North Providence W.R. Cobb Co., East Providence Warwick Hanger Co., Westerly

LIGHTING

Road Light Inc., Smithfield

MACHINERY

Aelectronic Bonding Inc., Cranston Aero Space Engineering Inc., Smithfield Agar Machining & Welding Inc., Pawtucket Air Filter Systems Inc., Providence AKL FlexoTech USA LP, Providence Alcott Manufacturing Corp., East Providence Allesco Industries Inc., Cranston Alliance Gaging Solutions, Burrillville Alpha Metal-Works Inc., Johnston Alviti Tool & Die Inc., Johnston AMC Design and Manufacturing, Cranston American Insulated Wire Corp./A Leviton Co., Cranston American Tool Co., Lincoln Amtrol Inc., West Warwick Applied Machine Technology Inc., Warren Applitek Technologies Corp., Providence

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Aquas Group, East Providence ARCH RI, Smithfield Artic Tool & Engineering Co. LLC, Warwick Atlantek, Narragansett Atlantic Instruments & Controls, Tiverton Automation Technologies Corp., Cranston B & E Machine Co., North Kingstown B.L.G. Enterprises Inc., Burrillville Bergstrom Co., Providence Berker Machine & Gear Co., Johnston Blackhawk Machine Products Inc., Smithfield BMCO Industries Inc., Cranston Boydco Inc., East Providence BSC Industries, Providence BSM Pump Corp., North Kingstown Bullard Abrasives Inc., Lincoln C & W Co., Providence C&L Tool Inc., West Warwick CAM Machine Corp., Bristol Chase Machine & Engineering Inc., West Warwick Cheetham Machinery Corp., Bristol Clarke Valve, North Kingstown Cornerstone Prototype Development LLC, Pawtucket Covofinish Inc., North Scituate D & B Machining, Cumberland D Simpson Inc., Smithfield Dean Machine Co., Cranston Droitcour Co., Warwick Eagle Picher-Yardney Techncial Products Inc., East Greenwich Eagle Tool Inc., Providence East Bay Manufacturers Inc., Bristol Eppley Laboratory Inc., Newport Frank J. Newman and Son Inc., Johnston G R S Precision Products Co., Warwick G&G Technologies Inc., Coventry Galaxy Fasteners Inc., East Greenwich Gold Industrial Machinery Inc., Pawtucket Goodwin Bradley Co., Providence Gowdey Reed Co., Central Falls Goyette Machine Associates Inc., Lincoln Graftek Systems, West Warwick Gripnail Corp., East Providence Guill Tool & Engineering Co., West Warwick H B Precision, Smithfield Hitachi Cable America Inc., Hopkinton HMSolution, Providence Huestis Machine Corp., Bristol Hyland Equipment Co., East Greewich Independent Quality Labs Inc., Hopkinton IPEC Inc., Providence J & M Diamond Tool Inc., East Providence J M Engineering, Tiverton J. Goodison Co., North Kingstown Jade Manufacturing Co., Warwick Kearflex Engineering, Warwick Kimball Machine Co., Providence

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RHODE ISLAND MANUFACTURERS L & L Cam & Machine Co., Smithfield Langelier Co., Cranston Laser-Grader Manufacturing, Smithfield LaserStar Technologies, East Providence Lavigne Manufacturing Inc., Cranston Lawson Hemphill Inc., Central Falls Leah Inc., Pawtucket Linx Ltd., Middletown Little Rhody Machine Repair Inc., Coventry London Pewter Ltd., West Greenwich Lucas-Milhaupt, Warwick Lynch Machinery Co., East Providence Lynx Diamond Tooling, Smithfield M Digregorio & Co., Smithfield M G B Machine Inc., Bristol Machinery Maintenance Co., Providence Machinex Co., Smithfield Mahr Inc., Providence Malco Saw Co., Cranston Manufacturing Machine Corp., Pawtucket Manz USA Inc., North Kingstown Mars Manufacturing Co., Woonsocket Maxson Automatic Machinery Co., Westerly McGill Hose & Coupling Inc., East Providence McLellan Page Inc., West Greenwich Metfab Technologies Inc., Warwick MF Engineering Co., Bristol Modine Manufacturing Co., South Kingstown Mono Die Cutting Co., East Providence Moody Machine Products Inc., Providence Morris & Broms LLC, Cranston Neptune-Benson LLC, Coventry New England Packaging, Lincoln New England Union Co., West Warwick Newport Tool & Die Inc., Middletown Nicolson Cutter Grinding & Supply, East Providence Nitrotap Ltd., Warren Nordson EFD LLC, East Providence O A R Tool & Die Inc., Providence O J Hanratty Machine Inc., Coventry O’Brien Design Associates Inc., Providence Ocean State Machine Co., Pawtucket Oliver Barrette Millwrights Inc., Providence Omar Manufacturing Inc., Central Falls Orbetron LLC, Lincoln Parkinson Technologies Inc., Woonsocket Peerless Industrial Group, Portsmouth Phaneuf Machine Engineering Co., North Smithfield Philip Machine Co., Pawtucket Pinnacle Systems Inc., Cranston Porter Machine Inc., West Greenwich Precise Products Co., Lincoln Precision Screw and Machinery Parts Inc., West Greenwich Pricon Corp., Johnston Primary Flow Signal Inc., Cranston

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Pro Machining Services Inc., East Greenwich Production Machine Sales & Service, Cranston Production Products Inc., East Providence Providence Casting Co., North Providence Providence Machine and Tool Works, Warwick R & R Machine Industries Inc., North Smithfield Rhode Island Precision, Providence RI Centerless Inc., Johnston RI Metpro Inc., Warwick Ridco Casting Co., Pawtucket Rocky Brook Associates Inc., Narragansett Rol-Flo Engineering Inc., Westerly Rosco Manufacturing LLC, Providence Sandberg Machine, Glocester Serec Co., Providence Stackbin Corp., Lincoln Stearns Tool Co., Providence Supfina Machine Co., North Kingstown Swan Design, Providence Swissline Precision LLC, Cumberland TAB Enterprises Inc., Pawtucket Tabco Casting Corp., Pawtucket Taco Comfort Solutions Inc., Cranston Tavdi Co., East Providence Technical Machining Services Inc., Lincoln Tercat Tool & Die Co., Providence The Bosworth Co., East Providence The Print Mount Co., Smithfield Thurston Manufacturing Co., Smithfield Traskos Manufacturing Inc., Westerly T-Tech Machine Inc., Warwick US Extruders, Westerly VIBCO Inc., Richmond Viessmann Manufacturing Co. U.S. Inc., Warwick Walco Electric Co., Providence Wardwell Braiding Machine Co., Central Falls Warwick Industrial Fasteners Inc., Warwick White Machine Inc., North Kingstown William Collins Co., Central Falls Zodiac Tool & Cutter Grinding Inc., Pawtucket

MANUFACTURING

Thomas Engineering, Coventry

MEDICAL SUPPLIES

Alcor Scientific, Smithfield Bio-Detek Inc., Pawtucket Cara Inc., Warwick Care Technology LLC, Lincoln Colonial Machine & Tool, Coventry Confluent Medical Technologies, Warwick

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Contech Medical Inc., Providence Cosmed of Rhode Island Inc., Lincoln CREmedical Corp., South Kingstown Davol Inc., Warwick Denison Pharmaceuticals Inc., Lincoln East Providence Orthodontic Lab, East Providence High Performance Medical Solutions, Hopkinton High Purity New England, Smithfield Honeywell Safety Products, Smithfield Instantron Co., The East Providence Kaye Research Laboratories, Hopkinton LFI Inc., Smithfield Mcleod Optical Co., Warwick Meller Optics Inc., Providence Mirror Image, Pawtucket New England Orthopedics, Warwick Newport Dental Prosthetics Ltd., Middletown Northeast Orthotics & Prosthetics, Providence Nunnery Orthotic & Prosthetic Technologies, North Kingstown Orthopedic Services of RI Inc., Cumberland Popper Percision Instruments, Lincoln Precision Craft Dental Laboratory, Smithfield Precision Electrolysis, Barrington Primco II Inc., Providence Research Instruments Corp., Barrington RGP Inc., Bristol Rhode Island Limb, Cranston S2S Surgical LLC, East Greenwich Scot-Tussin Pharmacal Co., Cranston Sperian Protection, Smithfield Standard Dental Lab Supply Co., Cranston Tasco Corp., East Providence Tytex Inc., Lincoln Unetix Inc., North Kingstown Vitae Industries Inc., Providence Vital Diagnostics Inc., Lincoln Ximedica Inc., Providence

METAL COATING

American International Tool Inc., Cranston Castique Inc., Warwick Difruscia Industries Inc.,Cranston Electrolizing Inc., Providence Fireplace Fronts LLC, Warwick J & M Spraying, Cranston Layco Enameling Inc., West Warwick ME-92 Operations Inc., Providence Medicote Bristol Precision Coating, Woonsocket S & M Enameling Co., Providence Teknicote, East Providence

METAL FABRICATION

AIM Joraco Inc., Smithfield Alloy Fastener Co., Cranston Alloy Soldering & Welding Inc., Cranston Amaral Custom Fabricators, East Providence

Anvil International, North Kingstown Aries Inc., Providence ATW Cos., Warwick B & B Cylinder Head Inc., West Warwick Bak Precision Industries, Cranston Bel Air Finishing Supply Corp., North Kingstown Bennett Tool Co., Providence Benson Mountain Co., Burrillville Brada Manufacturing Inc., Warwick Bristol Metal Co., Bristol Built Rite Aluminum Products, Providence BZ Engineering Corp., Lincoln C & C Engineering Inc., Providence Cadence Inc., Cranston Callico Metals Inc., Providence Capitol Tool & Findings Co., Providence Carbide Products, East Providence Castex Industries Inc., Providence Cast-Rite Inc., Johnston Cathedral Art Metal Co., Providence Continental Arms Co., Cranston Cook Hammer Co., Warwick D & S Screw Products Co., Smithfield D F E Inc., Central Falls Darmet Corp., Providence Delta Therm Engineering Corp., Providence Desmark Industries Inc., Cranston Die Tech Industries Ltd., Providence DiNobile Hub & Die Co., Warwick Doric Metal Products Inc., Cranston Durant Tool Co., North Kingstown E E Weller Co., Providence E.S. Products Inc., Bristol Eagle America Inc., Warwick Eagle Pattern & Casting Co., Cranston Eagle Screen Co., Pawtucket Eastern Wire Products Co., Providence Eli Engineering Co., Coventry Elmco Tool Co., Bristol Engineering Tool Co., Scituate Engineering Welding & Fabricating Co., North Kingstown Environmental Projects Associates Inc., Woonsocket EP Industries Inc., Cranston Esmond Manufacturing Co., Cranston Farber Industrial Fabricating Inc., Pawtucket Fasano Corp. Inc., Cranston Fashion Soldering Co., North Providence Forcino Fabricating, Providence Fountain Head Technologies Inc., Smithfield Frank Morrow Co., Providence Frank’s Plating, Providence G Mennucci & Son, Pawtucket Gannon and Scott Inc., Cranston Ga-Rel Manufacturing, Providence General Cable Corp., Lincoln Getchell & Son Inc., Smithfield Greenville Engineering Co., Smithfield Greystone Inc., Lincoln

RHODE ISLAND MANUFACTURERS Grinnell Corp., North Kingstown H V Holland Inc., Jamestown H. J. Astle Co., East Providence HallMark Metals Corp., Cranston Hammart Inc., Central Falls Handles Unlimited Inc., Cranston Hawkins Machine Co., Coventry Heatron Inc., Warwick Henry A Evers Corp. Inc., Providence Hindley Manufacturing Co., Cumberland Hi-Tech Inc., Johnston Hook Fast Specialties Inc., Providence Industrial & Commercial Finishing Inc., Johnston J J Traskos Manufacturing Inc., Westerly J L Anthony & Co., Providence J M Cooper & Co., Middletown Jahn’s Metal Craft, Cumberland K O Steel Construction Inc., Scituate Kano Metal Stampings Inc., Coventry Kelley Metal Corp., East Providence Kelly Welding & Fabricating Co., North Kingstown Kessler’s Sheet Metal Co., Providence Kilday Soldering Co., Warwick L & M Torsion Spring Co., North Providence L I Tool & Die Inc., Pawtucket L M Hovey & Sons Inc., Providence Leonard Valve Co., Cranston Lone Star Manufacturing Ltd., Glocester Lorac/Union Tool Co., Providence Lusco Manufacturing Co., Providence M & M Welding & Fabricating Co., Coventry M Earl Adams Co., Johnston Maley Laser Processing Inc., Warwick Malsch Brothers Inc., Cranston Martins Soldering, Johnston Metric Display Corp., Providence Microweld Co., East Providence Midland Seamless Gutter Inc., Warwick MLS Screw Machine Corp., East Providence Mobileweld Inc., South Kingstown Mono Steel Rule Die Co., East Providence Munroe Tool Co., Coventry National Corp., Lincoln Neuco Rack Co., Providence New England Microweld, Johnston New England Precision Products, Providence Nino’s Mold Making, Providence Nooney Controls Corp., North Kingstown Northeast Metal Fabricators Co., Cumberland Ocean State Metals, Providence Parmatech 3D Inc., Warwick Pelletier Welding & Fabrication, Warwick Pentair Technical Products, Warwick Piatek Machine Co., Pawtucket PolyWorks Inc., North Smithfield

Precision Metals Inc., Pawtucket Precision Turned Components, Smithfield Pyro Metal Finishing, Woonsocket Quality Spray Technologies, Providence Quantum Manufacturing, Providence Quick Fab Inc., Middletown R. A. Collins Co., Providence Radiant Heat Inc., Coventry Rapidie Corp., Warren RI Welding & Fabricating Co., Providence RIBCO Manufacturing Inc., Providence Richard D. Johnson & Son Inc., Hopkinton RIDE Engineering Inc., West Greenwich R-One Alloys, Providence Ryone Manufacturing Co., Providence S & B Tool Inc., Cranston Sabre Products Co., Providence Sandstrom Carbide Products Corp., Warwick Scientific Alloys Inc., Westerly Scolaro Tool Co., Bristol Scott Brass Inc., Cranston Seven Star Marine Engineering, Newport Superior Window & Weatherization Inc., Providence Sutherland Sheet Metal & Welding Co., Woonsocket T I N Metals Corp., Cranston Tate Manufacturing Co., Providence Technical Materials Inc., Lincoln The Lightship Group LLC, North Kingstown The Metalworks Corp., Tiverton The Steel Yard, Providence Theodore L. Gagnon Co., East Providence Thrifty Sign & Awning, Warwick Touchstone Metals Inc., Providence Tourbillon Trailers, Scituate Tri-Bro Tool Co., Cranston Truex Inc., Pawtucket Tubodyne Co., East Providence U G Nason’s Inc., Middletown Unique Metal Works Inc., Pawtucket Universal Engineering Products Co., Johnston Volk Manufacturing Co., Warwick Warren Electric Corp., Warren Wellington Manufacturing Inc., Providence Welmold Tool & Die Inc., Warwick West Warwick Screw Products Co., West Warwick West Warwick Welding Co., West Warwick Whetstone Workshop, East Providence Whittet-Higgins Co., Central Falls William Silva, Johnston

METAL PLATING

A&H Duffy Polishing and Finishing Corp., Cranston Accent Plating Co., Pawtucket Allied Metal Finishing Co., Providence

Annex Plating Inc., North Providence Anton Enterprise Inc., Cranston Apex Plating Inc., Providence Austin Hard Chrome & Plating Inc., Providence Calco Plating Co., Johnston Crown Polishing & Plating Co., Providence D & D Chrome Plating Inc., Providence Daco Metal Finishing Inc., Johnston Dunc’s Plating Co., Providence Eagle Plating Co., Providence Evans Plating Corp., North Providence G & A Plating & Polishing Co., Cranston G Tanury Plating Co., Johnston Gabriele Industries Inc., North Providence Gem Plating Co., North Providence General Plating Co., Providence Global Plating Co., Cranston Ideal Plating Polishing Co., Providence Induplate Inc., North Providence International Chromium Plating Co., Providence J Arakelian Inc., Johnston Jet Electro Finishing, Barrington Levin Plating Inc., Pawtucket Libby’s Enterprises Inc., Cranston Liberty Plating Co., Central Falls Lutone Plating Co., Providence MCM Technologies, Providence Monarch Metal Finishing Co., Providence New Annex Plating Inc., North Providence Nu-Lustre Finishing Corp., Providence Opti Finishing Technologies Inc., Providence Providence Electroplating Works Inc., Johnston Providence Metallizing Co., Pawtucket Spectrum Thermal Processing, Cranston Summit Manufacturing Corp., Pawtucket Surface Coatings, Providence Systematics Inc,. Bristol Tanury Industries, Lincoln Technodic Inc., Providence Time Plating Inc., Cranston Tri Jay Co., Johnston Ultra Metal Finishing Co., Providence Uneeda Plating Co., Providence Unique Plating Co., Johnston United Plating Co., Cranston Universal Plating, Providence

METAL STAMPING

Angelo DiMaria Inc., Providence Apogee Precision Parts, Warwick Atamian Manufacturing Corp., Providence C Sjoberg & Son Inc., Cranston Conlon Division of Anchor Manufacturing Group Inc., Middletown Crown Stamp & Die Co., Providence D & S Metal Stamping Co., Smithfield

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Demaich Industries Inc., Johnston Ferguson Perforating Inc., Providence International Stamping Inc., Warwick Ira Green Inc., Providence Mason Can Co., East Providence Patton-MacGuyer Inc., Providence Quality Stampings Inc., Providence Tedco Inc., Cranston Valley Metal Stampings, Providence W E Jackson & Co., Johnston

METALS

A & R Centerless Grinding Inc., Cranston Allan Thurber Corp., Providence American Iron Metal, Cranston American Steel & Aluminum, Cumberland ArtVac Corp., Lincoln Central Sheet Metal Inc., Pawtucket Century Sheet Metal Inc., East Providence Citerion Metals, Smithfield Clement Machine Tool Co., East Providence Clo Shure of RI Inc., Warwick Colonial Knife Co., Warwick Continental Bronze Co., Pawtucket Contract Fusion Inc., East Providence CopperWeld Bimetallics Metallon, Pawtucket Coventry Carbide Tool Inc., Coventry Crystal Tool & Die, Pawtucket Curran’s Automated Designs, Burrillville Cut-Rite Steel Rule Dies Inc., Providence D W Tool Findings Co., Pawtucket Eastern Screw Co., Cranston EMI Rhode Island, Cranston Formex Inc., East Greenwich Groov-Pin Corp., Smithfield Gutter Helmet, Woonsocket Ideal Metal Products Co., Warwick J C Gorham Inc., Providence Made Rite Aluminum Window Co., Cranston Mahoney’s Fabrication Inc., Pawtucket Marine Metal Fabricators, Barrington Millard Wire Co., Warwick Morgan Mill Metals, Johnston Mutual Cornell Environmental, Providence NanoSteel Co., Providence NovaTech Inc., Smithfield Oster Pewter, North Kingstown P & C Quality Turned Components Inc., Smithfield P N Patrick Co., West Warwick Pease & Curren Inc., Warwick Phenix Tool Inc., Cranston Pilgrim Screw Corp., Providence Precision Polishing & Ornamentals Inc., Pawtucket Premier Manufacturing Co., Providence Prince Enameling Inc., Johnston Pruefer Metalworks Inc., Warwick

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RHODE ISLAND MANUFACTURERS Quality Thermoforming Inc., West Warwick Quick Fitting Inc., Warwick R & D Tool & Manufacturing Co. LLC, Pawtucket R C Steele Co., Warwick Silver Lake Iron Works Inc., Cranston Sparro Machine Products Inc., Westerly Sterling Offset Negative Co., Providence T W L Co., Warwick Tracey Gear & Precision Shaft, Pawtucket Vista Metals Inc., Bristol

PACKAGING AND CONTAINERS

Bradley Press Inc., Smithfield Bullard Pickering Co., Cranston C & S Packing Co., Providence Candy Molds N More, Lincoln Capco Plastics Inc., Providence Cartridge World, East Greenwich Contempo Card Co., Providence Crown Cut Packaging Inc., Pawtucket Custom and Miller Box, East Providence Cutler Display & Packaging, Johnston Felrap International, Providence First Card Co., East Providence Gem Label & Tape Co., Pawtucket Hope Bindery & Box Co., Pawtucket Hope-Buffinton Packaging Group LLC, Central Falls Imperial Packaging Corp., Pawtucket Impulse Packaging Inc., East Providence International Packaging Corp., Pawtucket Jay Packaging Group, Warwick Key Container Corp., Pawtucket LJM Packaging Co., North Kingstown Numaco Packaging LLC, East Providence O2J Inc. Packaging, Pawtucket Packaging 2.0 Inc., Providence Packaging Graphics Inc., Pawtucket PCL Fixtures, East Providence Portfoliobox Inc., Warren Presentation Box & Display Corp., Pawtucket Taylor Box Co., Warren

PAPER

Alliance Paper, Pawtucket Atlantic Paper & Supply, Pawtucket Continental Envelope Co., East Providence Diecraft Inc., Lincoln Ecological Fibers Inc., Pawtucket Green Brothers Inc., East Providence GS Inc., Burrillville GTS Flexible Materials Inc., Warwick Hall of GraFX, Providence Metlon Corp., Cranston Multi Wall Packaging, East Providence Observer Publications Inc., Smithfield Rand-Whitney Container LLC,

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Pawtucket Semper Exeter Paper, Pawtucket The Van Buren Corp., Cranston

PETROLEUM AND COAL PRODUCTS

Howes Lubricator, North Kingstown Johnston Asphalt LLC, Johnston

PLASTICS

AMC Exclusives, Central Falls AM-Source LLC, East Providence Anco Tool & Die Co., East Providence Applied Plastics Technology Inc., Bristol Aspects Inc., Warren Atlantic Footcare Inc., North Smithfield ATP Manufacturing Inc., Smithfield Blow Molded Specialties, Pawtucket Continental Plastics Co., Lincoln CPC Inc., West Warwick Crystal Thermoplastics Inc., Cumberland Design Formations, Providence Dorette Inc., Pawtucket Dytex Chemical Co., Central Falls Eastern Manufacturing Co., North Providence Eco Global Manufacturing, Providence Elm Polishing Co., Johnston Epoxies Etc., Cranston Greene Plastics Corp., Hopkinton H F Hanscom & Co., Warren Hope Plastics Inc., East Providence Hope Valley Industries Inc., North Kingstown Igus Inc., East Providence International Poly Cycle, East Providence Iselann Moss Industries Inc., Cranston J & M Custom Mold Inc., Smithfield Jade Engineered Plastics Inc., Bristol Kjb Plastics Inc., Warwick Landmart Epoxy Co., Providence Mars Custom Plastics, Providence Master Cast Ltd., Pawtucket Matrix Inc., East Providence Mearthane Products Corp., Cranston Mi-Ca Tool Co., Providence Morris Transparent Box Co., East Providence Nelipak Corp., Cranston OZZI, North Kingstown Perry Blackburne Inc., North Providence Plas Tech Inc., Providence Plastic Development Inc., Pawtucket Plasticast Inc., Providence Plastics Group of America, Woonsocket Plastics Plus Inc., Cumberland Platinum Recognition LLC, North Providence Premier Plastic Products Inc., Providence Prism Inc., Pawtucket Rem Polishing Inc., Johnston RI Cellophane Co., Providence

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Rihani Plastics Inc., Cranston Rogers Corp. (DeWAl Facility), Narragansett Rollcraft Co., Cumberland Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics, Bristol Shenasa, Cumberland Spirare Surfboards, Providence Standard Film Products, East Providence Tech Industries Inc., Woonsocket Teknor Apex Co., Pawtucket Thames River Tube Co., Hopkinton The Beadery, Hopkinton Toray Plastics (America) Inc., North Kingstown Tory Inc., Woonsocket Transcontinental Polymers, Woonsocket Triton Products, Bristol Vac-Forming Unlimited Inc., Central Falls VIP Epoxy, Johnston Visual Creations, Pawtucket Wal-Kar Engraving Co., Providence Westfall Manufacturing Co., Bristol Windsor Polishing Co., Providence Wright Industrial Products, Cumberland

PRECIOUS METALS

GSM Metals, Cranston World Trophies Inc., Providence

PRIMARY METALS

Bari Cast Products, Pawtucket Bobcat Manufacturing Corp., Johnston C A Brown Inc., Cranston City Foundry Co., East Providence Creative Bronze Inc., West Warwick Creative Castings Inc., Pawtucket Cumberland Foundry Co., Cumberland Evans Findings Co., East Providence Fielding Manufacturing Zinc DiecastingInc., Cranston First Casting Inc., Johnston Foundry Brokers, Warwick Friends Foundry Inc., Woonsocket Geib Refining Corp., Warwick L D B Tool & Findings Inc., Cranston Marlee Casting Co., Providence Master Mold & Casting Co., Providence Materials Sampling Technologies, North Smithfield Michael Healy Designs, Lincoln Miniature Casting Corp,. Cranston Narragansett Gray Iron Foundry Inc., Smithfield Natale and Sons Casting, Cranston Parker Aluminum Foundry Inc., Woonsocket Paul King Foundry Inc., Johnston R D Products Co., Providence RVS and Co., Johnston Salvadore Tool & Findings Inc., Providence SeaCast/AIC, East Greenwich Tribute Awards, Lincoln

UltraFine Powder Technology Inc., Woonsocket Umicore, Providence W T Wilson Inc., Pawtucket Wieland Metal Services (formerly AJ Oster), Warwick

PRINTING AND RELATED SUPPORT ACTIVITIES

136 Express Printing & Copy Center Inc., Bristol A & H Manufacturing, Johnston A B S Printing, West Warwick Acorn Printing Inc., Providence American Speedy Printing Center, Woonsocket AP Navitus, East Providence Artistic Label Co., Warwick B&M Printing, Trophies & Signs, Cumberland Barrington Print & Copy LLC, Bristol Barrington Printing, Cranston Bruce Envelope Co., Pawtucket Business Cards of Tomorrow, East Providence Cardinal Printing Inc., Scituate Carroll Press Publishers, Cranston Classic Signs & Classic T Shirts Plus, Coventry Cogens Printing Services, Providence Commercial Screen Print Corp., Cranston Concept Link Ltd., Providence Cool Air Creations Inc., Smithfield Copy Print Co., Cranston Copy World, Providence Cranston Print Works Co., Cranston Crosstown Press, Cranston D & D Printing, Providence Dennis Printing Co., Pawtucket Don May Of Wakefield Inc., South Kingstown Duncan Signs & Screen Printing Inc., Newport DWRI Letterpress, Providence E A Johnson Co., East Providence East Coast Printing, Providence Fleet Printing & Copying Inc., Providence George H. Dean Inc., Warwick Globe Printing Co., Pawtucket Graphic Solutions Inc., Providence Halladay Inc., East Providence Hamilton Printing Co., Portsmouth Hopkins Press, North Providence Imprint Industrial Service Co., Smithfield In-House Graphics Inc., Warwick International Graphics Corp., Providence J B Foley Printing Co., Providence J K Press Inc., Woonsocket Jamestown Publishers Inc., Providence Just Right Printing Co., Lincoln Key-Tech Inc., Pawtucket King Printing Co., Providence Kravitz Printing Co., Cumberland Laserworks of RI Inc., Cumberland

RHODE ISLAND MANUFACTURERS Lincoln Graphics Inc., Pawtucket Little Rhody Press Inc., Warwick Manisses Communications Group Inc., Providence Maslen Inc., Pawtucket Matlet Group LLC, Pawtucket Mercury Print & Mail Co., Pawtucket Meridian Printing Inc., East Greenwich Minuteman Press of Providence, Providence MOO Inc., Lincoln Moyer Bell Ltd., South Kingstown Narragansett Business Forms, Providence Narragansett Litho Ltd., North Kingstown National Embroidery Services, Portsmouth New England Printing & Graphics, Lincoln North Star Express, Providence Ondine Publishing Co., Pawtucket Parsons Kellogg, East Providence Print Source, South Kingstown Print World Inc., North Kingstown PrintCraft Inc,. Warwick Printers Service & Supply Inc., Providence Printing Industry of Rhode Island, Providence Proprint Inc., Johnston Providence Label & Tag Co., Providence Quality Label Co., Providence Rag And Bone Bindery Ltd., Pawtucket Rapid Printing Inc., North Providence Regine Printing Co., Providence RI Label Works Inc., West Warwick Riverside Printers Inc., East Providence Schofield Printing, Pawtucket Sco-Mar Inc., Providence Scroll Printing Inc., Providence Sheahan Printing Corp., Woonsocket Stamp One Inc., Providence Standard Offset Printers, Providence Style Line Industries Inc., Providence Tap Printing Inc., Warren Technoprint Inc., Providence The Allied Group, Cranston The Horn Print Shop, Warwick Tiffany Printing Co., Coventry Village Printing Center Inc., Smithfield Visitor Printing Co., Providence Ward’s Printing Co., Newport

SHIPBUILDING

Goetz Composites, Bristol Hunt Yachts, Portsmouth Jasper & Bailey Sailmakers, Newport Newport Shipyard, Newport SENESCO, North Kingstown Stanleys Boat Yard Inc., Barrington Vangard Sailboats, Portsmouth

SIGN MANUFACTURING

Allmark International, Smithfield Centredale Sign Co., Johnston Cerio Model Making & Design Inc., Coventry

Clarke Signs, Bristol Dexter Sign Co., East Providence Dion Sign & Service Inc., Central Falls Displays By Garo Inc., Lincoln Envision Solutions Group, Cumberland Flair Industries LLC, Providence Hub Federal Sign Inc., Providence Mandeville Sign Inc., Lincoln National Marker Co., North Smithfield Nepco Products Co., East Providence The Classic Group Inc., Pawtucket

TEXTILES

ACS Industries Inc., Lincoln Al Lo Et Ventures, Providence American Cord & Webbing Co., Woonsocket Anacko Cordage Co., Narragansett Artee Fabrics, Pawtucket Ashaway Line & Twine Manufacturing Co., Hopkinton AV Production Studio, Providence Awnings & Signs by Pomfret, Cumberland Black Dog Corp., Portsmouth Blowfish Embroidery, Middletown Bouckaert Industrial Textiles, Woonsocket Braided Products Co., East Providence Bren Corp., Johnston Bristol Products, Bristol Brookwood Finishing, Richmond Bruin Plastics Co., Burrillville Buffinton Box Co., East Providence Cesar Studio Inc., Cranston Charbert Fabric, Narragansett CleanScape Inc., Providence Coated Technical Solutions, Newport Colonial Mills Inc., East Providence Concordia Manufacturing LLC, Coventry Conneaut Industries Inc., West Greenwich Conrad-Jarvis Corp., Pawtucket Contrak Draperies Manufacturing Inc., North Providence Cooley Group, Pawtucket Coverluxe Inc., Woonsocket Darlington Fabrics Corp., Westerly Decorators Sewing Shoppe Inc., Johnston Dogwarm Ltd., Smithfield Dorado Processing Inc., Woonsocket Doyle Sailmakers Rhode Island, Portsmouth East Coast Embroidery Inc., East Providence Eileen’s Separating Inc., West Warwick Flock Tex Inc., Woonsocket Frontier Manufacturing Inc., Coventry General Gold/Mr. Carding Co., Providence George C Moore, Westerly Graphic Perspective, South Kingstown Grimes Box Co., East Greenwich Griswold Textile Print Inc., Westerly H. Brickle & Son Inc., Woonsocket Hanora Spinning, Woonsocket Hope Global Co., Cumberland

Hope Valley Dyeing Corp., West Warwick Ilorom LLC, Providence International Fibres Inc., Woonsocket Johnston & Blackwood Sailmakers Inc., East Greenwich K & W Webbing, Central Falls Kay Dee Designs Inc., Hopkinton Kenyon Consumer Products, South Kingstown L & M Lace Co., Coventry L F Pease Co., East Providence Lasalle Harness Co., Scituate Leavers Lace Co., West Greenwich Leedon Webbing Co., Central Falls Lirakis Safety Harness Inc., Newport Liz Collins, Providence Marion Manufacturing Co., Providence Miller And Me Inc., Bristol Millwork One, Cranston Morrison Thread Co., Woonsocket Murdock Webbing Co., Central Falls National Velour Corp., Warwick Neocorp Inc., East Providence New England Fashions Inc., Cranston New England Paper Tube Co., Pawtucket New York Accessory Group Inc,.

Warren North East Knitting Inc., Pawtucket North Sails, Portsmouth Northern Industries Inc., Coventry NU-Knitting Mills Inc., Woonsocket Oaklawn Marine Canvas, North Kingstown Ocean State Innovations, Portsmouth Palisades Ltd., South Kingstown Patriot Textiles Inc., Pawtucket Pomegranate Inc., Providence Premier Fashions Inc., Smithfield Prime Graphics, Providence Propel LLC, Pawtucket Providence Braid Co., Pawtucket Providence Yarn Co., Pawtucket Quantum Thurston East Bay, Bristol Rhode Island Textile Co., Cumberland S & S Fabric Products, Portsmouth Shore Sails International, Newport Sobstad Northeast, Jamestown Stretch Products Inc., Pawtucket T. W. Evans Cordage Co., Cranston Tastex Corp., Central Falls TEAM Inc., Woonsocket Texcel Industries Inc., Cumberland The Brickle Group, Woonsocket Trans-Tex Inc., Cranston Trelleborg Engineered Coated Fabrics Dartex Coatings, North Smithfield Turtle Fur, Providence U S Sportswear, Providence Up Country Inc., East Providence Valley Throwing Co., Cumberland William M. Jette & Sons, Providence Zewik LLC, Providence

TOYS

Crisloid Inc., Providence

TRANSPORTATION EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURING

Anchorage Inc./The Dyer Boats, Warren Magnetic Seal Corp., Warren

WHOLESALE

Berger Recycling, Pawtucket

WOOD PRODUCTS

Anchor Insulation Co., Pawtucket Arnold Lumber Co., South Kingstown Atlas Pallet Corp., Burrillville BB&S Treated Lumber of New England, North Kingstown Blackstone Valley Prestain, Burrillville C Nelle Inc., Exeter C R Scott Marine, Portsmouth Capital Woodworks Inc., Pawtucket CAS America, East Greenwich Columbus Door Co., Warwick Crompton Woodworking Inc., West Warwick Custom Cut Wood, Smithfield D & V Woodworking & Lumber Corp., Johnston Davin & Kesler, Exeter Design Fabricators Inc., Cranston Designed Ventures Inc., North Smithfield Designs In Wood, Portsmouth Doors & Other Building Supplies Inc., Warwick Elco Products Co., Cranston Greene Industries Inc., East Greenwich Hardwood Design Inc., Exeter Herrick & White Ltd., Cumberland Jutras Woodworking Inc., Smithfield Keddee Woodworkers, Scituate Millbrook Reel Inc., Pawtucket Modulus Furniture, Pawtucket North East Structures Inc., North Smithfield North Road Wood Shop, Foster Providence Casket Co., Lincoln Reeb Millwork, Smithfield RI Picture Frame, Warwick Riverdale Window & Door Corp., Smithfield Shape Wood Design Inc., Cranston Tech-Wood Inc., Middletown Turnquist Lumber Co., Foster U.S. Acoustical Wood Products, East Greenwich Van And Co., Pawtucket Van Vooren’s Canterbury Gallery Inc., North Smithfield Victor Picture Frame Co., Johnston W L Fuller Inc., Warwick Washington Park Woodworking, Providence Waters Woodworking Inc., Providence

OTHER

Ashaway Cement Products Inc., Richmond

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