June 2018

4 5 JUNE/JULY 2018 Contents 3 EDITOR’S NOTE 6 OPENING LINES SUPPLY CHAIN AND LOGISTICS 22 METROLINK Staying connected 30 AFA SYSTEMS LTD. Leader in innovative automated packaging systems MANUFACTURING VIEW 42 AMERICAN COMPOSITES MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION A voice for the industry 50 MAR-BAL, INC. A leader in composites 58 THE ALUMINUM ASSOCIATION Advancing the agenda of the “miracle metal” 64 L.P. ROYER, INC. Shoes for industry 72 EBNER FURNACES, INC. Perfect technology for unique solutions 80 THE COLUMBIA MACHINE COMPANY Versatility and innovation CONSTRUCTION VIEW 90 SLIFER SMITH & FRAMPTON REAL ESTATE Local knowledge, global reach ADVANCES AND GROWTH IN AVIATION 100 SEBRING REGIONAL AIRPORT & COMMERCE PARK Its runways are just the beginning 106 LOGAN-CACHE AIRPORT A general aviation airport ENERGY AND MINING VIEW 116 SULLIVAN SOLAR POWER The technology to get it done CITY VIEW 130 LEBANON, NEW HAMPSHIRE Thriving and progressive 136 ELMHURST, ILLINOIS Close to everything, unlike anything 144 PORT ALBERNI, BRITISH COLUMBIA Solutions for growth 152 NANAIMO, BRITISH COLUMBIA The Harbour City 160 PETAWAWA, ONTARIO Dynamic by nature 168 CAMPBELL RIVER, BRITISH COLUM BIA An economic renaissance 178 COBOURG, ONTARIO Ontario’s feel good town 186 PENTICTON, BRITISH COLUMBIA A place to stay forever 194 UNITED COUNTIES OF STORMONT, DUNDAS, & GLENGARRY, ONTARIO Where Ontario began 202 BRACEBRIDGE, ONTARIO The heart of Muskoka PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 214 SHORE SOLUTIONS Mission ready FACILITIES MANAGEMENT 228 THE HOMESTEAD-MIAMI SPEEDWA Y A home for race fans 234 BRIGHTON RECOVERY CENTER One person at a time Continuously improving is at the core of BrandPoint Services’ DNA. Every job is surveyed and reviewed as part of our quality-control process, ensuring that we delivered on our promise. But we don’t stop there. We find opportunities to deliver an even better experience from location to location, project to project. When you choose BrandPoint, you won’t need to manage multiple suppliers. From painting and flooring to repairs and remodeling, BrandPoint is the solution for expert project management and quality work across North America. Learn how BrandPoint Services can help you improve your next multi-site program. BrandPointServices.com 800.905.4342 © 2016 BrandPoint Services, Inc. PAINTING • GRAPHICS • FLOORING • SURVEYING • GENERAL REPAIRS Improving