June 2018

54 55 for them–we can source the tooling; we’ll go through all the quality and production approv- als; we can then mold the part in production for them.We can transfer it to them after it’s in production, or they might choose to do that in- house and we’ll supply the materials, or they’ll pay us a fee and we’ll ramp it up into production for them.We’ll do a number of different things for our clients to meet their quality production goals, cost targets, all those things.We have a good feel for what their design goals are.” Constantly looking to innovate and improve its processes, Scott reports that the company just went through the largest capital expansion in its history– a $15 million renovation of a 110,669-square-foot facility in Painesville, Ohio. “The plant that we finished building and are now scaling up is, from a technology standpoint, the leading integrated composites compounding and molding facility in the world,” he states. “What we’re doing is very unique in how we compound our materials and also how we integrate them into our molding and fabrication operations.” Going forward, Scott reveals that the company’s vision is “to be the premier solutions provider within the industry and, in particular, the indus- tries which are core to us: the appliance industry, as well as the electrical, and capital equipment manufacturing business.” Its mission is to con- tinue to develop and manufacture engineered composites that will create value for its custom- ers. “We’re focused on innovation and new prod- uct development, as well as integrating within our customers’ operations,” he adds. “For example, in the appliance industry, we developed a line of polymers that you can metalize that look and feel MAR-BAL, INC. Constantly looking to innovate and improve its processes, Scott reports that the company just went through the largest capital expansion in its history – a $15 million renovation of a 110,669-square-foot facility in Painesville, Ohio. Proud Partners with the Mar-Bal Corporation A great place to build your business and love your life . Painesville, OH is home to a progressive and pro-business City Council and City Administration with an eye toward a successful future. Painesville, home to the Mar-Bal Corporation and Avery Dennison, has a combination of superb geographic location, a skilled labor force, and business and educational resources, making it the perfect business location. 7 Richmond Street | PO Box 601 | Painesville, Ohio | 440-352-9301 www.painesville.com Custom Grinders Sales, Inc. Since our founding in 1976, Custom Grinders Sales, Inc. has become a premier supplier of alumina trihydrate and surface modified alumina trihydrate products. Alumina trihydrate is the leading flame retardant and smoke suppressant product used in polymer compound/industrial applications. Our knowledge of mineral grinding, separation process technology and micro particle science enables us to provide our customers with the highest quality alumina trihydrate products for any industrial application. As an expert in developing engineered alumina trihydrate products, we have a total commitment to be a “partner with our customers”. GC sales Est. 1976 Committed to superior service. Please contact us with any questions or sample requests your company might have. P.O. Box 1446 // Chatsworth, GA 30705 706-695-4613 // 706-695-6706 Fax www.customgrinders.com