All in it - The EDGE

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2 0 1 2 c r a in ’ s le a din g
May 2012
May 2012
Connect + Develop + Grow
a w a r ds
“We’re
All in It
Together”
How Shearer’s
Built a Workforce
Geared for Growth
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• 101 Leading Mid-Sized
Companies in NE Ohio
• Leaders Driving Value
• 8 Insights from Bob Shearer
• Infographic
Illuminates Impact
Bob Shearer,
CEO and Chairman,
Shearer’s Foods, Inc.
From the President
Contents
‘We’re All
in It Together’
The Entrepreneurs EDGE and Crain’s Cleveland Business are proud to
recognize 101 leading mid-sized companies in Northeast Ohio as part of
the 2012 Crain’s Leading EDGE Awards Program. Now in its sixth year, the
program highlights companies generating great economic value for the
Northeast Ohio region. These companies embody a sense of purpose that
extends well beyond their shareholders to all of their key stakeholders,
including the community in which they reside and each and every employee.
Why mid-sized companies? Mid-sized companies are the backbone of
our regional economy. They have the greatest potential to grow and create
more value for Northeast Ohio. Value through spin-off businesses and
meaningful job creation. Value through spending with local vendors. Value
because they are dedicated to the region and less likely to pick up and
leave. They deserve our recognition and support.
But don’t just take our word for it. GE Capital and The Ohio State
University’s Fisher College of Business came together to establish a
research partnership focused on the Middle Market. Their recent research
efforts revealed “The Middle Market represents over a third of American
jobs and more than $9 trillion in annual revenue. Further, many of its
companies, through their longevity, act as community pillars, providing
stable employment and acting as responsible corporate citizens.”
EDGE announces
Year-Long Celebration
of Events�� 3
Shatten Civic
Distinction Award�� 3
A glimpse into...
101 Leading Mid-Sized Companies
in Northeast Ohio�� 4
We’re All in It Together�� 5
Leaders Driving Value
in Mid-Sized Companies�� 6
101 Mid-Sized Companies
in NE Ohio�� 8
Test Drive the EDGE��12
2012 Leading EDGE Awards
presented by:
Sponsored by:
As a strategic resource serving this distinct segment of businesses,
The Entrepreneurs EDGE, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, sees that
collectively this elite group of companies is poised to impact future growth
and change in Northeast Ohio. It is our mission to foster and support these
businesses as the region moves past a time of uncertainty. And EDGE does
so with many great partners at our side.
There has never been a more exciting time to work with mid-sized
companies. EDGE is so proud to showcase and congratulate each and
every 2012 Leading EDGE Honoree. Bob Shearer puts it best, “We’re all in
it together!” Together we can make the destination worth the journey.
Participating Partners:
Sincerely,
With support from:
D. Kirk Neiswander
President
The Entrepreneurs EDGE
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leading edge awards 2012
Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland State University
Kent State University
Lorain County Community College
The University of Akron
EDGE announces
Year-Long Celebration
of Events
Congratulations to our Leading EDGE Honored Companies!
As a company recognized by the 2012 Crain’s Leading EDGE Awards Program, honorees are cordially
invited to participate in a complimentary year-long series of events designed to bring like-minded CEOs
and presidents together and enhance a company’s ability to grow in value. This series provides a taste of
the benefits of EDGE engagement.
Save
the
dates!
Registration information and details will
be shared with honorees four to six weeks
prior to each event via email.
June 15, 2012
National Speaker |
STRATEGY with
Dr. Richard Rumelt
Doubletree Hotel,
Rockside Rd.,
Independence, Ohio
Renowned author of Good
Strategy/Bad Strategy –
The Difference and Why It Matters and UCLA
professor of strategy joins us for a look into
the heart of creating and articulating effective
business strategy while illuminating the
consequences of misdirected strategies.
August 27, 2012
Exclusive CEO |
President Golf Outing
Mayfield Country Club,
South Euclid, Ohio
Connect with CEOs
and presidents of likeminded mid-sized
companies over a round
of golf and lunch on
EDGE. Attendance is
limited to the first 32
who register.
November 30, 2012
Economic Forecast |
Jim Meil,
Chief Economist,
Eaton Corp
Doubletree Hotel,
Rockside Rd.,
Independence, Ohio
Join in for a
glimpse into
the future with Jim Meil, Eaton’s
chief economist, consistently among
the top 50 economists in the world
on The Wall Street Journal’s annual
ranking. Mr. Meil’s perspective tracks
global markets, supply chains and
commodities, as well as the natural
indicators common to traditional
economic forecasts.
EDGE announces 2012 Shatten Civic Distinction Award
Richard Shatten had a strong love for the Northeast Ohio community
and gave his time tirelessly in an effort to make it better for all of us.
Sadly, Richard’s life was cut short in 2002 by an incurable brain tumor.
By shedding light on the companies that give back like Richard
did, The Entrepreneurs EDGE honors his memory and continues to
build on the ideas that he so passionately supported. Each year, the
Shatten Distinction Award recognizes a Leading EDGE company that
exemplifies Richard’s spirit. Previous recipients include BrandMuscle,
Marous Brothers, Fairmount Minerals, Shearer’s Foods, Main Street
Gourmet and PartsSource.
The 2012 Shatten Civic Distinction Award was
announced at the May 16th Dinner & Program.
Learn more about this year’s recipient.
www.edgef.org/Shatten2012
Sponsored by:
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A glimpse into…
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101 Leading Mid-Sized Companies in Northeast Ohio
WORKING IN AND WITH A VARIETY OF
CUTTING EDGE
INDUSTRIES
15%
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MATERIALS
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HEALTHCARE
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IT /
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create jobs & keep people working
AND THEY CONTINUE TO GROW
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IN , EMPLOYED OVER 11,000 PEOPLE IN THE REGION
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WITH A GROWTH OF 22% IN FTE (FULL-TIME EQUIVALENT)
EMPLOYEES FROM  TO . THAT IS NEARLY 1,200
PAID OUT WELL OVER $500M IN TOTAL TAXABLE COMPENSATION
IN , UP 25% FROM 2009.
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EXPERIENCED 157% GROWTH IN EBIT (EARNINGS BEFORE INTEREST
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THE REGION BENEFITED FROM MORE THAN $1.4B IN “VALUE” FROM
NEW JOBS WITH MANUFACTURING COMPANIES AND
MORE THAN 800 NEW JOBS WITH SERVICE COMPANIES.
2011
2010
AND TAXES) IN THE SAME THREE-YEAR PERIOD.
THIS SEGMENT OF LEADING COMPANIES IN NE OHIO IN  ALONE,
AND THEY CONTINUE TO GROW.
“Value” as defined by EDGE is the summation of total taxable compensation paid to employees in NE Ohio plus earnings before interest and taxation.
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‘We’re All
in It Together’
How Shearer’s Foods
Built a Workforce
Geared for Growth
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espect, appreciate, educate, connect,
build, celebrate. These are just some of
the action verbs Bob Shearer, Chairman
and CEO of Shearer’s Foods, Brewster, Ohio, uses
when describing how the company approaches
recruiting and retaining its engaged team of
associates. “Ultimately it’s our people who achieve
our success by putting their heart and soul into
each product we manufacture,” Shearer explains.
“Recruiting is one of our biggest challenges. We
hire more for the right attitude than experience. Some
of our best hires have come right out of college. I can
tell if someone is a potential Shearer’s associate just
by the way they say ‘hello.’ Is the person enthused
about coming to work for us? Do they believe they
can make a difference? Do they want to be part of
something bigger than themselves? The ultimate goal
is to hire someone who believes in our culture and the
way we operate.”
It helps that Shearer’s Foods is growing, because with growth comes
opportunity. From its humble beginnings in the 1970s, Shearer’s has
expanded through organic growth and acquisition. Currently, the company
has more than 900,000 square feet of manufacturing and distribution space
in five states, and employs 1,853 people, 1,000 of which are located in
Northeast Ohio.
“We promoted 400 associates in the last year,” Shearer says, “and hired
318 new associates right here in Northeast Ohio.” These numbers reflect
Shearer’s commitment to promoting from within the company.
A state-of-the-art manufacturing plant and soon-to-open corporate
headquarters in Massillon provide evidence of a company on the move. The
Millennium Manufacturing Facility is the first LEED Platinum snack food
manufacturing plant in the world. Innovative manufacturing practices focus
on production efficiency and sustainability.
Associates at each facility are engaged in achieving corporate
goals tracked on a balanced scorecard that includes improving safety
performance; reducing scrap; lowering costs per pound; decreasing perpound electricity, natural gas and water usage; reducing waste to landfill;
and achieving on-time shipments of products.
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“We hire
more for
the right
attitude
than
experience.”
8 Insights from Bob Shearer:
Tips to Recruit and
Retain the Right Talent
1. Find the right person, not necessarily
the right experience.
2. Show them you care.
3. Be a part of something bigger.
4. Foster and empower your talent.
5. Stay connected.
6. Build a culture of respect.
7. Celebrate victories, even the small ones.
8. Understand that leadership is an
everyday process.
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Leaders Driving Value
in Mid-Sized Companies
Black Box Network Services: Getting juiced about going to work
Giovanna Aceto,
Human Resources
The concept of wellness takes on a whole new dimension
at LOGOS Communications, DBA Black Box Network
Services, where getting juiced incorporates the teambuilding act of juicing fruits and veggies as well as
working out. Giovanna Aceto, marketing and wellness
coordinator (and part-time yoga instructor), has worked
with a great team of healthcare professionals to put
together a comprehensive wellness program for Black
Box that “empowers our employees to take control of their
health, fitness and nutrition” at work and home alike.
“A holistic plan focused on the right nutrition, physical
activity, healthy habits and stress management prevents
disease and heals body, mind and soul,” she says.
And talk about a recruiting and retention tool, this is the
ultimate! Giovanna gives tours to prospective employees
and always includes discussion around the weekly yoga
sessions, personal trainers, group workouts, team
cleanses and nutrition workshops. “Investing in our people
is one of our core values,” Giovanna says.
The key to the program’s success is communication and
teamwork. “We continue to tweak the program based on
employee feedback,” Giovanna explains, “so all employees
will want to participate.”
Plasticolors: Tending to worker health and safety
Mark Skouby, Operations
When Plasticolors decided five years ago to eliminate
heavy metals from its pigments, two benefits emerged:
hazardous waste was reduced by 80 percent and worker
safety increased because the plant no longer needed to
worry about its safe handling.
And according to Mark Skouby, manufacturing manager
at Ashtabula-based Plasticolors, a pigment and chemical
dispersions manufacturer, all of this could happen without
losing customers because safer material alternatives
became available.
The company has gone 12 years with no lost time
for an injury. Once a week all operators (plant and lab
employees) attend a safety meeting. At each meeting
a special topic is addressed, such as safely operating
equipment. Operators can also share any concerns.
“We also have a safety incentive process,” Mark says.
Based on quarterly audits, each work area is graded and
awarded special prizes such as a chair-in-a-bag or duffle
bag with the company’s logo.
Apart from insurance cost benefits, “morale is better
when people know we are looking after their safety and
wellbeing,” Mark says. Side benefits are that the safety
knowledge transfers to the home.
“Quality and safety are parallel,” Mark explains. “The
discipline it takes to make a facility safe is the same as
applied to putting out a high quality product.”
Famous Enterprises: Applying IT know-how to new markets
When IT is applied to the job of bringing in new customers,
it can create a strategic advantage. “A new application
in which we created a portal with customers allowed us
to increase our business significantly in a new market
segment,” explains Mike Castillo, IT director for Akronheadquartered Famous Supply, a wholesale distributor of
HVAC, plumbing, industrial/PVF and building products.
“IT also provides strategic and tactical information
allowing users to make decisions,” Mike says. Today’s
dashboards can drill down into more detail “allowing
our sales and marketing managers to identify areas for
increasing sales, market penetration and profitability,”
he says.
Mike indicates the challenge to create real value and
success with IT comes from having intimate discussion
with users on what they need and then getting everyone
involved onboard once a project is being rolled out.
“People generally don’t notice IT; it’s in the background
of their work. We need to hear their thoughts so we can
make the right recommendations,” Mike explains.
Mike Castillo,
Information Technology
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companies at www.edgef.org.
Weatherchem: Taking the cap off new products and markets
Anna Frolova-Levi,
Marketing
In the mid-1980s, Weatherchem, Twinsburg-based
manufacturer of dispensing closures, developed and
patented the first “Flapper® cap” which became the
backbone for its success, placing the company on the
radar screen of consumer packaged goods companies
as a reliable supplier of dispensing value-adding, highquality closures.
Fast-forward to the mid-2000s when multiple closure
patents were expiring and revenues were stagnating.
According to Anna Frolova-Levi, vice president of
marketing, Weatherchem invested in five new product
lines within 24 months.
As early as 2008, the first year of sales for these new
products, Weatherchem saw double-digit sales growth.
“The new product infusion helped draw the attention of
leading players in spice & seasonings, dietary supplement
and chemical markets,” Anna says. “Our utmost attention
was given to the emerging dietary and nutritional
supplements market that was growing by double digits by
the mid-2000s.
“We were challenged by availability of capital and a
young R&D group that needed focus,” Anna explains. The
group engaged in brainstorming and market analysis
to vet the best opportunities. “The biggest learning for
all of us was that the multi-functional team approach
backed by a robust stage-gate process and unwavering
dedication to the new strategy brings the best results,”
Anna concludes.
Pressco Technology: Keeping the innovation pipeline full
Fritz Awig, Innovation
To keep the innovation pipeline full at Solon-based
Pressco Technology, developer and producer of highspeed vision inspection equipment for the global food,
beverage and container industries, multiple methods are
deployed. “We foster them all in parallel,” says Fritz Awig,
vice president, engineering and operations.
Approaches to innovation at Pressco include structured,
freeform and customer-driven. A recent structured
innovation was the development of a new platform for
their core markets. With a fixed budget and timeline, it
required innovative solutions from software, electrical, and
mechanical engineering, all working together.
In an example of freeform innovation, a Pressco
engineer came up with a technique for automatically
optimizing dozens of inspection parameters to simplify
software testing. “Although it wasn’t an approved project,”
Fritz explains, “the technique proved to be extremely
valuable to customers and therefore was added to our
product offerings.”
Finally, a Pressco engineer solved a customer’s specific
problem of rejecting cans with black marks that look like
defects but are not. The engineer developed an idea for
how the marks could be ignored while still detecting true
defects.
ChromaScape, Inc.: Pushing transactional flow out to internal users
Chris Spilker, Finance
Getting a handle on transactional flow is one important
area where Chris Spilker, corporate controller at
Twinsburg-based Chromascape, a producer of color
dispersions and additives, drives value for the company.
With this objective requiring good communications
internally, Chris points out significant impact where the
concepts have been identified and applied.
“We push the transactional flow out to our internal
users so they can identify and minimize the number of
transactions, thereby reducing cost,” Chris says. One
example where this methodology has been applied
successfully is in the creation and implementation of
customer samples. Originally, each sample was created
using 10 to 12 transactional flows, and the information
wasn’t accurate. “Now we’ve assigned each sample a
part number,” Chris says, “treating each as a job shop.”
This process allows Chromascape to track each number
by volume, product line, customer and market segment,
enabling decision-makers to analyze and improve
profitability.
Chris is also working closely with individuals and
groups in the company to provide feedback on costs
applied to products and customers. “We track hard costs
right now, but we’re moving to try to allocate all costs so
we understand the full impact of even miscellaneous costs
on profitability by product and customer.”
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101 Leading Mid-Sized Companies in NE Ohio
Leading EDGE Honored Companies were recognized at the annual dinner and program
May 16 at The University of Akron. Keynote speaker Bob Shearer (pictured on cover) of
Shearer’s Foods shared his organization’s success with building a workforce geared for growth.
For more event details go to www.edgef.org.
Alloy Bellows
& Precision
Welding, Inc.
Michael R. Canty,
President & CEO
www.alloybellows.com
BrandMuscle, Inc.
Philip Alexander,
President & CEO
(216) 464-4342
www.brandmuscle.com
American
International
Construction
Michael P. Petrasek,
President & CEO
(440) 243-5535
BrandMuscle is a leading provider
of web-based software and local
marketing services for major
brand advertisers. We enable
marketers with distributed sales
channels to cost-effectively
customize and distribute local
advertising.
American International is
dedicated to the restoration and
preservation of commercial,
residential and institutional
building facades and structures.
Bravo Wellness, LLC
Jim Pshock, Founder & CEO
(440) 934-2090
Restoration Contractors
www.aiconstruction.com
American Roll
Form Products
Rob Touzalin,
President
Applied Vision
Corporation
Manijeh Novini,
CFO & Co-Owner
Aster Elements Inc.
Joe Lopez,
President
Cardinal Fastener
& Specialty Co., Inc.
John W. Grabner,
President & Founder
www.appliedvision.com
www.aster.us
Avid Technologies, Inc.
Richard E. Benson,
President
www.avid-tech.com
Bowden
Manufacturing Corp.
C. Andrew McCartney,
President
www.bowdenmfg.com
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www.chromascape.com
ChromaScape manufactures
and sells lines of colorants
and support products under the
Amerimulch, Innotech, Solution
Dispersions and ChromaPave
brands. These products are used
to color concrete, mulches,
aggregates, inks, paper and
recycled rubber.
Cleveland Medical
Devices Inc.
Hani Kayyali, President
Coit Services
of Ohio, Inc.
Harvey Siegel, President
(216) 626-0040
www.coit.com
To provide superior customer
service in the cleaning of drapery,
carpet, upholstery, oriental rugs,
air ducts and tile & grout. Also
provide 24 hour water mitigation
service.
Conveyer &
Caster – Equipment
for Industry
Jeff Stohr, President
Trevor Stohr, Vice President
(216) 631-0202
www.carlislecbf.com
www.cc-efi.com
Carlisle Brake & Friction is a
leading solutions provider of high
performance and severe duty
brake, clutch and transmission
applications to OEM and
aftermarket customers in the
mining, construction, military,
agricultural, motorsports,
industrial and aerospace markets.
Conveyer & Caster - Equipment
for Industry is a third generation
family owned Cleveland company
focused on providing storage and
handling solutions that improve
material flow for the customer.
Corporate United
Marc Rosen, President
www.corporateunited.com
Cynergies
Consulting, Inc.
Debra A. Holy, President
www.cynergies.net
Dakota Software
Corporation
Reg Shiverick, President
www.dakotasoft.com
DATATRAK
International, Inc.
Laurence P. Birch,
Chairman & CEO
www.datatrack.net
DATATRAK International is a global
technology and services company
delivering eClinical solutions and
related services for the clinical
trials industry.
Dealer Tire, LLC
Scott C. Mueller, CEO
(216) 432-0088
www.dealertire.com
www.cardinalfastner.com
Carlisle Brake
& Friction
Matt Dietrich, President
(440) 528-4000
www.corportatescreening.com
www.clevelandmed.com
www.bravowell.com
Bravo Wellness solves the
problem of escalating healthcare
costs. Utilizing our technology
and compliance expertise, Bravo
works with employers and
business partners to design and
administer wellness incentive
plans that link participants,
progress and results.
www.arfpcorp.com
ChromaScape Inc.
Joseph Majewski, President
(330) 998-7574
Corporate Screening
Dennis E. Drellishak Sr., CEO
Dealer Tire designs, implements,
and manages tire programs
at auto dealerships to help
increase their customer safety,
satisfaction, and retention.
Dental Ceramics
T. John Lavicka,
President & Owner
www.dentalceramicsusa.com
Duramax Marine LLC
Richard Spangler, COO
www.duramaxmarine.com
EBO Group
Keith A. Nichols, President
(330) 239-4933
www.ebogroupinc.com
Located in Sharon Center since
1978, EBO Group is a values
driven, 100% employee owned
company made up of two primary
divisions - PT Tech which designs
innovative, custom engineered
power-train solutions for “extreme
machines” and TransMotion
Medical that designs mobile,
motorized stretcher chairs.
Environmental
Management
Specialists Inc.
Jon Ransom, President
www.emsonsite.com
Fairmount Minerals
Charles Fowler, CEO
www.fairmountminerals.com
Falcon Industries, Inc.
Don FitzGerald, CEO
Brian FitzGerald, President
(330) 723-0099
www.falconindustries.com
Falcon Industries has been
providing top quality, on time
augers and auger flighting
internationally for 30 years.
Falcon has two plants in
Minnesota and Ohio and is an
employee owned company.
Famous
Enterprises, Inc.
Marc Blaushild, CEO
www.famous-supply.com
Fathom Online
Marketing
Scot Lowry, President & CEO
www.fathomonlinemarketing.com
FeneTech, Inc.
Ronald Crowl, President
www.fenetech.com
Fire-Dex, LLC
Bill Burke, Chairman
Loveman Steel Corp
Anthony Murru, President
Human Arc
Corporation
Michael J. Baird, CEO
www.firedex.com
www.humanarc.com
Flight Options, LLC
Ken Ricci, Chairman
Human Arc helps hospitals
and health plans improve their
revenue and community benefit
by assisting their low income,
aged and disabled patients and
members to enroll in government
funded healthcare programs
and realize quality-of-life
improvements.
www.flightoptions.com
Fredon Corporation
Roger Sustar, President
www.fredon.com
Functional Products
David Devore, President
www.functionalproducts.com
Geis Construction, Inc.
Jeffrey Martin, President
www.geis.us
Grand River Rubber
& Plastics
Ric Selip, President
www.grrp.com
Great Lakes
Petroleum Co.
Thomas Arcoria, CEO
I.D. Images, LLC
Brian D. Gale, President
www.idimages.com
InterDesign, Inc.
Robert A. Immerman, President
www.interdesignusa.com
Jarrett Logistics
Systems, Inc.
Michael Jarrett, President
www.jarrettlogistics.com
www.greatlakespetroleum.com
Group Management
Services
Mike Kahoe, President
www.groupmgmt.com
Libra Industries, Inc.
Rodney W. Howell,
President & CEO
www.libraind.com
Hartland & Co.
Thomas J. Hartland, CEO
216) 621-1090
www.hartlandco.com
Hartland & Co. is an independent
institutional and private client
advisory firm advising over $12
billion of client assets. Our
clients include retirement plans,
healthcare funds, endowments,
foundations and private clients.
Libra Industries’ primary focus is
electronic contract manufacturing
serving quality conscious
customers. Libra provides a
reliable, flexible, efficient
extension of customer operations.
LOGOS
Communications
Inc./Black Box
Network Services
Christopher A. Tjotjos,
VP, Cleveland Operations
www.logosinc.com
www.lovemansteel.com
Lumitex, Inc.
Peter Broer, President
www.lumitex.com
M-7 Technologies
Michael S. Garvey, President
www.m7tek.com
Main Street Gourmet
Steve Marks, Co-CEO
Harvey Nelson, Co-CEO
www.mainstreetgourmet.com
Marous Brothers
Construction
Chip Marous, President
(440) 951-3904
www.marousbrothers.com
Marous Brothers offers
integrated services for complete
construction solutions. Services
provided: General Contractor,
Design/Build, Construction
Manager, Special Projects
Group, Site Contractor, Concrete
Contractor, Carpenter Contractor
and Interior Finishes Contractor.
Mayfran
International, Inc.
J.D. Sullivan, Jr., Chairman & CEO
www.mayfran.com
MC Sign Company
Tim Eippert, President & CEO
www.mcsign.com
Middough Inc.
Ronald R. Ledin, President & CEO
www.middough.com
Midwest Industrial
Supply
Steven Vitale, President
www.midwestind.com
National Interstate
Insurance Company
Dave Michelson,
President & CEO
(330) 659-8900
www.natl.com
PMI Industries, Inc.
Robert J. Schauer, President
(216) 881-4914
www.pmiind.com
Leading provider of transportation
and specialized insurance
products offering a wide range
of programs for commercial
companies, as well as personal
lines products for specialty
vehicle owners.
Olympic Steel, Inc.
Michael D. Siegal,
Chairman & CEO
www.olysteel.com
Orbital Research Inc.
Fred Lisy, President
www.orbitalresearch.com
OrthoHelix Surgical
Designs, Inc.
Dennis Stripe, CEO
www.orthohelix.com
Park Place
Technologies Inc.
Ed Kenty, President & CEO
Since 1969, PMI Industries
has been providing underwater
cable solutions for the military
and commercial applications,
specifically the oil & gas industry.
PMI designs, manufactures and
tests innovative products that
survive the harshest marine
environments.
Powdermet/Mesocoat
Andrew Sherman, CEO
www.powdermetinc.com
Pressco
Technology Inc.
Don W. Cochran, Chairman & CEO
www.pressco.com
Proforma
Greg Muzzillo, Founder
Vera Muzzillo, CEO
www.proforma.com
www.parkplacetechnologies.com
PartsSource, Inc.
Ray Dalton, President & CEO
Rable Machine, Inc.
Scott Carter, President & CEO
www.rablemachineince.com
www.partssource.com
Plasticolors, Inc.
Scott Becker, CEO
www.plasticolors.com
Radix Wire Company
MaryLou VerMerris, Chairman
(216) 731-9191
www.radix-wire.com
The Radix Wire Company, founded
in 1944, is the leader in the
manufacture and supply of high
temperature electric wire and
cable. With temperature ratings
from 150C to 1000C, Radix
serves diverse industries and
applications.
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Honorees
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Roscoe Medical, Inc.
Paul Guth, CEO
www.roscoemedical.com
Source Diagnostics
Keith Marchand, President
www.sourcediagnostics.com
Selman & Company
David L. Selman, President & CEO
Summit Data
Communications
Ronald Seide, President & CEO
www.summitdatacom.com
www.selmanco.com
Talan Products, Inc.
Steve Peplin, CEO
Sequoia Financial
Group, LLC
Tom Haught, President
State Industrial
TES Engineering
Lawrence M. Thomas, President
Shearer’s Foods, Inc.
Robert J. Shearer,
Chairman & CEO
Hal Uhrman,
President & CEO
(216) 861-7114
www.shearers.com
www.stateindustrial.com
Shiffler Equipment
Sales, Inc.
John W. Shiffler, President
State Industrial Products offers
cleaning supplies and systems
to help its customers implement
world-class, sustainable green
cleaning programs. This results
in increased cleaning efficiency,
a safer work environment and
reduced costs.
www.sequoia-financial.com
www.shifflerequip.com
SIFCO Industries Inc.
Jeff Gotschall, Chairman
www.sifco.com
www.talanproducts.com
Products
Skycasters
Michael P. Kister, President
www.skycasters.com
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www.tesengineering.com
The BrewerGarrett Company
Louis G. Joseph,
President & CEO
www.brewer-garrett.com
The Companies
of North Coast
Richard Petrovich,
President & Owner
www.nctm.com
The Kilroy Company
William S. Kilroy II,
Chairman of the Board
www.kilroycos.com
The Krill Co., Inc.
Jeffrey R. Gliebe,
CEO & Co-Chairman
www.krill.com
The Leiden
Cabinet Company
Thomas M. Leiden, President
www.leidencabinet.com
The AndersonDuBose Company
Warren E. Anderson, President
(440) 248-8800
www.anderson-dubose.com
The Anderson-DuBose Company
is a distribution company which
supplies fresh, refrigerated,
frozen food and paper products
to approximately 500 McDonald
Restaurants and 60 Chipotle
Restaurants in Ohio, Pennsylvania,
New York and West Virginia.
The Garland
Company, Inc.
David M. Sokol, President
(800) 321-9336
The Shamrock
Companies
Robert Troop, CEO
www.shamrockcompanies.net
www.garlandco.com
The Sheet Metal
Products Co., Inc.
Joseph J. Mahovlic, CEO
The Garland Company is a leading
manufacturing and distributor of
high-performance solutions for
the commercial building envelope.
TMW Systems Inc.
David W. Wangler,
President & CEO
www.smpohio.com
www.tmwsystems.com
The Entrepreneurs EDGE
Today’s Business
Products
Richard C. Voigt,
President & CEO
Welch Packaging
Scott Welch, Owner & CEO
Tradex
International, Inc.
Saji T. Daniel, President & CEO
www.whitespace-creative.com
www.todaysbp.com
www.welchpkg.com
WhiteSpace Creative
Keeven White, President & CEO
www.tradexgloves.com
World Shipping, Inc.
Frederick M. Hunger, CEO
U.S. Chemical
& Plastics
Thomas M. Perry, President
XIM Products, Inc.
Richard Hardy, President
www.uschem.com
www.worldshipping.com
www.ximbonder.com
Founders
William Conway
R. Douglas Cowan
Thomas Cristal
Seth Harris
Walter Kalberer
Jeffrey Lucier
Michael Merriman
P. Charles Miller
A. Malachi Mixon III
Brian F. Murphy
William Summers Jr.
Steve Walling
Valtronic
Jay Wilmer, CEO
Zaclon LLC
Joe Turgeon, CEO
www.zaclon.com
Board of Directors
Vocon.
Deborah Donley, Principal
Zircoa Inc.
Ronne Proch, President & CEO
D. Kirk Neiswander
Lee Chilcote
Richard Gray
www.valtronic.com
www.vocon.com
www.zircoa.com
Weatherchem
Corporation
Jennifer Altstadt, President
www.weatherchem.com
Rocco Di Lillo
James Doutt
Dr. A. Dale Flowers
Jeffrey Gotschall
Rodney Howell
Robert Kerscher
Dr. Lester Lefton
Harvey Nelson
Linda Olejko, CFP
Richard Pace
EDGE Staff
D. Kirk Neiswander
President
Heidi Eisaman
Elinor Johnson
Christopher Keller
Kelly Mackey
Grant Marquit
Mike Miller
Pamela Schwaller
Elle Ward
Susan Zemon
Advisory Board
Dr. Raj Aggarwal, CFA
Peter Broer
Dr. Roy Church
David Cook
‘We’re All in It Together’ continued from page 5
To reach these goals, recruiting, retaining and promoting
great talent for the company is a top priority. “We believe
in developing our associates,” Shearer says. “We provide
training opportunities for people in their current job and
help them prepare for their future job.” All Shearer’s
associates are encouraged to commit to self-development
and self-improvement. In addition, Shearer’s Emerging
Leaders Program develops managerial talent within the
organization. Each participant experiences expanded
perspectives and multi-industry exposure.
“Communicating our vision is an ongoing opportunity. We
engage our associates through our ‘State of the Company’
meetings, our TV news monitors installed in each break
room, through shift and huddle meetings, and through our
monthly birthday parties,” Shearer adds.
“We want our associates to know we appreciate what
they are contributing to the company.” Appreciation takes
forms almost too numerous to mention.
Read more about how Shearer’s achieves
its corporate goals at: www.edgef.org/Shearers
GLENMEDE
I S P R O U D T O S U P P O RT
THE ENTREPRENEURS EDGE
Glenmede is an independent investment and wealth
management rm. Our stability and collaborative culture
boast a special breed of talented professionals focused on
building close and long-lasting relationships with each client.
Which is why for more than 50 years, we have provided
individuals, families and institutional clients with consistently
thoughtful advice – generation to generation.
Please call Linda Olejko for a personal conversation.
216-514-7876 | [email protected]
www.glenmede.com
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on CEOs and their management teams to be sure every decision is a smart decision.
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Why you should attend:
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At EDGE, we know that new ideas, fresh thinking and a unique perspective are the
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“I have yet to attend
an EDGE event
where I don’t come
away with at least
two solid takeaways
for either me in
my role as CEO or
from a key strategic standpoint for
our business. If ever in doubt on
whether to attend an EDGE event –
’Just do it’—you won’t regret it.”
— Fred Hunger, CEO,
World Shipping, Inc.
“I have been
approached by
other executive
groups about
membership. But
when push comes
to shove, EDGE
provides me with everything the
other groups offer and more –
like facilitated discussions for
my key functional managers
where they can interact with
their contemporaries at other
like-kind companies and discuss
relevant issues, problems and
opportunities.”
— Chris Tjotjos,
VP, Cleveland Operations,
Black Box Network Services
turning growth plans into great results for Mid-sized companies
EDGE drives growth for mid-sized companies by bringing together their management teams to share
best practices and inspire each other to pursue the most beneficial opportunities. EDGE is a 501(c)(3)
non-profit organization and is the only Northeast Ohio economic development group that is specifically
focused on helping mid-sized companies strengthen their leadership teams in order to take their
companies to the next level.

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