Partner Spotlight

When Fratco began searching for the right location to serve the growing southeastern United States market, the company evaluated countless factors—logistics, workforce, infrastructure and long-term growth potential. What ultimately stood …

You don’t see it. You don’t brag about it. But if it’s missing—or not doing its job—you’ll know fast. Let’s be honest: nobody wakes up excited to talk about gaskets. …

In the southeastern corner of Iowa, Mount Pleasant is a community built on hard work, shared values and steady growth. For Fratco, operating a plant in this city has meant …

In a small town in southern Michigan, a business built on steel, sparks and sheer determination has become a vital link in the chain of American manufacturing. Michigan Tool Works …

In 1952, Alfred “Pete” Schlatter opened the doors of a modest welding shop in Francesville, Indiana. Just a stone’s throw from the fire station, this small-town machine shop wasn’t built …

Just north of Brookings, South Dakota, Buffalo Ridge Metalworks operates as a unique blend of community, craftsmanship and innovation. With a small but mighty team of seven full-time employees, this …

Out in the rolling fields of McPherson, Kansas, Battenfeld-Cincinnati has humbly been shaping the future of manufacturing since 1977, steadily building a reputation as a powerhouse in extrusion technology. Originally …

In 1976, a small family business in Adair, Iowa quietly began its journey. Few could have predicted that this modest venture, founded by Charlie Schafer and his brothers, would grow …

The roots of KTS Custom Fabrication can be traced back to the earnest efforts of Dave and Jean Leichtman, whose upbringing in family farming instilled in them the values of …

Drainage Solutions, Inc., a long-time partner of Fratco, is a remarkable drainage systems and solutions distribution company that has not only weathered the storms of time but also emerged stronger …