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ContainerCraft Receives Small Business Award

Tuesday, April 30, 2019

Brian Archer, as a freshman in college, began working for Burgess Manufacturing in 1969 and after graduating college went into teaching for four years. Then, in 1975 ContainerCraft was established by their parent company, Burgess Manufacturing and Brian was hired as Manager for ContainerCraft in 1976 and became co-owner in 1979. The company began with eight employees, and because of increased technology and new machinery they have implemented over the years, they still have eight employees today. ContainerCraft makes “customized” boxes, crates and pallets that are shipped to customers all over the world. Customer orders will range anywhere from one pallet...

Ely's Kawasaki Receives Small Business Award

Tuesday, April 02, 2019

The business originally began with Darrell’s grandpa, Gene, who started the business in a gas station in Inman. When his dad, Gary, took over the business in 1979, he began the motorcycle sales and service division and moved the business to its current location in Hutchinson. Darrell joined the business in 1993 and currently runs the day to day operations. In May 2018 he brought on his son Cody, who is the 4th generation to join the dealership. Ely’s Kawasaki is truly a family owned and operated business and is the oldest Kawasaki dealer in the state of Kansas. They maintain...

Giant Laundry Receives Small Business Award

Tuesday, April 02, 2019

The business started back in the 1950’s and has seen many transformations over the decades including a hair salon and an arcade. When Carla and her husband bought the business in 2015 the business had been in disrepair. They have since overhauled and or replaced all machines and dryers, replaced the roof, fixed the electrical, rectified all plumbing issues, and even added Google Translator to their phones in order to communicate with all customers. Giant Laundry is a very friendly and family oriented business. Carla and her husband know their customers by name and want people to feel like they are...

Veterans Administration Awards Three Hospital Projects to Superior Boiler Works

Thursday, January 31, 2019

Superior Boiler Works has been awarded three projects for Veterans Administration hospitals, the company announced today. Two of the hospitals are in the northwest United States, and the third is a hospital in the Midwest. Each hospital required a custom-engineered solution based on specific requirements. Superior will deliver its Wichita boilers to two of the facilities. This newer model in the company’s boiler line incorporates the latest engineering enhancements to maximize efficiency and operations in a small footprint. The third hospital will utilize Superior’s efficient Mohican boiler, which has a four-pass wet back chambered design. Superior Boiler also assisted in providing the...