COLORADO

2650 E 40TH AVE | DENVER, CO 80205 | 303.998.0303WWW.MANUFACTURERSEDGE.COM

Congressional District #1

GROWING JOBS IN COLORADO

Manufacturer’s Edge works with small manufacturing companies to create high-paying manufacturing jobs in Colorado. The winner in 2014 of an open competition to become Colorado’s Manufacturing Extension Partner (MEP), Manufacturer’s Edge is a public-private partnership providing small manufacturers with services to help grow their businesses and create well-paying, stable manufacturing jobs for Colorado’s middle class families. As an MEP, Manufacturer’s Edge is measured quarterly on how many jobs are created or saved by the work we do. We focus completely on driving that job growth and expanding the Colorado economy.

Of the 6,000 manufacturers in Colorado, 80% employ less than 20 people. Manufacturer’s Edge is the only federal program dedicated to serving small manufacturers, and fills the gap left by for-profit companies who overlook this large segment. We are proud to be able to serve this constituency and help more and more Coloradoans prosper in the growing manufacturing economy of our state.

ECONOMIC IMPACT (Q3 2012 - Q1 2018)

$617.2MTotal Increased/Retained Sales

$16.9MCost Savings

718Total Increased/Retained Jobs

$240.8MNew Client

Investments

A G MACHINING & SHEETMETAL INDALFRED MFG CO INC

AMEN PACKAGING INCBLENDER PRODUCTS INC

BODY BARKBODY WAX BRAZILBOULDER BRANDS

CRAZY MOUNTAIN BREWING COD&L ART GLASS SUPPLY

DATA-DESTRUCTIONDAVIS MANUFACTURING CODAWN FOOD PRODUCTS INC

ELDON JAMES CORPENCORE ELECTRIC

ENVIRONMENTAL STONEWORKS

ESS METRON INCESSILOR LABORATORIES OF AMERICA

FINISHING PROFESSIONALSFIRE WITHIN

GEOTECH ENVIRONMENTAL EQUIPMENTGORDON SIGN CO

GRANITE SOURCE INCHERCULES INDUSTRIES INC

INKMONSTRINTERMOUNTAIN ELECTRIC INC

INTERTECH PLASTICS INCKALNIN VENTURES

KARCHER NORTH AMERICALIBERTY HOME PRODUCTS

MILE HIGH WORKSHOP

MOUNT SOPRIS INSTRUMENT COPALMER DRIVES CONTROLS & SYSTEMS

PELSUERK MECHANICAL

ROCKY MOUNTAIN FOODSROSY RINGS, INCSCOTT SYSTEM

SPARQSYNERGY CORE MANUFACTURING

THE BIOCOLLECTIVE, LLCTIMBERLEAF TRAILERS

TITAN FITTINGS, LLCVISSER PRECISION CAST

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2650 E 40TH AVE | DENVER, CO 80205 | 303.998.0303WWW.MANUFACTURERSEDGE.COM

LIBERTY HOME PRODUCTS FLOURISHES DESPITE PERSONAL TRIALS THANKS TO STRATEGIC COACHINGABOUT Liberty Home Products has been producing high quality home accessories for the Denver area since 1979. As a locally owned and operated company with an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau, Liberty has an outstanding reputation for providing Colorado homeowners with “security, beauty and safety for family, friends and pets”. Some of the many products they offer include steel security storm doors, steel safety railings, and custom iron gates as well as retractable awnings and solar shades.

THE CHALLENGE When Owner and General Manager Sue Mahon’s husband, Dick, incurred a series of health issues, she suddenly found herself at the helm of an entire company and manufacturing facility. Even though she had an excellent Operations Manager to assist her with the transition, she still felt “ill-prepared to deal with the operational end of the business and decided to seek help from Manufacturer’s Edge.

THE SOLUTION Manufacturer’s Edge was able to provide strategic coaching of Sue and her entire leadership team in order to assist them both with the operational transition following Dick’s stroke as well as to develop strategies for navigating the recession. The results have been incredibly positive and have helped Liberty retain jobs, add new positions, invest in their facilities, and increase sales.

SUCCESS STORYLiberty Home Products

“Manufacturer’s Edge really filled a gap for us. I’m just pleased with everything. They have truly been a lifesaver for me!”

¬ SUE MAHON, GENERAL MANAGER

LIBERTY HOME PRODUCTS

RESULTS

$25,000Increased Sales

$4.5 MRetained Sales

$122,000Cost Savings

44Jobs Created