Central States Manufacturing
Mission Statement:
Central States Manufacturing, Inc. is an employee-owned company that is committed to excellence in the manufacturing and the distribution of metal building products. We are dedicated to personal growth and to the well being of each team member. We are also dedicated to increasing the value of our company.
In appreciation of our customers, we are devoted to exceeding their expectations. It is our promise to maintain total honesty and integrity with everyone our lives may touch.
What We Do:
Founded in 1988, Central States Manufacturing, Inc. is an employee-owned company, which serves over 2,000 post frame, commercial, residential, and architectural customers in the central United States.
Over 200 employee-owners operate four facilities in Lowell, AR, Michigan City, IN, Cedar Hill, TX, and Jasper, AL. We manufacture four quality exposed fastener panels (Panel-Loc, Panel-Loc Plus, R-Loc, M-Loc) and a concealed fastener panel (Horizon-Loc). We also provide trims, gutters, accessories and a variety of purlin profiles in red oxide and galvanized finishes. In January 2005, Central States entered into a licensing agreement to produce and distribute trapezoidal standing seam products. Two new profiles are available: Central-Loc, which is a snap together panel and Central Seam Plus, which is a mechanically seamed panel.
We welcome you to look around our website to learn more about our company and our products, and the quality and service we stand behind. Please contact us if you have any questions or would like more information.
Our History:
We began production in a small plant in Rogers, Arkansas in April 1988, but quickly outgrew the space. In January 1990, the sales and production facilities were moved to their current location in Lowell, Arkansas. At that time the facility was 15,000 square feet. We have since expanded to 123,000 square feet plus additional office space.
In 1991, we were set up as an ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) company, and are currently 37% employee owned. Our company, employees, and customers all benefit from our employee ownership and involvement.
Implementing a business plan that was completed in August 1995, Central States opened a retail operation called Metal Express at the Lowell facility to serve the retail sector of the market in the area.
In 1997, we opened a manufacturing facility in Michigan City, Indiana. The plant was opened with 20,400 square feet plus office space. Since then the production facility has more than doubled in size.
In 2000, we opened our third manufacturing facility in Cedar Hill, Texas. This plant was opened with 40,000 square feet plus office space.
Then in January 2003, we launched a new self-storage division called Central Storage Works. Based in the Lowell facility, Central Storage Works offers complete building systems for mini-storage, boat storage and RV storage buildings.
Our most recent manufacturing facility opened October 2006 in Jasper, Alabama. The plant has 40,000 square feet plus office space and will shorten lead times for customers in Alabama and Mississippi.
Our employee owners make the difference in servicing customer needs, and we are committed to being the service leader in our industry. The benefits of dealing with an employee owned company are apparent in all aspects of our business including product quality, accurate order processing, reliable delivery, and customer service. All members of our team are empowered to make decisions and are expected to provide you with the highest level of customer service. We welcome the opportunity to show you our facilities and introduce you to the members of our team.
|
