Did you see the story about this company in today’s Omaha World Herald? It is a great story about a business that began in Gordon Blaser’s garage nearly 40 years ago. This company supplies schools with athletic equipment in all 50 states. The equipment range from pole vaults and shot put rings to volleyball net supports and football kicking nets. Check out their list of items at http://blazerathletic.com
The company resides in Columbus and has a total employee count of 30 employees. This company uses advanced technology to construct various items. They pride themselves in making superior quality equipment and schools are taking notice and making the decision to purchase locally, wherein the past they may have purchased their equipment out of China.
Operations Manager Kirk Diers and Ower Gordon Blaser pick up many customers by attending trade shows across the company. In addition, the company works with big sports retailers like Scheels and Dick’s Sporting Goods, which deal directly with clients.Mr. Blaser points out that his main success are his workers, which he feels are the main contributor to his success.
This story really emphasizes a couple of important things for me.
- This company realizes it has to go out and find its market be it at trade shows or by meeting school representatives.
- It uses innovative technology which help keeps its workforce low and passes savings on to its clients.
- The company has a wide assortment of products for a very niche market. Check out their website and you really see the vast assortment of products this company produces to meet the needs of its clients.
At Midwest Laboratories, we strive to be a one-stop shop for companys’ testing needs. We focus on the areas of Agriculture, Environmental, Feed/Pet Foods, Foods and Fuel. Listening to our client’s needs have helped us build a wide array of services. In addition, we continue to work with new technologies to be able to keep a lean workforce and service our client needs with quick, effective turnaround time.
A great story to start your week! I invite you to read the full story on Blazer Manufacturing in today’s Omaha World-Herald Article, “Made in the Midlands”
