Construction Trivia

Construction Trivia:

Hoover Dam is 726 feet tall and 660 feet thick at its base. Enough rock was excavated in its construction to build the Great Wall of China. Contrary to old wives' tales, no workers were buried in the dam's concrete

Focus On Your Products And Services

People search for products and services, not company names. You need to focus your marketing—your website, paid search, advertising, etc.--on the products and services you offer.

Spread the Message Over & Over Again

Experts say potential customers need to hear about your business up to 12 times before they are ready to do business with you. So keep marketing and use as many venues as possible (especially the free ones) to get your message in front of the right people as often as possible.

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30 Story Window Helps Skyscraper Breathe

Chicago architectural firm Skidmore, Owings & Merrill LLP has designed a building with a lung. You might prefer to call it a 30-story operable window, or a sky atrium.  Read more

Quote Of The Week

Quote of the Week:  "Life is not about waiting for the storms to pass... it's about learning how to dance in the rain." - Vivian Greene

Glass Industry Executives Weigh In With Their 2012 Forecasts

Glass industry executives weigh in with their 2012 industry forecasts.  Their opinions are as varied as they are.  Click here to read more

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Stay Inspired All Year Long

It's the new year. People are inspired to begin anew and accomplish great things in their lives. To make sure that that inspiration doesn't fade all to soon, watch this video. It contains quotes that will help you to stay inspired all year long.

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Business Resolutions For 2012

This is a great time to set new goals and resolutions for your business. Unlike our personal resolutions that may involve dropping a few pounds or organizing the garage, following through (or failing to follow through) with business resolutions can have a major impact on your organization. Please consider one of the following resolutions and how it might work for you.
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Custom Components Interview

Read an interview with Custom Components Company Principal Jim Ellsworth regarding the recent acquisition by Grey Mountain Partners.  Click here

Grey Mountain Partners Acquires Custom Components Company

TAMPA, FL-- (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Grey Mountain Partners ("Grey Mountain") has acquired Custom Components Company ("Custom Components"). Headquartered in Tampa, Fla., Custom Components is a niche building materials manufacturer, fabricator and supplier of aluminum, stainless steel and glass architectural engineered products including interior and exterior railing systems, interior aluminum office fronts, and stile and rail doors.

Beth Lesniak, Vice President of Grey Mountain, said, "Custom Components' niche product line, value-added services, technical leadership, and strong management team are a critical part of our go-to-market and acquisition strategy in the glass sector."

"The combination of Global Security Glazing and Custom Components Company will enhance our security- and commercial-focused products and open up new end markets and geographies," said Lesniak. "We are excited about this investment and the opportunity to cross-sell and grow Custom Components' product offerings and services."

ABOUT CUSTOM COMPONENTS COMPANY

Custom Components Company manufacturers, fabricates and distributes aluminum, stainless steel and glass architectural engineered products that are sold to general contractors, architectural firms, door, frame and hardware distributors, and glass and glazing contractors. Custom Components also provides technical drawings, engineering, in-house powder coating, and other value-added services. It serves commercial and institutional customers in major geographic markets, including: Texas, California, New York, and Washington, D.C. For more information, please visit www.cc-aep.com.

ABOUT GREY MOUNTAIN PARTNERS

Grey Mountain Partners is a Boulder, Colo.-based private equity firm that focuses on partnering with management to create lasting value through operational improvements and buy and build strategies in fragmented markets. Grey Mountain invests in lower middle-market companies across a wide range of industries and in transactions with enterprise values between $30 million and $150 million. For more information, please visit www.greymountain.com.

Contacts

Grey Mountain Partners

Jason Urband, 303-449-0269

Senior Associate 

Quote Of The Week

Quote of the Week:  "Innovation distingushes a leader from a follower." - Steve Jobs

Business Tip Of The Day

Have A Plan for 2012 and Write It Down

You don't need a new 50-page business plan. But you do need some clear, measurable goals with specific "actions" you need to take to achieve them. Written goals provide you with focus and clarity. So take the time to write down what you WANT (results or outcomes) and what you need to DO (actions) to make it happen this year.

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Quote Of The Week

Quote of the Week:  "You'll only find success through other people, not in spite of other people." - John Rovi

Business Tip Of The Day

Introduce a "New and Improved" Version of a Previously Successful Offering

As your product or service finds a home with a growing number of clients, look for ways to make it better. This gives you the ability to market new features and benefits to existing clients while offering them an upgrade at a reduced price. Since you have less of an investment in the newer version, it becomes a win-win for you both.

Business Tip Of The Day - Get Mobile

If you want customers to find you in 2012, you must be found on the mobile web. Converting your business website to display and operate correctly on smartphones needs to be a top priority in 2012. If you don’t know how to do this, get help.