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The Will-Burt Company, a world leader in the design, manufacture and sale of mobile telescoping mast, tower, and integrated trailer systems, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Aluma Tower Company, Inc. Aluma has been a leader in the design, manufacture, sales, and service of mobile telescoping tower-trailer systems for 50 years. “This exciting union not only brings together two industry leaders but also ignites a constructive collaboration rooted in our shared commitment to excellence. Both companies boast a legacy of delivering high-quality products, and this acquisition strengthens our collective ability to innovate and serve our customers better. Moreover, the aligned cultures, core values, and rich histories of both organizations lay a solid foundation for seamless integration,” stated Richard Lewin, CEO and President of The Will-Burt Company. Shane Mullan, Managing Director of Aluma adds, “As we embark on this journey, we are confident that Will-Burt's 'One Company' initiative will facilitate a smooth merger, ensuring that together, we continue to set new standards of excellence in our industry.” Founded in 1974, Aluma Tower, based in Vero Beach, Florida, is known as a preeminent supplier of aluminum telescopic tower systems. Aluma has extensive experience manufacturing military tower-trailer-shelter systems that withstand the harshest environments of today’s battlefields, yet are quick and easy to operate, lightweight and highly mobile, rugged, dependable, and above all, safe. Among Aluma’s largest customers are the U.S. Government, Telecom Service Providers, First Responders, Emergency Management and Surveillance companies to name a few. Will-Burt and Aluma Tower integration operations will be consolidated under the name Will-Burt Integration and Elevation Systems. The business unit is ISO 9001:2015 registered and will continue to offer the highest quality integrated mobile elevation systems to customers around the globe. About The Will-Burt Company: The Will-Burt Company ( www.willburt.com ), headquartered in Orrville, Ohio, USA, is the world's premier manufacturer of mobile telescoping masts, towers, trailer systems, and pan and tilt positioners. We offer virtually every mobile payload elevation solution and full integration services for defense, government, first responders, telecommunications, energy production and other markets. Will-Burt also offers contract manufacturing, metal fabrication, powder-coating, and rapid prototyping services. Will-Burt is an international company with offices and manufacturing in the USA, United Kingdom, Germany, Türkiye, and Singapore. All manufacturing locations are backed by a certified ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System. Incorporated in 1918, Will-Burt is 100% employee-owned and is classified as a small business.
The Orrville Area Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the outstanding roster of 2024 Award Winners. The Paul L. Powell Citizen of the Year award recognizes an individual(s) for their outstanding service to the Orrville Community. This year, we are excited to present the Paul L. Powell Citizen of the Year award to Georgene Wright. Mollie Currie describes Georgene as “curator, designer, conservationist, interior decorator, archivist” of the Orrville Area Historical Society. The Small Business of the Year award is being presented to Michael’s Bakery. The Small Business of the Year award recognizes a Chamber member with twenty or fewer employees that has made an outstanding contribution to the community in the past year. “Michael’s Bakery is a staple in our community. They are extremely generous with their donations and their time,” Josh Nolan stated. We are happy to announce that Moog, Inc. will receive the Business Impact award, which recognizes a Chamber member who has had an impactful year on the community. Moog employees help support area youth by volunteering with Junior Achievement and the Orrville Area Young Professionals. They are charitable and back many local programs such as the Orrville Area Boys and Girls Club, Orrville YMCA, and Orrville Area United Way, just to name a few. The Dr. Andrew Naumoff Healthy Habits Champion award is presented by Growing Healthy Habits and this year’s recipient is Loretta Raff. Loretta has demonstrated a personal devotion to her own health. She has had a positive impact on the health and wellness of the community. The Wayne County Community Foundation and the Orrville Area Chamber will present the Worthy Works award to Apostolic Christian Village. This award acknowledges the important contributions that not-for-profit members make to their community. They offer a wide variety of services to their residents. The Village provides various levels of care, making it a wonderful resource to those who transition to different stages in life and allows them to stay in the community without having to move to a new facility. We are excited to announce the Leadership Orrville Distinguished Alumni Award recipient as Justin Haislip. “Since participating in the Leadership Orrville program, Justin has become even more engaged and committed to the Orrville Area community. He serves as an OHuddle mentor, he is a member of Rotary, and cofounded the Orrville Community Development Corporation, just to name a few ways he’s involved in the area,” said Dan Franks. The 2024 Awards Celebration will be Tuesday, May 21 at 5 PM at White Oak Event Center in Orrville. All are welcome to attend to celebrate our award winners and their commitment to our community, but tickets must be purchased in advance. You can purchase tickets at www.orrvillechamber.com or by calling 330.682.8881.
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