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BizVoice/Indiana Chamber – September/October 2014
A manufacturer of radio frequency (RF) welding and
heat sealing applications,
Genesis Plastics
Welding
provides cost-effective and environmentally-
friendly solutions for the military, medical and other
industries. Its products include military helmet pad
systems, blood pressure cuffs, inflatable bladders, hot and cold therapy devices,
compression therapy sleeves, disposable heating blankets and drainage bags.
Genesis acquired its proprietary RF welding technology, ecoGenesis™, in 2006. The
technology opened the company up to using materials that are ecologically-friendly, as
well as a process that produces uniform, high-quality welding that promotes cost
reduction and enhances long-term product performance.
A family-owned company, Genesis recently completed a $3.3 million expansion project,
the addition of a third Class 7 medical clean room (meeting FDA requirements) and an
ISO 13485 certification (earned by demonstrating its ability to provide medical products
and related services). By 2015, the company is expected to provide more than 50 new
jobs in Hancock County.
Tom Ryder,
president and CEO
Current leadership
since 2010
Founded:
1987
Location:
Fortville
Primary business:
manufacturing
Sites in Indiana/elsewhere:
1/0
Full-time equivalent employees:
144 in 2013; 150 expected in 2014
AT A GLANCE:
Haiku Learning
offers K-12 teachers an innovative,
affordable and easy way to digitize learning. The
Stevie award-winning company provides cloud-
based tools that allow teachers to administrate their
classes online through web-based programs.
Teachers can create interactive web pages and online class projects, take attendance and
record grades, as well as integrate digital media into the classroom.
The company has attained success by continuing to adapt and innovate since its founding
in 2006. Initially, Haiku Learning sold directly to teachers, but altered focus and now sells
to schools and districts. Another change in strategy was the development of Haiku
Learning for Google Apps, as a way for students to collaborate on homework, hand in
work and receive feedback from teachers. The company also purchased a standards-
based gradebook called ActiveGrade, which it incorporated into the Haiku Learning
platform a year and a half ago.
Haiku Learning is dedicated to a simple and streamlined product. The company’s
philosophy is “Essential 80,” focusing on the needs of a central 80% of the market to
avoid complicating its system.
Impact CNC
provides innovative computer numeric
control (CNC) machining processes for the heavy truck,
off road, oil and gas, and automotive industries. The
company’s unique quoting software utilizes a database
that accurately predicts cost and time of a project,
positioning Impact to take on profitable projects.
Impact reduces flaws in the CNC machining process by using technologies such as
broken tool detection, hydraulic workholding, preset tool inspection and high-level CNC
programming. The company has also developed production display screens for each
work unit, providing operators with access to all documentation, including inspection
criteria, packing and setup instructions, job aids, blueprints, tool lists and training videos.
Although Impact experienced 96% revenue growth from 2012 to 2013, there were
challenges as the company had trouble securing enough funds to finance initial
operations. But months of sales efforts led to a major contract, which ultimately paved the
way for success.
Bryan Falcon,
founder and CEO
Current leadership
since 2010
Founded:
2006
Location:
Goshen
Primary business:
educational
services
Sites in Indiana/elsewhere:
1/1
Full-time equivalent employees:
24 in 2013; 43.5 expected in 2014
Jerry Busche, CEO
Current leadership
since 2012
Founded:
2012
Location:
Columbia
City
Primary business:
manufacturing
Sites in Indiana/elsewhere:
1/0
Full-time equivalent employees:
84 in 2013; 100 expected in 2014
AT A GLANCE:
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