Industrial Machine Manufacturing (Machine Tools)
Ask Clinkenbeard President Ron Gustafson what he likes best about operating his successful machining company in Rockford, Illinois and he’ll quickly say, “the workforce.“
“There is such a thing as a midwestern work ethic,” he enthused, “and it’s alive and well right here in Rockford. I’ve travelled all over the world, and I must say, the more I travel, the more I appreciate Rockford as a base from which to operate our company. Our workers are our number one asset. They’re very skilled, very dependable, very low-maintenance.”
In addition to easy access to a skilled and trustworthy workforce, Gustafson talks enthusiastically about the industrial support that is at his fingertips in Rockford.
“There are very few things that a manufacturer can’t get done right here. Special processes, heat treating, grinding, special inspections, you name it,” he says. “It’s funny because many of our customers are in larger, higher-cost cities like Chicago and they?re amazed at how much we can do right here - for less money - across a broad spectrum of processes and technologies. The supply chain in Rockford is outstanding and very advanced.”
Another Rockford advantage that keeps Clinkenbeard loyal to Rockford is the Chicago/Rockford Airport, the 22nd largest cargo airport in the United States. “Beyond being a fantastic cargo airport, it’s becoming an outstanding asset for commercial and private passenger service. Many of our customers fly their planes in and out and really appreciate the safety and professionalism of the facility.”
If you’re looking for a site for a machining company, you couldn’t design a better location than Rockford, Illinois. Please contact Janyce Fadden at 815 987 8118 or jfadden@rockfordil.com. She will be happy to help facilitate your search and provide all the data you need.