When the U.S. economy was flying high in mid 2008, no one could foresee the impact of the looming economic meltdown and the subsequent years of slow economic expansion in the industrial sector. Looking back over the last three years, we realize it’s made Clarkson Industrial a better company.
Only the most focused, agile and financially sound industrial contractors are even here in late December 2011. We’re proud to be one of the survivors. How did we get here?
Clarkson returned to our roots in 2011: Millwright, rigging and related mechanical and electrical work.
We Got Back to Our Roots.
In tough times, companies limit spending to what’s essential. That means outsourcing only what’s needed and getting services at a competitive price. At Clarkson, we were quick to recognize the need to eliminate services outside our core competence. There was pain in cutting back; but survival meant getting back to our roots: Millwright and rigging, along with related electrical and mechanical support.
We Improved Our Performance.
In a tough economy, mediocre quality will kill a company over time. We’ve taken steps to identify the next generation of leadership through Clarkson’s Foreman In Training (FIT) program. Keeping “On Time, On Task and On Budget” isn’t just a catch phrase. It’s ingrained into our culture.
We’ve Capitalized on Our Expertise.
Take aluminum extrusion press assembly, for instance. Clarkson’s reputation for understanding the critical requirements of these highly precise projects has paved the road for engagements throughout the eastern U.S. We’ve earned the same high marks from the automotive, aerospace, food, textile and tire industries.
We’ve Become Even More Responsive to Customer Needs.
To stay competitive, manufacturers need an organization that can turn the small job on a dime, while providing the same level of expertise on the larger projects. That’s exactly what we are. In addition, we’ve earned the trust of our larger customers by bringing a new dimension of pre-engineering to comprehensive projects. This helps them save money and more effectively integrate their new equipment into their workflow.
We Focused Our Message.
Over the past 12 months, we’ve clarified exactly what we do and the value we bring to every customer. Today, Clarkson is the top-rated millwright company in the South on Google.
The result is a company that’s built from the ground up for the challenges ahead. We can’t predict how the economy will turn going forward. But we know we’ll be ready.
