Strategic Partnerships
Gibraltar Industries
In 2007, the Florence Corporation was acquired by Gibraltar Industries. GIBRALTAR is a leading manufacturer, processor, and distributor of products for the building, industrial, and vehicular markets. The company serves customers in a variety of industries in all 50 states and throughout the world. It has approximately 4,000 employees and operates 84 facilities in 27 states, Canada, China, England, Germany and Poland. Gibraltar’s common stock is a component of the S&P SmallCap 600 and the Russell 2000® Index.
United States Postal Service (USPS)
The Postal Service fuels the nation's economy and delivers hundreds of millions of messages and billions of dollars in financial transactions each day to eight million businesses and 250 million Americans. The Postal Service is making history, too, as it helps lead the way in making the federal government more businesslike and responsive to customer needs. Florence Manufacturing currently has seven exclusive equipment contracts with the USPS - including the outdoor delivery equipment, and set the design standard for cluster box units. Florence has also been awarded two quality supplier and one excellence awards from the USPS in the last four years.
United States Postal Inspection Service
The mission of the United States Postal Inspection Service is to protect the U.S. Postal Service, its employees and its customers from criminal attack, and protect the nation's mail system from criminal misuse. Florence Manufacturing designed its High Security CBU for the Postal Inspection Service.
Association Affiliations
American Institute of Architects (AIA)
Since 1857, the AIA has represented the professional interests of America's architects. As AIA members, over 80,000 licensed architects, emerging professionals, and allied partners express their commitment to excellence in design and livability in our nation's buildings and communities. Florence Manufacturing is an affiliate member of AIA and an annual exhibitor at the AIA Conference each May. Florence Manufacturing is also currently working to complete an accredited module for AIA members.
American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA)
Founded in 1899, ASLA is the national professional association representing landscape architects. Beginning with 11 original members, ASLA has grown to more than 18,000 members and 48 chapters, representing all 50 states, US territories, and 42 countries around the world. ASLA promotes the landscape architecture profession and advances the practice through advocacy, education, communication, and fellowship. Florence Manufacturing is a proud sponsor and exhibitor at the ASLA annual conference each October.
Construction Specifications Institute (CSI)
The Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) is an individual membership technical society whose core purpose is to improve the process of creating and sustaining the built environment. The Institute provides technical information and products, continuing education, professional conferences, and product shows to enhance communication among all disciplines of nonresidential building design and construction and meet the industry’s need for a common system of organizing and presenting construction information. Florence Manufacturing is a member of CSI and has exhibited at its Annual Conference each June.
National Apartment Association (NAA)
The National Apartment Association (NAA) is America's leading advocate for quality rental housing. NAA's mission is to serve the interests of multifamily owners, managers, developers and suppliers and maintain a high level of professionalism in the multifamily industry to better serve the rental housing needs of the public. Florence Manufacturing is proud to be a sponsor of The National Apartment Association Education Institute (NAAEI) – the education and research arm of the NAA. In addition, Florence Manufacturing is a member of NAA and an annual exhibitor at the NAA Conference each June.
National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)
The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) is a trade association that helps promote the policies that make housing a national priority. Since 1942, NAHB has been serving its members, the housing industry, and the public at large. Florence Manufacturing is an annual exhibitor at the IBS Show each February.
National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials (NAHRO)
NAHRO is the leading housing and community development advocate for the provision of adequate and affordable housing and strong, viable communities for all Americans—particularly those with low- and moderate-incomes. Its members administer HUD programs such as Public Housing, Section 8, CDBG and HOME. Florence Manufacturing has been an annual exhibitor at the NAHRO Conference each November and is a member of its e-procurement system, the Economic Engine program.
National League of Postmasters (NLP)
Since 1887, the National League of Postmasters has distinguished itself as the premiere, professional organization for Postmasters. Today, it is still representing the interests of Postmasters and their families and their employer in a manner that brings credit to itself and all those who proudly proclaim membership. Florence Manufacturing is an annual exhibitor and proud sponsor at the NLP Conference each May.
