Central Storage Works

Founded in 1988, Central States Manufacturing is an employee-owned company that serves more than 2,000 post-frame, commercial and residential customers in the central United States. It operates three facilities in Lowell, Ark., Michigan City, Ind. and Cedar Hill, Texas. The company manufactures four exposed fastener panels (Panel-Loc, Panel-Loc Plus, R-Loc, M-Loc) and a concealed fastener panel (Horizon-Loc) in a range of 26 and 29-gauge material and colors. It also provides trims, gutters, accessories and a variety of purlin profiles in red oxide and galvanized finishes. In 2003, Central States Manufacturing launched a new self-storage division called Central Storage Works. Based in the Lowell facility, Central Storage Works offers complete building systems for mini-storage, boat storage and RV storage buildings.

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Founded in 1989, Advanced Environmental Recycling Technologies, also known as AERT, is engaged in the manufacturing of composite building products from recycled polyethylene plastic and waste wood fiber that is used as a nonwood alternative building material. The company offers decking, door and window components and exterior trim. It serves the homebuilding market. Advanced Environmental Recycling Technologies offers MoistureShield, which is a door and window components that is used by manufacturers, such as Therma Tru, Crestline, Vetter and Premdor. It also manufactures the LifeCycle decking systems. The company is one of the largest polyethylene and wood recyclers in the United States. Advanced Environmental Recycling Technologies has received the U.S. EPA, Region 6 Environmental Excellence Award by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The company operates a plastic recycling and warehousing facility. It operates manufacturing facilities in, Arkansas, Texas and Louisiana.