Strong Group, Inc

Located in Gloucester, Mass., Bomco specializes in metal forming, spinning, stamping, deep-drawing and hydraulic-forming services. The company has a variety of metal processing equipment, including laser-cutting, precision plasma-cutting, hydroforming, deep-drawing press, computerized numerical-control machining, shearing, welding, tool-design and tool-making equipment. It is an ISO 9001:2000-certified company. The company provides precision-formed metal components for various original equipment manufacturers. It manufactures a complete range of tubular quartz-to-metal seal assemblies for lasers, high-wattage lamps and electro-optical applications. The company also offers wire-handling accessories, such as sheaves, spool caps, guide rolls and accessories for the wire industry.

Established in 1948, The Gloucester Housing Authority offers a range of housing opportunities to low-income families. The authority operates several public housing, rental assistance, homeownership and resident service programs. It has developed various properties, such as Seven Arthur Street, Curtis B. Clark Building, George W. McPherson Park, Poplar Park and John W. Sheedy Building. The Gloucester Housing Authority owns and manages more than 75 units of the Federal Public Housing at Willowood Gardens. The Authority provides one-, two-, three- and four-bedroom apartments. The authority s properties feature parking areas, washers, living rooms, gardens and dryers. It participates in the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program and provides housing assistance to over 570 families. The Gloucester Housing Authority is located in Gloucester, Mass.