Custom Profile Inc. supplies extruded plastic products to the Appliance, Furniture, Marine and Automotive Industries. Our continued growth in part has been made possible by the following:
- March, 1992 - Company was founded by Sam G. Nicholas at 316 Ionia SW (4th Floor of the Monitor Machinery Building), Grand Rapids, MI utilizing 3,000 sq ft. of space with one extruder.
- September, 1994 - The Company expanded in the 5th floor of the same building, increasing our floor space to 12,000 sq ft. with three (3) extrusion lines, and 5 employees.
- July, 1997 - Due to increased demand, we replaced the existing equipment with three new extrusion lines. Floor space expanded to 20,000 sq ft., and we began operating two shifts of manufacturing. This also increased our employment to a total of 14.
- January, 1998 - We completed the transformation to a three-shift manufacturing operation with 17 employees.
- May, 1998 - Increasing sales and space constraints necessitated a relocation of our facility, and we began construction of a new building on land that we had purchased at 3110 Wilson Dr., NW, Walker, MI (In the North Wilson Commerce Park).
- November, 1998 - Custom Profile moved into this new location, adding a 4th new extrusion line and employing 25 people.
- March, 1999 - We purchased a 2.1 acre parcel of land adjacent to the east side of our building, which will be used for future expansion.
- November, 2000 - Expansion of our new addition has begun. We currently have 53 employees and are still growing. The completion of the addition is planned on being done January 2001.
- February, 2001 - Addition completed.
- August, 2001 - Custom Profile expands to 85 employees, we have 8 extrusion lines and a Finishing department that runs on all three shifts.
- June, 2002 through December, 2006 - Custom Profile is continuing to grow despite some of the economic issues and many companies laying off. We currently have 82 employees and are continuing to grow and add new positions.
- January 2007 - Custom Profile now has 10 extrusion lines, 108 employees and is moving into a new facility.
- September 2007 - Fully operational in the new facility on Waldorf Court in Grand Rapids, Custom Profile has grown to 112 employees and has added 3 new extrusion lines.
Through dedication and teamwork, we believe Custom Profile will continue to grow and satisfy our customers as well as provide our employees a rewarding work environment.