DELANO, Minn. — Industrial Louvers, Inc. (ILI) and Verta, Inc. announce a leadership transition as Jo Reinhardt, the long-serving CEO and president, retires, passing the baton to Brett Reinhardt, now president of both ILI and Verta. Brett Reinhardt’s journey with Industrial Louvers and Verta began two decades ago, starting a career rich in Read more…
Industrial Louvers Inc (ILI) is proud of our leadership in sustainability and responsible manufacturing practices. Our efforts also encompass the positive social impacts we make in the community in which we live and work. We measure these efforts through metrics, called imperatives, developed by the International Living Future Institute’s (ILFI’s) Living Product Challenge (LPC). Read more…
Exterior sunshades are an important and increasingly popular part of an energy reduction strategy. Blinds help with glare and heat from direct light, but unlike blinds, exterior shading reduces the heat transfer from the exterior façade to the interior of a building. They also provide opportunities to exercise decorative flair and make buildings unique. Selecting Read more…
Industrial Louvers, Inc. is proud to announce that Dustin Gagner has been elected as Chair of the Air Movement and Control Association (AMCA) Louver Engineering Committee. Dustin holds a degree in mechanical engineering from North Dakota State University. In more than ten years at Industrial Louvers, he has served in a variety of positions including Read more…
ILI was recently ranked in the top 25 of the Twin Cities’ Largest women-owned businesses of 2019, as published in the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal for the 7th year in a row! We are very proud of our accomplishments.
When it comes to sunshades, engineering connections to the building can be the most challenging part of the design process and can take up valuable time, but the ability to create custom designs instead of using standard off-the shelf products opens a world of possibilities. ILI is pleased to introduce a new online tool that can Read more…
The Minnesota chapter of National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO-MN) will honor several female business owners “who are shaking up the status quo, contributing to our economy and supporting other women-owned businesses,” on the 30th anniversary of then-President Ronald Reagan signing a bill that allowed women to get a business loan without a male-relative Read more…
CEO Jo Reinhardt and Director of Sales & Marketing/Sustainability Champion Lisa Britton were interviewed recently regarding ILI’s role as a leader in sustainability and the role sustainability plays in our company strategy. Read more here.
Industrial Louvers is taking steps to change its approach to manufacturing by taking responsibility for the resources used and the environmental impacts included throughout the manufacturing process. Re-scripting business as usual by making the community, the employees and the environment a priority. Read more about the journey in CXO Magazine.
ILI is the first U.S.-based manufacturer to receive the Just Label from International Living Future Institute (ILFI) DELANO, Minn. — Industrial Louvers, Inc. (ILI), a manufacturer of custom architectural products, announces that it is the first U.S.-based manufacturing company to have earned a Just™ Label. Participation in the Just Program is an opportunity for organizations Read more…
