Fernco, has become synonymous with not only flexible couplings, but also an ever-expanding array of innovative commercial and consumer plumbing products. In the early 1950’s William Zopfi started his plumbing business focusing was connecting new homes and businesses to the city sewer lines. After much experimentation, he created a tar donut that provided a leak-proof seal. In 1964 Fernco Joint Sealer Company officially took off when he received a patent and a trademark for his ‘Donut’. In order for Zopfi’s business to expand he needed to form a team of professionals and hired the visionary Darrel Cooper. Behind Cooper’s marketing knowledge was a philosophy of working closely with wholesale distributors to provide products in a timely manner. In 1973 the city of Dallas Texas requested a bid for the first Fernco Coupling to fit a pipe without a bell housing. Cooper saw this product as the opportunity for growth on a broad scale and established couplings in the market. As more manufacturing and office space was required, the company moved its current headquarters to Davison, Michigan. In 1978, Cooper was named President of the company and in 1979 he purchased Fernco Joint Sealer Company forming a new company called Fernco, Inc. The company recognized the need to deliver products to the unexplored Retail Market. In 1984, the PlumbQwik line was introduced exclusively for the retail market segment, which resulted in rapid market share growth. Fernco expanded into Europe as Fernco International, Ltd. was established in Stockport, England in 1993 to manufacture and distribute Fernco and PVC based products. In the following decades, Fernco continued to see worldwide growth throughout North America, Europe, Australia, South America and Central America. Unlimited opportunities abound for Fernco as it continues to be a family affair with the next generation of Cooper’s leading the way.

Vidon Plastics is a specialty provider of custom extrusions. We can create custom profiles from most thermoplastics, including polypropylene, polystyrene, ABS, PVC, and thermoplastic elastomers. Our expertise in extrusion translates into products with a wide range of applications, including co-extrusions, automotive seals and gaskets, extruded trim, extruded spacers, piping, encapuslated foils, residential construction, and signage. Our manufacturing facility is located in Lapeer, Michigan in the John Conley industrial park. We are located less than five minutes off Interstate 69 exit 153.

Advance Auto Trends Inc is an industrial automation company based out of 3279 Snover Rd, Snover, Michigan, United States.

With over 70 years experience in dip coating and other rubber processes, Midwest Rubber Company has become a top leader in single-source rubber and plastics engineering, design and manufacturing. We develop and produce a diverse range of products for a wide variety of industries and applications, including medical, automotive, heavy duty truck, agricultural, consumer goods, and the U.S. military. With a focus on helping our customers maximize profits while eliminating costly manufacturing mistakes, our project and vendor management helps us deliver seamless cost-saving solutions that exceed customer expectations. Our products and proprietary manufacturing processes also eliminate many headaches commonly associated with manufacturing and design, making us the perfect partner. With a focus on innovation and value-driven solutions, MWRCO's proven track record of developing tailored solutions for our customers'​ unique needs has earned us a reputation for thinking “outside the mold” since 1946. Learn more about our custom solutions and products at mwrco.com

PDU is the leading Canadian supplier to the awards and commemorative markets with products that are well priced, beautifully designed and offer excellent value to the end user so that he or she is proud to display their award or gift. Plastic Dress-Up Canada has been an industry leader for over 20 years due to our high standards in product quality and product design and our commitment to customer service. Our warehouses in both Toronto and Edmonton are ideally situated so that we can cover the country and have our goods to our customers in 24 - 48 hours. PDU is continually developing new products and bringing new and innovative ideas to the market. We offer personalization services, exceptional products, retail catalogues, electronic catalogue and user friendly website making your PDU experience a positive and rewarding part of your business.

VALTEC, LLC is an automotive company based out of Imlay City, MI. ValTec is committed to meeting our customer’s requirements using an effective Quality Management System, establishing Continuous Improvement core values that requires the participation of all our employees.

DGP, INC. is a company based out of PO BOX 155, MARLETTE, Michigan, United States.

AFA Industries current product line for the diesel aftermarket consists of new replacement engine parts such as valve train, engine components, overhaul kits, fluid pumps, and sealing technology required for Cummins, Detroit Diesel, Caterpillar and Navistar type applications. All of our parts are packaged and labeled in AFA's own brand name, which is a registered trademark of AFA Industries, Inc. Caterpillar* Cummins* Detroit Diesel* and Navistar* are all registered trademarks of their respective corporations.

Every day the contributions and achievements of State of Michigan employees have a direct impact on over 10 million Michiganders across the state. If you're looking for a fulfilling career in state government that can make a real difference in the lives of others, you can find your place working with us. We have opportunities in a number of career pathways, including, but not limited to, business and administrative support, education and human services, IT and computers, medical and healthcare, natural resources, law enforcement and public safety, skilled trades and more. Join our team for an: - Opportunity to make a difference - Challenging and rewarding work - Competitive salaries - Fun working environment - Great benefits (community service, vacation and sick leave, paid holidays, paid parental leave, longevity bonuses) - Job stability and career advancement - Flexible alternative and remote work schedules - Tuition discounts and student loan forgiveness - Professional development/training - Employee discount plan With positions in over 18 state departments, your perfect career fit is waiting for you at the State of Michigan. From urban centers to beach towns to the great outdoors, the opportunities are endless in Pure Michigan. With your state salary and benefits and Michigan’s affordable cost of living, you can explore all that Michigan has to offer. Ready to join our team? Visit www.Michigan.gov/Employment to search hundreds of state job openings by key word, job type, location, department, job category, salary and more. The State of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We aim to recruit, hire, develop, and retain a diverse and high performing workforce. Our diversity helps drive our creative and effective problem solving, mutual respect, teamwork, and effective communication with the people we serve. Follow us on social media at www.Michigan.gov/SocialMedia and search hashtag #MiGovJobs for updates from state agencies.