If you have ever been grateful for your intermittent wipers when you driving through a rain shower, the Hall Company worked with GM on that feature in 1970. Ever been to Disney? The Hall Company helped Disney when they built the monorail system. Have you ever flown? The Hall Company produces patented membrane switches for cockpits and even the food industry. Have you ever had an MRI? The Hall Company produces collision sensors to keep you safe.
We can thank Kyle Hall, President of The Hall Company, and his team for the countless ways they provide solutions for industry leaders here and across the globe. Kyle and his company are a vital part of our community. There was a time that those containers were unheard of. Then, along came ORBIS and changed how we transport goods. Before plastic, wood was used to help contain and transport goods. In 1895, what is now the Menasha corporation was the largest manufacturer of turned wooden ware. By the 1950’s, another pioneer by the name of G.B. Lewis became the first designer of plastic reusable containers. In 1974 they came together when Menasha acquired G.B Lewis and renamed LEWISSystems. In 1995 ORBIS came under the Menasha corporation and now we have Orbis Menasha. Folks who grew up here in Urbana may recognize the LEWISSystem name that we know now as Orbis. Started locally in 1980, what was once LEWISSystem, ORBIS is still the leader in plastic reusable packaging. After recently acquiring the remaining parcels of the old Q3 building, ORBIS plans to expand their facility here in Urbana. They will be hosting a Ground Breaking Ceremony tomorrow at 10:00 am, click here to learn more about this event.
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