THE CHALLENGE
AKWEL AUTOMOTIVE is an engine parts manufacturer in Cadillac, MI. Their very large facility with numerous different types of roofing systems had leaking roofs that were out of warranty. The repair service they were getting wasn’t effective because the multiple roof systems made the tie-in very difficult to maintain. They had ice problems in certain areas of their building. There were areas where a leak could devastate their production and compromise the safety of their workers. Due to the extreme temps associated with their process, they had problems with severe leaking around their hot exhaust stacks. Coordinating work with a front-end remodel, they required a Class 1 and Class A rated system to ensure the safety of their employees and the facility. We recognized out-of-date equipment that needed to be removed from the rooftop with a crane.
I had a good feeling after my first meeting with the people from Springfield. We had other quotes that were cheaper, but Springfield was able to point out the differences and show us the value in their proposal. The points that they made about the proposal made me trust them.