Zeller Corporation

Zeller Corporation Acquires Ellis Engineering

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 19:32:56 GMT

We are pleased to announce that we have acquired Ellis Engineering, designers of control systems for the water and wastewater industry, based in Gloucester, Massachusetts; we welcome them to the Zeller family of divisions.

As of April 1 2010, Ellis Engineering will be known as VSG Ellis however the focus of providing the best service and support will not change.

“This acquisition is an exciting new opportunity for Zeller to expand its territory in the water and wastewater industry” said Gary Haseley, CEO of Zeller Corporation. “We are fortunate to acquire a company that has an excellent footprint and a strong staff who have a history of delivering quality products and services.”

Acquiring VSG Ellis has marked an exciting new chapter in the successful 50 year history of Zeller Corporation and the relationships we share with customers.

“We are excited to become a part of Zeller Corporation and look forward to providing our customers with access to new products and services,” said Bill Ellis, VP of VSG Ellis. “Our operations complement one another very well, and with Zeller’s diverse offerings, customers will gain access to a broader range of services.

Both Zeller Corporation and VSG Ellis share a commitment to the highest standard of customer service, a commitment that will remain the core focus of this acquisition.

“As we’ve demonstrated over the past several years, achieving growth through select acquisitions is a priority for us.” said Gary Haseley, CEO of Zeller Corporation. “We are proud to have added VSG Ellis to our family of divisions.”

About VSG Ellis:

VSG Ellis is incorporated in Massachusetts as well as New Hampshire, and has a complete staff of personnel throughout New England. VSG Ellis presently operates a UL 508 manufacturing facility and is listed in the Better Business Bureau as a preferred company. VSG Ellis has developed a close relationship with many consulting engineering firms, and assist in specifications and implementation of multiple control and automation systems. In addition to providing many upgrades, system designs & integration, and complete turnkey control system packages, VSG Ellis also offers field service and programming services on many existing control systems and can offer solutions to many on-going problems.

Zeller Corporation Celebrates 50th Anniversary, New Manufacturing Space and LEED Silver Certification

Mon, 28 Jun 2010 13:50:06 GMT

Monroe County Executive Maggie Brooks, City Council Vice President Elaine Spaull and Business Development Commissioner R. Carlos Carballada today presided over a ribbon cutting ceremony for Zeller Corporation at its new office and manufacturing space in the Gleason Business Center at 1000 University Ave. Zeller Corporation’s CEO Gary Haseley was on hand to commemorate the company’s grand opening celebration, LEED Silver certification and 50th anniversary.

Zeller Corporation, a leader in electrical manufacturing solutions, has joined the Gleason Business Center after 44 years of operation at 800 Emerson St. As the company continued to develop new products, capabilities and services, it outgrew its location and considered out-of-state options that were closer to their customers and suppliers. Zeller ultimately decided to remain in Rochester due in part to a package of incentives provided by Monroe County, the City of Rochester and New York State. Zeller now occupies approximately 65,000 square feet at Gleason Business Center. Among the many benefits offered by the space is the proximity to Gleason Corporation, one of Zeller’s largest customers and now its landlord. This arrangement has allowed Zeller to optimize the supply chain between the two organizations.

Zeller also celebrated its award of the Silver Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED) Certification from the U.S. Green Building Council. LEED is the nationally accepted benchmark for the design, construction and operation of green buildings.

“We recognized the footprint that our business had on the environment, so making our building and process green was an important objective for us as a company and the community in which we live,” said Gary Haseley, CEO of Zeller Corporation. “Becoming LEED Certified is a tremendous accomplishment.”

“The enhancement and redevelopment of the Gleason Works into a state-of-the-art business center is one example of the revival Rochester is now beginning to experience,” Commissioner Carballada said. “I would like to personally thank Mr. Haseley and the Zeller Corporation for their investment and their belief in Rochester’s future. We look forward to having them as long-term partners in the revitalization of this city.”

The company’s LEED Silver certification was based on a number of green design and construction features that positively impact the project itself and the broader community.

“With each new LEED-certified building, we get one step closer to USGBC’s vision of a sustainable built environment within a generation,” said Rick Fedrizzi, President, CEO and Founding Chair of the U.S. Green Building Council. “As the newest member of the LEED family of green buildings, Zeller Corporation is an important addition to the growing strength of the green building movement.”

Zeller’s new facility was developed by RJ Taylor, one of Rochester’s leading general contractors. Also involved on the design and construction team was FRA Architects and Engineers, Hanlon Architects, Square D, Billitier Electric, Betlem/Emcor, Gleason Works and Sedgwick Interiors.

The City provided Grant to Loan and Pre-Development Grant assistance and secured Empire Zone designation as a Regionally Significant Project. Zeller funded the improvements with both equity and private investment, with bank financing provided by M&T Bank and Genesee Regional Bank. The company retained all 63 of its employees and created 20 additional full-time jobs at the new location. It plans on additional job creation over the next several years.

Electronics Recycling a Huge Success

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 20:31:20 GMT

Zeller Corporation held its first Electronic Recycling event on June 12th and 13th with the help of Sunnking Electronics and 13WHAM to give back to the Rochester community and help the environment. Zeller estimated they saw 150 cars per hour which allowed them to collect more than 180,000 pounds of electronics while 13WHAM was just as busy collecting 108,000 pounds of waste.

Gary Haseley, CEO of Zeller, said, “It’s amazing what we’re taking out of here. The response has been crazy,” Haseley said. Members of the Rochester community and surrounds areas were thankful and excited to discard their electronics, which included televisions, computers, telephones, and fax machines.

The event was coordinated by Jill Galvin, Marketing Coordinator of Zeller Corporation and Kimie Romeo, Environmental Coordinator of SunnKing. Galvin expressed her gratitude to the many volunteers who assisted at the event, as well as those individuals who contributed items and is helping to keep Rochester green. Click here to view photos more pictures from Zeller’s Recycling Event!

Final Totals for Zeller and 13WHAM:

  Two day event (total of 20 hours collection time)
  Total weight collected (239,114 pounds)
  Total number of trucks (22)
  Total number of skids (431)
  CRTs collected (1314)
  TVs collected (1420)
  Total pounds of lead and other metals diverted from our local municipal solid waste stream/landfill (16,404)
  Cubic yards of landfill space rescued from use (3,448)
  Viewers served (6,400 vehicles)
  Carbon footprint saved (huge)

A Great Fit for Zeller

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 20:25:26 GMT

In March, Zeller Corporation embraced an opportunity and acquired another company: Integrated Concepts Incorporated located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

This exciting partnership provided Zeller with the chance to expand their territory and improve on their goal; providing the right solution for their customers.

Integrated Concepts, a company who has always been ahead of the game and a leader in the industry was founded in January 2001 with Timothy Hunsucker, president, leading the way.

“We are thrilled to be a part of such a wonderful organization and are looking forward to the future success of Zeller Corporation and Integrated Concepts,” comments Tim Hunsucker.

“Our combined resources allow us to leverage our capabilities and provide a broader range of solutions and services for our customers,” says Hunsucker.

Integrated Concepts has a knowledgeable team who has years of experience in cross-industry manufacturing processes and is committed to offering custom technology solutions with individualized attention.

They deliver integration solutions ranging from smaller PLC/PC-based automation systems to advanced enterprise-wide automation and information systems using the best available components and platforms.

With a broad range of industries in which Integrated Concepts services, they are aware that each customer has their own unique set of needs. “We saw this as a great fit because Integrated Concepts is dedicated to providing the right solution for their customers and is committed to staying ahead of the game, just like us” said Gary Haseley, CEO of Zeller Corporation.

Zeller and Integrated Concepts are committed to the success of their new relationship and more importantly, their customers.

Their goal is to provide solutions that improve and simplify manufacturing processes to increase operational efficiency, reduce labor costs and enhance profitability. Headquartered in Rochester, NY, Zeller Corporation’s diverse family of companies provides electrical components and engineered solutions for automation and controls, machine vision inspection, motion control, and process control in industrial and municipal markets around the world. Zeller Corporation also has facilities and offices located throughout New York State as well as in Boston and Toronto.

For more information on this topic or to schedule an interview, please contact Dan Shaughnessy at 585.254.8840, or Tim Hunsucker at 336.777.0111 ext. 101.

Supplier of the Year...And the Winner is Zeller Corporation

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 13:56:15 GMT

The Supplier Award is a program that honors one supplier who has made outstanding contributions to The Gleason Works that align directly with our business goals. Gleason continues to focus on building strong relationships with suppliers who are flexible, innovative, and consistently looking for opportunities to add value for our customers. This award is given annually at the Supplier Meeting to reinforce our Gleason Business Philosophy and serves as a symbol of the respect and appreciation we have for our suppliers. We clearly understand that suppliers are key partners to our success.

The selection process for the supplier award is data driven, reviewing supplier performance in many areas including but not limited to: Cost, Delivery, Quality, Service, Support, and Responsiveness. These categories are weighted to reinforce our company goals and SD’s. Each nominated supplier is scored numerically in these categories and the highest score wins. A supplier needs to be successful in all areas in order to be selected.

Key concepts regarding expected performance from our suppliers were communicated during the meeting. These included:

Being Nimble Involved in New Product Development Willingness to Invest Focus on process excellence Work with Gleason to create competitive advantage Ability to “Over serve” High Quality Focus

For 2008, Zeller Electric, Inc. was awarded the honor of Supplier of the Year. Some accomplishments which drove this selection included:

1. Working in conjunction with Gleason engineering and supply chain, submitted cost savings and avoidances totaling more than 5% of our 2008 spend with them.
2. High level of inventory pull replenishment programs
3. Many joint process improvement projects with documented results and savings.
4. Overall Report Card Score rating on-time delivery, quality, and administrative issues for 2008 of 96%-‘ A ’ rating
5. High degree of flexibility, reacting quickly to our changing requirements. Strong synergy while interfacing with many different departments within Gleason.

Zeller Electric has made a significant, positive impact to our current business and they continue to demonstrate their interest and ability to support Gleason in the future. By: Ellen Kehoe of Gleason

Zeller Corporation Moves after 44 Years

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 13:16:48 GMT

Zeller moves to the Gleason Business Center

Zeller Corporation has relocated its corporate headquarters to its new home on University Avenue. After 44 years on Emerson Street, Zeller was ready to make the transition to the Gleason Business Center to occupy space with one of their largest customers.

The nearly seventy thousand square feet of space, currently housing 110 employees, was completely renovated while still keeping the integrity of the building as one of the most recognizable in the Rochester community. “The facility is incredible, everything we could have hoped for,” said Gary Haseley, CEO. “From our progressive warehouse design complete with a carousel that has now reduced our foot print by 50% to our six training rooms throughout the building that allow for large and small events, the space works for us now” said Haseley.

The decision to be environmentally friendly was also a priority and the facility was designed to be just that. Currently, Zeller is in the final stages of pursuing certification from the U.S. Green Building Council Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design program, also known as LEED, and they are excited to achieve either Certified or Silver recognition.

Zeller’s new facility was developed by RJ Taylor, one of Rochester’s leading general contractors, while the interior of the building was outfitted by Sedgwick Interiors. Work on the project began in May 2008 and the actual reconstruction process of the new space began in August 2008 and was move in ready by December 2008.

Zeller then began moving their staff in stages starting with manufacturing to ensure minimal impact to customers. On December 12, 2008, their move was complete and business officially started for Zeller at 1000 University Avenue, Suite 800 on Monday, December 15th, 2008. “This move was historic to Zeller and we are excited to see our future in the heart of the Rochester community,” Haseley says.

If you’d like more information about this topic, or to schedule an interview, please contact Jill Galvin at 585.254.8840.

Zeller Corporation Golf Outing 2008

Thu, 18 Jan 2007 23:26:29 GMT

Hillside Work-Scholarship Connection (HW-SC) would like to take this opportunity to thank all of Zeller Corporation’s employees, clients, vendors, and friends who participated in the Zeller Tournament Golf Outing 2008, at Shadow Pines Golf Club, on Tuesday, August 12. The event raised $10,575 for HW-SC, which leverages an additional $19,564 in funds from Monroe County to help support this proven program.

Hillside Work-Scholarship Connection was established to help youth stay in school, achieve academic success, and earn their high school diplomas. HW-SC provides Youth Employment Training, including: career exploration, interviewing skills and mock interviews, general office skills, computer skills, customer service skills, and financial literacy. Worksite mentors, such as those at Zeller Corporation, serve as role models and help students further develop employment and interpersonal skills. It is both the businesses that provide students with jobs, and HW-SC youth advocates who create a web of services and support to help students develop the habits, acquire the skills, and demonstrate the desire to become contributing, responsible young people at home, in school, at work, and within the community.

Businesses have discovered that hiring HW-SC students reduces their training and turnover costs and is a fiscally prudent staffing strategy for entry level jobs. HW-SC succeeds through long-term partnerships with the business community.

On behalf of the youth and families served by Hillside Work-Scholarship Connection, thank you for your support!

If you would like to learn more about Hillside Work-Scholarship Connection, please contact us at (585) 325-1517 or visit us on-line at www.hillside.com