One of the greatest strengths of Columbus is the diversity of our
member companies. Throughout the pages of our Annual Report, you
will find profiles of some of our members and the products they
manufacture, service or distribute. This sampling exemplifies the
variety of businesses, knowledge and experience that Columbus
members bring together.
Our member
companies come from the following industries:
Manufacturing:
aluminum windows & door framing systems
auto parts
coffee
cold storage units
computer access flooring
dehydrated animal feed
ingredients
electronic capacitors
electric components and subsystems
envelopes
extruded aluminum
foam & fiber products
ground engaging tools
interior doors
ion and electron microscopes
medical and scientific equipment
metal nameplates
plastic film
plastic packaging
production equipment
signs, labels, and tags
skylights
spreaders and tractors
springs
steel storage tanks
thermal imaging systems
titanium products
trailer bodies
truck modifications
valve assemblies
Distribution:
raw steel and related products
processed steel
refrigeration equipment
steel tubing
turf maintenance equipment
Sales and Services:
architects
cold storage warehousing
construction equipment
discount brokerage
electro-coating and powder
coating
engineering services
information technology management
maintenance and administrative services
office equipment
parking garage operator
property management
research and consulting
retail furniture stores
retail tire dealer
textbook wholesaler and operator
of college bookstores
Other:
campground owner and operator
newspaper publishing
Our member companies are located in
the following areas:
“MetoKote has
always worked to maintain a low-risk profile and
to minimize our insurance costs. Being a part of
Columbus affiliates us with other similarly
minded risk controlling companies. It also gives
us a forum to continue to improve by active
participation in the risk control seminars and
interacting with some of the best-in-class. The
financial savings accrue directly and
immediately to us, rather than being lost in a
blended experience rate through a traditional
program.”
Patrick A. Osler
Chief Financial Officer
MetoKote Corporation
“HOK has
benefited greatly from our membership in
Columbus by being able to control our insurance
costs and being insulated from the traditional
insurance markets. Further, the service
providers have given us tremendous support in
handling claims and providing consultation on a
variety of issues. Columbus members are all
focused on controlling insurance cost, but more
importantly, the safety of our employees.”
Tim Tynan
Senior Vice President
HOK, Inc.
