Since April 1968, Spectrum Industries has been providing high-quality furniture and product solutions to businesses and educational institutions. In 2009, over 1,000 different products were manufactured and shipped from the Chippewa Falls-based facility. Some of the company’s many products include educational computer lab furniture, corporate training furniture and custom display and store fixtures.

As many educational institutions and businesses have downsized during the recent economic downturn, Spectrum officials see the current marketplace as recovering. The company strives to strategically plan ahead for future changes and opportunities. One of the ways the company has maintained its longevity and strategic goals is through the quality products it produces. “We guarantee complete customer satisfaction,” said David Hancock, Spectrum Industries president.

Customer satisfaction is a top priority for the approximately 195 employees at Spectrum Industries; employee satisfaction is important to company management. Spectrum Industries officials are especially pleased with the workforce available in the Chippewa Valley, citing their innovation, high-tech manufacturing skills and incredibly strong work ethic. “These attributes are at the core of our success and will be the reason we continue to expand and succeed moving forward,” said Hancock. The company also reflected upon the importance of higher education. “Our regional post-secondary institutions continue to develop the next generation of leaders and innovators for our organizations,” Hancock commented. “Having partners that take an interest in developing community and business partnerships ensures that Chippewa County businesses have efficient business processes, innovative programs and products, and a highly-prepared and eager workforce,” he continued.

Spectrum Industries gives back to the community in which it operates. It currently supports Junior Achievement events, sponsors a Relay for Life team and supports the United Way. Community involvement offers a way for the company to impact the Chippewa Valley through volunteerism and other events. To show the company’s commitment to social responsibility, being an ethical and community-minded corporate citizen is one of the tenents of the Spectrum Industries’ mission statement. This mindset has led to the pursuit of environmentally-friendly operations and sustainability endeavors.

The company is proud of the acknowledgements and awards it has received. “Receiving recognition affirms that our decisions have been good ones for the company, for our employees and for the community,” said Hancock. “With so much to offer, there is a bright future for all of the existing firms in Chippewa County and a significant draw exists for bringing in new employers and organizations,” he concluded.