Born in the dust of an old powder plant, family-owned Ghent has spent more than 40 years making visual communication products that help people share ideas, divide space and display information. Based in Ohio, the company makes more than 95 percent of its products in the USA, with made-to-order craftsmanship spanning workplace, education and healthcare settings. Its healthcare line is especially distinctive, including patient-room communication boards and a changeable glassboard that swings away from the wall when space is tight.
AywonFrom a former 1896 silk factory in Hazleton, Aywon manufactures visual display boards, cases, and cabinets for schools and institutional customers. This American-owned family business has made its products in the United States since 1954, with more than half of its production employees staying five years or longer. Aywon is the primary supplier of chalkboards, whiteboards, and related products to New York City Schools and also customizes products to required sizes and configurations.BROOKLYN, NY
GableBorn from Paul Gable’s sign-making work in his parents’ home and father’s garage, Gable is a Baltimore-area visual communications company that has been creating branded environments for more than 45 years. The company became employee-owned after 45-plus years in business, carrying its original emphasis on craftsmanship into projects for businesses and public places nationwide.BALTIMORE, MD
SignaworksFamily-owned Signaworks has manufactured industrial signal products in Powell, Ohio, since 1995, including the modern andon light it says it developed in 1997. The company builds standard and custom visual and audible signaling solutions in the USA, with engineers available to tailor systems for applications ranging from lean manufacturing to wireless production monitoring.POWELL, OH
PDi Communication Systems, IncFounded as a small machine shop, PDi Communication Systems has grown into a U.S. manufacturer known for serving healthcare exclusively. For more than 45 years, its Springboro, Ohio operation has built patient television systems for hospitals and clinics, with the company also providing installation and support through its own teams. PDi is ISO 9001:2015 registered.SPRINGBORO, OH