Exterior sunshades are an important and increasingly popular part of an energy reduction strategy. Blinds help with glare and heat from direct light, but unlike blinds, exterior shading reduces the heat transfer from the exterior façade to the interior of a building. They also provide opportunities to exercise decorative flair and make buildings unique. Selecting Read more…

Industrial Louvers, Inc. is proud to announce that Dustin Gagner has been elected as Chair of the Air Movement and Control Association (AMCA) Louver Engineering Committee. Dustin holds a degree in mechanical engineering from North Dakota State University. In more than ten years at Industrial Louvers, he has served in a variety of positions including Read more…

DELANO, Minn.—Verta, Inc., a provider of architectural metal finishing, announced the promotion of Brett Reinhardt to president. Reinhardt has also been appointed as executive vice president of Verta’s sister company, Industrial Louvers, Inc. (ILI), a manufacturer of custom architectural metal products. “Brett has been key to our success. We are thrilled to promote him to these Read more…

We understand the demands of a tight construction schedule. Sequencing work in limited space on a tight schedule means suppliers have to perform for projects to run smoothly. That’s why at ILI, we communicate proactively to understand the always changing needs of our customers. We have also streamlined our manufacturing processes to maximize our flexibility Read more…

When it comes to sunshades, engineering connections to the building can be the most challenging part of the design process and can take up valuable time, but the ability to create custom designs instead of using standard off-the shelf products opens a world of possibilities. ILI is pleased to introduce a new online tool that can Read more…

Industrial Louvers, Inc.’s painted sunshades receive BuildingGreen’s Top 10 Products award for 2019 DELANO, Minn.—Industrial Louvers, Inc. (ILI) is pleased to announce that its painted sunshades have received recognition as one of BuildingGreen’s Top 10 Products for 2019. By receiving this honor, ILI joins an exclusive list of innovative companies that show leadership in developing Read more…

The Minnesota chapter of National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO-MN) will  honor several female business owners “who are shaking up the status quo, contributing to our economy and supporting other women-owned businesses,” on the 30th anniversary of then-President Ronald Reagan signing a bill that allowed women to get a business loan without a male-relative Read more…

CEO Jo Reinhardt and Director of Sales & Marketing/Sustainability Champion Lisa Britton were interviewed recently regarding ILI’s role as a leader in sustainability and the role sustainability plays in our company strategy.  Read more here.  

Delano, Minn. – Industrial Louvers (ILI) is proud to announce that its President and CEO, Jo Reinhardt, has been awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award from the National Association of Women Business Owners Minnesota Chapter.  NAWBO describes the award as one that, “…goes to a NAWBO member who owns a …business that has experienced significant long-term Read more…

The International Living Futures Institute recently published case studies on some of the cutting-edge businesses that are part of the JUST Program. Industrial Louvers was honored to be included as one of the studies. The JUST Program demonstrates a commitment to social justice and equity issues. Businesses of all kinds are encouraged to apply for Read more…