Strategic Partnerships
Gibraltar Industries
In 2007, the Florence Corporation was acquired by Gibraltar Industries, a leading manufacturer and distributor of building products for industrial, infrastructure, residential, and renewable energy and conservation markets. With a four-pillar strategy focused on operational improvement, product innovation, acquisitions and portfolio management, Gibraltar’s mission is to drive best-in-class performance. Gibraltar serves customers primarily throughout North America and to a lesser extent Asia. Gibraltar's common stock is a component of the S&P SmallCap 600 and the Russell 2000® Index and is traded as ROCK.
United States Postal Service (USPS)
The Postal Service fuels the nation's economy and delivers hundreds of millions of messages and billions of dollars in financial transactions each day to eight million businesses and 250 million Americans. The Postal Service makes history as it helps lead the way in making the federal government more businesslike and responsive to customer needs. Florence Corporation currently has two exclusive equipment contracts with the USPS - including the outdoor delivery equipment - and has set the design standard for all cluster box units (CBUs) manufactured in the US. Florence has been recognized by the USPS with six different awards for Supplier Excellence, Supplier Quality, and Supplier Innovation over the last 14 years and is considered a Key Supplier of the USPS.
United States Postal Inspection Service
The mission of the United States Postal Inspection Service is to protect the U.S. Postal Service, its employees and its customers from criminal attack, and protect the nation's mail system from criminal misuse. Florence Manufacturing designed its High-Security CBU for the Postal Inspection Service.
Association Affiliations
American Institute of Architects (AIA)
Since 1857, AIA has represented the professional interests of America's architects. As AIA members, over 80,000 licensed architects, emerging professionals, and allied partners affirm their commitment to excellence in design and livability in our nation's buildings and communities. Florence Corporation is an AIA affiliate member and has been an exhibitor at the AIA Conference. Florence also offers accredited modules for AIA members to attain continuing education credits.
Association of College and University Housing Officers-International (ACUHO-I)
ACUHO-I members believe in developing exceptional residential experiences at colleges, universities, and other post-secondary institutions around the world. Nearly 1000 campus members serve more 1.8 million students worldwide. Florence has exhibited at ACUHO-I Education Conferences and is a corporate member.
National Apartment Association (NAA)
The National Apartment Association (NAA) is America's leading advocate for quality rental housing. NAA's mission is to serve the interests of multifamily owners, managers, developers and suppliers and to maintain a high level of professionalism in the multifamily industry to better serve the public’s rental housing needs. Florence Corporation is proud to be a sponsor of The National Apartment Association Education Institute (NAAEI), the education and research arm of the NAA. In addition, Florence Corporation is a member of NAA, serves on the National Supplier Council (NSC) and has exhibited at the NAA Conference.
National Association of College and University Mail Services (NACUMS)
The National Association of College and University Mail Services (NACUMS) is a non-partisan, non-profit organization dedicated to serving the interests of college and university mailers. NACUMS was formed in August 1995. Florence Corporation has exhibited at and is a proud member of NACUMS.
National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)
The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) is a trade association that helps promote the policies that make housing a national priority. Since 1942, NAHB has been serving its members, the housing industry, and the public at large. Florence Corporation has exhibited at the annual IBS Show.
National League of Postmasters (NLP)
Since 1887, the National League of Postmasters has distinguished itself as the premiere professional organization for Postmasters. Today, it is still representing the interests of Postmasters and their families and their employer in a manner that brings credit to itself and all those who proudly proclaim membership. Florence Corporation has exhibited at and been a proud sponsor at the NLP Conference.
National Postal Forum (NPF)
The National Postal Forum (NPF), a not-for-profit educational corporation, was established in 1968 by a group of major postal customers/mailers who were committed to an ongoing partnership with the United States Postal Service. The Forum's goal then - as now - has been to provide education opportunities to business mailers and communication/feed-back between the USPS and its business customers. The NPF goal is towards a more responsive and efficient mail communications system. Florence Corporation has exhibited at and been a proud sponsor at the annual NPF Conference each spring.