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Mar 1, 2020

SAS Flight Factory is manufacturing its way to space

SAS Flight Factory | Arvada | Product: Aerospace & Aircraft The manufacturing arm of Boulder-based Special Aerospace Services, SAS Flight Factory has taken on larger and larger projects from NASA, the Department of Defense and aerospace primes. It’s come a long way from the small Englewood machine shop acquired by Special [...]

Mar 1, 2020

Bolder Surgical is manufacturing robotic tools for surgery

The big move for 2020? Bringing manufacturing in-house. As of February, Bolder Surgical is making all of its new products in Colorado. Not only has this improved the quality of the products, but its decreased the cost.

Mar 1, 2020

Polidori Sausage is balancing history and sustainability

Now under the guidance of fourth-generation owners, President Steve Polidori and VP Melodie Polidori Harris, Polidori Sausage moved to a new facility in northeast Denver in 2016, tripling its floor space while emphasizing sustainability via energy efficiency, water conservation and other initiatives.

Mar 1, 2020

This Cañon City Company has made emergency sirens for 115 years

COO Scott Yarberry says they’re popular because they’re built to last, with simple and elegant designs. The 10V, unchanged since 1981, uses only two moving parts to belt out a 115-decibel wail 100 meters in all directions. There are currently more than 5,000 10Vs in service on Earth.

Feb 10, 2020

Made in Colorado 2020: The Top 100 Manufacturers

ColoradoBiz is gearing up to celebrate just some of the manufacturers that are bringing innovation within their industries. The annual Made in Colorado honors 100 of the state's manufacturers in ten industry categories.

Feb 6, 2020

Made in Colorado: Winter Sports and Styles

From snowmobiling accessories to gear to keep you warm, these four Colorado-made winter products are must-haves to get through the winter season.

Dec 17, 2019

Made in Colorado: Four great picks for the gift-giving season

Don't know what to get for the friend or colleague that has everything? Look no further than these unique four locally-crafted gifts.

Oct 8, 2019

Made in Colorado: Local Tricks and Treats for Halloween

From unique, handcrafted Ouija boards to spooky pet costumes and seasonally-themed soaps, these products and treats will make your Halloween party stand-out.

Jul 18, 2019

Made in Colorado: The Gear Your Need for Concert Season

Make a statement in your house, on your legs or on your wrist with each of these products dedicated to Colorado's iconic music venue.

May 21, 2019

Made in Colorado: Great Stuff for the Great Outdoors

Derek Weber cut the top off of an old van in a Greeley junkyard with a Sawzall in 2008 to make his first camper van. He started Colorado Camper Van the next year and started adding pop-tops to customers’ vans and decking out the interiors.

May 2, 2019

The Stars Are Aligning for Colorado Aerospace

The 35th Space Symposium in Colorado Springs was a good fit for Colorado. The state boasts the nation’s second-largest space economy, home to more than 500 aerospace-related companies.

Mar 28, 2019

Brick and Mortar Retailer Opens Thanks to Amazon

While attending Metropolitan State University, Kevin Davis and girlfriend (now wife), Ginny designed posters and T-shirts for local bands as a side gig. After graduation, Kevin and Ginny worked different graphic design jobs but continued to do their own designs at night, hand printing their designs on apparel and glassware.