Company overview
SADEV has been manufacturing stainless steel precision components for various industries since 1938. Its Architectural Glass Systems division was established in 1993 to offer solutions for many glass applications, such as facades, canopies, interior partitions, and guardrails.
Leadership:
Joseph D. Hendrickson – president, treasurer, owner
Shelli A. Sawyer – corporate secretary, general manager of operations
Locations: Keokuk and Coralville, Iowa
Years in business: SADEV USA - 15 years
Company motto: “We Build the Invisible”
Q & A with Joseph Hendrickson
What products and services does SADEV USA offer?
Our Architectural Glass Systems have a standard range of products that include fittings for both external and internal applications: SADEV Classic for the exterior building envelope; SADEV Decor for interior build outs; and SADEV SABCO for handrail and balustrade components.
We also offer engineering and design services, custom fabrication and finishing, and single source responsibility. These include guardrails, windscreens, canopy frames, point supported facades and other support structures that can be designed and fabricated per project specifications.
What are your company's keys to success?
- Customer relationships are vital to us. We focus on our customers’ needs and finding resolutions for them. Communication with each other is a must.
- Employee retention – developing and retaining skilled staff is essential. We strive to provide our employees with a positive and productive work environment while allowing the flexibility for a good work/life balance.
- We are always looking for ways to improve. In order to do that, we must listen to our employees, our customers, and even our competitors.
What is a big glass project or accomplishment for your company?
Landmark Center Project
For these glass canopies, we created a custom articulating glass fitting to point support corrugated laminated glass. The connections had to be produced to conform to the peaks and valleys of the kiln cast glass.
See the SADEV USA We Build the Invisible video.
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