Getting through the recession was a tall order for a number of manufacturers and the companies that service them. But many of those that survived have enjoyed significant growth since 2009.
Godlan is one of those companies.
"The companies that survived and emerged figured out they had to do more with less," says Ed Lanko, president & owner of
Godlan.
The Clinton Township-based tech firm sells Infor's Product Configuration Management software, which helps manufacturers streamline the production and sales of their products. It also provides consulting services to manage that software. Its client roster consists of about 250 manufacturers from a variety of industries, such as aerospace, metal fabrication and automotive, among others.
Godlan has enjoyed double-digit gains each year since the end of the recession while responding to the demands of its industry. That has allowed Godlan to increase its staff to 35 people after making seven hires over the last year. It's a growth streak Lanko expects to continue well into next year.
"We are forecasting 20-percent growth year over year in our core business," Lanko says. "That translates roughly to personnel as well."
Source: Ed Lanko, president & owner of Godlan
Writer: Jon Zemke
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