Metal Systems, Inc., the Chattanooga-based maker of a wide range of metal equipment centers and complex electrical enclosures, has chosen Neathawk Dubuque and Packett’s [ND&P] Chattanooga team as its marketing and advertising agency of record.
“Our company has enjoyed tremendous growth over the past five years,” said Metal Systems President and Chief Executive Officer Jerry Driscoll. “But we have ambitious goals for growth that will require a solid partnership with a well-versed and experienced marketing and communications firm. ND&P certainly fits that bill. It is important to our growth that engineers and owners know who we are and the value we provide.”
Neathawk Dubuque and Packett was founded in 1975 in Richmond, Va., and has offices in Chattanooga, Roanoke, Charlotte and Tampa. The firm’s capabilities include advertising, new media strategies, interactive planning, marketing, planning, media and direct response marketing. ND&P’s business sector experience includes manufacturing, technology, healthcare, tourism and hospitality among others. ND&P principals are CEO Roger Neathawk and President Susan Dubuque.
“We’re pleased to be partnering with Metal Systems,” said ND&P Executive Vice President Dan Fell. “It’s a company with deep roots in Chattanooga, a solid base of business throughout the U.S. and ambitious goals for growth. We look forward to supporting Metal Systems in reaching those goals.”
Metal Systems, located at 1919 Polymer Drive near Highway 153, was founded in 1968. The company has grown to be an industry leader, developing solutions for a wide range of clients and industries, including custom manufactured equipment centers that integrate and protect critical low and medium voltage switchgear and motor controls in the power and petrochemical markets, it was stated.
Metal Systems operates plants in Chattanooga and Houston representing more than 308,000 square feet of indoor manufacturing space as well as related outdoor operations and facilities totaling 652,000 square feet.
The company employs some 336 persons, including over 193 based in Chattanooga.