Nestled along the Kishwaukee River, in a quaint small town of Northern Illinois, you would be surprised to find a hidden gem known as Franklin Display Group. As a well-established company, they are no secret in the Point of Purchase Display industry. This small manufacturing company is big on production horsepower driven by a team with an even bigger heart. Once you have done business with Franklin Display Group, it is easy to see the uniqueness in products and service enjoyed by so many. They add value to their client’s business by providing American Made products, while utilizing the latest manufacturing technology, along with a highly experienced workforce.

Clients of Franklin Display Group find comfort in their American Made metal products, and for good reason. All Franklin products go through a robust development process to make sure they work properly. Adherence to detailed manufacturing specifications guarantee high-quality products leave the facility; and customers know their products come with a quality guarantee. If problems do arise, the company is easy to contact and always stand behind their work 100%. These characteristics are far too often neglected with foreign manufacturers. Domestic manufacturing also means speed to market, something critical in today’s business environment. The inefficiencies of shipping across the globe are eliminated and lead times are weeks rather than months. The advantages do not stop there. American manufacturers are strictly held to domestic labor laws and environmental regulations, providing peace of mind for those concerned with corporate social responsibility and sustainability. Issues associated with child labor, unsafe working conditions, and unclean manufacturing practices are non-existent.

Franklin Display Group provides value for their clients, in part, because they believe in the importance of investing in recent technology. Whether it is keeping up with the latest software, or investing in new machinery, Franklin is always growing and changing. For instance, they recently implemented a new ERP system that allows them to better serve their customers. This system allows for clean information in manufacturing, providing efficiency gains in production, better inventory control, and reduced waste. The latest in technology does not stop there. What many clients find most impressive, when they visit Franklin, is the equipment utilized to manufacture their products. It is just fun to watch how things are made. Some of the most recent investments include a CNC Mandrel Tube Bender, a 45-foot auto-load CNC Fiber Optic Tube Laser, and several new precision press brake machines. Currently, they are looking at adding robotic welding for 2023. These all compliment the arsenal of machinery in their 200,000 sq ft of manufacturing facilities. What this means for the client is faster production, increased quality, and cost savings.

When customers come to Franklin, they are tapping into a deep well of knowledge and experience

Ultimately, none of the previously mentioned conditions matter without a workforce with know-how. Tremendous value for the customer is provided through the organization’s experienced workforce; something they are very proud of. Out of the 85+ full time employees, the average tenure is over 14 years, with many in the 20–30-year range. Over the past 44 years, they have worked on thousands of unique and custom projects. Each one providing a different challenge, and a different learning opportunity. These successes directly transfer to future projects. When customers come to Franklin, they are tapping into a deep well of knowledge and experience. Clients have come to trust that they are being taken care. When they work with Franklin Display Group, they know they are working with someone with the experience to fulfill their needs.