1ST-YEAR WINNER
Glenn Rieder Inc.
West Allis
Industry: Architectural millwork
Founded: 1946
Projected 2018 revenue: $60 million
glennrieder.com
Since 1946, West Allis-based Glenn Rieder has provided custom architectural millwork and specialized interiors for more than 2,000 projects throughout the United States. The company specializes in finishes for luxury hotels, casinos, restaurants, corporate offices, sports facilities and institutions.
Notable clients include the Ritz-Carlton, Hyatt, Marriott, Bellagio, Beau Rivage, MGM Grand and Venetian. Locally, it worked on the Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Co. tower and the Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse in downtown Milwaukee, and the Acuity corporate headquarters expansion in Sheboygan.
In 2018, the company opened its new $8 million, 120,000 square-foot-manufacturing and office facility on a 12-acre remediated brownfield site in West Allis. The new facility has allowed Glenn Rieder to increase production capacity and staff.
The company also recently opened a 20,000-square-foot office and warehouse in San Diego.
Glenn Rieder prides itself on its ability to offer clients a wide range of millwork and interior options that range from traditional architectural woodworking to highly specialized and elaborately themed environments.
What is the biggest obstacle to your company’s growth?
“Identifying, recruiting and retaining a capable, competent and professional workforce at every level within the organization.”
– Michael Floyd, chief executive officer.
