About Mississippi Tornado Shelters
World Class Manufacturing
Granger Industries has a reputation of quality, capability and exceeding expectations in the world of rotational molding. John Grimes Sr., was one of the "founding fathers" of the Rotational Molding Industry in the United States giving the company deep industry roots to build on. His son, also John Grimes founded Granger Industries, Inc. in 1994. A 40 year pioneer himself, the Grimes family was integral thru the history of the Rotational Molding.
John and his original partners started the company in Sharonville, OH but grew out of that location in its first 2 years. In 1996, finding a move essential for continued growth; John and his business partner chose another Cincinnati-Dayton area suburb of Middletown, OH. This move also prompted John to start branching Granger Plastics into new opportunities that developed into long term relationships for integral to the future of the company.
By the autumn of 1998 the firm was again in need of expansion to it’s maximize ability and capacities. Large capital additions in machinery and equipment were made boosting its rotational molding capabilities. It was also at that time that John and his partners required additional skills for the more extensive opportunities, so they added one more member to the team. The new partner was Jim Cravens, a strongly pursued associate of Mr. Grimes' past in rotational molding. Jim was brought in during a significant duration of adjustment. A Mechanical Engineer by education and profession, Jim has over 25 years of experience in steel fabrications. Much of his experience was acquired during his tenure of design & making, research, development and production in the commercial lawn mower industry. He additionally delivers virtually twenty years of rotational molding experience to complement his vast understanding of steels and metal fabrications. The combination of knowledge and experience was the perfect match for Granger’s needs. As possibilities originated from several new directions Granger continued its growth.
As Granger Industries grew it started broadening in to a wide-ranging number of industries, OEMS and other companies looking to expand its manufacturing reach. It became necessary to continue the expansion into various other locations and avenues and over the last few years, Granger has made a variety of capital investments including boosting warehousing capacities to aid from increasing material prices, adding significant equipment to Mold & Metals shop for its in-house fabrications and repairs. This also allows for Granger to offer the most competitive prices for its clients. Granger has made excellent strides in innovations of pigments, effects and various additives by working with industry leaders. These pursuits allow the business to stay front and center of rotational molding advancements. Granger continues to propel forward in the plastics industry by providing industry leading innovations such as the Granger ISS Tornado Shelter and the Sandsaver™ Beach Erosion barrier. Its latest product additions include ForeverSafe Products, a line of theft deterrent cemetery products as well as the launch of Granger Aerospace Products and the substantial expansion into the air cargo and aerospace industry.
A Long History of Shelter Manufacturing
Granger Plastics Company is a full solution custom rotational molding company. It has a lengthy history making tornado shelters, which began soon after the firm was founded. Through years of experience of making shelters Granger had the opportunity to recognize some concerns customers voiced regarding the design and installation of pre fabricated tornado shelters. Though rotational molding is often utilized to provide a more durable product it was the encounters with consumer concerns that led Granger to craft its own shelter, the Granger ISS, to deal with the usual issues of this kind of item. This foundation of manufacturing experience was the inspiration of the initial design of the Granger ISS which resolved several issues seen in the previous decade of manufacturing shelters for other businesses. Branching off into the exclusive style of the Granger ISS has allowed the improvements to proceed throughout the development of this item.
Continuing Tornado Shelter Development
Installation was pertinent issue that shelter customers voiced concern over. This problem was the premise for the reversed taper design allowing for installation without extra anchoring. The door was additionally developed to be p with the ground rather than partially out of the ground or at an angle. These two innovations were the initial improvements the Granger ISS tackled. From that success Granger continued to establish a more secure, easier and additionally aesthetically pleasing unit. Granger has continued to lighten the weight of its door for much easier entrance having a total amount of three doors tested in the record of the unit. The present door model comes standard with a dual impact shock system for the easiest feasible door entrance and exit. The door also is readily available in customized colors permitting consumers to reduce the appearance of the unit or coordinate with house shades or landscape design ideas. Coordinating vent caps are additionally readily available and a new bolted on vent style enables several ventilation alternatives. Additional spacing added around the door frame also permits optimum oxygen flow into the unit at all times. The three step entry with moveable handrails was also a consideration in the original design. Granger has also developed the non skid surface area of the entry and included a led lighting system for raised security when entering the shelter. Finally the newest development of foam loading the unit not only drastically increases convenience of installment, but also additionally battles condensation and keeps interior temperature level inside the shelter. Innovation is an important part of Granger's production philosophy and the advancement Granger ISS is an outstanding example of that commitment.
Granger Plastics Company is a full solution custom rotational molder. It has a lengthy history making storm cellar via its custom manufacturing which began soon after the firm was founded. Through years of experience of making shelters Granger had the ability to recognize some typical concerns customers voiced regarding the style and installation of pre fabricated tornado shelters. Though rotational molding is often utilized to provide a more durable product it was the encounters with consumer concerns that led Granger to craft its own shelter, the Granger ISS, to deal with the usual issues of this kind of item. This foundation of manufacturing experience was the inspiration of the initial design of the Granger ISS which resolved several issues seen in the previous decade of manufacturing shelters for other businesses. Branching off into the exclusive style of the Granger ISS has actually allowed the improvements to proceed throughout the development of this item.
America's leading Tornado Shelter features
Granger's underground safety shelter provides outstanding features found on no other shelter. The rotationally molded construction of this storm shelter is attributed to durable double wall of polyethylene in this product. The 1/2" exterior and 1/2" interior walls are filled with VOC exempt dimensionally secure foam guaranteeing remarkable resilience, best installation readily available and enhanced condensation resistance. This also allows for setup in locations that other shelters are unable to be set up such a high water table or tight areas.
The three layered panel door is an additional one-of-a-kind component of the Granger ISS. This door comes standard with a dual gas assisted shock system for simple entrance and exit, triple locking system for supreme protection and a customizable outside panel. The door of the Granger ISS is FEMA 320 and 361 exceeding.
Various other special features of the ISS consist of formed seating molded in to the unit, LED light, two articulating hand rails, easy three step entry, 2 sources of ventilation, simple setup and installation and incomparable lifespan providing security for generations. See why the Granger ISS is the United State's leading tornado shelter solution! Supplying industry leading protection with incomparable resilience, a lifetime guarantee and a far exceeding industry lifespan, the Granger ISS Storm cellar is the only tornado protection your family members will ever before need! Read more about the units features here.
