Durand Through The Years The PAST... By the time the aluminum form was invented in Independence, Missouri, in the late 1950s, our company founders were longtime experts in pouring walls the old-fashioned way—with plywood forms. They had established a local following of satisfied customers in the quiet town of Durand, Michigan, where they made their home. However, they were quick to recognize the labor-saving potential of aluminum forms. Before long, they began designing and tooling all-aluminum forms as well as a host of productivity-boosting devices including their high output tie-making machine. Word spread steadily, and soon poured-wall contractors throughout the Midwest were clamoring for Durand wall-forming equipment and ties. The creators proved their keen business sense by making the decision to focus efforts on aluminum form manufacturing. In 1976, Durand Forms, Inc. was launched. Building on the deep experience of our founders, Durand Forms has grown from a regional company serving mostly hometown contractors to one of the industry’s most respected suppliers of aluminum forms from coast to coast. Over the years, we have steadily expanded our production facilities and evolved our product offerings. Today, we are distinguished for utilizing state-of-the-art robotics for welding, modern procedures and controls, advancing product capabilities, and continually innovating ways to help contractors succeed. Durand Forms is proud of its quarter-century tradition of producing highly versatile, labor-saving wall forms of exceptional quality. At the same time, we take a future-looking view with newer offerings like our con-tech® product line of patented cast-aluminum forms. Our con-tech division is at the forefront of manufacturing forms uniquely suited for the aesthetic demands of domestic and international above-ground structures for residential, commercial and light industrial applications. With new markets on the horizon, new technologies under development, and new leadership in the executive team, Durand Forms today stands stronger than ever to deliver precisely the fine products contractors rely on to succeed. Our product innovations come from listening, understanding and responding to your needs. We encourage input from contractors willing to share their insights with the industry. Let us know how our products can be improved to serve you better. As always, it is our privilege to be able to help you succeed. • The PRESENT... • The FUTURE...