Monthly Newsletter – December 2024 Edition
From the Desk of Ron Anderson, CEO
Dear Team,
As we enter this special time of year, it’s important to pause and reflect on all we have to be thankful for. It’s also a perfect opportunity to give back to those in need. This Friday, December 6th, at our Christmas party, we’re partnering with the incredible organization Blessings in a Backpack to support our community. Together, we’ll help provide weekend meals for 500 children, making a real impact in addressing local food insecurity.
As we come to the close of an extraordinary year, I want to take a moment to reflect on all we’ve accomplished together and to express my heartfelt gratitude to each of you. Your hard work, resilience, and dedication have been the backbone of our success. I wish you and your loved ones a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
2024 Highlights
Here are just a few of the incredible achievements across our companies:
- Safety First: Across all companies, we achieved our safest year yet! This is a testament to everyone’s commitment to making safety a priority.
- Career Growth: Structural changes have led to countless internal promotions, offering many of you new opportunities to develop your careers. These efforts will continue to pay off as we grow.
- BUILT Exteriors Rebranding: The successful rebranding of Ram and Southam under the BUILT Exteriors name was a major milestone. This was a key focus for 2024, and it has set the stage to unify our strengths to better serve our customers.
- Uneeke Manufacturing High-Profile Projects, Core Support: Uneeke Manufacturing showcased its capabilities by successfully completing two high-profile projects—the world’s first Tesla Diner in Los Angeles, CA, and the LACMA Project in preparation for the Olympics—while continuing to provide critical support to BUILT Exteriors, the foundation of our business.
- Building Strength for the Future: While we didn’t meet our revenue goals in 2024, the strength of our projects and our team’s commitment have created a runway for growth into 2025. Newly acquired assets and technology, including NetSuite and FSM, provide a competitive head start, reflected in our largest-ever backlog of work to date.
Looking Ahead: A Vision for 2025
- Employee Focus: Putting employees first remains at the heart of our vision. The feedback gathered from the October employee feedback survey has already led to meaningful changes, and we’re committed to continuing improvements to create a better workplace experience for everyone.
- Growth Strategy: We’re ready to grow by seizing new opportunities, strengthening our core strengths, and pursuing smart acquisitions. These efforts will help us build on our momentum and position us for lasting success.
- Innovation and Adaptability: Innovation will guide our way as we refine processes and scale for future challenges. By staying adaptable, we can continue to thrive in an ever-changing landscape.
- Team Alignment: Collaboration and alignment across teams will be key to our success. By working together and staying focused, we’ll make 2025 a standout year for everyone involved.
Remember our mantra: “Be the Thread” the strength that binds us together as one team, one vision, one mission. At the same time, let’s always be ready for the curveball because, as we know, the only constant is change. Great companies thrive by staying adaptable, responsive, and prepared for whatever comes their way.
Thank you for being an essential part of this incredible journey. Together, let’s seize the opportunities ahead and make 2025 our best year yet!
Best regards,
Ron Anderson
CEO, MCON Management