The Wind Group Holds Grand Opening At Peck’s Lane Facility

By Andrew Gorosko

To celebrate its move to new corporate headquarters at 30 Peck’s Lane in Newtown, The Wind Group, an alliance of four industrial firms, held a grand opening event there on the evening of October 4.

Patrick Wind, president of The Wind Group, said, “Today’s event is in part a celebration of the growth and prosperity of our companies at a time when growth and prosperity are difficult to achieve.

“It’s a celebration of the hope and optimism that we have in our local, state, and federal officials to recognize that given the chance and the right environment, businesses of all sizes can thrive… Today, we support some of this country’s largest companies including, in Connecticut alone, the likes of Nestle Waters, Honeywell, Thule, and Sikorsky — and we feel like we’re just getting started,” Mr Wind said in prepared remarks.

“Nine short months ago, we purchased this building and all the equipment inside. In 2012 alone, we’ve invested in technology, automation, and other capital improvements and upgrades. And we’re on track to double the number of employees that we had just last year,” he added. The Wind Group currently employs about 30 people.

“Thank you all for joining me today to celebrate the grand opening of our new facility and what we hope is the start of much more to come. I congratulate all those who have contributed to this achievement,” he said.

The grand opening, which was held in a warehouse section of the 60,000-square-foot industrial/office building, included tours of the facility, as well as a cocktail reception.

The Wind group comprises four firms — Wind Hardware and Engineering, Zephyr Lock, Zephyr Fluid Solutions, and Windmade Products.

Wind Hardware and Engineering designs, manufactures, and supplies cam locks, drawer slides, furniture locks, hinges, fasteners and handles.

Zephyr Lock produces locks for lockers.

Zephyr Fluid Solutions designs and manufactures devices used in the storage, merchandising, and dispensing of bottled water in home, office, retail, and institutional settings.

 Windmade Products is in the business of metal fabrication, machining, and powder coating. It also the manufacturer of Neumade-brand products, which are used in projection rooms of the cinema industry.

In 1997, Neumade Products Corp constructed the building now occupied by The Wind Group.