August 2012 - Empire State Development - New York State

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Employment: Initial employment at time of ESD Incentive Offer: 119 Current employment level: 209 Minimum employment on January 1, 2013: 157* *Include up to 3 Full-time Contract Employees II. Project Cost and Financing Sources Financing Uses Amount Infrastructure, Construction and Renovations $7,983,199 Machinery & Equipment 1,611,765 Soft Costs including Legal, Permits, A&E fees, Consultants, Insurance and Miscellaneous 1,236,158 Total Project Costs $10,831,122 Financing Sources Amount Percent Rate/Term/Lien ESD-Grant $600,000 5% HSBC-Loan 8,500,000 79% 5.47%/15 yrs/first lien on RE Company Equity 1,731,122 16% Total Project Financing $10,831,122 100% III. Project Description A. Company Industry: Company History: Ownership: Size: MechoShade Systems, Inc. designs, manufactures and markets solar shading systems for commercial, institutional and residential buildings. MechoShade Systems, Inc. was formed out of HomeCraft Drapery and Upholstery Corporation. Since its first roller shade 50 years ago, the Company has become the standard manufacturer of manual, motorized and automated shading systems and controls. In addition, the Company now offers automated dimming and lighting controls required in many architectural designs of glass facades to comply with energy codes and more energy-efficient buildings. Privately owned MechoShade corporate office is located in Long Island City, New York, and manufacturing facilities in Phoenix, Arizona; Edison, New Jersey, and Milton Keynes, United Kingdom. 2
Market: ESD Involvement: Competition: Past ESD Support: MechoShade Systems location in NYS is important to maintain its position as leader in the industry. Major clients include: Goldman Sachs headquarters, NY and London, UK; Hess Oil, Houston, Texas; and MGM/City Center, Las Vegas, Nevada. Some of MechoShade competitors are: Hunter-Douglas, Pearl River, NJ; Draper, Inc., Spiceland, Indiana; and Levolor, Atlanta, Georgia. In 2006, the Company approached ESD for financial assistance to renovate and equip a former manufacturing building into the Company’s corporate headquarters. Keeping its presence in NYS is vital to sustaining the Company’s growth, retaining its NYC workforce, and to maintain its proximity to architectural firms. As a result, ESD offered a $600,000 Empire State Economic Development Fund capital grant that was accepted in July 2006. The Company considered relocating to New Jersey or Connecticut. This is the Company’s first project with ESD. B. The Project Completion: March 2012 Activity: The project involves the renovation of a 93-year-old 46,000 square-foot manufacturing building into the Company’s corporate offices. The renovated facility supports corporate operations, sales, customer service, and engineering and design functions. Highlights of the building’s renovations include a 26.48kW photovoltaic electrical system, white roofing, fully automated and zoned HVAC system, elevator, automated dimming and solar shading. The building is expected to achieve a LEED Gold certification later this year. Results: As a result of the project, the Company has retained 119 jobs including 1 Full time Contract Employee and will create 38 new jobs including up to 3 Full time Contract positions. Grantee Contact: ESD Project No.: Norman E. Rathfelder, CFO 42-03 35 th Street Long Island City, NY 11101 Phone: (718) 729-2020 Fax: (718) 729-2941 U331 3
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