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THE BUGLE MAY 16, 2013
News Community Briefs Metropolitan Industries listed as innovative firm Crain’s Chicago Business has listed Romeoville-based Metropolitan Industries Inc. as one of the most innovative firms of 2012. Metropolitan ranked No. 15 out of 70 local companies in patent per capita output, with 3.8 patents issued per 100 employees in 2012, according to Crain’s research. “I would like to thank Metropolitan Industries for their continued commitment to Romeoville,” said Mayor John Noak.“It is businesses such as this that make Romeoville a center of innovation.” Metropolitan officially added four patents in 2012: * A pump level sensor with the capability to detect water level by proximity to activate or deactivate a pump. * A load sharing program designed to operate two or more dissimilar pumps with dissimilar hydraulic characteristics in unison, while drawing a commonality of electrical energy proportional to their individual load characteristics. * An energy-efficient pump rotor arrangement. * A solid-state sensing pump switch utilizing an accelerometer. In addition, Metropolitan currently has approximately 20 patents pending. “Earning the distinction as one of Crain Chicago’s most innovative firms reflects our commitment to research and development, which will remain critical to our success in future years,” said John Kochan Jr., CEO of Metropolitan Industries. “Patenting new products and technologies is not only beneficial to us as a business, but to our clients as well. All of the patents we obtain are designed to develop solutions to ultimately solve the most complex needs of our customers and provide rationale to the most vital industry questions.” Metropolitan Industries Inc. is a single source supplier of quality pumps, control systems, complete packaged systems, and ancillary equipment serving the residential, commercial, municipal, industrial and mechanical markets. Headquartered in Romeoville, Ill., Metropolitan
occupies a 100,000-square-foot facility, housing manufacturing, sales, engineering, service and extensive inventory.
North Central students showcase art talent Artwork by 10 North Central College art students is featured in the annual Senior Art Show. The 2013 Senior Art Show features the diverse body of work created by North Central College art students, who will be graduating with a bachelor’s degree in studio art or art education. Among the senior artists is Romeoville resident Katherine Friedrich. She is majoring in studio art, and her artwork includes drawings and 3D pieces. The exhibit is free, open to the public and on display May 10 through June 10 in two locations: at the College’s Meiley-Swallow Hall Gallery, 31 S. Ellsworth Street, and the Oesterle Library Gallery, 320 E. School Street. The senior artists will greet visitors during a reception from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 11, in both galleries; complimentary refreshments will be served. This exhibit is one of many ongoing programs hosted at North Central College to enrich and broaden the academic and cultural outlook for the College and community. For a comprehensive schedule of North Central’s fine and performing arts events visit northcentralcollege.edu/show or call the box office at 630-637SHOW (7469).
New Lukancic NJHS members announced Forty students were inducted into the Lukancic Middle School National Honor Society Thursday night. They are: Midhun Ajikumar, Lizet Audelo-Luna, Gabriella Chavez, Haley Cirar,Alisha Claudio, Erin Cosner,Victoria Davis, Brooke Deeringer, Brianna Dever, Karolina Gabarczyk, Itzel Guerrero, Carlos Ibanez, Michael Gutierrez, Rachael Joy, Savannah Komperda, Kimiko Kopca, Kayla Liddell, Donna Melson, Lyric Miles, Justin Moyolt, Scott Oderio,Anahi Olvera,Alexandra See BRIEFS, page 12