Kansas City / Missouri / United States
Zahner is an internationally acclaimed engineering and fabrication company best known for the use of metal in the world of art & architecture. Headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri, United States, Zahner employs nearly two-hundred craftsmen and engineers in its offices and two plants. Above, President Bill Zahner shows clients some of the experimental artworks that Zahner is producing for the Mexican artist, Jan Hendrix. The half-inch thick aluminum plate has been water jet cut with a leaf pattern, shown as it exits the GB-60 Bead-blasting machine. Below, Sheet Metal Union workers at Zahner construct massive ZEPPS Assemblies to be shipped to Floridas Miami Intermodal Center, which opens in 2011. L. William Zahner, President and CEO of Zahner, is recognized as expert on the use of metals in artwork and architecture. The American Institute of Architects bestowed upon him an honorary AIA membership in 2007 for his dedication to the profession of Architecture, his knowledge of metal building envelopes, and his contributions to advancing the quality of the built environment. Bill Zahner is the author of two books and numerous articles which are the comprehensive guides, and official textbooks on the use of metals in architecture. Bill Zahner was also awarded the International Copper Medal by the Societa Metallurgica Italiana Spa located in Florence, Italy in March 2006, and is a sculptor in his own right, having designed and constructed several sculptures of his own over the past ten years. Robert Zahner, Vice-President of Zahner and brother to L. William Zahner, is equally recognized for his expertise in the field of metal. He is well known internationally for his hands-on knowledge of metal sciences and for guiding the operations group on various projects. Robert Zahner holds multiple positions among Sheet Metal and Architectural organizations, and has spoken worldwide on topics ranging from B.I.M. and Digital Architecture, to sustainable construction and lean manufacturing. Every new project begins at the Design Assist Group (DAG), a think tank composed of designers, engineers, artists, and other disciplines. DAG is lead by Anthony Birchler PE, and includes Randy Stratman - LEED AP professional, Paul Martin, Marco Broccardo, and Eric Steele. These individuals have worked as team members on large as well as small projects for the past 14 years, including but not limited to the Experience Music Project in in Seattle WA; the Eugene Federal Courthouse in in Eugene, OR; the de Young Museum in San Francisco, CA; the new Cooper Union Academic Building in New York, NY; and the NASCAR Hall of Fame in Charlotte, NC. As of August 31st, 2009, the Zahner employs 145 craft workers and 45 office personnel, composed of architects, engineers and office support staff. Were strong financially and will provide a statement from our surety company describing our bonding capacity. We have two factories, one in Kansas City, MO and one in Irving, TX. Zahner brings to the table engineering teams, a manufacturing and fabrication capacity without equal and a local installation team, all of which work cohesively with the Owner, the Contractors, and the Architects to bring a project to fruition.
