

Lightweight Structures, LLC
Lightweight Structures: Supplying innovative structural framing systems for commercial and residential construction; saving cost, time and energy
- Stage Full Product Ready
- Industry Construction
- Location Hartland, WI, USA
- Currency USD
- Founded May 2005
- Employees 3
- Incorporation Type LLC
- Website fortecoframing.com
Company Summary
Lightweight Structures and the FORTECO framing system for construction, offers a composite concrete and steel framing system with incredible energy efficiency at a lower cost with faster project delivery. The FORTECO "Lightweight Composite Framing" is a patented wall and floor framing system using light gauge steel, insulation and concrete in a composite manner with "super-insulated" walls and floors with excellent sound attenuation.
Team
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Bill WalkerLEED Architect/Marketing Manager
Bill is a member of Lightweight Structures and offers services as a LEED certified architect for the Company and its Green Building projects.
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James F JendusaFounder, Sales & Engineering Manager
Jim Jendusa has over 25 years of experience in the engineering design and construction industry. Jim formed Lightweight Structures in 2005 and his patented FORTECO framing system has recently won 1st place in the North Central CleanTech Open and an Edison Silver Award. Jim owns Jendusa Design and Engineering, Jendusa Development and was Chief Engineer at MSI General Corp. He has B.S. and Master of Engineering degrees from UW-Milwaukee.
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Dave GutbrodStrategic Partner
Dave is a stategic partner of Lightweight Structures and is President of Germantown Iron & Steel Corp. Dave has extensive experience in the fabrication and installation of structural steel for building construction.
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Ken GutbrodStrategic Partner
Ken is a strategic partner of Lightweight Structures and is Vice President of Germantown Iron & Steel Corp. Ken assists with estimating of Lightweight Structures projects.
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Operations Manager
Steve is a Project Manager managing the fabrication facility and field installation work. Steve has extensive experience in building construction and manufacturing where he has owned his own construction company and worked for James Hoffman Builders. Steve also worked for T.J. Hale as a purchasing manager. Steve has a M.S. Degree in Civil Engineering and a B.S. Degree in Finance from the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee.
Advisors
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Paul RodriguesCPA, Principal at Chortek, LLPUnconfirmedJerry JendusaCo-Founder, Stuck, LLCUnconfirmed
Previous Investors
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James Jendusa|Dave Gutbrod|Ken GutbrodUnconfirmedOwner, Good Harvest Market
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