Innovating Concrete Forming: Gates & Sons’ Journey from Twisted Wire Ties to Custom Solutions

Discover the story of Lee Gates Sr., the visionary founder, who introduced the twisted wire tie—an innovation that revolutionized concrete construction. Witness how Gates & Sons‘ commitment to excellence and responsiveness to clients’ evolving needs have shaped the company’s identity as an American-made product manufacturer. Explore their wood-based forming systems that empower clients to adapt forms to the job, rather than the other way around, fostering efficiency and precision.

Join us as we highlight the company’s dedication to providing timely solutions, even for specialty products, and their seamless integration of customer feedback into their product lineup. Gain insights into how Gates & Sons’ familial atmosphere fosters a culture of collaboration and trust, extending to their valued clients and partners.

Experience firsthand the passion and commitment that drive Gates & Sons to play a vital role in building cities and infrastructure across the nation. From custom solutions for unique shapes to reducing labor times and enhancing concrete quality, this video showcases how Gates & Sons continue to push boundaries, one innovative concrete form at a time.

Follow us on social media for the latest updates in B2B!

Image

Latest

StudentSafe
Understanding Raptor StudentSafe
April 28, 2026

In this episode of School Safety Today, host Dr. Amy Grosso speaks with Chris Noell, Chief Product Officer at Raptor Technologies, and Will Durgin, Director of Student Well-Being, about the vision behind StudentSafe and how it helps schools move from reactive responses to proactive student support. Together, they emphasize that safer schools depend on giving staff…

Read More
school safety
Going Slow to Go Fast in School Safety Leadership
April 28, 2026

In this episode of the Principles of Change podcast, presented by Raptor Technologies, host Dr. Amy Grosso talks with Tim Dykes, Assistant Principal for Culture and Climate at York Community High School in Elmhurst, Illinois. The conversation highlights how strong relationships, student voice, and steady long-term leadership can help schools build environments where people feel…

Read More
career
Closing the Education-to-Employment Gap: The Rise of the Career Center as Campus Infrastructure
April 28, 2026

Higher education is under mounting pressure to prove its value. As student debt, shifting demographics, and employer expectations reshape the landscape, institutions are being forced to rethink how they prepare students for life after graduation. At the same time, new data shows a sharp rise in internship-to-full-time hiring, with recent cohorts converting at their…

Read More
leadership
Called to Lead: Joel Allison on Faith, Risk, and the Future of Healthcare Leadership
April 27, 2026

Healthcare leadership is being redefined in real time. With the rise of AI, mounting financial pressures, and workforce burnout, executives today are operating in an environment of continuous disruption and uncertainty. In fact, industry leaders now rank workforce shortages and digital transformation among their top concerns—forcing a new kind of leadership that blends decisiveness…

Read More