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B6 HARTFORDBUSINESS.COM | JUNE 16, 2025 2 02 5 FA MILY B U S INE S S AWA R D S WINNER CATEGORY: 51-200 FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES Goodway is a global leader in specialty main- tenance and sanitation services for industrial markets, including HVAC, manufacturing, food and beverage production, energy production and more. With over 90 patents awarded or pending, we constantly strive to innovate solutions that simplify maintenance jobs, reduce labor costs, and enhance system and production efficiency. Tell us a bit about your recent accomplishments. Our focus has always been on developing the right solutions for our customers and delivering excep- tional service before, during and after the sale. It's resulted in significant double-digit growth over the last few years. We've also invested heavily in the expansion of our domestic and international teams, adding incredible talent throughout the organization, and opened two satellite offices in Germany and Dubai in recent years. 3 Goodway Technologies HQ: Stamford INDUSTRY: Manufacturing YEAR FOUNDED & FOUNDER: 1966, Per Reichborn FAMILY MEMBERS CURRENTLY EMPLOYED: Tim Kane, President and CEO (Father); Tucker Kane, Regional Manager, Sanitation Division (Son); Bo Kane, Account Manager, Sanitation Division (Son) GENERATION CURRENTLY RUNNING COMPANY: 2nd FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES: 117 PART-TIME EMPLOYEES: 1 WEBSITE: www.goodway.com These investments have been important in ensuring that our existing and prospective customers get immediate, high-quality service to their needs, which translates directly into long-term, valuable relationships. What are your family values, and how do they contribute to your business success? We prioritize trust, integrity, curiosity and teamwork. These principles guide deci- sion-making and foster a culture of innovation and collaboration at Goodway Technologies, enabling us to be at the forefront of innova- tion and build lasting relationships with our customers and employees. How do you see your business changing in the next five years? We will always be focused on continuing our path for innovation across our product offerings to meet the needs of a changing landscape. We will look to continue our global expan- sion to improve support and streamline logistics for more cost-effective products and faster delivery times for our interna- tional customers. United Home Experts provides roofing, siding, windows and painting services to homeowners throughout New England. The company focuses on long-lasting, energy-efficient exterior upgrades and serves thousands of residential customers across Connecticut, Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Tell us a bit about your recent accomplishments. In 2024, we expanded our presence in Connecti- cut by opening a new office in West Hartford, increasing service capacity by 25%. Our team also completed over 1,200 exterior home projects across the region, with customer satisfaction ratings over 98%. We launched a new customer portal to improve project transparency and communication, and added 12 new full-time staff members to meet growing demand. 4 United Home Experts CT LOCATIONS: Enfield, Cheshire, Norwich, South Norwalk and West Hartford HQ: Ashland, Mass. INDUSTRY: Home Improvement & Exterior Remodeling YEAR FOUNDED: 1998 FAMILY MEMBERS CURRENTLY EMPLOYED: John Dudley, Founder & CEO (Brother); Lori Dudley, Direc - tor of Finance (Wife); Molly Dudley, Finance (Sister); Mike Dudley, Home Expert (Brother) GENERATION CURRENTLY RUNNING COMPANY: 1st FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES: 80 PART-TIME EMPLOYEES: 15 WEBSITE: www.unitedhomeexperts.com What are your family values, and how do they contribute to your business success? Trust, hard work and integrity are at the heart of our family and our business. These values guide every customer interaction and help us build long-term relationships and a strong, unified team culture. How do you see your business changing in the next five years? We plan to expand into southern New Hamp- shire and upstate New York, while continuing to adopt sustainable building practices and investing in smart home exterior technology. Do you have a business succession plan? Our succession plan includes gradually trans- ferring operational leadership to the second generation smoothly. WW Uniform Services provides uniform rental solutions to a wide range of local businesses across the Northeast, serving industries from automotive to health care. In addition to uniforms, the company offers facility services, dry cleaning, and first-aid supplies. Tell us a bit about your recent accomplishments. Last year, we celebrated our 100th anniversary — a major milestone for any company, espe- cially one local, family-owned and operated. We also conduct a customer survey every few years to check in and see how we're doing. In our most recent survey, we saw improvement across nearly every category compared to 2022. We're proud to share that 100% of customers said they're satisfied with the clarity and accu- racy of our billing, 99% were satisfied with our responsiveness and communication quality, and 99% said they're very likely or somewhat likely to 5 WW Uniform Services HQ: Wallingford INDUSTRY: Uniform & Facility/Dry Cleaning/ First-Aid Supplies Services YEAR FOUNDED & FOUNDERS: 1924, Hamilton Bates and William Watrous FAMILY MEMBERS CURRENTLY EMPLOYED: Frank Maresca Jr., Vice President (3rd Genera - tion); Frank Maresca Sr., CFO; Thomas Grasser, President; Gary Jackson, General Manager GENERATION CURRENTLY RUNNING COMPANY: 3rd FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES: 65-70 PART-TIME EMPLOYEES: 10-15 WEBSITE: wwuniforms.com, wwdrycleaning.com, WWFirstaid.com renew their agreement with WW Services. What are your family values, and how do they contribute to your business success? Our values are loyalty, trust and taking care of people, both our team and our customers. Many of our employees have been with us for decades, and that consistency shows in the service we provide. It's those important values that keep our customers coming back. How do you see your business changing in the next five years? We're always listening to our customers and adapting to their needs. After hearing how valuable first-aid and safety services would be, we added them to our offerings. It's all part of our goal to be a reliable, one-stop shop for the businesses we serve. Goodway.com A GLOBAL LEADER IN SPECIALTY MAINTENANCE AND SANITATION SOLUTIONS Driven by innovation our solutions simplify maintenance jobs, reduce labor costs, and enhance system and production efficiency. Goodway.com A GLOBAL LEADER IN SPECIALTY MAINTENANCE AND SANITATION SOLUTIONS Driven by innovation our solutions simplify maintenance jobs, reduce labor costs, and enhance system and production efficiency. Goodway.com A GLOBAL LEADER IN SPECIALTY MAINTENANCE AND SANITATION SOLUTIONS Driven by innovation our solutions simplify maintenance jobs, reduce labor costs, and enhance system and production efficiency. A GLOBAL LEADER IN SPECIALTY MAINTENANCE AND SANITATION SOLUTIONS Driven by innovation our solutions simplify maintenance jobs, reduce labor costs, and enhance system and production efficiency.