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B10 HARTFORDBUSINESS.COM | JUNE 16, 2025 2 02 5 FA MILY B U S INE S S AWA R D S WINNER CATEGORY: LESS THAN 50 FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES AORBIS is a supplier of doors, hardware and bathroom accessories across 48 states in the U.S. AORBIS partners with general contractors, owners and developers on new construction and renova- tion projects. Connected with a network of over 100 manufacturers, AORBIS allows for a compre- hensive selection of products and accessories across various materials and finishes. Tell us a bit about your recent accomplishments. AORBIS Inc. was born from the need of contrac- tors for a reliable partner that can provide solu- tions in terms of accuracy, delivering products on time, and making projects a reality without delays or rework. Since its inception, excluding the COVID years, AORBIS has experienced two times year-over-year revenue growth. To further streamline the estimation, proposal and delivery processes, AORBIS has made signif- icant investments in developing an AI-based, intelligent On-Screen Takeoff platform. This Chase Building Supply sells materials to build a home, from the foundation to the roof and everything in between, including kitchens, bathrooms, flooring, moulding, decking, gypsum, wallpaper, paint and more. It has a sawmill division that cuts rough-cut lumber for barn building and sheds. Tell us a bit about your recent accomplishments. The most recent accomplishment is the start 7 AORBIS Inc. HQ: Hartford INDUSTRY: Building Products and Services YEAR FOUNDED & FOUNDER: 2018, Chirag Thaker FAMILY MEMBERS CURRENTLY EMPLOYED AT COMPANY: Chirag Thaker, Jalpa Thaker, Tanmay Thaker, Radhika Thaker GENERATION CURRENTLY RUNNING COMPANY: 1st FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES: 38 PART-TIME EMPLOYEES: 4 WEBSITE: www.aorbis.com 6 Chace Building Supply of CT Inc. HQ: Woodstock INDUSTRY: Retail Building Supplies YEAR FOUNDED & FOUNDER: 1992, Scott A. Chace, Owner & President GENERATION CURRENTLY RUNNING COMPANY: 1st FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES: 29 PART-TIME EMPLOYEES: 2 WEBSITE: www.chacebuildingsupply.com platform — with its ability to enhance efficiency, shorten timelines and minimize human errors — is transforming the way estimation and procurement are fulfilled. It has achieved over 90% accuracy and cut turnaround time by 50%. Furthermore, the entire journey from estimation to installation can be tracked and scheduled. What are your family values, and how do they contribute to your business success? Strong Indian roots and family values also run through the business. Doing the right thing and customer-first values stem from the inherent attitude to excel with empathy. How do you see your business changing in the next five years? AORBIS' investments in technology and human upskilling are growing. The company aims to evolve into a tech-enabled solution provider to the community of developers, contractors, engineers and architects. In the coming years, AORBIS is also planning to expand its project management ability with investment into integrated supply chain management and an assembly plant in or around the state of Connecticut. of the sawmill division, from purchasing our first mill to upgrading to a top-of-the-line, computer-controlled mill, and producing the highest-quality, rough-cut lumber. What are your family values, and how do they contribute to your business success? Our family value is an old and easy one. 'Do unto others as you would have done unto you.' We treat every customer with care, honesty and integrity. Where do you see your business in the next five years? We see ourselves growing on the foundation we have built over the last 34 years. Congratulations to the HBJ Winners! Meghan Rickard meghan@compumail.net 860-628-2770 298 Captain Lewis Dr. Southington, CT 06489 compumail.net