“We consider Cates Sheet Metal to be one of the leading sheet metal subcontractors in the U.S. We work in Kansas City and throughout the United States and have had great success with Cates Sheet Metal in a variety of locations as well as in different market segments. Technologically they are leaders in their industry with respect to their estimating and fabrication. They are very responsive to our needs and we consider them a partner, not a subcontractor, when we have the opportunity to work together."

Keith E. Andrews
Executive Vice President
Midwest Mechanical Contractors, Inc.

"I keenly remember the first Saint Luke's Health System project back in 1989 with Cates Sheet Metal, Inc., as a subcontractor to AD Jacobson, Inc. It was a five-story vertical expansion of the Mid America Heart Institute, which was completed 183 days ahead of schedule and approximately $900,000 under budget.

Since that time, Cates Sheet Metal, Inc., has been involved with every new or renovation project throughout SLHS. This includes a new hospital opening in 1998 at Saint Luke's South in Overland Park, Kansas; a major patient tower expansion at Saint Luke's Northland Hospital-Barry Road; and Saint Luke's East-Lee's Summit Hospital opened in January 2006 with excess of 250,000 square feet of hospital, diagnostic center, rehab, medical office building and an amublatory surgery center. Numerous expansion and renovation projects at Saint Luke's Hospital of Kansas City include a new surgery department, bone marrow transplantation suites, and pharmacy and laboratory projects.

At this time, Cates Sheet Metal, Inc., is working with the hopital design team and select contractors to finalize construction plans for a $300 million expansion to Saint Luke's Hospital, the tertiary care center of SLHS. This project, which is slated to be world-class, is only possible through strong partnerships SLHS has developed with companies such as Cates Sheet Metal.

On behalf of SLHS, thank you for your continued support and dedication to our mission, which is to enhance the physical, mental and spiritual health of the communities we serve and provide the best possible health care and health-related service in a caring environment."

Dennis Chenoweth
Senior Director, Facilities Management
Saint Luke's Hospital of Kansas City

"I have had the pleasure of working with Cates Sheet Metal for over 16 years. Their high level of expertise along with the integrity of its leadership has been the tools necessary to build a relationship that remains unique to the construction industry. The experience received through partnering with a company that has earned the recognition in Kansas City and its surrounding areas as the leader in the sheet metal industry has played a major roll in the success of my company today. As a minority owned business, I am proud to speak to a relationship established many years ago that continues to work today. A relationship between a majority and a minority company built on quality, performance and trust."

"I have worked with several sheet metal subcontractors over the years and Cates Sheet Metal continues to be one of the predominant players in the industry. From large scale commercial to healthcare to data center projects, Cates has performed flawlessly and truly understands the requirements of the project. Their dedication to quality, safety and customer satisfaction is second to none - which is why Cates is invited back time after time."

Fred Thorpe
Vice President - Commercial/Healthcare Division
Rand Construction Company

In regard to performing the HVAC/sheet metal subcontract for the Foley Company at the Sprint Center in downtown Kansas City:

“Cates Sheet Metal did an outstanding job by meeting an extremely aggressive schedule with a high quality installation. The professionalism, job knowledge and organization displayed at all levels of the company made them a pleasure to work with.“

Jack Hausback
Project Manager
Foley Company

In regard to a job site safety inspection in which Cates Sheet Metal was performing the HVAC/sheet metal subcontract at Overland Park Regional Medical Center in Overland Park, Kansas:

"I just returned from a visit from Overland Park Regional Medical Center. Yet again, Cates Sheet Metal has exceeded my expectations for my subcontractors. PPE, cords, professionalism, housekeeping, tools...the works are all in order and in tip top shape. I speak for everyone in our safety department at JE Dunn, your efforts and your workers efforts are greatly appreciated."

Cory Hall
Safety Specialist
JE Dunn Construction Company