A Time of Giving at Hunter Panels

Portland company helps to make local, national and world impact.

Hunter Panels, a company headquartered in Portland, Maine, is making the most of the giving spirit, creating an impact in the U.S. and beyond in a time where resources and manpower are tight.

Eric Lipson of DecaDome headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan has found a unique use for Hunter Xci Foil panels building 10 sided domes that are donated to assist in keeping homeless populations warm and dry. Domes have been donated to groups in Oregon and California as well as in developing communities in Bangladesh and Haiti.

“The Hunter Xci panel is a breakthrough in shelter technology,” said Eric Lipson, team leader at DecaDome. “Because your panel is fire rated, that has helped with safety issues and the lightweight panels give a great insulation rating while being able to be moved easily if being used as a temporary shelter. Now that we have your panel our goal is to expand further into the U.S. shelter market.”

Dawn Holsinger, partner at Delta Rep Group who represents Hunter Panels in Florida, is the mom of two children who suffer from type 1 diabetes. Type 1 diabetes, which differs from type 2, is an autoimmune disease which causes the pancreas to essentially die and leave those suffering to become insulin dependent. Ed Krusec, Hunter Panels OEM national manager, knows exactly what the Holsinger’s have dealt with. Ed’s son is also a type 1 diabetic.

Each year Dawn hosts a golf outing benefitting JDRF, the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, and Ed, with his common bond, went the extra mile donating a truck of Hunter Panels polyiso insulation to the auction at the event.

“Right now, resources are extremely tight,” said Matt Peterson, general manager at Hunter Panels, “but it is important to us as a company to build in opportunities to donate our product and support our communities whenever we can.”

The truck of insulation was bid on and won by Jeff Anderson of Service Works, a roofing contractor based in Tampa, Florida. Jeff’s bid of $13,000 will be donated directly to JDRF.

“Dawn is highly thought of in our industry,” said Jeff Anderson, owner of Service Works. “We at Service Works are proud to support her and the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.”

Education is important at Hunter Panels, so when Studio 804 reached out for a donation of product Hunter was quick to respond. Studio 804 is a non-profit committed to the continued research and development of sustainable, affordable and inventive building solutions. Each year Studio 804, offered through the University of Kansas Department of Architecture, builds a building from start to finish creating a comprehensive educational opportunity for students entering their final year of the Master of Architecture program. Hunter Panels and Hunter Xci have supported this program for many years and 2021 was no different. Using product put aside for charitable contributions Hunter was able to donate insulation for both roof and wall on this year’s project.

“Studio 804 is grateful for the donation of Hunter Panels rigid insulation for this year's project,” said University of Kansas Professor Dan Rockhill. “Our organization thrives on partnerships with companies like Hunter Panels. Without this donation, our project would not be able to attain the LEED certification we are aiming to achieve. Hunter Panels rigid insulation product provides the necessary insulating values needed for our project in both our walls and roof. We hope to continue our partnership with Hunter Panels and appreciate their contribution to our project this year.” 

Product donation isn’t the only way Hunter Panels has embraced the giving spirit this year. Supporting local is always something Hunter tries to do and what they’ve done when it comes to screen printing and embroidery needs. When picking up items from Xtreme Screen and Sportswear, based in Westbrook, Maine, Hunter Panels Marketing Manager Natalie Tobey noticed their Giving Tree. The tree put together in partnership between Xtreme Screen and the Westbrook School System helps to support local homeless and underprivileged youth during the holiday season. This year Hunter Panels as a company “adopted” 10 kids with individual employees “adopting” an additional 12.

“When we started our Giving Tree seven years ago, it was surreal to find out the number of underprivileged kids in the Westbrook School System,” said Geoff Sawyer, one of the owners at Xtreme Screen and Sportswear. “It has been heartwarming for us and our employees, as well as our countless customers, including Hunter Panels, who have supported us throughout the years to ensure that all kids have a happy holiday season.”

As new challenges are met in 2022 Hunter Panels remains focused on one thing that remains consistent, making a positive impact on the world around us.

About Hunter Panels

Hunter Panels, headquartered in Portland, Maine, manufactures thermal efficient Polyiso insulation for roof and wall applications. Hunter Panels currently manufactures its product from seven facilities in New York, Illinois, Florida, Texas, Utah, Washington and Pennsylvania. Learn more about Hunter Panels at www.hunterpanels.com.