World Fence News

28 • JULY 2019 • WORLD FENCE NEWS Over the past three decades, en- closure systems from Michigan-based Corners Limited have kept thousands of critters alive and thriving across North America. Considered the foremost expert in this specialty, Corners Limited ser- vices a customer base of who's-who of zoos and sanctuaries – from Hawaii to Rhode Island, Texas to Toronto, and points in between. The company's long-lasting and spacious enclosures and cages also are popular with bird breeders and pet bird owners. Corners Limited uses high-qual- ity Galvanized After Welded (GAW) wire mesh to fabricate best-in-class enclosures and cages – designed to optimize the health and longevity of birds and animals. "A quality, spacious aviary enclo- sure is one of the most important con- siderations for confined animals and birds," said Jim Pestoor, founder of Corners Limited. "The right construc- tion, size, shape, and perching will provide the optimal enclosure to sup- port the animal or bird's movements and needs." Founder's flight to bird cages What started as a hobby in 1980 – building cages for canaries, finches and cockatiels – turned into a vocation for Pestoor. He arrived in the United States as a teenager from the Nether- lands and worked in the mold making business for the plastics industries. Quality materials key for corners Infusing his engineering expertise and experience into his hobby, Pestoor designed a modular enclosure system, consisting of extruded 1" square, an- odized aluminum tubing and "super tough" molded, nylon connectors. He initially imported wire from England, but switched to 12.5 gauge wire mesh from Riverdale Mills Corporation, his preferred supplier for the past 10 years. "As an enclosure supplier to zoos, sanctuaries, academic institutions, breeders, and hobbyists, everyone at Corners Limited shares our custom- ers' passion for the wellbeing of the birds and animals in their care," said Pestoor. "To that end, it is vitally im- portant to provide only the highest quality structures made from the best components." To ensure consistent high quality for customers, Corners Limited uses "Galvanized After Welding" wire mesh for cages and enclosures. "As a manufacturer of only GAW wire mesh, Riverdale Mills Corp. is our re- liable source of the durable materials we need to fulfill our promise of qual- ity to our customers," said Pestoor. "Our Galvanized After Welding mesh lasts 5 to 10 times longer than Galvanized Before Welding prod- ucts," Riverdale Mills CEO James Knott said. "It provides excellent se- curity and long-term value, which is ideal for aviary enclosures, animal cages, and a host of other security fencing applications." Why GAW wire mesh? With Corners Limited for 28 years, Jeff Smith, operations manager, is one of the company's top experts in bird and animal enclosures. Smith has logged over a million miles on the road, calling on and as- sisting customers throughout the U.S. and Canada. He knows well why zoos and sanctuaries request top-of-the- line enclosures from Corners Limited. "We precisely-design each enclo- sure based on our customers' needs and the particular needs of the animal or bird, said Smith. "Our enclosures resist corrosion, are long-lasting and reflect the pride we take in building the very best products." Since Riverdale Mills embraces strict quality standards, the company consistently meets Corners's quality demands. "After our mesh has been welded, we run it through a tank of molten zinc," said Knott. "The mesh then emerges with a thick zinc coating bonded to the wire, which completely seals and protects each welded joint, eliminating the risk of premature cor- rosion." By supplying quality welded wire mesh in a variety of gauges and con- figurations, Riverdale Mills mesh has been able to "meet nearly every re- quirement for most of Corners Limit- ed animal enclosure projects." Secret to success Keeping things simple, while pursuing creativity and innova- tion, is the cornerstone of Corners Wire mesh provides spacious, quality environment for containing birds and other animals Pictured above is the Kellogg Bird Sanctuary on the grounds of Michigan State University. Constructed by Corners Limited, the aviary houses pheasants, pea- cocks, turkeys, quail and grouse. The structure is approximately 80 ft. in diame- ter, and contains 12 individual enclosures with 7-ft. high sides. (Photo courtesy Corners Limited) continued on page 35 © Skidril Inc. 2019 Ending back breaking post pounding! Skidril is the place for fence post pounders and equipment. 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