About Companion Habitats

WHO WE ARE

Celebrating 24 Years of Innovation! Since Companion Habitats' inception in 1986, we have been devoted to providing the pet, zoo and shelter industries with unique and exceptional-quality bird, reptile and small animal commercial habitat fixtures. Our distinctive, award-winning designs have established us as the premier commercial animal, reptile and bird habitat provider. Our work can be seen throughout the world, at zoos, hotels, shelters, neighborhood pet stores and large national pet store chains. Over the years, major pet retailers, as well as zoos across the nation, such as those located in Miami, Denver and Detroit, have designated Companion Habitats as a preferred supplier for their commercial animal enclosures. back to top

OUR HISTORY

Primary owners and founders, Kevin and Ann Kvols, established Companion Habitats to have a successful business venture founded on moral principles and commitment to customer service. This commitment continues to be the cornerstone of all our business activities. back to top

OUR COMMITMENT

All materials used in the construction of our habitats are of the highest quality and were selected because of their appearance, strength, wear and ability to be easily cleaned. We believe quality can first be detected visually, and we are confident that our products reflect this. All components are either fabricated or assembled on-site, which allows for strict monitoring and quality control. Finally, each unit undergoes a thorough multi-point quality check prior to being released for shipment. back to top

OUR MANAGEMENT TEAM

Deb Yutzy - Controller
Jesse Farley - Operations Manager
Laura Watts - Human Resources Manager
Warren LeBlanc - Special Projects Manager
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OUR PRODUCTION TEAM

In 2002, we established Self-Directed Work Teams (SDWT), which reached a true milestone for innovative employee relations and participation. All production, distribution and material support personnel are given governance to direct and manage their work content and schedules, from the time an order is launched, to the moment it is shipped. Companion Habitats' team members are offered financial incentives to meet and exceed their objective performance benchmarks (quality, schedule completion, scrap, process improvements, material availability, accuracy, etc.). Since implementing our SDWT program, we have seen significant positive internal results, including: - reduced labor costs, including overtime - 100% on-time shipment - achievement of the highest possible quality - improvement of employee morale, including reduced personnel turnover The program's advantages for our customers are also numerous, with the essential benefit being on-time delivery of top-quality products produced by a stable, dedicated team. back to top

OUR FACILITY

We produce our quality products in a 92,500 sq. ft. production facility located in beautiful Colorado Springs, Colorado at the heart of Pikes Peak and the Rocky Mountains. Over the years, we've put great effort into customizing our building to optimize our productivity and to promote the ever-growing needs of our customers.

In the past several years of operation, Companion Habitats has invested capital and boundless time to expand and upgrade the engineering and manufacturing capabilities of our company. With these additional resources, we've enhanced our capacity to successfully produce and ship quality products at competitive prices. back to top

OUR CAPABILITIES

Our very talented design staff offers over 50 years combined experience and is committed to creating the latest designs in innovative commercial habitat fixtures and enclosures. Our design team's ability to transform visions and concepts into versatile durable products will continue to establish our reputation as a leading supplier in the pet-retail, zoo and shelter industries.

We are committed to providing the very best quality and service to all our business partners, and we've aligned our operations to efficiently support all orders, large and small. back to top