Innovation
507 patent families (387 granted) — focus: Mechanical engineering, Operations & transport, Electricity & electronics, Construction; filing pace slowing. Cited 18,173 times.
| Year | Filings |
|---|---|
| 2012 | 51 |
| 2013 | 52 |
| 2014 | 83 |
| 2015 | 88 |
| 2016 | 101 |
| 2017 | 94 |
| 2018 | 87 |
| 2019 | 98 |
| 2020 | 60 |
| 2021 | 13 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2025 | 1 |
Social engagement
Social engagement: 395.5K social following, 8 posts in the last 12 months — below the industry typical range.
Investor mix
2 investors on record; lead investors include Trian Partners.
| Investor type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Private equity | 2 | 100% |
Hiring activity
Hires frequently
45 roles tracked across 7 of the last 12 months
11 May 2026 · Material Handlers/Forklift Drivers (1st & 2nd Shift) · Charlotte
6 May 2026 · Service Coordinator Team Lead · Kansas City
4 May 2026 · CNC Programmer and Lead Mold Maker · Saint Francis
14 Apr 2026 · Remote Regional Sales Manager, West Territory · Denver
14 Apr 2026 · CNC Machinist - 2nd Shift · Tulsa
Based on job postings tracked across public sources.