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the Alliance's activities over the years. Our involvement with
the GRCA has been vital to our ability to establish business
relationships - and we strongly believe in its mission to
encourage business attraction, business expansion, job creation and business investment throughout Berks County.
Supporting local business has never been more important
and will be critical to moving our economic recovery forward. We know the GRCA will be at the forefront of this
effort, and Herbein will work closely with the organization
and will be there with the Alliance every step of the way.
Berks County is a great place to do business!

Build with Burkey
Since 1946, Burkey has been
committed to providing Berks and
the surrounding counties with a
comprehensive construction company.

Celebrating 75 Years in Business

Elbeco

Detail-oriented products

Elbeco is a family-owned, USA-based business that
designs, manufactures, and distributes performance uniforms for law enforcement, fire, EMS, transportation and
postal professionals throughout North America and Europe.
For over a century, we've outfitted those who serve the
public. Established in 1907 by the Lurio family, for four
generations Elbeco has been driven to make exceptional
products through a commitment to ongoing innovation,
exceptional quality, and outstanding customer service.
Today, we supply more than 2 million uniforms to over
17,000 federal, state and local government agencies, and
private companies. We know a uniform is more than
just clothing, and create thoughtfully designed products that enhance performance, comfort and safety.
We know that a first responder's mission involves long days
and nights in a variety of climates punctuated by sudden calls
to action which induce elevated adrenaline and physical fatigue.

* Construction Management
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506 Morgantown Road, Reading, PA. 19611
610-373-2001
www.burkeyconstruction.com
Think of the police officer apprehending a criminal to the EMT
rushing to a vehicle accident. It is during these times that it is vital
that a uniform minimizes fatigue while enhancing performance.
To help our customers, we employ modern advancements in the
development of uniforms, starting with fabrics and fabric technologies. Lighter weight, stretch, and quick drying fabrics enhanced
with Nano technologies which repel fluids and blood borne
pathogens, wick perspiration away from the body, and provide UV
protection against the harmful ultraviolet rays of the sun-contribute to the first responder performing at peak levels. Design
features such as mesh vents in shirts and stretch waistbands in
pants provide superior range of motion. Multiple
storage options enable quick access to gear while
relieving the 21+ pounds of gear traditionally
stored on a duty belt that are the single biggest
cause of lower back issues among this profession.
Ballistic vests, traditionally worn under a uniform, have been moved to external vest carriers,
allowing for increased breathability and comfort
while allowing for the transfer of gear from the
duty belt to the carrier, relieving back issues.
Elbeco's mission and commitment to quality have contributed to our longevity. The
Greater Reading Chamber Alliance has
provided us with educational opportunities
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