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Employee Owners from Leading Edge Insulation Services gather for a photo in their Grand Rapids, MI facility.
A Leading Edge Insulation Services employee installs spray foam insulation at a new construction project. Spray foam can be used to fill gaps and stop air leaks in many areas of both new and existing homes or buildings. Courtesy Leading Edge Insulation Services
A Leading Edge Insulation Services team member uses fiberglass batt insulation in wall cavities to provide a high R-value for a reasonable price. All team members will be retained with the transition to Kinzler Corporation ownership and the change will be seamless for customers. Courtesy Leading Edge Insulation Services

Grand Rapids, MI, February 3, 2025 – Kinzler Corporation, an employee-owned family of construction services companies, today announced the successful completion of its acquisition of Leading Edge Insulation Services, a Michigan-based leader in residential and commercial insulation. Founded in the early 2000’s, Leading Edge Insulation Services has built a reputation for excellence in insulation technology,...

Stephanie Gott - Kinzler Corporation

Kinzler Corporation is excited to announce the appointment of Stephanie Gott as its new Chief People Officer (CPO), a role designed to support the employee-owned company’s significant growth and continued success. With a 50% increase in employee count since January 2022 and doubling in size over the past three years, Kinzler has evolved into a...

Commitment to Country and Career

The Fourth of July holds special meaning for individuals like Sergio De La Cruz, who serves both for his company and his country. Since 2020, Sergio has been an insulation installer at Kinzler Construction Services’ Ankeny branch. At the same time, he serves as a military 88M Motor Transport Operator – a disciplined, technical expert...

Kinzler Donates
Kinzler Donates
Kinzler Donates
Kinzler Donates

WOW!! Our employee-owners across our branch locations stepped up to fight hunger in an overwhelming way by donating 3,190 pounds of food and hygiene items to local food pantries! It was part of the United Way’s annual LIVE UNITED Food Drive to provide needed support to help ensure no child, adult, or individual in our...

Women Making a Difference in Construction

Kinzler Corporation is proud to celebrate and promote the role of women in the construction industry for Women in Construction Week, March 3-9, 2024. This year’s theme, ‘Keys to the Future’, celebrates the strength and knowledge of women and the vital role they play in shaping the future of the construction industry. Meet Insulation Installer Selene...

Kinzlers Lead Major Habitat for Humanity Initiative

The Geater Des Moines Habitat for Humanity announced a new Framing Our Future capital campaign, a $10.5 million fundraising initiative aimed at ensuring all Central Iowans have the stability of an affordable and well-located home. Kinzler Corporation President and CEO Tanner Kinzler and his wife Emily are serving as campaign co-chairs. Leading up to the...

CEO Tanner Kinzler
CEO Tanner Kinzler
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Our President and CEO, Tanner Kinzler, joined leaders of some of the state’s largest companies this week to help build duplexes as part of Greater Des Moines Habitat for Humanity’s annual CEO Build event! The event encourages CEOs to jump into community service to further Habitat’s goal of expanding affordable housing for working-class families.

Kinzler Corporation Invests in Renewable Energy

As an employee-owned company, we are committed to responsible business practices that reduce the impact of our operations. Just last week, 106 additional solar panels were activated at the company headquarters in Ankeny, bringing our total to 708 panels. By expanding its existing solar infrastructure, the company significantly increased its capacity to harness clean and...

We were honored to be featured in the December issue of BUILD Des Moines magazine! President & CEO Tanner Kinzler talks about recent ways our employee and family-owned company is growing to serve our customers even better. Check out the full magazine.

Kinzler Acquires Comfort Solutions Insulation & Gutter Divisions

Kinzler Construction Services announced its acquisition of the insulation and gutter divisions of Comfort Solutions. Comfort Solutions is an Eastern Iowa based company with locations in Marion and Des Moines. The company has a proven track record of success and profitability, with a mission to ensure Iowans are happy and comfortable in their homes. The...