Awards
Coliant Chosen "Macomb-OU Incubator Business of the Year"
Coliant Corporation to be honored by the Sterling Heights Regional Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Coliant Wins Prize in Accelerate Michigan Innovation Competition
Takes top spot in next-generation manufacturing sector.
Rapidfire™ Heated Jacket Liner Rated Number One in Europe
Powerlet's Rapidfire Heated Jacket liner received a 10/10 rating from Adventure Bike Rider (ABR).It was the only jacket of the ones reviewed to receive a perfect score.
Coliant Corporation honored with "Diversification Leader Award"
Coliant received Diversification Leader Award at 3rd annual Macomb Business Awards event for deepening their work with the Department of Defense and efforts to make inroads in other industries.
Laystitch™ Technologies wins first place in Macomb-OU INCubator competition
Out of almost 50 competing companies, Laystitch wins the top honors in Macomb-OU INCubator pitch contest.
Press
CEO of Coliant Group Interviews with Innovating Business
"It takes being surrounded by special people to make a business successful"
- CEO, John Swiatek discusses with Luke Bonner
Coliant Group Moves Into New Facility
Coliant Group celebrates the opening of their new facility
Coliant Corporation forms Coliant Group LLC and Opens Two Larger Facilities
Coliant Group continues their upward trend.
"We would like to thank our customers for their patronage and look forward to many years of serving them from our new facilities."
- CEO, John Swiatek
Powerlet® & Atomic Skin™ to Sponsor Adventure Rider
World renowned adventure rider Glenn Heggstad will be sponsored by Powerlet and is currently putting Atomic Skin heated gear through its paces.
"We are very proud to be sponsoring Glenn. His goals of perusing a life of adventure and and passion for riding are something to be admired. "
- Brand Manager, Michael McGunagle
Coliant Corporation Chosen "Macomb-OU Incubator Business of the Year"
Coliant Corporation to be honored by the Sterling Heights Regional Chamber of Commerce and Industry
"Without our innovative team and the support of the Macomb-OU Incubator, achievements like this could not be possible. "
- CEO, John Swiatek
NSWC PCD, ONR and U of MT Conduct Heated Undergarment Technology Evaluation Program
Coliant acknowledged by U.S. Navy concerning involvement in production of a self-contained thermal protection dive suite.
"Working with the U.S. Military is an honor and our engineers work hard to make sure our servicemen & women can operate in the harshest environments."
- CEO, John Swiatek
Laystitch™ Technologies wins first place in Macomb-OU INCubator competition
Out of almost 50 competing companies Laystitch wins the top honors in Macomb-OU INCubator pitch contest
"This award will help our efforts in developing business opportunities into long term growth for our company."
- Tommy Fristedt
Atomic Skin™ Announces New Line of Heated Gear
Atomic Skin™ announces their new line of heated gear due to hit local dealerships in the spring of 2015.
"To launch our new product line our engineers have always kept the rider first and foremost in their mind. Remember there isn't bad weather just bad clothing."
- Brand Manager, Michael McGunagle
Macomb-OU INCubator client company Coliant merges for strategic growth
Coliant Corporation merges with Laystitch Technologies LLC and Automotive Seat Climate (ASC) Craft LLC
"We leveraged the expansive knowledge of Mac-OU INC staff members in how to structure the merger deal. Mac-OU INC is also offering continuous ongoing support to assist with additional funding, such as recent Business Accelerator Funds which have allowed for us to bring on a consultant to assist with Department of Defense customer development. It's opening up many new doors."
- CEO, John Swiatek
Rapidfire™ Heated Jacket Liner Rated Number One in Europe
Adventure Bike Rider gives Powerlet's liner its highest rating.
"Riding with this Powerlet jacket in use was nothing short of luxury. Each of the other options on test here is good in its own right, but the RapidFire is simply better."
- Gear's Editor at Adventure Bike Rider, Paul Jennison
Coliant Wins Prize in Accelerate Michigan Innovation Competition
Takes top spot in next-generation manufacturing sector.
"Michigan is fortunate to have people like David Egner, Executive Director of the New Economy Initiative. David fuels Michigan job growth by supporting Michigan's small businesses with a multitude of programs and supplied a $750,000 grant for this year's competition."
- CEO, John Swiatek
Coliant Featured in MVCA 2011 Annual Report
Michigan's venture capital community continues to grow.
"There is no doubt that Michigan's needle is moving in the right direction. Still, we won't turn Michigan around overnight. Much work remains to be done so that Michigan's venture capital community can thrive and, in turn, spark the entrepreneurial flame that built this great state."
- Governor of Michigan, Rick Snyder
Coliant among Semi-Finalists in Accelerate Michigan Innovation Competition
Businesses set to compete for $1 million in cash and prizes.
"It is an exciting time to be part of the emerging small business ecosystem in Michigan. "
- CEO, John Swiatek
Craig Fahle Show - New Economy Initiative Fuels Coliant's Growth
Craig Fahle (WDET FM 101.9) will discuss the New Economy Initiative and its affect on Detroit's entrepreneurial ecosystem.
"Some say it takes a village to raise a child; from my experience it takes a community to grow a global business."
- CEO, John A. Swiatek
RapidFIRe™ Heated Jacket Liner Earns 5 Out of 5 Stars
Motorcyclist Magazine gives their top rating to Powerlet's® RapidFIRe heated jacket liner.
"The best high-tech personal heat source for anything short of space travel."
- Editor, Motorcyclist Magazine, Tim Carrithers
Powerlet® Builds International Relations At 2012 Dealernews International Powersports Dealer Expo
Powerlet® met with OEM's, international distributors, domestic dealers and industry professionals at the 2012 Dealernews International Powersports Dealer Expo
"Overall this was a productive weekend as our staff held 50+ meetings with domestic dealership principles, international distributors, media and OEM customers. We are very pleased with the response we received for our new Get Wired Installation Program that targets international brick and mortar franchised dealers."
- CEO, John Swiatek
Pegram Signing Autographs In Powerlet® Booth On Saturday
Stop by Powerlet® booth #1151 at the Indy Dealernews Expo, Feb 18th 2-3pm and get a free poster signed by AMA Superbike BMW rider, Larry Pegram!
"I don't pick sponsors just for the money. The product has to be top quality if it's going on my race bikes. Information and seconds count. I rely on Powerlet's line of rugged electrical accessories to charge my batteries in between races, and power for accessing data for our on-board computers."
- Powerlet Sponsored AMA Superbike Rider, Larry Pegram
Powerlet® To Release It's P5 and P15 Compliance Program At The 2012 Dealernews International Powersports Dealer Expo
Powerlet plans to announce a new program designed to standardize the electrical connections on power-sports vehicles for the benefit of consumers, dealers, and manufacturers.
"This new compliance program will help consumers identify the safest way to power their electronics with products specifically designed for outdoor environments."
- VP Sales Coliant Corporation, Adam Bonislawski
Coliant One Of The First Companies Accepted To The New SBA Export Program (STEP)
Under the Small Business Jobs Act of 2010, Coliant has qualified to receive grant funding from the SBA State Trade and Export Promotion (STEP) program for the next three years. Funding was created and designed to help qualified Michigan based businesses expand their global exports.
"Coliant is very thankful for all the help and assistance of the MEDC and SBA with special thanks to Jeanne Broad, International Trade Development Manager of the MEDC for SE Michigan,and John O'Gara of the SBA. "
- Adam Bonislawski