About Us
Founded in May 2014, our mission at Northwind Insulating Systems is to be the most valued and dependable insulation trade partner for local home builders and light commercial contractors. We will accomplish this by delivering the most energy efficient results the first time, on time and every time. Located in Grand Rapids, we are proud to serve West Michigan from Gaylord and Traverse City down to St. Joseph and Fennville and everywhere in between.
MEET THE OWNER
Steve Grimm
Steve, an industry veteran since 1978, was born and raised in the Grand Rapids area and currently resides with his family in Cedar Springs.
Steve has served on both regional and national boards of the Blow-in-Blanket System and is a long-standing member of the Home Builders Association of Greater Grand Rapids (HBAGGR).
The significant knowledge, best practices and expertise that Steve has amassed over the past 46 years is a key advantage to providing your customers with the most optimal insulation process and materials.
Steve Grimm
Team Manager
WHY US?
Meet Our Team
With over 155 years of combined experience our team’s significant expertise and best practices is a key advantage to providing your customers with the most optimal insulation solution.
Steve Grimm
President & CEO
Jim Post
Vice President & COO
Miguel Gonzalez
Director of Employee Development &
Facility Manager
Mike Buchbinder
Director of Lakeshore Sales
WHY US?
The Northwind Advantage
Northwind Insulating Systems offers a comprehensive range of insulation services including open cell foam, closed cell foam, cellulose, Blow-in-Blanket System and Roxul Mineral Wool Blown Batts.
Dependable
We understand the challenges home builders face and that just one missed deadline or failed inspection can have a snowball effect that jeopardizes the entire project schedule and ultimately costs you valuable time and money. Our scheduling flexibility, “can do” attitude and commitment to never missing a deadline ensures that your project remains on schedule and on budget.
Quality
Builders know they can count on our team to deliver the most energy efficient solutions, and we are proud to be endorsed by several local energy auditors as the “go to” insulation experts for our workmanship and outstanding quality.
Knowledgeable
Our commitment to being up to date on both state and municipal energy codes as well as ensuring that our team is trained and qualified to adhere to energy saving regulations guarantee that your customers’ insulation needs are in the most qualified hands.
Collaborative
We believe communication is the key to strong and successful relationships, that is why we take the time to understand each project’s unique and challenging spaces as well as the customer’s individual comfort expectations to deliver the best insulation solution.
Our Process
The Roofing Process Demystified
Streamlined roofing process ensuring safety, quality, and client satisfaction.
Assessment and Planning
We would never consider working with another insulation provider. Northwind is always professional, efficient and reliable.”
Material Selection
We can always depend on Northwind to deliver what they promise which provides peace of mind that our project will remain on schedule
Preparation
Northwind Insulation Systems did an excellent job on our home, in fact the energy auditor said he had never seen a two-story home score so well.”