The Lorenz Corporation has been serving the musical needs of churches and schools throughout the United States, and now world wide, since 1890, when the company was founded by E.S. Lorenz. The company is in its’ fifth generation of ownership, and continues to expand. The company now owns numerous publishing and a printing company, and has entered sub-publishing arrangements in Canada, Germany, England, Italy, Korea, Japan and Thailand.

“ Our industry has changed dramatically since we began in 1890. We’ve partnered with Battelle & Battelle LLP to help us meet those changes, and take on new challenges. As we’ve grown from a music publisher to a multi-faceted corporation, Battelle & Battelle has provided the guidance, the valuable advice and the innovation to allow us to grow to one of the premier companies in our industry.”

-Geoff Lorenz, President, CEO, The Lorenz Corporation

Hartzell Industries, along with Hartzell Hardwoods, Hartzell Fan and Arkansas Face Veneer, has been dedicated to exceeding customers’ expectations since the late 1800’s when the company was founded by John T. Hartzell.

Hartzell Hardwoods is proud to be known throughout the world as a leading producer of fine walnut lumber and an innovative leader in the Hardwood Industry. Hartzell Fan continues to be recognized as an industrial ventilation expert, producing high quality, efficient and innovative ventilation solutions for all industries. Arkansas Face Veneer has built its excellent reputation on the highest degree of craftsmanship and maintaining the most extensive veneer inventory in North America.

“ Battelle & Battelle LLP brings the highest level of satisfaction to our company, as evidenced by a relationship witnessed by four generations.”

-James Hartzell, Chairman

" Professionalism and Confidence are two words we use to describe Battelle & Battelle LLP. Their strong financial management has helped our company during some tough economic times. We believe that working with Battelle & Battelle LLP is one of our strongest financial assets.”

-Michael Bardo, Chief Financial Officer, Hartzell Industries, -Richard Wallace, President, Hartzell Fan

Primus Inc. has provided equity capital, sound operating and financial guidelines and knowledge resources to independent wholesale distributors throughout the United States since 1958. Today, Primus is a partner in more than 420 US corporations that serve professional contractors, plant maintenance and others. Headquartered in Dayton, Primus currently is ranked as the largest privately owned company in Dayton, and was ranked 255 on the Forbes 500 list of the largest privately owned businesses in 2002.

" We chose Battelle & Battelle LLP to be our auditors and business partners in the early 1970's because of their excellent reputation. Since then, the firm has continued to live up to and exceed our expectations. The quality of the partners and staff at Battelle & Battelle LLP is exceptional.

Working with Battelle & Battelle LLP over the past 30 years has made a huge difference in our organization. The partners and staff have provided us invaluable advice and service."

-Richard Schwartz, President/CEO, Primus, Inc.

“Otterbein’s 90-year history is born in the United Methodist tradition of caring for one another, and is centered on creating and sustaining relationships. Our continued growth and success is dependent on nurturing our relationship with the residents we serve, their families, and the surrounding communities. Otterbein Retirement Living Communities’ future success is dependent on those relationships along with sound financial decisions and management. Our 25-year professional relationship with Battelle & Battelle LLP supports our trust and confidence in their business expertise and integrity.”

- Donald L. Gilmore, President, CEO, Otterbein Retirement Living Communities

Excellence In Motivation (EIM) is the fastest growing company in the performance improvement industry. EIM’s mission is to assist world-class companies in achieving critical objectives by inspiring performance among their targeted audiences.

EIM combines the proven techniques of the performance improvement industry with innovative e-business technologies being applied in the Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Industry to help clients effectively build Performance Cultures. The premise of EIM's customized solutions is to clearly align corporate objectives with the individual employee or channel partner's priorities, wants and needs.

“EIM has surrounded itself with a team of professional business partners and Battelle & Battelle has been a member of that team since the company started. They have played a major role in the formation of the company, and we regard them as a cornerstone of our foundation.”

-Jarrett “Bud” Thomas, Chairman & CEO; -Bob Miller, President & COO

“The staff and employees of Battelle & Battelle have the highest level of integrity and professionalism. They’ve assisted us in putting programs and procedures into place in our accounting department that have enabled us to achieve some of our most critical objectives.”

-John Kernan, Chief Financial Officer

“In addition to working with the accounting/audit and tax staff, we also have utilized the Human Resources Planning and Development services of Battelle & Battelle. The consultants in this area have been crucial in assisting us in the development of our variable compensation program.”

-Sheila Cowdrey, SPHR, Vice President – HR & Organizational Development

Standard Register is a leading provider of information solutions for healthcare, financial services, insurance, manufacturing and other industries. Its offerings include document management; label solutions; consulting and fulfillment services; and e-business solutions. As a strategic partner in migrating companies from paper-based to digital processes, Standard Register helps businesses reduce costs and increase revenue. Founded in 1912, Standard Register serves companies in more than 40 countries through a network of international associate companies. Standard Register’s annual revenues are approximately $1 billion.

“Standard Register’s relationship with Battelle & Battelle has survived and flourished for many years. I attribute this longevity to Battelle & Battelle’s knowledge of our business, the strong value of their people, the high standards they set for their product, and their efforts to adapt to their customers’ changing needs.

The financial staff at Standard Register genuinely respects the Battelle & Battelle professionals that work on our account. This has created a very open style of communication that works well for everyone.”