MIRO was established in 1982 and is truly an example of living the American dream. As a young attorney, Michael A. Neider Sr. worked with a client who had an idea for a rooftop support system that would not void the roofing membrane manufacturing and system functioning warranties. After some beginning efforts to develop the product, the inventor wanted to move on to different opportunities. For the price of a new motor home, he sold all of his interest in the product, including various patents to Michael. That initial product was made of plastic and became the first MIRO pipe support which is known as Model 1.5.
As Mike developed other new pipe stand product sizes and models, he and his wife and partner Rosy, also started formulating a plan for their new business venture. The first step was giving their new company a name. They ultimately decided to combine their first names, Mike and Rosy, and thus the name MIRO was born.
Michael continued developing other original designs for various early models of the pipe stands and roof top support products. He marketed the products by attending trade shows, calling and retaining local distributors, and by advertising in trade magazines and journals. During this early period of time, Mike obtained great advice from Bill Dunne of Dallas, Texas, one of MIRO’s early distributors and best mentors.
Michael’s oldest daughter, Nicole, assisted with billing, purchase orders and shipping transactions while living at home and then continued this work during her college years while her responsibilities increased. Eventually, Nate Sargent, Nicole’s new husband, helped with this work and she enjoyed being his boss for a short time while they worked together filling and shipping orders for the smaller pipe stands out of their garage.
As the number of MIRO’s product variations, plant facilities, employees and reputation increased, Nicole and Nate’s responsibilities also grew, contributing to the ongoing success of MIRO. Jarrett and Diana Welch also played a major role in helping to grow MIRO into becoming a leader in the pipe stand industry.
In time, Nicole and Nate Sargent moved to Heber City, Utah and suggested, along with other employees, that MIRO’s growing manufacturing operations should also be moved to Heber.
Eventually, Nate made the decision with four other partners to purchase the majority of the business from Mike and build upon the success and vision that MIRO had achieved. Since taking over ownership, MIRO’s highly successful product line has continued its impressive growth, and sales have continued to increase steadily year after year.
Nate also attributes much of the success of MIRO today to the loyal, dedicated employees and to the service-minded attitude that accompanies their motto of “How can we support you?” This goal is the driving force behind every interaction, every detail, and every purchase at MIRO Industries.
MIRO continues to be recognized throughout the United States as both the longest-standing and longest-lasting solution for rooftop support systems. MIRO offers a wide variety of rooftop support products and services for all applications. Though the company has progressed and grown over the years, MIRO’s commitment to customer service and satisfaction has remained the same.
