From widespread wildfires to destructive mudslides and mountain rescues , technology is becoming more important in remote parts of Colorado.
Some of the most important tools for emergency responders and Coloradans in need are being built in Aurora.
In the industrial corner of the city, nestled between I-70 and E-470, is a 94,000 square foot facility now home to Pelsue, a Colorado-based company that’s built safety products for the telecom industry for decades. Last November, Pelsue moved from Englewood to Aurora.
“What drew us to Aurora was primarily space and workforce,” CEO Chris Munson said in an interview with CBS Colorado.
Inside the massive facility, nearly 100 workers assemble a variety of communications equipment, including mobile medical units, satellite trailers and safety tents. Much of the work is done by hand.
“We actually sew our own tents,” Munson said. “We make all our own stuff here — even metal fabrication. We make really cool stuff, and it does good. We help and save people.”