SMART Local 265

11/11/2025

Union meeting tonight at 6 PM at the union hall: 3110 Woodcreek Dr., Downers Grove. 🇺🇸 Happy Veterans Day to all who served. If you can, please considering bring a nonperishable food item for our food drive that support loca families in need this holiday season. Thank you!

11/11/2025

Today, and every day, SMART Local 265 proudly salutes the brave men and women who have served our country. Your courage, sacrifice, and dedication have built and protected the freedoms we enjoy.

We are especially grateful for the veterans among our Local 265 members — brothers and sisters who continue to serve their communities with the same strength, discipline, and pride they showed in uniform.

From all of us at SMART Local 265 — thank you for your service, your sacrifice, and your example.

11/10/2025

Dahlman Sheet Metal was proud to be part of this unique job—supplying ventilation to a massive satellite in Monee.

Great work by Journeyman Neal Dahlman and Apprentice Matt Meier on the installation, and hats off to Journeyman Danny Giovenco for fabricating all the fittings in the shop.

SMART Local 265 members continue to prove there’s no project too big or too complex for union craftsmanship.

11/10/2025

One of our Local 265 families needs our help. The son-in-law and grandson of Local 265 member Lois Ranieri were seriously injured in a motorcycle accident. Her grandson, Timmie, is still recovering and could use any support—big or small. Your kindness and generosity would mean a lot during this difficult time.

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Hi, my name Janie This is my grandson Timmie. Please help him no matter how big o… Elizabeth Ranieri needs your support for Support Timmie's Road to Recovery

11/06/2025

SMART Local 265 – Sheet Metal Apprenticeship 4th Year, 2nd Session – Group Project: Standing Seam Panels Outstanding teamwork and craftsmanship — excellent job, everyone!

11/06/2025

Even God wouldn’t approve of this one.

The new Matise venue in Joliet may have heavenly architecture, but they’ve chosen contractors who pay below area standards — leaving their workers without fair wages or benefits.

Local 265 is on the line to remind them:
Thou shalt not shortchange the working class.

10/28/2025

Great Job, Tony, for hanging our ITI signs in our new training facility.

10/27/2025

📦 SMART Local 265 Food Drive 🍎
We’re proud to support the Batavia Interfaith Food Pantry in their mission to help local families in need this Thanksgiving holiday.

Please see the list of most needed items and consider donating! Every can, box, and bag makes a difference.

Let’s show how SMART Local 265 members give back to the community — together we can make a real impact. 💪❤️

📍 Drop-off location: SMART Local 265 Union Hall – 3110 Woodcreek Dr. Downers Grove.
📅 Donations accepted until Thursday November 20th

10/22/2025

Annual tune-ups don’t just keep your furnace running well... they can add 3 to 5 years to its lifespan! Skipping maintenance leads to buildup, stress on parts, and surprise breakdowns.

A little prevention = fewer repairs + thousands saved.

Book a fall tune-up with a trusted pro at IWantSMART.com, before cold weather hits hard.

10/21/2025

The Italian American Labor Council of Greater Chicago named Construction Industry Service Corporation's Executive Director Dan Allen as its Man of the Year, recognizing his decades of leadership, commitment to organized Labor, and lasting impact on the Union construction industry.

SMART Local 265's ribbon ceremony opens new hall and training center.

10/18/2025

SMART Local 265 signatory contractor Gengler-Lowney Laser Works, Inc. recently fabricated this unique custom fitting for an out-of-state customer.
Our skilled members Nate Dilley and Jake Huff handled the entire process — from cutting and forming to sanitary welding and food-grade polishing — all within 5 hours. This showcases the quality and precision that union sheet metal workers are known for.

10/15/2025

Winterizing your A/C protects it from snow, ice, and rodents... and prolongs its life!
Here’s what smart homeowners do before the first freeze:

✅ Clean off debris and hose down the unit
✅ Cover the unit with a breathable A/C cover
✅ Insulate exposed pipes to prevent freezing

Do this simple fall checklist now to help avoid $500+ repairs next spring! Find a SMART-certified HVAC pro at IWantSMART.com to winterize like a pro.