S2E7: Distortions Unlimited

This episode of the Greeley Business Beat, produced by the City of Greeley, features a detailed interview with Ed and Marsha from Distortions Unlimited, a local business specializing in creating custom monster masks, props, and animatronics for haunted houses, theme parks, and events. The discussion highlights the company's evolution from mask painting to advanced animatronics and interactive props, including innovations like an electric chair animatronic and a spitting monster using windshield wiper pumps. While the transcript does not detail specific procurement contracts or budget allocations, it provides insight into the business environment in Greeley, the impact of international competition (notably from China), and the importance of local talent and persistence in sustaining a niche creative manufacturing business. The conversation also touches on the integration of technology and art in their products and the role of the local creative district in supporting such enterprises.