Successful Manufacturing Day Event at Formtek, Inc.

Formtek,Inc. participated in the national Manufacturing Day event again this year.  The national event took place across the U.S. on Friday, October 3rd.  Formtek’s event kicked off at their facility in Warrensville Heights, Ohio.

The President of Formtek, Darren Muchnicki opened the event welcoming the nearly 400 students and other Northeast Ohio companies and colleges that Formtek hosted at their event.  Congresswoman Marcia L. Fudge representing the 11th District for the State of Ohio and Mayor Bradley D. Sellers of Warrensville Heights spoke at the opening ceremonies.

The State of Ohio Treasurer’s office, presented Formtek with a ‘Proclamation’ for an outstanding contribution to manufacturing and the skilled trades industry, and participation in the National Manufacturing Day event.  Additionally, representatives from the offices of Ohio Governor John Kasich and US Senator Rob Portman were in attendance, to support Ohio’s Manufacturing infrastructure.

Formtek being the host of the event invited other Northeast Ohio companies to spread awareness about U.S. manufacturing and improve the perception of manufacturing careers by having live demonstration and being available for student questions.  Lincoln Electric brought their Vertex Mobile Trailer and Virtual Reality Welding system.  Rapid Prototype + Manufacturing LLC (rp+m), breaking new ground in manufacturing, brought their uPrint 3D printing machine.  Force Robot LLC had their Touch Robot which is part of a new age of manufacturing.  Below is a list of manufacturers and colleges that participated.  

Manufacturers

• American Spring Wire
• Force Robot LLC
• Lincoln Electric
• MAGNET
• Meyer Products
• NSL Analytical
• Rapid Prototype + Manufacturing LLC (rp+m)
• Satellite Gear
• Warrensville Heights Chamber of Commerce

Colleges

• Auburn Career Center
• Case Western Reserve - Engineering
• Cuyahoga Community College - Engineering and Engineering Tech 
• Lakeland Community College
• Lakeland College Tech Prep
• Tri-C 3D Digital Design Manufacturing Tech Program

Formtek, Inc. Manufacturing Day 2014

Formtek's Manufacturing Day 2014 is unique, interesting and exciting.  We've coordinated a group of well-known manufacturers from Northeast Ohio that will join Formtek to spread awareness about U.S. manufacturing and improve the perception of manufacturing careers.  Congresswoman Marcia L. Fudge representing the 11th District for the State of Ohio and Mayor Bradley D. Sellers of Warrensville Heights will be coming to the event and speaking at the opening ceremonies.

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•  American Spring Wire  North America’s largest manufacturer of valve and commercial quality spring wire, and a major supplier of PC Strand.  Wire can be found in products of the world's most recognizable and respected companies in the automotive,agricultural equipment and appliances industries.

• Force Robots LLC  Force Robots was founded to make robots that are more capable, affordable, and safe to work with.  Their products are developed around the core belief that working by force is required if robots are to break out of their current narrow range of applications.  With the support of the National Science Foundation and the State of Ohio, the Touch Robot concept was developed with the aim of protecting workers from injury and fostering manufacturing excellence.  Located in Cleveland, Ohio, a city with a proud history of manufacturing and machine building.

•  LincolnElectric  Global manufacturer and the market leader of the highest quality welding, cutting and joining products. Enduring passion for the development and application of technologies allows them to create complete solutions that make customers more productive and successful.

• MAGNET  A  nonprofit organization dedicated to helping manufacturers compete and grow under the leadership of a board of directors who reflect the breadth of manufacturing in the region.

• Market One  Lead generation model is focused on the development of buyer ready leads for your sales force to convert to customers.  A talented interdisciplinary team of hybrid professionals accomplishes this through internet marketing via; content development, social media marketing, blogging, landing page design and email nurturing.  Plus, there integrated B2B telemarketing group completes the loop with outbound lead generation, appointment setting, market research, surveys and more.

• NSL AnalyticalServices, Inc.  Commercial materials testing laboratory.  Services comprise a broad spectrum of analytical testing for quality control, failure analysis, product performance, and material selection and characterization.  An independent testing lab, NSL has received accreditations and approvals to provide specialized testing services.

• Satellite Gear  Three decades and two generations of family business.  Satellite Gear set out to design reverse engineer and manufacture tooling and gearing. Over the years they became a respected and relied upon vendor to some of the most innovative companies around.  From mill, lathes, presses, VTL's, CNC, grinders, hobbers, and shapers, Satellite Gear's manufacturing capabilities assure their customers that they can get the job done.  Their commitment to continue research and development and dedication to manufacturing excellence guarantees their customer total satisfaction.

• rp+m rapid prototype + manufacturing LLC  With a team of mechanical, industrial, metallurgist, plastic and biomedical engineers, rp+m can also provide product design, material selection, and development of new materials.  rp+m has the ability to work with customers from concept all the way through production.  Over the past few years, rp+m has expanded it's offerings to help large corporations not only with prototypes, but end-use parts as well in the aerospace, medical and industrial industries. 

•  Warrensville Heights Chamber of Commerce  Focus to be the most-effective, most-innovative Chamber of Commerce. One, that effectively promotes free enterprise and economic growth while delivering measurable results for there members.

Formtek, Inc. Will Host a Manufacturing Day Event on October 4, 2013

Formtek, Inc. will participate in Manufacturing Day on October 4th.  There are 677 events planned across the US for this event.  Formtek, Inc. has Cleveland area colleges and high schools attending along with lawmaker’s and community members.  This event is part of an effort to draw greater attention to the outstanding opportunities that a career in manufacturing can provide and promote the pursuit of skills that will lead to a long-term career that offers security and growth for qualified candidates.

Formtek, Inc. being the main host coordinated a group well known manufacturers that will be at our facility for Manufacturing Day.   American Spring Wire is North America’s largest manufacturer of valve and commercial quality spring wire, and a major supplier of PC Strand will have a table with representatives present.  Satellite Gear a manufacturer of gears and machined parts will have a table with representatives.  NSL Analytical Services, Inc. a commercial materials testing laboratory, which tests for quality control, failure analysis, product performance, and material selection will also be at our facility with representatives.   Lincoln Electric the world leader in design, development and manufacture of arc welding products, robotic arc-welding systems will be at our facility with their VIRTUAL WELDING MACHINE.

If you are looking to attend an event you can sign up at http: //www.mfgday.com/