Manufacturing Today Issue - 228 Sept 2024 | Page 58

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many other electrical or thermal insulator applications .”
Thomas adds : “ We are constantly looking at ways to improve our manufacturing processes , implementing solutions to increase efficiency and enhance quality , all of which help us continue to thrive . We currently have automation projects ongoing , and we ’ ve recently purchased our largest press , which will enable us to become even more fully integrated and expand our product offerings in the future .
“ As a customer-driven company , many of our innovations have been developed by listening to our customers ’ needs and wants . We also collaborate with various universities and other companies to stay ahead of any potential new product ideas and emerging market demands .”
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Mitronics Products ( Mitronics ) in 2022 . “ The acquisition greatly enhanced the opportunity for us to better serve our customers by adding Mitronics ’ product lines to our existing component portfolio ,” Desiree explains . “ Such product ranges include the highest quality ceramic insulators available on the market , with an emphasis on metalized steatite bushings , hermetic ceramic-to-metal assemblies , and glazed steatite insulators .”
Continuing the topic of acquisitions , Thomas reflects : “ The Mitronics acquisition process was ideal , as Mitronics was a long-valued customer of ours and our companies shared a positive , longstanding relationship for many years . We built mutual trust over the years and as the owner neared retirement and looked to sell the business , we engaged in conversation to expand our offering and core competencies through acquisition . We ’ re fortunate to have experienced a seamless journey , and the
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