Welcome to The Network

  I hope everybody made it through the 1st Quarter of 2009. It has been rough for many companies the past few months, but I think things are starting to turn around…

It has been a while since I have posted, there have been some  changes in who I have posted as my contacts, some have dropped the ball, and I can no longer promote them and there are some new ones that I want to support…..I am making some changes to the scope of what this blog’s purpose and message is going to be…..

I  will fill you in in the coming days and weeks on what we are going to be doing……

Thanks for your patience….

Who We Are…..

 

 

 

My company, International Laser Systems, performs laser marking and engraving of high end medical, aerospace, tooling, and law enforcement products.

We do from the prototype stage to fully automated high volume projects, and we have the largest laser capacity in terms of machines, utilizing the latest technology in YAG, and CO2 systems.

We have been in business for 14 years and have been consistently growing over the years. and we are experiencing significant growth in 2008.

Check out our website in the links section for more information about us.

 

 

How this Blog Works

HOW THE BLOG WORKS

This blog is to create a network of businesses in the New England Region. These businesses that are posted on here have been my best contacts and sources over the years.

Please check back to this site often….I will be only adding  the best contacts, for everyone’s benefit, then adding updated information to their posts, as I have more conversations about their needs as time goes by.There will not be pages and pages of postings. I will make updates as often as I can to my contacts posts and I will archive the post “Welcome to the Network” so if there is anything you may want to find out you can just email me….

 Check in the “Categories” section and lookup “Business Contacts” if your interested in the manufacturing areas. I will be posting some  of my own needs as they come across my desk, they will be put into the ” MY Needs” Category…..posted as ” What I Need Today” 

 This blog is still very new, and I have been finding quirky things with the site happening sometimes…..please bear with me if things look a little off at times, we are trying….This blog is to be used as a tool for networking. Please contact me when you see something that piques your interest or any of that all important feedback, that you may have. I will always return emails and phone calls within 24hours after seeing it here.

I will always attempt to post daily, but don’t be disappointed if I have to skip a day. In addition I will always attempt to post before 11:00am. I have noticed many people getting an early start and I want to make sure everything is updated accordingly in a timely fashion.

So thank you for visiting today, and I hope to be networking with many of you soon. 

Plastic Thermoforming Manufacturer

Western Massachusetts - Today’s Contact is a Thermoforming company that has been in business for over 30 years. They have extensive experience in the medical packaging, electronics packaging, and cosmetics packaging. One of their latest projects has been customized shipping packaging for candles…..Here in the Northeast, it has been big business for many years….The company is actively pursuing ISO certification at this time.

They have a complete tool room so fixture and tooling  is mostly manufactured on the premises. They can do prototype to high volume production, but they are always looking for high volume packaging jobs . They have a 10 person staff, and are hiring qualified individuals for production foreman positions.

They do have a specialty product that they will be launching soon and that is custom made paint trays. ……I have personally known the owners for over 20 years….Please contact me for more informtion on this great manufacturer…

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

What I am looking for today

• Used Bridgeports…I need 2 of them, one can be just a base, a DRO could be helpful
• Small Lathe
• Contacts with aerospace manufacturers: right now there are some new aerospace manufacturing being released for the next generation fighter
• Medical manufacturing is always a plus, implants and instruments are our specialty…Johnson & Johnson affilileated companies or US Surgical……I am also looking for a contact at a company in Central Ct, named TOMZ
• I am looking for contacts within Colt Manufacturing in Hartford for outside laser processing.
• I am looking for a good source of aluminum diamond plate.
• I am looking for information on vibratory polishing 

 

Manufacturing for the Electronics Industry

 

Eastern Massachusetts – A company in the greater Boston area with 32 employees does most of its work in the electronics sector….They are a fabrication house, machining, welding, grinding, especially of large products…I have been dealing with this company for at least 5 years now….The plant manager is the main contact there for me, but I have a great repoir with everyone from purchasing to the owner…… They do prototype to volume production, they do hold inventory for some of their current customers, but Im sure thats on a case by case basis.. A personal referral and meeting would be most beneficial for more in depth information…They are great company to do business with and they have a lot of capabilities. They currently do business on a national scale and do have their own pickup/delivery vehicles for regional expediting.

They are looking for a tool and die maker, as of July 22, 2008. Things are getting to be very busy for this company and indicated some signifigant growth over the next few months.

 

 

 

Laser Cutting Sheet Metal Company

 

New Hampshire This is a full service sheet metal facility. The company does laser cutting and stamping, as well as a host of other processes from grinding to welding.

They have a new Mitsubishi Laser Cutter, and utilize Amada CNC punches and press brakes, they also have time save and tumbling equipment. They are a company of 35 employees. I have known this company for over 5 years. The company has been in business for 25 years and they are doing very well. They currently run extended shifts. The owner and his wife are my contacts. They are currently working toward receiving their ISO 9000 certification….This is a company that I would highly recommend, please contact me if you have any questions or a referral about this company……thanks

 

 

Logging Equipment Company in Connecticut

Central CT – I have been doing good business with a logging equipment company in CT for close to 5 years. My contact is the owner of the company. They manufacture all their products here in CT. The products they make are sold to distributors, retailers, and consumers, nationwide .The company is small, 3 persons on staff, but all have numerous years in manufacturing including the owner. It is a young company; they do numerous trade shows to get their products noticed. Their needs at this point are solidifying good distribution, material suppliers, and quality manufacturing services. There might even be a building need in the not too distant future.

They are a growing company even in this economy, They are currently looking for a full time employee on the production floor. Their expectation in the next month is for things to pick up considerably with people getting ready for winter and with the high price of oil, lots of people will be burning wood.

Hope this company is a good fit…

Thanks

 

 

 

 

 

Medical Instrument Manufacturer

 

Central Ct.- For my referral today, I have a medical instrument manufacturer in central connecticut. They deal in materials from aluminum to titanium. They are a midsize operation. I have been working with the production manager there for over almost 4 years, he is my main contact, I also have a good relationship with the people in the quality deptartment.

It is a 45 person shop, they deal quite extensively with the major medical instrument and implant companies. They do numerous types of medical instruments and implantable devices. In speaking with them yesterday, they will be having a big influx of new work in the 3rd quarter.

These are pretty good results for a company that does not have a sales department. With that new work coming in, they are looking for CNC operators and quality control personell. In addition they also do a lot of plating, anodize and passivation make up a good part of their outsourcing surface treatment needs…contacts in this area would be helpful to a company of this nature.

Hope this company is a good fit.

Thanks, and stay cool

 

Communications and Networking Company

 

Western Massachusetts – This company has been in business for almost 20 years, I believe it is the oldest and biggest network and communications company in the area. My contact is in technical sales and does mostly institutional projects, but I know they will accept non commercial work also….My contact’s client list is almost based solely on networking with people. I have known him for 15 years. They have two locations in Western Mass.

The basics of their company is; Network installations, Phone Systems, Voice Mail, wireless communications, consulting, and audio/visual.

I recommend this company for their products and service, but I strongly advise face to face conversation with my contact for what he can bring to the table in other capacities.