Rebuilding a Successful Company to be a Bigger One

Hudson, MA -- (ReleaseWire) -- 11/08/2022 -- Phil Holman joined Diversified Machining after a successful 36-year career as owner and president of Fourstar Connections, a cable assemblies contract manufacturing company in Hudson, MA.

Downshifting from a larger scale operation, coming from a complementary industry, Holman knew his work was cut out for him when he sold his company and invested in Diversified Machining with existing owner, Chet MacDonald. MacDonald has been running Diversified Machining for almost four decades, and though at a smaller scale, has been running his shop with the same focus that Fourstar did: expert in his field of machining, quality- and customer-centric, relationship-strong, very personal, one-on-one collaboration, helping people with design for manufacturability (DFM) requirements and new production introduction (NPI), with on-time delivery.

Holman contracted Diversified Machining countless times to build machined parts for Fourstar's cable assemblies. Having worked for many years with MacDonald, Holman recognized the efficient business model of Diversified and understood where and how to grow its machining business—and not just in capital expenditures on the new equipment they added to the facility. In a recent article, Holman discusses the steps they made to scale up Diversified to keep the same level of service, while increasing its—and customers'—capacity for machined parts. This article addresses:

- Technology
- ISO certification
- Marketing
- Legacy knowledge
- Industries served

As Holman says, "I needed to explore the business model priorities I had been operating from for almost four decades and shift them to more of a start-up mentality. Probably the most crucial piece of this pie was in recognizing the depth and breadth of networks and resources we had built at Fourstar: everything from our talented staff, affiliate relationships with suppliers and vendors, real-time, digital technologies, documented processes and procedures, ISO certification, etc. Chet had all the foundations in place when I came on board—and was running a fine business with satisfied customers—but did not have the tools in place to scale up. We are solid and ready to bring on more customers and welcome new inquiries."

Diversified Machining is located in a brand-new, state-of-the-art facility at 1A Bonazzoli Avenue, Suite #4 in Hudson, MA. Call (978) 562-2213 or visit the website at www.diversifiedmachining.org.

About Diversified Machining, Inc.
In business since 1992, Diversified Machining is a contract manufacturing company with over 80 years of collective experience in prototype and production machining, along with expertise in efficient new product development and introduction (NPD/NPI) and design for manufacturability (DFM). The team at Diversified works closely with customers and will design and build fixtures and jigs, and can work from electronic ?les, prints, verbal instructions, and sketches. Among the industries served are medical electronics, contract electronics manufacturers, industrial manufacturers, military sub-contract manufacturers, robotic manufacturers, and contractors who need specialized machined parts. It provides low- to mid-volume, assembly, lathe, and manual work. CNC milling machines, CNC turning, and plastics machining are on the equipment roster. Materials such as aluminum, steel, Delrin and other phenolic materials, stainless steel, copper, and alloys specific to the applications are used. Collaboration, quality, quick-turn production and delivery, and customer service are cornerstones of Diversified Machining's approach.

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Hudson-based contract machining operation restructures and revitalizes its operations, capabilities, and facility

Hudson, MA -- (ReleaseWire) -- 05/17/2022 -- Founding owner and partner of Diversified Machining, Inc., Chet MacDonald is pleased to announce that Phillip Holman has joined him as a co-owner and partner. They have also brought Brian Holman onboard as general manager

MacDonald founded Diversified Machining in 1992, and brings 38 years of experience to this contract manufacturing firm, specializing in CNC machining, for almost four decades. Diversified has a long history and deep expertise with contract manufacturing, and is well versed in engagement at all levels: design inception, design for manufacturability (DFM) to assess for improvements and efficiencies, new product introduction (NPI), and straightforward contract work.

The vision for this new partnership allows for a restructuring and revitalization of the company's operations, capabilities, and facility—all benefitting from recent capital expenditure and investment into the business. CNC milling machines are among the new equipment and technology. CNC turning and plastics machining are also part of the equipment roster. Materials such as aluminum, steel, Delrin and other phenolic materials, stainless steel, copper, and alloys specific to the applications, are used.

The team at Diversified works closely with customers and will design and build ?xtures and jigs, and can work from electronic ?les, prints, verbal instructions, and sketches. Among the industries served are medical electronics, contract electronics manufacturers, industrial manufacturers, military sub-contract manufacturers, robotic manufacturers, and contractors who need specialized machined parts. It provides prototype and production machining and offers low- to mid-volume, assembly, lathe, and manual work.

Phil Holman joined Diversified Machining after a successful 36-year career as president/owner of Fourstar Connections, a contract manufacturing company in Hudson, MA. Prior to that, he had extensive experience in contract manufacturing, both in quality and as VP of operations. Excited to use his background to help grow and expand capabilities at this company, Holman said, "My vision is to continue to develop capabilities inside Diversified and through affiliations, to support new product introductions (NPI), and design for manufacturability (DFM). All of this, while building a culture driven to achieve high levels of customer service."

Brian Holman has spent his entire career in manufacturing and brings with him proven experience in logistics, his most recent position being a senior buyer at Genuine Cable Group in Leominster, MA. He was instrumental in his roles at Fourstar Connections as purchasing manager and in the valuable time he spent in shipping and receiving and production control and scheduling. About his new position at Diversified Machining, he said, "I'm able to apply the insights and planning strategies I've deepened throughout the years, and look forward to seeing how they will help this company grow. But customer relationships and support have always been my priorities, and I am more excited to see how I can help them grow their businesses."

MacDonald says of this new venture, "I've known Phil for many years and have done business with him for a long time. I couldn't think of a better, more knowledgeable partnership and team to keep our customers happy and everyone looking into a brighter, more successful future.

Diversified Machining is located in a brand-new, state-of-the-art facility at 1A Bonazzoli Avenue, Suite #4 in Hudson, MA. Call (978) 562-2213 or visit the website at www.diversifedmaching.org.

About Diversified Machining, Inc.
In business since 1992, Diversified Machining is a contract manufacturing company with over 80 years of collective experience in prototype and production machining, along with expertise in efficient new product development and introduction (NPD/NPI) and design for manufacturability (DFM). The team at diversified works closely with customers and will design and build fixtures and jigs, and can work from electronic ?les, prints, verbal instructions, and sketches. Among the industries served are medical electronics, contract electronics manufacturers, industrial manufacturers, military sub-contract manufacturers, robotic manufacturers, and contractors who need specialized machined parts. It provides low- to mid-volume, assembly, lathe, and manual work. CNC milling machines, CNC turning, and plastics machining are on the equipment roster. Materials such as aluminum, steel, Delrin and other phenolic materials, stainless steel, copper, and alloys specific to the applications are used. Collaboration, quality, quick-turn production and delivery, and customer service are cornerstones of Diversified Machining's approach.

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm