Bellingham, MA -- (SBWIRE) -- 06/02/2020 -- In direct response to the national need for COVID-19 testing swabs, Antron Engineering & Machine (Antron) has partnered with Puritan Medical Products to help create machinery to advance the cause.

Called into service by The Defense Production Act, Puritan will be opening a state-of-the-art medical device manufacturing plant in Pittsfield, ME. Antron, one of the nation's leading precision machining and product assembly companies, will be creating machine sub-assemblies to be finished by Puritan. The end result will enable the production of an additional 20 to 40 million testing swabs per month.

"It's an absolute honor to do our part to battle the Coronavirus pandemic," says Antron Executive Vice President John Kauker. "We look forward to the completion of the project, knowing that more swabs will lead to more tests and getting back to normal faster!"

Antron Engineering Machine Co., Inc., is located at 170 Mechanic Street, Bellingham, MA. To learn more about Antron Engineering & Machine, visit http://www.antroneng.com or call 1.877.225.2362.

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Bellingham, MA -- (SBWIRE) -- 02/21/2020 -- Antron Engineering & Machine, Co., Inc. is pleased to announce the addition of a new Mazak Quick Turn 250MSY Turning Center machine, which further enhances their robust facilities line-up.

The Quick Turn 250MSY features milling and Y-axis capability as well as a second turning spindle to process parts in DONE IN ONE® operations. The direct-drive turret features increase rpm and eliminates the use of belts for improved part surface finishes and reduced maintenance.

"We are thrilled to be adding this new single machine multi-tasking capability to our shop," said John Kauker, Executive VP/Treasurer. "Being able to do a job in one grip with the Mazak Quick Turn greatly enhances both production accuracy and speed, and that brings huge benefits for our clients."

Antron Engineering is one of the nation's leading precision machining, contract manufacturing and product assembly companies, able to work in a wide variety of materials to support many industries. Designed for flexibility to meet a range of customer needs, Antron offers the latest production technology to handle the demands of an ever-changing marketplace. 

To learn more about Antron Engineering & Machine Co. Inc., visit https://www.antroneng.com or call 1.877.225.2362.

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Bellingham, MA -- (SBWIRE) -- 02/08/2019 -- Antron Engineering and Machine has announced the enhancement of its ongoing safety efforts with the implementation of a system-wide employee safety committee.

The Antron safety committee comprised of 8 staff members, meets monthly to review all areas of the company, looking for opportunities to improve safety for employees. This safety committee system has become part of regular operations and has resulted in more than 300 days without a recordable accident. Safe operations are crucial to both the completion of client projects as well as employee job satisfaction.

"Our Antron Engineering employee safety committee has helped us enhance our laser focus in this important area," said Antron VP, John Kauker. "On both the shop floor and the front office we have reached a new level of safety for our employees and that translates into a consistent quality of production for our clients."
 
In the past few months the committee has worked on additional operational classes and training for everything from forklift and crane operations, to the mezzanine system, CPR and first aid. Physical safety topics were also addressed including an update to fire evacuation drills and procedures, additional fire extinguishers, updated floor plans for emergencies and new emergency lights.
 
In all cases, tracking the issues and their subsequent resolutions are in the hands of a staff member who is responsible for completion and follow-up reporting.  
 
"We are proud of Antron's focus on safety and our strong safety record," said Production Manager, Donald Kaiser. "We are also thankful for the employees serving on our safety committee who help with this ongoing process of reviewing, improving and implementing our many safe operation procedures."
 
For more information on Antron's safety policy please contact:

Donald Kaiser, Production Manager
dkaiser@antroneng.com

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Bellingham, MA -- (SBWIRE) -- 06/03/2014 -- Antron Engineering is pleased to announce the addition of Mark Dery as Quality Control Manager. By taking the lead role in quality, he will be critical in accomplishing Antron's business objectives.

Mark brings over 20 years of quality experience, holding key quality positions at Crosby Valve and Texas Instruments. His expertise in quality control and manufacturing makes him an invaluable member of our team. He holds a Manufacturing Engineering Degree from the New England Institute of Technology and a 6 Sigma Black Belt with emphasis on Process Improvements and Lean Manufacturing methodologies. Mark is a Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence thru the American Society of Quality.

As Antron's Management Representative, Mark will be taking the lead role in moving us forward with our AS9100 certification goals for 2014.

To learn more about Antron Engineering & Machine Co. Inc., visit http://www.antroneng.com or call 1.877.225.2362.

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Antron Engineering & Machine has announced that it has obtained an important certification from UL, allowing the firm to compete in a broader market.

Bellingham, MA -- (SBWIRE) -- 01/22/2014 -- The certification will allow Antron to manufacture wire harnesses to UL's "form N" standard. As John Kauker IV, vice president of Antron explained, this will enable the company to attract a wider customer base.

"This UL certification for our production of wire harnesses is crucial for expanding our business," Kauker said. "Previously, we were limited to providing our high-quality wire harnesses only to those customers that did not require a UL certification for their finished products. Now, companies producing UL-certified products will benefit from Antron Engineering's manufacturing excellence as many other companies already have."

Kauker pointed out that while the qualifications for UL certification are stringent, the process went smoothly because of Antron's rigorous quality control.

"Our clients use our products in demanding applications with very tight tolerances," Kauker said. "Excellent quality control is at the heart of our company culture, and that made us a natural fit for this UL certification."

Founded in 1894 as Underwriters Laboratories, UL is a safety certification and consulting company with headquarters in Northbrook, Illinois. It provides testing, auditing, training and certification to manufacturers, policymakers and regulators. Consumers regularly encounter the UL certification mark on household electrical appliances, and the firm's standards cover batteries, heating and cooling equipment, information technology equipment and more. UL maintains offices in 46 countries and serves clientele in 104.

About Antron Engineering & Machine
Anthony F. Denietolis, Jr. and Vice President John Kauker IV founded Antron Engineering & Machine in 1985. Together, the two have more than 70 years of education and experience in design, engineering and manufacturing. Located in Bellingham, Massachusetts, Antron's state-of-the-art facility exceeds 36,000 square feet and employs more than 85 people.

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Bellingham, MA -- (ReleaseWire) -- 10/07/2013 -- Antron Engineering & Machine Company announced the expanded use of an advanced spindle system to improve its machining operations.

The Big-Plus spindle system from Big Kaiser provides increased rigidity of machining tools during high-speed operations. This allows for greater accuracy and performance within tighter tolerances. Antron also acquired high torque retention knobs from JM Performance Products to be used in conjunction with the Big-Plus.

"The Big-Plus gives us a big step up both in productivity and precision," said Anthony Denietolis, President of Antron Engineering & Machine. "Its low-vibration design also extends the life of consumable tooling, increasing our spindle up time which helps keep our costs down. That means a better product and a better value for our customers."

The Big-Plus spindle system achieves simultaneous dual contact between both the taper and face of the machine spindle and tool holder, unlike a conventional spindle system that only locates on the taper. The tool therefore is held in place with less vibration. Big Kaiser guarantees the Big-Plus will outperform conventional systems in all applications for which it is suited.

Antron's other addition to their expansive toolset is a set of high torque pull studs from JM Performance Products. The pull stud threads are longer so it screws deeper into the holder preventing it from expanding, further increasing rigidity and production while lowering harmonics.

"The new retention knobs combine with the Big-Plus system to give us huge advantages across the board – productivity, costs, and quality," added Denietolis. "We're always expanding our collection of top-quality tools to deliver better products."

About Antron Engineering & Machine
Founded in 1985 by Denietolis and John Kauker, Antron Engineering & Machine is one of the nation's leading precision machining and product assembly companies. Designed for flexibility to meet a range of customer needs, Antron offers the latest production technology to handle the demands of an ever-changing marketplace. Staying current with both hardware and software has always been a cornerstone of their business and has helped to establish Antron as the leading customer-centered precision machining company.

Antron Engineering & Machine
170 Mechanic Street
Bellingham, MA 02019
1.877.225.2362
http://www.antroneng.com/

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Bellingham, MA -- (ReleaseWire) -- 07/25/2013 -- Antron Engineering offers a new generation of microprocessor-controlled syringe pump.

Drawing on its extensive experience in contract manufacturing and machining, Antron Engineering carries a full line of 17 syringe pumps suitable for a wide variety of applications.

"At Antron Engineering, we've been manufacturing quality parts and finished products to exacting specifications for over 25 years," said John Kauker, Executive Vice President and Treasurer at Antron Engineering. "With these high-quality syringe pumps, we've leveraged that knowledge to provide a product suited to tasks requiring the utmost precision."

Syringe pumps, also known as syringe drivers, are used to slowly and steadily administer fluids, particularly medications, to patients. Syringe pumps prevent sharp spikes and dips in blood levels of medications. They allow health care staff to devote their time and attention to more important tasks, and they give steadier, more precise results than human hands can achieve.

"Our syringe pumps are easy to use, which helps to ensure accuracy and reliability," added Kauker. "They're suitable for all applications requiring high metering precision at low, pulse-free rates."

In addition to health care applications, syringe pumps are also used in several areas of chemical and biological research.

Antron also offers a line of stainless steel syringes suitable for high pressures and corrosive liquids. The syringes are guaranteed to be leak free to pressures in excess of 750 psi. They range in size from 5 milliliters to 200 milliliters.

About Antron Engineering & Machine Company
Antron Engineering & Machine Company is located in Bellingham, Massachusetts. It was founded in 1985 by Kauker and Anthony Denietolis, the current president. Together, Denietolis and Kauker have over 70 years of education and experience in design, engineering, and manufacturing.

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Antron Engineering has acquired a Fanuc T-21 Robodrill to enhance the firm's manufacturing operations.

Bellingham, MA -- (SBWIRE) -- 06/17/2013 -- The Robodrill is an automated machining center capable of carrying out a variety of operations quickly and within precise specifications. Antron expects the acquisition will enable the firm to enhance and extend its production capabilities.

"We're very excited to have this terrific machine," said Anthony Denietolis, President of Antron Engineering. "The Fanuc Robodrill will help us turn out products more quickly and cost-effectively than ever before, and work within extremely tight tolerances as well."

Fanuc Robodrills are used in a variety of applications, from automotive and aviation parts to medical devices and electronics.

The Robodrill's fast feed rate, high-RPM spindle motor, and optimized acceleration and deceleration make for efficient cutting operations on a variety of materials. Its look-ahead function and smoothing and interpolation features allow excellent surface finishes, minimizing hand finishing. And its stiff and robust construction allows multiple face operations like face milling, end milling and drilling.

"At Antron Engineering, we are committed to staying on the cutting edge," Denietolis added. "The Robodrill joins a host of other advanced tools in our facilities which enable us to continue giving our customers a superior product at a lower price."

Since 1985, Antron Engineering has provided precision machining services using a wide range of materials to manufacture parts for use in many industries. Located in Bellingham, Massachusetts, the firm employs more than 80 people. In addition to machining and manufacturing services, Antron offers finished products including high-pressure syringes, syringe pumps, and electrical swivels.

"Our employees' pride in workmanship shows in our products and in our customer satisfaction," Denietolis said.

Fanuc was founded in 1972 as a spinoff of Fujitsu. Headquartered in Japan, it is one of the world's largest makers of industrial robots.

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Bellingham, MA -- (SBWIRE) -- 11/29/2012 -- Antron Engineering and Machine is excited to announce the debut of a brand new company image video. Produced by their marketing and branding partner Ivy Creative, the video can be viewed at the Antron web site http://www.antroneng.com/video.

Using a unique blend of HD imagery, music and sound, the video features under-the-hood footage shot with HD cameras positioned inside many of Antron's production machines. Viewers get to see the automation process up close as metal is cut, parts are positioned and bits rapidly swapped out. That footage is then intercut with additional shots to help tell the Antron story as a cutting-edge state-of-the-art company.

"We wanted to give prospective clients a sense of the passion we bring to every project," said Antron Executive Vice President, John Kauker "as well as the range of industries our work supports. Antron is a leader in contract manufacturing, and a new breed of machining company. This video tells that story."

Antron has been known for high quality design, engineering, and manufacturing services since its inception in 1985. They have helped clients to create parts and products for the electronics, medical, aerospace, defense, automotive, and retail sectors and many other diverse industries. Under one roof they can do all the production, assembly, and testing services.

In addition, because a key component of Antron's success is their versatile and experienced staff, the new video features employees standing proudly on the shop floor and in the front office.

Additional videos are planned in the months ahead to showcase specific aspects of Antron's unique and successful approach to contract manufacturing.

To learn more about precision machining and contract manufacturing at Antron Engineering & Machine Co. Inc. visit http://www.antroneng.com or call 1.877.225.2362.

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Bellingham, MA -- (SBWIRE) -- 11/09/2012 -- Antron is always looking for new and better ways to improve their production process. This helps keep them at the forefront of best practices in the industry and allows them to provide the best service possible for their customers.

In daily production, there is a constant need to change and use different tools for specific machines, functions and jobs. Given the wide range of work that Antron can now handle that means a large variety of tools are necessary on a daily basis. Our tool crib is already a well-organized and key part of their work-flow, but they wanted to look for ways to enhance their access to necessary tools.

Antron stated today, "We're excited to announce that Antron has entered into an agreement with Kaufman Company of Norwood to begin using the CribMaster ProStock onsite tool dispenser for a portion of our tool needs. Kaufman handles a wide range of the tools we need and the onsite machine will be stocked to fit our needs. It allows us to have immediate access to specific tools, but we aren't charged for any tool until we dispense it for use. This helps us control what tools are used and how often. With the CribMaster ProStock machine, Kaufman will track our usage too, electronically, and that will enable auto-restocking with no freight charges."

The advent of this kind of onsite tool distribution system will clearly save time and money. At any time during the Antron production cycle, when a tools is needed they will have access to it immediately, which means more uptime with lower overhead costs. CribMaster ProStock will help also help avoid potential inventory outages while eliminating obsolete inventory and the problems that come with tracking those assets and costs.

With the CribMaster managed database Antron can get access to over 7,000 items and Kaufman offers analysis tools to give them more insight into tool usage and department spending patterns for greater savings.

At the start, this type of onsite delivery will account for 5% to 10% of Antron's tool dispensing needs, but there is certainly a great opportunity to take further advantage of this functionality as the company grows.

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Bellingham, MA -- (SBWIRE) -- 11/09/2012 -- For Antron Engineering & Machine, contract manufacturing is about being able to deliver a wide range of services in the right combination to produce the quality products their clients expect. Antron Engineering is uniquely qualified to bring together different elements of design, production, assembly and testing as necessary for every project.

In a statement released this week, the company stated, "Our excellent track record of delivering great results for contract manufacturing clients came into play recently when we received a request for a new set of SSEA (Separate Sampling and Excitation Accessory) instruments for metals testing. This was a product we had prior experience producing at Antron but one that had gone out of production. We were excited to be able to resurrect what was an obsolete product and build it again to the customer's requirements."

The SSEA is a device used in conjunction with an ICP spectrometer, normally only used to analyze the components of liquids or gasses. The addition of an SSEA unit allows for the analysis of metals as well. It is a complex device that generates a high voltage spark against the surface of the metal, producing a dry aerosol that can be analyzed by the spectrometer.

Often these SSEA devices are used by mining companies, precious metal factories or for government testing.

The SSEA is a critical, accurate and complex instrument and producing them requires a range of capabilities. Each unit has electrical, mechanical, optical and machining elements and once assembled requires precise calibration. Building something like the SSEA is beyond the scope of a normal machine shop.

Antron Engineering prides themselves on being an industry leader in contract manufacturing. This SSEA project is a great example of how Antron is uniquely qualified to tackle a range of multi-faceted contract manufacturing projects no matter how complex or unique.

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Bellingham, MA -- (SBWIRE) -- 10/26/2012 -- A leading contract manufacturing company says that a top level assembly strategy produces financial benefits. John Kauker, Vice President of Antron Engineering, a Massachusetts precision machining company, said that companies save in many ways.

"When you employ a top level assembly strategy, you take advantage of economies of scale," said Kauker. "Everything can be done much more efficiently if there is one company doing it."

Kauker said that those economies of scale included several factors.

"With everything centralized, there are a number of costs that can be reduced," said Kauker. "You can use floor space more efficiently, manage inventory properly, and reduce your direct labor costs and other overhead."

For companies seeking suppliers, the financial benefits multiply. Not only will they be able to take advantage of the lower prices offered by a more efficiently-run business, but management costs are also reduced, according to Kauker.

"When you only have to manage your relationship with one supplier, that reduces your own costs," said Kauker. "Companies can lose a lot of money when one link in their supply chain breaks down. It is better to have fewer, stronger links."

In addition, Kauker added, a top level assembly strategy reduces operating costs and working capital, and the company can direct saved resources into other areas.

"In top level assembly, efficiency is key," said Kauker. "When you do things efficiently, you save money, and those savings improve your business in other ways."

Antron Engineering offers services such as electro-mechanical assembly and fabrication, laser assemblies and brazing and welding, as well as computer numerical control manufacturing.

To learn more about precision machining and contract manufacturing at Antron Engineering & Machine Co. Inc., visit http://www.antroneng.com or call 1.877.225.2362.

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Bellingham, MA -- (SBWIRE) -- 10/23/2012 -- In a reversal of recent trends, U.S. contract manufacturing companies are beginning to win back business that had gone to German firms.

"We are seeing many companies that were having their parts machined in Germany turning to U.S. companies," said John Kauker, Vice President of Antron Engineering, a Massachusetts precision machining company. "Firms are choosing to contract with U.S. companies for a variety of reasons, but it all boils down to quality and price."

Kauker cited reduced shipping costs and shorter delivery time as two reasons for the trend.

"A U.S. company can often match the price of a German company," said Kauker. "And when you can get your product delivered faster and cheaper, that gives the U.S. company an edge."

Kauker said that U.S. companies provide design, engineering and manufacturing services that are equal to famous German engineering.

"The quality of U.S. manufacturing is among the best in the world," said Kauker, "And many companies find that U.S. manufacturers have better customer service and a process that is easier to manage."

Though the American manufacturing industry has seen job losses in recent decades, the U.S. remains the world's largest manufacturer, accounting for about a fifth of global output. According to Kauker, U.S. manufacturing is now becoming leaner and more efficient, giving domestic companies an edge over foreign competitors.

Antron Engineering offers services such as electro-mechanical assembly and fabrication, laser assemblies and brazing and welding, as well as computer numerical control manufacturing.

To learn more about precision machining and contract manufacturing at Antron Engineering & Machine Co. Inc., visit http://www.antroneng.com or call 1.877.225.2362.

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Bellingham, MA -- (SBWIRE) -- 09/28/2012 -- Another New England Winter is just around the corner and though last year was very mild, some forecasters are predicting a more typical winter season this time around. That means more snow and more frigid temperatures are heading our way.

So now is the time when many homeowners begin getting ready for the season ahead by having their heating systems checked and reviewing delivery arrangements with their oil company. Keeping enough oil on hand during the winter is crucial for comfort reasons, but more importantly because of the damage that can happen if the heat should go out. Frozen pipes are not fun.

Enter the creative and inventive minds at Antron Engineering who saw a need and came up with the Oil Watch Monitor, a creative solution to save homes from costly winter damage. The Antron Engineering Oil Watch Monitor is an easily installed monitoring device to warn the home or business owner when their oil supply is getting low.

The monitor is simply attached over the fuel tank's site glass, often located on the top of the tank.  There are no tools required.  The design is flexible enough to allow the user to set the warning for any level they feel is appropriate.

Should a homeowner or business owner be away from their home or business when the level is reached, the audible alarm will sound for a minimum of 200 hours, ensuring that they will be notified the minute that they return.

The Antron Oil Watch Monitor is designed to monitor your oil tank for the entire heating season, serving as a valuable and yet inexpensive tool for a range of structures.

For more information about the Antron Engineering Oil Watch Monitor and Antron's other great products, visit http://www.antroneng.com.

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Bellingham, MA -- (SBWIRE) -- 09/26/2012 -- Antron Engineering is an innovator in the field of contract manufacturing. Every day, they help companies by completing all or part of their production/assembly process. With contract manufacturing, Antron gathers all of the necessary components and combines them with state-of-the-art machining services to produce either semi-finished or finished products for clients.

There are five important reasons to consider using Antron Engineering's contract manufacturing as part of a company's production/assembly pipeline.

1) Lower Inventory Cost – State-of-the-art technology allows Antron to give its customers an edge by manufacturing products in smaller quantities but at larger quantity price(s). When Antron takes on a project, they analyze previous manufacturing issues and work to correct anything that affects quality. This means that using Antron results in a higher percentage of finished pieces that are good to go. In one example, Antron took a project from 20 percent lost pieces to zero. A lower loss rate means lower costs and higher profits for clients.

2) Fixed Price – With contract manufacturing, customers can lock in a price for the life of the contract. So even if the cost of components goes up, the price remains the same, which is another way customers can save money.

3) Recoup Warehouse Space – When clients use Antron's contract manufacturing, they recover warehouse space they had been using to store their own production runs. When Antron makes it, stores it and ships it, their clients save money.

4) Improve Cash Flow – Using smaller production runs on a regular schedule results in improved cash flow. Customers do not have to invest money now in a production run that will not return their investment for several months. With Antron, customers pay for what they need, when they need it.

5) Antron Does the Shipping – Antron has 24-hour machine availability, allowing them to produce and ship on a regular schedule for the kinds of lower prices that often comes with larger quantities. They take pride in their expert handling and shipping team, and their clients know that products will arrive on time and carefully packaged.

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Bellingham, MA -- (SBWIRE) -- 09/20/2012 -- Antron Engineering is an innovator in the field of contract manufacturing. Every day, they help companies by completing all or part of a production/assembly process for them.

Contract manufacturing can help save money and avoid headaches and John Kauker, vice president of Antron Engineering, says that is what happened when a company turned to him for help in manufacturing a device.

"Before they came to us," said Kauker, "they lost literally 20 out of every 100 products they made. Their cost was a little over $500 apiece, so when you lose 20 of them, that's $10,000 from every lot that you're throwing away. You can salvage a little bit, but mostly it's a loss."

Kauker said that the company turned to Antron Engineering as a way to reduce cost and avoid the manufacturing problems they had encountered. He said that the way his team of engineers approached the problem could be described in everyday language.

Reviewing the production process carefully, they noticed something. "It was like putting butter on a piece of bread," said Kauker. "You could slap the butter in the middle and say, 'I buttered the bread.' But then there's a big glob in the middle. Similarly, there's a paste we use in this particular product that you've literally got to spread around. In the previous production process, that paste wasn't being distributed evenly."

Once the manufacturing problem was addressed, Kauker said the loss rate was reduced dramatically, and the contracting deal was profitable for both companies.

"We don't throw any away," said Kauker. "It went from 20 percent to zero when we made it. We're selling that same product, five or six years later, for much less, and we're making money at it. It's a very consistent product and great business for us."

Contract manufacturing with Antron Engineering has a number of benefits for companies who choose it. State-of-the-art technology allows Antron to give them an edge by manufacturing products in smaller quantities but at larger quantity prices.

Another big benefit is that clients can lock in a price for the life of the contract. So even if the cost of components goes up, their price remains the same. In addition, with contract manufacturing, clients recover warehouse space they had been using to store their own production runs. When Antron makes it, stores it and ships it, their clients save money.

Finally, using smaller production runs on a regular schedule results in improved cash flow. Companies do not have to invest money now in a production run that will not return an investment for several months. With Antron's contract manufacturing, they are paying for what they need, when they need it.

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Bellingham, MA -- (SBWIRE) -- 05/15/2012 -- As economists and workers alike decry the seemingly endless flood of manufacturing jobs moving from the United States to China, one company is turning the tide. Antron Engineering & Machine Co., the Bellingham, Mass., precision machining facility, is continuing to manufacture quality products at competitive prices.

"Our customers find that when they buy from manufacturers in China, there is a real inconsistency in the quality of the workmanship," said John Kauker, Executive Vice President of Antron Engineering. "The items they are producing are of marginal quality, so more and more of our clients are coming back to a company they can trust: Antron Engineering, made in the USA."

Kauker added that despite China's notoriously low wages, labor costs are rising even there, and the high transportation costs and delivery time are causing more customers to look close to home for sources of quality products.

"We know we are in competition with Chinese manufacturers," said Kauker. "That is why we have invested in better equipment and better technology. That is why we have found ways to make products faster and with higher quality, mainly through improved automation."

Kauker added that when customers deal with overseas suppliers, they may not only be sold a substandard product, but the supplier may not be set up to handle any problems that may arise. Kauker said that is never the case with Antron Engineering's customer service.

"We consistently deliver quality products at competitive prices, and we stand by our products every step of the way," said Kauker.

To learn more about precision machining and contract manufacturing at Antron Engineering & Machine Co. Inc., visit http://www.antroneng.com or call 1.877.225.2362.

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Bellingham, MA -- (SBWIRE) -- 05/10/2012 -- Anton Engineering & Machine Co. exhibited its products at the 2012 Design-2-Part Show in Secaucus, N.J., on April 11 and 12. Hundreds of manufacturing companies exhibited their products in the greater New York area's largest design and contract manufacturing show.

John Kauker, Executive Vice President of Antron Engineering, said that the exhibition was a great success.

"We were very pleased with the show and attendance was great," said Kauker. "I always enjoy meeting clients in person. There is just no substitute for talking face to face with customers."

Kauker added that the Antron team always looks forward to events like this and they have come to expect a constant flow of customers at the Antron booth, not only for the quality products, but for the fun giveaways.

"Our lighted pens were a big hit with the attendees and gave us a great opportunity to chat with people as they stopped by," said Kauker.

Kauker said that he and other Antron personnel had many conversations with potential clients about their needs.

"The type of work discussed ranged from single-item prototypes to more complex multi-part assemblies," said Kauker. "We like to hear what products people want to make and figure out how we can help them get the results they are looking for."

Kauker added that some prospective clients were looking to create new products, but others came by seeking improved quality and/or pricing.

Antron Engineering, which is based in Bellingham, Mass., is currently offering a special promotion that began in April and is running through June 1. clients can go online to request a quote for their next project and enter to win an iPad 3. Go to antroneng.com for more info.

To learn more about precision machining and contract manufacturing at Antron Engineering & Machine Co. Inc., visit http://www.antroneng.com or call 1.877.225.2362.

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Bellingham, MA -- (SBWIRE) -- 04/27/2012 -- Antron Engineering & Machine is offering a special promotion from the end of April through June 1. As a leading contract manufacturing company, they work with many of the world's top original equipment manufacturers. Antron can handle all the steps from manufacturing and assembly as well as packaging and shipping and this spring promotion is all about taking a client's products to the next level.

Companies can go online to request a quote for their next project and enter to win an iPad 3. Every contest entrant also gets one of Antron's infamous flashing pens.

"All of our precision engineering and contract manufacturing services make our clients look like superheros," said Antron's Vice President John Kauker, IV. "When Antron creates, assembles and handles the delivery of a client's product, we can save them substantial time and money. This not only makes their company look good, but it has a big impact on their bottom line."

Antron is known for high quality design, engineering, and manufacturing services since its inception in 1985. Under one roof they can do all the production, assembly, and testing services. Frequently, the Antron team can help a client quickly resolve a problem with a product, creating rapid prototypes in just a couple of days.

"We have a flexible, responsive production team and can utilize a range of specialized machines, software and our in-house cell process technology to expedite projects and still maintain high quality standards," said Kauker.

The Massachusetts-based company helps clients from all over the world with their industry-specific parts. They have helped clients to create parts and products for the electronics, medical, aerospace, defense, automotive, and retail sectors and many other diverse industries.

To learn more about precision machining and contract manufacturing at Antron Engineering & Machine Co. Inc. or to learn more about the Spring Superhero promotion, visit http://www.antroneng.com or call 1.877.225.2362.

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Bellingham, MA -- (SBWIRE) -- 04/02/2012 -- Cell process technology allows a company to engineer and manufacture products in a cohesive, efficient way. At Antron Engineering & Machine, Anthony Denietolis, Jr. leads the engineering department as the company creates innovative products for a wide array of industries. This Q&A shows how this technology has helped clients meet market demands and make Antron one of the leading contract manufacturing companies in the world.

Explain the basics of cell process technology:
Cell process technology takes a conventional milling department, conventional labor department, and conventional assembly department and moves the equipment together from the different departments to create a cell. With this you can readily move from one machine to another rather than one department to another. This creates a very cohesive flow.

What types of components or tools can this type of technology help create?
Cell process technology helps create products for the medical, defense, electronics, and many other industries.

What machines are used in these processes?
Horizontal mills, vertical machining centers, and specialized lathes such as screw machines and live tooling lathes are used in this type of technology.

Does this type of technology allow you to work with special materials?
With this technology, you can work with high-end plastics, special carpentry materials, and apply heat treatments. This is especially useful in electronic applications. We have an $80 million dollar vacuum that treats parts. This technology can be used to machine products as well as design and assembly them.

Do any employees have special schooling in this type of technology?
Workers who use this type of technology know special software for design, CAD-CAM applications, and are educated in laser design, manufacturing, and testing the product results of this type of technology.

What types of semi-finished or finished products can Antron create for clients with this type of technology?
Products created with this technology include medical devices, supermarket and retail scanning devices, laser devices, and even products from the cryogenics industry. Antron has also created products for the beauty industry such as machines that automatically dispense hair coloring foils. We've also devised a hollow core drill for the Mars Lander that drilled Martian soil.

What are the benefits to using this type of technology?
This technology allows a concept to get to market quicker. Especially in the laser industry where products typically have a three-year lifespan, it is critical for the product to debut at a trade show and have the product be high quality. This technology can help with in-depth tooling design and get the prices down.

Clients come to us who have a frequent problem: they can find a good machine house but are having trouble finding a good design house, or vice versa. Antron has all of this under one roof. We can bring a concept to life quickly. We can go to a client meeting at 9 a.m., and then go back to the shop and design something. The second shift workers can then work on it, and by the next morning parts are ready to be put together. By 3 p.m. that day we can have a prototype to a client. This turnaround time, quality, and reasonable cost cannot be found any place else.

To learn more about Antron Engineering & Machine Co. Inc., visit http://www.antroneng.com or call 1.877.225.2362.

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Bellingham, MA -- (SBWIRE) -- 03/28/2012 -- Antron Engineering & Machine recently added a 3-jaw chuck rotary attachment to their laser system. This gives the company more capabilities with laser engraving as they help clients by engineering and manufacturing parts that need marking and identification.

"This allows our engineers and technicians to mark pieces, parts, and components in a very accurate way," said Antron's Assembly Manager Michael Milani. "It can create a continuous mark around the part because it has 360 degree rotation capabilities and it can engrave from .050 to 5 inches depending on how something should be marked."

The rotary add-on has various speeds that allow for a mark to be created quickly in raster or vector mode. It also has a tail stock support to help heavy, uniquely shaped, or long items stay in place while being engraved.

"This attachment can assist whether a client needs a prototype or a one-of-a-kind engraving for a complete line of products," said Milani. "The engraving is high quality and ensures a professional mark each time."

Antron's laser system can use almost any graphic design that clients request, along with their unique bar coding, serial numbers, logo, or other information. By using the system in tandem with CAD software, Antron can provide one-of-a-kind engraving. And while the marking is being done, the technician can continue with other tasks to help a project move along very efficiently.

"Almost any engineered plastic or metal can be marked with this add-on," said Milani. "That is what makes our services stand out from the competition."

To learn more about precision machining and contract manufacturing at Antron Engineering & Machine Co. Inc., visit http://www.antroneng.com or call 1.877.225.2362.

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Bellingham, MA -- (SBWIRE) -- 03/23/2012 -- Antron Engineering & Machine creates innovative products and solves complex engineering and design problems for clients every day. It all starts with the company's engineering expert Anthony Denietolis, Jr., who besides being the company's president is also its lead innovator, engineer and product designer. For more than 27 years, he's been helping the company excel in precision machining and contract manufacturing. Today, he shares his insights on the growing company.

What are some of the interesting or useful products that you have helped engineer at Antron?

We've designed some useful products for our own company that have U.S. patents such as pharmaceutical testing products that are used for pre-clinical needs and infrared reading devices. For customers, we've updated and redesigned many products.

This can range from military applications, laser rail designs, and delivery systems. Antron has done a lot in the medical field too. We'll consult with doctors, go to a hospital to see their processes, and come back and design a prototype for them. We've worked with cardiologists at Harvard Beth Israel Deaconness Hospital to design bypass devices and mitro valve adapters for the heart.

What are some of the special engineering techniques you've created to make the tools and parts that Antron is known for?

We excel at helping customers solve problems. Antron uses design software such as SolidWorks and state-of-the art design and manufacturing processes to come up with concepts and is one of only a handful of shops that offer engineering and assembly expertise. Customers oftentimes come to us when they have an issue in their assembly or subassembly, and are having a hard time putting a product together or feel something is wrong. We'll take the concept, evaluate it, get permission to make the changes, then build a prototype and test it. Clients will then test it on their own and likely we'll take the product from there.

Antron has also helped businesses that have just acquired another company and need help with the product nomenclature or assistance from the assembly or engineering point of view. It's a big strength that Antron can give high quality guidance on engineering and assembly techniques and help their business succeed.

How does Antron help give clients a competitive edge?

We help drive client costs down. Antron is known for its quick turnaround time. We make parts more readily available and deliver components and assemblies that work. 24-hour availability drives prices down and gives clients a leg up.

What are some of the biggest or specialized companies you have created products for?

Thermo Fisher Scientific calls on us to help 12 of their different divisions. Palomar Medical works with us too in creating specialized medical products. As a leading product assembly and precision machining company, Antron can assist clients in many different fields from defense, medical, aerospace, and many other industries.

What is a typical day at Antron like in your department?

Days are filled going over designs and working on them. We will go from tooling design for parts to working on assemblies. Each day is also spent optimizing things to make design processes better.

What challenges do you enjoy as the lead engineer/product designer?

I really enjoy helping clients resolve issues when they are having trouble fixing or designing a product.

What inspires your creativity to be able to address different manufacturer's needs?

Anyone can machine a part from a drawing, but to be able to work with concept designs takes creativity. Solving customer problems sparks creativity. As a mechanical designer, I can find less expensive ways to build a part and add value. For example, we do a lot of laser designs. We can take it from concept to prototype to pre-production. The pre-production is so far along that it can save time in the manufacturing process.

This is a lot different from other shops that have to take it from a mechanical designer to a manufacturing engineer and must recreate the wheel all over again. We help clients with all their product needs under one roof. This includes giving them full documentation packages and assemblies that provide them a lot more of the product ready to go up front.

What techniques do you use to improve mechanical and/or electronic performance for a client's needs?

Antron is all about value added techniques. Clients want their products improved and want to get it for a lot less than they are currently paying for. When they have problems in house and have reworking or product failures, a product can go from being a $500 cost to $1,000.

We can iron out a problem and deliver 100 percent quality or we won't take it on. We will take a look at a year's build for clients and be able to get a year's worth of components so that when they need 30 units tomorrow, we can deliver. Antron provides clients a true fixed price and parts they need the next day. Not many competitors can deliver this way.

To learn more about Antron Engineering & Machine Co. Inc., visit http://www.antroneng.com or call 1.877.225.2362.

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Bellingham, MA -- (SBWIRE) -- 03/05/2012 -- Antron Engineering & Machine stays on the cutting edge of precision machining and contract manufacturing not just because of its technology and state-of-the art facility. The people that run the company also have a big part in making Antron a world-class manufacturing, design, and engineering company. Vice President John Kauker, IV is in charge of business and client relations, so he is heavily involved in the daily operation of Antron and oversees sales and marketing. Today, he shares his expertise in the 27-year-old company.

What sets Antron apart from other precision machining companies?
We will take on a project completely whereas other shops will only take pieces of the puzzle. We will invest in special processes or specialized equipment that will allow us to grow and do other things besides machining.

What is Antron's commitment to quality control?
Antron believes at attacking quality control at the source through the first piece and in process inspections as well as SPC. It has been our policy to build quality into the process. It does not make sense to find the problem when all the work has been done. We are certified to ISO 9001-2008 and will be working on AS 9100 in the near future.

How have you helped grow the company during the down economy and in an increasingly competitive industry?
We have many industries that we work for which allows us to draw work from many "roots of the tree so to speak". And again willingness to take on projects that other companies are not comfortable with. Through the economic downturn Antron has increased its work force and added an additional 6000 square feet of production space in addition to investing in over a million dollars in capital equipment.

What is a typical day at Antron like in your department?
Being an owner of the company, you need to keep your eye on many things from finance, to work flow, staffing, equipment needs, facility size, etc. Keeping all the balls in the air can be very trying but it is also quite honestly fun! I am and was a chess player in high school and I think of this as just another game of chess making the right moves and positioning pieces to strike at the right time.

What challenges do you encounter running the operations side of the business and interacting with clients on a daily basis?
I like to be able to visit a customer site and work with them on a problem or project. It's great when we can really take a problem away from our customer and make it profitable for both them and Antron.

How can Antron adapt to meet a client's needs, whether it is for a one-piece prototype component or a large quantity electromechanical assembly?
Having the right mix of talented people and equipment makes it possible for us to support a wide range of customer requirements from the 1 piece order, to the tens of thousands of pieces, to critical tight tolerances and the basic of machined parts.

What do customers enjoy about working with Antron? What is the longest-held client Antron has created components for?
Versatility, ability to adapt to changing requirements, willingness to hold inventory (kanban programs) at a reasonable level to help with fluctuations in production and meet sudden demands is what customers know us for. Our family owned business takes a personal approach to servicing our customers. The personal touch is not lost as it is in larger corporations. Our longest customers are General Scanning (1986) and Thermo (1989), and both are still going strong.

What are the key milestones in the company's development in terms of key projects/clients, expansion into new service areas, offering new services/products, etc?
In 2003, Antron undertook its largest assembly project in our company's history by building the Intrepid unit for one of our top clients, Thermo Fisher. This project launched us into a full array of electromechanical assembly methodologies including optics, cabling, printed circuit boards, electronic testing, and much more. It broadened our scope of work and brought us to the forefront of being able to take waste out of a larger corporation's building structure.

How does Antron retain some of the best employees in the field?
Our family owned atmosphere keeps both of the owners on a first name basis with each employee. That and our commitment to keeping our technologies at the cutting edge keeps everyone's job very interesting and ever changing. Antron is the company it is because of its employees. Our goal is to ensure we are offering competitive wages, benefits and educational opportunities to all employees of Antron.

What are the internal review procedures that facilitate high quality standards for clients' projects?
It starts with estimating and making sure we can fulfill the customer's requirements even before an order is taken. This includes ensuring that all regulatory and government requirements are addressed at the forefront of the estimating process. Once the order is received, the contract review kicks in and customer service verifies all regulatory requirements, part numbers, revision levels, delivery dates, etc. Constantly checking the parts on the floor while in process for dimensional requirements as well as cosmetic is something Antron strives for daily in all departments.

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Bellingham, MA -- (SBWIRE) -- 02/21/2012 -- Antron Engineering & Machine Company, Inc. recently launched new safety programs as it expanded their precision machining and contract manufacturing facility. With five new programs to ensure employees are trained, injuries prevented, and educational efforts continue, the company meets the Occupational Safety & Health Administration's (OSHA) safety and health guidelines.

"We employ more than 80 people and are committed to excellence in the workplace," said Antron executive vice president John Kauker, IV. "These programs allow our workers to safely use the latest in production technology and machining."

These programs include:
- Hazard Communication Program – all shop employees trained
- PPE – Personal Protective Equipment – all shop employees trained
- Respirator Program – employees that work with this type of equipment trained
- Noise Conservation Program – all shop employees trained
- Spray Booth Training Improvements – employees that work with this type of equipment trained
- Fire Extinguisher Training – all employees trained

"Antron is committed to production consistency and efficiency," said Kauker. "Worker safety and teamwork is essential to ensuring we are proactive about what it takes to be a premier manufacturing facility."

Typical training sessions last an hour and involve identifying hazards and knowing how to prevent and control them. Education also includes knowing how to properly use devices and safety mechanisms and report worksite concerns. Continuing education and seminars are an important component of the company's illness and injury prevention program too. Oversight of these programs is done by the company's Quality Manager, Lead Engineers, and Supervisors.

Antron is a leading engineering and product assembly company, and manufactures everything from single machine components to large quantities of electromechanical assemblies for a wide range of industries and original equipment manufacturer clients nationwide. To learn more about Antron Engineering & Machine Co. Inc., visit http://www.antroneng.com or call 1.877.225.2362.

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Bellingham, MA -- (SBWIRE) -- 02/13/2012 -- Many businesses want prototype models of their designs, but want to do so faster and more efficiently. For aerospace, medical, and automotive products, having access to a 3-D printer can take a concept from the idea to a finished design quicker. For marketing and business development it can be a powerful, functional model that makes a big impact on a business' product offerings.

"Antron Engineering's Dimension 3D Printer can create a part in one hour depending on the complexity and contours of the part," said Antron executive vice president John Kauker, IV. "Clients like that they can have a working model or product proof more efficiently. They can make changes to make a part better by having something to test a lot quicker."

Companies such as Thermo Scientific, EMC and Woodcraft have used Antron's Dimension 3D Printer. Prototype models with their 3-D printer cost hundreds of dollars, not thousands like other methods used to create prototypes. The uniqueness of Antron's 3-D printer is that it prints in a wide variety of colors and acrylonitrile butadiene styrene plastic (ABS) that performs well in rigorous functional testing.

"Antron's ABS models create a nice master from the form fitting process that some of the most demanding industries need for their design departments to further their product line and functionality," said Kauker.

Clients oftentimes call on Antron to create the prototype from their 3-D printer and thus becomes an integral part of their process from prototype to full manufacturing of parts and equipment.

Antron Engineering & Machine Co. Inc. has a 36,000 square feet, state-of-the-art precision machining and contract manufacturing facility based in Massachusetts. The company has the latest production technology and machinery, software, compressor systems and quality control programs in place to help a wide array of industries for all their machining and contract manufacturing needs.

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