Injection molding company forms partnerships with leading companies in booming markets

Lancaster, MA -- (ReleaseWire) -- 06/20/2018 -- Sterling Manufacturing is pleased to report its continued expansion as a leader in turnkey injection molding. The company's recent growth is being fueled by its focus on life sciences and medical device applications, which now represents approximately 40% of the company's operational focus.

Throughout 2017 and into 2018, the company has focused on expanding partnerships with leading life science and medical device companies. Sterling has developed a unique understanding of the specialized process controls required to produce custom labware and consumables for the world's most innovative life science research companies.

Recent partnerships for the company have led it to become a provider of injection molding services for a number of specialized products, including the world's most advanced cell culture microplates, miniplates and sensor cartridges for cellular metabolism analysis instruments.

"State-of-the-art instruments and devices require reliable, tight-tolerance consumables with specialized, consistent geometric features. These need to be manufactured with the highest level of precision and process control, to ensure validity of sensitive and valuable data," said Michael Gravelle, Director of Business Development at Sterling Manufacturing. "Sterling delivers on every level. It's why so much of our business is now coming from life sciences and medical device partners."

Sterling's success has also been bolstered by the belief in partnering with customers by investing in the world's leading equipment, to best address each customer's unique needs. The company plans to add multiple new work cells to its already impressive cleanroom over the next couple years, to support additional life science and medical programs.

Sterling's ISO 14644-1 Class 8 cleanroom was constructed in 2012 and expanded in 2016 to over 5,000 square feet. It includes 10 injection molding machines, ranging from 28- to 130-tons. Its most recent additions include 55- and 130-ton Engel Tiebarless Victory machines with patented Ecodrive servo-hydraulics that significantly increase efficiency.

Specifically of benefit to life sciences and medical device companies, the cleanroom also houses a metrology lab for validations and in-process inspection, including a Starett MVR 300 video-based metrology system and KineMic video microscope.

For more information about Sterling Manufacturing, its facilities or its equipment and capabilities, please visit the company's website at http://www.sterlingmfg.net/.

About Sterling Manufacturing
Sterling Manufacturing is an injection molding solutions partner serving the healthcare, aviation, defense and commercial industries. Sterling supports the entire product lifecycle with rapid prototyping, tool development, validation, production molding and automated secondary operations. We increase speed-to-market, improve your margins and deliver superior quality products on time and are equipped to provide unique and effective engineering-driven solutions for complex technical issues.

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Injection molding manufacturer implements process-controlled, mass production capabilities

Lancaster, MA -- (ReleaseWire) -- 08/15/2017 -- Sterling Manufacturing is pleased to announce that, thanks to over 300% net growth in the past six years, the company is expanding its injection molding capabilities to include high-output automation cells for mass production of components. With the addition of dedicated high-volume automation, Sterling is continuing its strategy of growing in tandem with customers via the addition of more advanced solutions under one roof.

The company recently partnered with a core customer to implement a custom press-side automation cell, capable of producing tens of millions of molded and assembled units each year. Sterling's tenured management team has immense experience with high-speed automation cells, and this application was an opportunity to solidify the company's presence within the high-volume production space.

Sterling's newest production cell includes an 8+8 cavity Class 101 production tool, running on a new 240-ton Engel Victory machine. The machine is equipped with a high-speed Viper takeout robot for part removal. Parts are fed into a nested indexing conveyor system, equipped with a high speed, servo-actuated, 4-station rotary dial. The stations utilize a vibratory bowl feeder, robotic assembly, vision QC presence verification and a fully-integrated, auto-indexing final packaging station.

"As Sterling's partners grow and their volume requirements increase, we proactively develop new and innovative solutions to increase output. This means investing in modern technologies and learning how to leverage them in tandem with our customers' needs," said Stan Bowker, President of Sterling Manufacturing. "Controlling process inputs and improving overall efficiency with state-of-the art equipment helps ensure reliable output and reduced cycle times. For customers, this means better quality products at more attractive price points."

From product development and prototyping to production injection molding and value-add secondary operations, Sterling Manufacturing is constantly bringing in new technologies to simplify customers' supply chains. The company has plans to add additional high-volume units in the future, as production capacities grow.

Sterling Manufacturing is also expanding its team to support increased production at its Lancaster, MA facility. The company is currently seeking to fill positions in quality assurance, engineering, administrative and more.

For more information about open positions, please visit http://www.sterlingmfg.net/careers/. The company is an equal opportunity employer.

For more information about Sterling Manufacturing's new high-output automation cells or to inquire about the company's growth into the mass production market, please visit http://www.sterlingmfg.net/.

About Sterling Manufacturing
Sterling Manufacturing is an injection molding solutions partner serving the healthcare, aviation, defense and commercial industries. Sterling supports the entire product lifecycle with rapid prototyping, tool development, validation, production molding and automated secondary operations. We increase speed-to-market, improve your margins and deliver superior quality products on time and are equipped to provide unique and effective engineering-driven solutions for complex technical issues.

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Fully customizable, scalable manufacturing plan improves speed-to-market

Lancaster, MA -- (ReleaseWire) -- 05/04/2017 -- Sterling Manufacturing is delighted to announce that it has partnered with leading medical and biotech original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to develop a proprietary Accelerated Validation Process (AVP). This process provides detailed evidence that specific molding methods are capable of consistently producing quality products, while simultaneously improving overall speed-to-market.

Medical product validations, driven by U.S. Quality System regulations and ISO standards, typically utilize an Installation/Operational/Performance Qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ) format. Increasingly common is the Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), which originated as a process for automotive component validation.

Sterling's AVP utilizes critical features of highly effective IQ/OQ/PQ and PPAP processes to develop, document and verify a robust, repeatable, capable process while reducing overall time and cost.

"We've taken the critical frameworks of IQ/OQ/PQ and PPAP, and we've reworked them into an accelerated process that yields the same high-level results at an expedited rate," said John Gravelle, Chief Operating Officer at Sterling Manufacturing. "The goal is to improve the overall speed-to-market for custom injection-molded products, while simultaneously adhering to efficacy standards and minimizing production defects."

Sterling utilizes state-of-the-art injection molding and metrology equipment to prove mold functionality, establishing an acceptable process window in the quickest time possible. While most injection molders and contract manufacturers rely on OEMs to define validation requirements, Sterling recognizes that component manufacturers have the most insight into key aspects of their processes.

Sterling achieves greater efficiency by utilizing targeted, documented ranging studies for key process parameters that have proven to have the greatest impact on the molding process output. Included with a qualification DOE is a complete First Article Inspection and Capability Study.

"OEMs are willing to allocate significant resources to expedite product development and shorten tooling lead times, but pre-production process validations can also cause significant delays," said Gravelle. "Our AVP relies on the experience of our team and their ability to apply their expertise within the structure of a quality-controlled process. With an efficient methodology in place, we're able to mitigate many pre-production setbacks and quickly get to work producing high-quality, low-cost results."

The effectiveness of Sterling's proprietary AVP has been proven and successfully utilized by many of the world's leading medical and biotech OEMs. The plan is fully customizable and can be expanded or condensed as needed, depending on the needs of each customer.

For more information about Sterling Manufacturing or its Accelerated Validation Process, please visit the company's website at http://www.sterlingmfg.net/.

About Sterling Manufacturing
Sterling Manufacturing is an injection molding solutions partner serving the healthcare, aviation, defense and commercial industries. Sterling supports the entire product lifecycle with rapid prototyping, tool development, validation, production molding and automated secondary operations. We increase speed-to-market, improve your margins and deliver superior quality products on time and are equipped to provide unique and effective engineering-driven solutions for complex technical issues.

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Injection molding leader showcases comprehensive rebranding through responsive new website

Lancaster, MA -- (ReleaseWire) -- 02/14/2017 -- Kicking off 2017, Sterling Manufacturing is excited to announce the launch of its fully redesigned website. Introduction of the new website caps an extensive brand refresh by the company and coincides with the next phase of its evolution, including the recent launch of Sterling NPD, a rapid prototyping and product development division of the company.

Sterling Manufacturing's new website offers a bold, visually-stimulating, responsively-designed platform for visitors to explore. It features custom, interactive elements that showcase Sterling's manufacturing capacity, while maintaining an approachable feel—an embodiment of the company's mission to serve small customers, while also fulfilling on expansive projects for large-scale partners.

The website also boasts extensive technical information about the company's range of capabilities, from prototyping to engineering and production. Visitors will get a comprehensive look at Sterling's impressive facilities and wealth of industry expertise, with information about how both can be aptly applied to medical/healthcare, consumer/industrial and aviation/defense markets and beyond.

"As a manufacturing company, we are primarily measured by our technical capabilities and engineering expertise. New customers visit our website before they visit our facility, and we needed a website that conveys the level of pride we take in our team, capabilities and technology," said at Michael Gravelle, Director of Business Development. "The result was an engaging, modern, intuitive website that will continue to evolve and grow with us."

Sterling's intuitive new website also showcases the company's continued reinvestment in its reputation and range of abilities. The site complements a recent, major cleanroom expansion and the addition of new decorating capabilities by the company. Investments in Sterling's website, facility and equipment are intended to support growth and improved market focus.

"Customers value Sterling's emphasis on continuous reinvestment and expansion, and the website is intended to reflect this philosophy," said Scott Zygulski, Vice President of Sales and Marketing. "We're confident in our ability to serve the needs of our customers, both new and returning, and we take pride in projecting a standard of excellence through our work, and now our website."

For more information about Sterling Manufacturing, its brand refresh, or to inquire about the company's capabilities, please visit the new website at http://www.sterlingmfg.net/.

About Sterling Manufacturing
Sterling Manufacturing is an injection molding solutions partner serving the healthcare, aviation, defense and commercial industries. Sterling supports the entire product lifecycle with rapid prototyping, tool development, validation, production molding and automated secondary operations. We increase speed-to-market, improve your margins and deliver superior quality products on time and are equipped to provide unique and effective engineering-driven solutions for complex technical issues.

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Injection molding leader expands R&D capabilities to serve specialized customer needs

Lancaster, MA -- (ReleaseWire) -- 12/14/2016 -- Moving into 2017, Sterling Manufacturing is pleased to announce the launch of its New Product Development (NPD) division. The division will provide niche product development services to Sterling's medical, consumer and defense partners to facilitate streamlined prototyping of injection molded products.

Sterling's NPD division has developed and flourished organically in 2016 as a response to the company's tailored prototyping efforts for clients. Moving into 2017, the company will further brand and emphasize its efforts, marketing in-house, turnkey injection molding prototyping to new and existing customers.

The new division includes a dedicated development space with brand new Engel injection molding equipment. Sterling NPD will offer customized solutions including single-cavity steel and aluminum tools, family tool systems, MUD systems, laser sintered tools and ABS cores and cavities. This space and its technologies – along with a talented and dedicated staff – is intended to foster communication and collaboration between NPD and customers.

Randy Pell, a tooling expert with over 30 years' experience in product and tool design, has been appointed Sterling's Director of NPD. Randy is known for his uniquely holistic and creative approach to engineering, as well as his tenure of customer collaboration within the industry.

"NPD will utilize industry-leading technology to meet each customer's individual needs," said Pell. "The specifications of each project, timeline and budget are considered when designing an appropriate solution. Our refined approach and access to top-tier technologies sets the tone for immersive collaboration with all of our customers, no matter their industry."

Sterling's NPD division fills a gap that exists in prototype manufacturing by providing a high level of individual attention and customization. Because Sterling's core business involves high-volume manufacturing, engineers review each design with production manufacturing in mind before prototyping to ensure long-term success.

"Many prototype companies are fast and relatively inexpensive, but they don't dive into your designs and ensure optimization," says Pell. "A full DFM (Design for Manufacturability) study is conducted on every part at Sterling. Our NPD team collaborates with partners throughout the process and encourages involvement as early in the product cycle as possible. When it's time to manufacture their parts, customers often choose to be at the NPD facility, watching press-side as their parts are molded!"

Sterling will continue to expand its NPD capabilities in 2017, with special focus on serving high-demand industries – such as medical and consumer products – where OEMs often require fully functional and dimensionally accurate parts to begin the approval process, without prematurely investing in production tooling.

For more information about Sterling Manufacturing, its New Product Development (NPD) division or its capabilities as a leading injection molding firm, please visit the company's website at http://www.sterlingmfg.net/.

About Sterling Manufacturing
Sterling Manufacturing is an injection molding solutions partner serving the healthcare, aviation, defense and commercial industries. Sterling supports the entire product lifecycle with rapid prototyping, tool development, validation, production molding and automated secondary operations. We increase speed-to-market, improve your margins and deliver superior quality products on time and are equipped to provide unique and effective engineering-driven solutions for complex technical issues.

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Injection molding leader invests in decorating capabilities for ISO Class 8 cleanroom

Lancaster, MA -- (ReleaseWire) -- 09/27/2016 -- Following an expansive upgrade to its ISO Class 8 cleanroom in 2015, Sterling Manufacturing is pleased to announce the next phase of enhancements to this space. The company has added an array of decorating capabilities, to better serve clients within the medical and healthcare industries, offering more value-additive services in conjunction with its cleanroom molding capabilities.

Among the additions is a brand new electro-pneumatic two-color pad printer with a rotational table. The equipment features enhanced capabilities via cliche supports that are micro-metrically controlled for fast registration. An electronic key command board allows for a depth of functional control, including timer delays, front and back delay, timed inking, counting, machine cycle speed and program auxiliary functions.

These features afford the company the ability to complete two-color pad printing of more complex medical parts. State-of-the-art technology ensures the highest quality registration and repeatability, paired with faster cycle times for consistency in operation and expedited results for Sterling Manufacturing's customers.

"This new investment in decorating technology is in line with Sterling's philosophy of capitalizing on new technologies to grow organically, in tandem with our customers, to support future growth on both sides," said Scott Zygulski, Vice President Sales and Marketing at Sterling Manufacturing.

Other recent investments in Sterling's decorating capabilities include an all-electric Logica Mimicro N90S pad printer for single color prints and a US-10 hot stamp and heat transfer decorating machine.

The Logica Mimicro pad printer includes an electromechanical rotary table for high cadence production and utilizes an eco-friendly hermetic ink system that prevents solvent evaporation. Because this machine offers numerical control of all mechanical movements, it's perfectly suited for high precision decorating. Extremely fast changeover times allow the company to quickly complete a gamut of runs for expedited turnaround times.

The US-10 Hot Stamper offers ultra-consistent head travel, as well as a precision foil advance system for optimum performance and transfer quality. This means reduced setup and cycle times, along with high reliability and efficiency for customers. The ability to adapt to a wide range of part sizes vastly expands Sterling Manufacturing's decorating capabilities and affords customers a depth of possibilities for custom work.

To learn more about Sterling Manufacturing, the company's continued reinvestment in technological innovation, or to inquire about its capabilities as a vertically-integrated injection molding company, please visit http://www.sterlingmfg.net/.

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Injection molding leader sees 250 percent growth over five years through reinvested capital

Lancaster, MA -- (ReleaseWire) -- 07/05/2016 -- Through intelligent reinvestment of profits and a coordinated focus on sustainable growth over time, Sterling Manufacturing is proud to announce the addition of new technologies to its facilities, representing an expansion of its capabilities and service offerings. This expansion comes on the heels of more than 250 percent company growth over the past five years!

For the past five years, Sterling Manufacturing has continually reinvested profits back into the company in the form of technology, talent acquisition and R&D. Today, this focus on sustainability has paid dividends as the company celebrates massive growth. The company's primary focus has been on expanding its offerings to present prospective customers with a wider array of in-house services and turnkey capabilities. As a result, customers seeking injection molding services have found Sterling Manufacturing to be a complete resource for everything from prototyping to mass production.

"Our focus has always been on serving our customers to the highest level possible and to do that, we need to consistently invest in the company—its capabilities, expertise and technologies," said Scott Zygulski, Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Sterling Manufacturing. "As is evidenced by our continued growth over the past five years, this approach to reinvestment is one that's working for both our company and our customers. We're really looking forward to continuing to trend upward as we explore new potentials and expanded possibilities."

The first step in continued expansion for Sterling comes in the form of its most recent acquisition: a brand new, 55-ton Engel Victory Injection Molding Machine, dedicated to rapid prototyping and product development. As more and more customers seek out Sterling Manufacturing for injection molding prototyping services, the company will now be able to quickly process requests, engineer prototypes and adjust iterations via the comprehensive capabilities of this new equipment.

Also new to Sterling's facilities is an automated, rotary-dial indexing pad printer designed specifically for medical components requiring cleanroom decorating. Roughly a third of the company's business involves post-molding secondary operations—this pad printer will serve to offer Sterling expansive, value-add capabilities for customers seeking specialty decorating.

To learn more about Sterling Manufacturing, the company's prolific growth over the past five years, or to inquire about its capabilities as a vertically-integrated injection molding company, please visit http://www.sterlingmfg.net/.

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ISO Certified space will serve company’s expansion needs for defense and medical clientele

Lancaster, MA -- (ReleaseWire) -- 08/28/2015 -- Sterling Manufacturing is pleased to announce that it has completed an extensive expansion of its ISO Certified Class 8 clean room. The project will better accommodate the needs of Sterling's growing core of clientele and is focused on meeting the high standards required for custom injection molding projects in both the medical and defense industries.

Sterling's multi-million dollar clean room expansion project has been completed ahead of schedule, allowing the company to quickly scale up its operations in a sustainable way, to support new projects requiring a superior standard of fabrication. With company revenue more than doubling since 2011, this expansion marks a reinvestment in Sterling's ability to not only accept new projects, but to continue producing top-tier results for its customers.

"We're really quite proud of the growth we've seen in the last four years and we're doing all we can to make sure it continues far into the future. Updating and expanding our clean room is a major step in ensuring sustainable growth not only for us, but for our customers as well," said Stan Bowker, President at Sterling Manufacturing. "Our sights are always set on success—the completion of this tremendous undertaking is another measured step in the right direction."

The result of completion is an ISO Certified Class 8 clean room that is double the size of the company's previous space, paving the way for multiple new energy-efficient Engel injection-molding machines, complete with multi-axis servo robots. This new space will allow for faster prototyping, quicker tooling and more comprehensive technical project development.

About Sterling Manufacturing's Clean Room Expansion
Sterling Manufacturing's clean room expansion highlights the company's dedication to the medical and defense markets, and to healthy growth through reinvestment.

To learn more about the company's continued expansion efforts, please visit http://www.sterlingmfg.net/

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Injection molding company receives honor for turnkey manufacturing and logistical solutions

Lancaster, MA -- (ReleaseWire) -- 08/04/2015 -- Sterling Manufacturing is proud to announce that it has been named Supplier of the Year by Seahorse Bioscience, a Massachusetts-based firm specializing in cell metabolism analysis for disease research and treatment. Sterling Manufacturing supplies a significant percentage of the company's injection molded plastic components.

Sterling Manufacturing is specifically being recognized as Supplier of the Year for its seamless integration of an expansive, multi-product line transfer program, meant to improve Seahorse Bioscience's on-time delivery, quality and speed-to-market for new product lines. The result of the company's flexibility, scalability and efficiency was marked by Seahorse Bioscience's ability to reduce in-house inventory from six to two months of product.

In its approach to meeting the needs of its client, Sterling Manufacturing invested in brand new injection molding machines and other value-add equipment to create multiple dedicated work centers to facilitate production, while also staffing key personnel to manage and oversee quality assurance of Seahorse Bioscience's account. The company also launched a cleanroom expansion program, to be completed at the end of August, to double the size of its ISO Certified Class 8 cleanroom to accommodate future programs from Seahorse Bioscience and similar clients.

"Being honored with the Supplier of the Year award is truly a huge accomplishment for all of us and we take great pride in being recognized for the effort we've put into assisting Seahorse Bioscience with all of their manufacturing needs," said Stan Bowker, President at Sterling Manufacturing.

The Supplier of the Year award highlights the company's cleanroom and medical molding capabilities, ability to handle large transfer programs, knowledge of automation to drive out unnecessary costs, and its ability to manufacture exceptionally complex medical parts with stringent quality requirements.

With the technical abilities and robust quality system of a large molding firm, coupled with the flexibility and service of a smaller company, Sterling Manufacturing will continue to create turnkey injection molding solutions for its current and future clients.

For more information about Sterling Manufacturing, its injection molding and manufacturing capabilities or to inquire about turnkey solutions, please visit http://www.sterlingmfg.net/.

About Sterling Manufacturing
Sterling Manufacturing is an injection molding solutions partner serving the healthcare, aviation, defense and commercial industries. Sterling supports the entire product lifecycle with rapid prototyping, tool development, validation, production molding and automated secondary operations. We increase speed-to-market, improve your margins and deliver superior quality products on time and are equipped to provide unique and effective engineering-driven solutions for complex technical issues.

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New 3D printer to lend support to core business services, create rapid prototyping for customers

Lancaster, MA -- (ReleaseWire) -- 05/20/2015 -- Sterling Manufacturing is proud to announce that it has recently invested in a new Objet 30 Pro 3D printer, to assist the company in expanding its molding capabilities and streamlining its prototyping initiatives.

The Objet 30 Pro 3D printer is the culmination of tremendous innovation in commercial 3D printing technology and currently stands as a leading resource for rapid prototyping of consumer goods, electronics, medical devices and more. Combining pinpoint accuracy (up to 0.0039in), a high build resolution (600-900dpi) and a rapid build sequence, the Objet 30 Pro 3D printer is able to create complex prototypes that include transparent components and moving parts in a matter of days.

With eight different 3D printing materials—including a high-temperature, simulated polypropylene material that replicates the properties of common injection molded polymers—Sterling Manufacturing will utilize its new 3D printer to assist engineers and product managers seeking to cost-effectively test functionality in new or existing product designs. The Objet 30 Pro requires only a 3D file to reproduce physical parts and can print a wide range of part sizes (up to 11.57"x7.55"x5.85").

"Making our 3D printer available to all our customers will allow them to inexpensively test new and exciting design changes that would traditionally have been overlooked due to the high costs of prototype molding," said Michael Gravelle, Director of Business Development. "The overall cost of rapid prototyping is far lower than the cost of traditional prototype tools, not to mention the lead time is reduced to days instead of weeks or months."

Sterling Manufacturing's decision to invest in a 3D printer for prototyping comes on the heels of the company's recent ISO certified Class 8 cleanroom expansion and addition of six new Engel injection molding machines to its facility. The company is continuing to bolster its core capabilities and exploring sustainable ways to make itself available for new and returning clients seeking high-end prototyping and vertically integrated manufacturing solutions.

For more information about Sterling Manufacturing or its recent equipment acquisitions, please visit the company's website at http://www.sterlingmfg.net/

About Sterling Manufacturing
Sterling Manufacturing is an injection molding solutions partner serving the healthcare, aviation, defense and commercial industries. Sterling supports the entire product lifecycle with rapid prototyping, tool development, validation, production molding and automated secondary operations. We increase speed-to-market, improve your margins and deliver superior quality products on time and are equipped to provide unique and effective engineering-driven solutions for complex technical issues.

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Cleanroom expansion and investment in industry-leading technologies will allow for accelerated growth in the medical and defense industries

Lancaster, MA -- (ReleaseWire) -- 03/24/2015 -- Sterling Manufacturing, a world class, vertically integrated injection molding company focused on medical, defense and aerospace industries, is pleased to announce that is has undertaken a multi-million dollar upgrade of its facilities.

Sterling Manufacturing's expansion will focus primarily on the company's acquisition of six new Engel injection molding machines, complete with multi-axis servo robots, which will be added to the company's facility in 2015. The new machines will range in tonnage from 30 to 340 tons and will serve to support rapid prototyping and production for the various clients and industries the company serves.

The company is also making an investment in sustainability and continues to remain at the forefront of eco-friendly manufacturing practices. Each of the six Engel Spex/Victory machines comes with Ecodrive technology, resulting in drastically improved energy efficiency and a reduction in total energy consumption by approximately 40 percent, as compared to traditional hydraulic machines.

Alongside its new injection molding equipment, Sterling Manufacturing will also be investing in a an upgrade to the company's ISO certified Class 8 cleanroom, doubling its current overall footprint.

"This is a significant undertaking and an investment in our future that will position Sterling to partner with the right companies and meet the demands of the markets we serve," said CEO John Gravelle.

The latest step in Sterling's growth plan is intended to support expansion in targeted markets, including life sciences, medical and defense programs that the company has undertaken during the last four years. The company has seen overall sales double since 2011 and expects growth to continue climbing at double-digit rates as production continues to ramp up.

This newest investment also comes on the heels of numerous presses and automated value-add work centers that have been implemented in the company over the past few years. As the company continues to specialize, proactive expansion becomes paramount and the company is continuing to seek solutions to seamlessly integrate new resources and tools.

Company President Stan Bowker notes, "Sterling is in excellent financial position, allowing us to capitalize on re-shoring opportunities and an improving economy. We're excited to take our company and our efforts to the next level."

Sterling Manufacturing's 2015 expansion highlights the company's dedication to the medical and defense markets, and to healthy growth through reinvestment.

To learn more about the company's continued expansion efforts, please visit its website at http://www.sterlingmfg.net/

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