South FloridaMachinist Apprenticeship Program (SFMAP)

Participating Manufacturers Profile

SF Machinist Apprenticeship Board:Chairman Dennis Segalewitz, Interplex Industries; Secretary John Payne, Sonny’s Enterprises; Directors – Dennis Battistella, SFMA; Joey Felix, List Industries; David Gonzalez, Hoerbiger Corporation; and Jean Rix, ABB, Inc.

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ABB Inc.is one of the world’s leading engineering companies. It helps customers use electrical power effectively and to increase industrial productivity in a sustainable way. In Coral Springs, Florida, ABB Inc. designs and manufactures protective relays and test switches. These products detect disturbances in the power system and take action to keep utilities, factories, and communities safe. Wherever electricity is generated and distributed, these products are found.

Apex Machine Company was founded in 1902 and we have since forged a worldwide reputation for standard and customized designing and manufacturing 3-D part printing systems. Our machines encompass our new FlexApex process and the dry offset, letterflex, gravure, hot stamping, gravure offset, and rotary screen printing processes. We specialize in the supply of semi and fully-automated systems for flat, round, rigid, semi-rigid and flexible components that are injection-molded, thermo-molded or extruded.

Array Connector Corporation is one of South Florida’s fastest growing electronics manufacturers committed to manufacturing in the United States. Array is vertically integrated with all engineering, tool and die making and manufacturing located in its modern environmentally controlled facility. Array Connector provides Quality Products on Time and with Superior Customer Service.

Decimal Engineering, after 40+ years of being in business, leads the local industry in Precision Sheet Metal Fabrication with full-service Engineering, Machining and Laser capabilities. Decimal specializes in the aerospace, medical, computer, automotive and technology industries.

HOERBIGER Compression Technology is a business unit of HOERBIGER Holding AG, Zug / Switzerland. HOERBIGER is active throughout the world as a leading player in the fields of compression technology, automation technology and drive technology. The focal points of its business activities include key components and services for compressors, engines and turbo machines, hydraulic systems and piezo technology for vehicles and machine tools, as well as components and systems for shift and clutch operations in vehicle drive trains of all kinds.

Interplex Proto-Stamp, Inc. has over 28 years experience in precision metal stamping of quick-turn prototypes and volume production. The company specializes in standard progressive stamping and forming technology as well as deep draw application and has the ability to produce drawn stampings in a progressive die for volume applications or in single stage operations for initial prototype samples.

Interplex Sunbelt, Inc., established in 1980, has excelled as a custom manufacturer of precision metal stampings and continuous reel-to-reel insert molded components and assemblies. In-house die design, construction, production and tool maintenance for precision metal stamping and insert molded components allows the company to service its customer's needs quickly and completely.

Keats Costal Stamping is a leader in providing precision, tight-tolerance small metal stampings, wire forms and assemblies. Keats' reputation for product quality and customer service is unsurpassed. Other products include fasteners, wire springs, coil springs, extension springs, flat springs, torsion springs, contacts, heat sinks, etc. Other capabilities include high speed stampings, prototyping, Wire EDM, tool and die.

List Industries is an innovator and industry leader in product design and development for nearly 70 years, List Industries continues to lead the way into the future. Our introduction of recessed handles, single-point (no moving parts) latching mechanisms, upgraded hinges, reinforced doors, fully-framed lockers, Safety-View (see-thru door) lockers and metal Cubbies are just a few of the innovative ideas that provide our customers with a lifetime of satisfaction.

MSK Precision Products, Inc. specializes in precision parts manufacturing and assembly for the medical, telecommunication and aerospace industries. With an in-house assembly department, MSK is capable of providing individual parts or complete finished assemblies for their customers. Core competencies include Precision Swiss-Style Turning, Ultra-Precision Cutter Grinding, CNC Milling, CNC Turning, Laser Marking and Passivation. Complex medical

And aerospace components are our specialty.

Peerless Instrument has been a manufacturer of precision gears for the avionics industry for over 50 years. We also have full machine shop capability to produce almost any mid-size part (Up to 7” Diameter X Up to 10” long ) in quantities of 1 to 10,000. Our long term customers include Rockwell Collins, Honeywell International, Moog and Curtiss

SONNY'S Enterprises is an in-house manufacturer of world-class car wash systems and a renowned distributor of parts, accessories, and professional detailing products. Directed by Paul Fazio, the company is continuously expanding and now conducts its operation from their new 135,000+ sq. ft. manufacturing facility in Tamarac.

September 2009