Manufacturing Mavens

Nearly 1 of every 10 Connecticut employees works in manufacturing, and the demand for more skilled employees continues to grow! Here are a few locals who are pushing the advancement of manufacturing technology at the American Components Manufacturers World’s Aerospace Alley Tradeshow in Hartford. Read, then check out the Instagram story here.

Rani Viroja, Engineer at Accuturn Manufacturing Company

Headquarters: South Windsor, CT

Follow their progress @AccuturnMfg

Accuturn Mfg. Co. is a world-class provider of precision-machined components for Aerospace, Medical, and other industries. A powerhouse for tight-tolerance complete precision machining, Accuturn has worked with many of the world’s foremost manufacturers and systems integrators supporting their requirements.

Many people have unconventional paths into manufacturing and in Connecticut, you’ll find a variety of companies ready and willing to help start your career. – Rani Viroja

Patrick Brueckner, Associate Director of Technical Services at Aero Gear

Headquarters: Windsor, CT

Follow their progress @Aero-Gear

Aero Gear engineers and manufactures gear systems in-house, using specialists for each separate function. As masters of their trade, they offer superior product development and support services, whether for gearbox assemblies or individual gears resulting in excellent quality control with greater efficiencies.

Some of the most highly technical parts in the world are made right here, and I like knowing what I work on each day keeps me and my family safe. – Patrick Bruekner

Dr. Jackie Garofano, CTO at Connecticut Center for Advanced Technology (CCAT)

Headquarters: East Hartford, CT

Follow their progress @CCAT

CCAT is an applied technology demonstration and training center that validates, demonstrates, and encourages the adoption of leading-edge technologies into global industrial companies and the advanced manufacturing supply chain, while also providing the training and education necessary to utilize the capability of these advancements and drive efficiency.

This next generation of manufacturers, Generation Alpha, is helping make our industry clean, lean, green and very sexy, becoming more digital every day. – Dr. Jackie Garofano

Jonathan Smith, Program Quality Engineer at Triumph Group

Local Headquarters: West Hartford, CT

Follow their progress @Triumph-Group

Triumph participates at all levels of the aerospace supply chain – from single components to complex systems, to aerospace structures and their contents. They partner with original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and operators of commercial, regional, business, and military aircraft worldwide, to provide products and services that solve their hardest problems.

Mentoring within the industry allows engineers to shine their light and provide support for the future of manufacturing - Jonathan Smith

Brittany Isherwood, President of Burke Aerospace

Headquarters: Farmington, CT

Follow their progress @BurkeAerospace

Burke Aerospace has provided Electric Discharge Machining (EDM) and Milling services to the Aerospace, Industrial Gas Turbine (IGT), and Defense Industries for over 50 years. Maintaining their leadership position within the industry takes innovation, delivery integrity, and a laser focus on cost competitiveness.

Connecticut is a powerhouse in aerospace and the industrial gas turbine industry, thanks to the huge ecosystem we have here. – Brittany Isherwood

Scott Livingston, President and CEO, and Rebekah Guajean, Human Resources at HORST Engineering

Headquarters: East Hartford, CT

Follow their progress @Horst-Engineering

A family-owned contract manufacturer of precision machined components and assemblies for the aerospace and other high-technology industries, HORST helps people fly safely. Their extensive supply chain offers our customers a full-service logistics solution for managing their precision product requirements.

Our Women in Manufacturing resource group embraces diversity in the industry, which is vitally important. – Rebekah Gaujean

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