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F a l l 2 0 1 8 • S T U F F 6 9 S T U F F M a d e I n C T . c o m Economy Spring has implemented an internship program in both its engineering and IT departments. The company also offers tuition reimbursement and an employee- referral program. Donations and sponsorships are made to organizations such as Connecticut Children's Medical Center, Scholastic robotics teams and the Wounded Warrior Project. Economy Spring participates in proper waste disposal, recycles paper products and disposes of hazardous materials and chemicals as required. ECONOMY SPRING, A MW INDUSTRIES COMPANY With over 40 years of experience, Economy Spring serves the medical and pharmaceutical markets, making components for things like medical devices. The company has capabilities such as coiling for compression springs, progressive stamping of technical metal components, and — thanks to CNC wire-forming machines — the ability to bend and wind complex part shapes. Due to rapid growth, early next year the company moves to another facility in Southington that is more than double its current size. "Manufacturing … teaches you both production and problem-solving skills for any project you might take on outside of work." www. mw-ind.com/brands/economy-spring Address: 29 Depaolo Dr., Southington, CT 06489 Phone: 860-621-7358 Full-time employees: 169 Year founded: 1972 Senior vice president & general manager: Tim Thompson C O M PA N Y P R O F I L E Economy Spring makes components for things like medical devices, where accuracy, precision and excellence is crucial. Our skilled team, using state-of-the-art equipment, manufactures compression, extension and torsion springs, as well as wire forms, metal stampings, tubular products and premium product assemblies. These components are used in things like drug-delivery systems, catheter guide wires and in diagnostic equipment — potentially life-saving applications. Economy Spring is proud to be a trusted global supplier to leading pharmaceutical Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and medical-device contract manufacturers. Customers are supported with extensive manufacturing expertise, including state-of-the- art laser Swiss machining, laser marking and welding, plus a wide range of technical services, professional engineering design assistance, and strict quality control guidance and support. The company offers entry-level and skilled-manufacturing jobs. For example, coiling setup/operators, maintenance/electricians, and toolmaker/designers are some of the recent openings that have become available. Economy Spring participates in the State of Connecticut Apprenticeship Program, with seven registered apprentices. The team is continually looking to build and foster relationships with area high schools and technical schools. C O M M U N I T Y E N G A G E M E N T C A R E E R / J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S M A R K E T S / C U S TO M E R S I N T E R N S H I P P R O G R A M State-of-the art equipment is used to produce surgical sharps, cannulas and other tubular medical-grade instruments. Economy Spring specializes in manufacturing springs for life-saving auto-injectors and other drug-delivery devices. POSITION: 4-slide Tool & Die Apprentice AGE: 25 SCHOOL: Southington High School YEARS AT COMPANY: 5 Ben Smith P R O D U C T S C O M PA N Y B E N E F I T S E N V I R O N M E N TA L A W A R E N E S S