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S P O N S O R E D P R O F I L E S Henke Sass Wolf of America, Inc. Assembly and repair of rigid endoscopes for surgery, OEM partner for major medical device companies in the US, Henke Sass Wolf of America, Inc. is the world's largest repair facility for rigid endoscopes. AT A GLANCE P R O D U C T S : Henke Sass Wolf of America is engaged in the assembly and repair service of rigid endoscopes. Corporate headquarters are located in Tuttlingen, Germany. We are proud to be able to say that we handle over 50% of the world's service and repair volume of rigid endoscopes right here in Dudley, MA. Rigid endoscopes are used in minimally invasive surgery, which means operating through small incisions, utilizing endoscopes and minimally invasive instruments. We are participating in a growing market, since patients, doctors and the healthcare system are provided with a better and more cost-effective solution compared to open surgery. M A R K E T / C U S T O M E R S : We offer our products and services to the main players in the minimally invasive medical devices markets. Main Markets: USA, Canada Our customers are most of the big players in the medical devices industry, including Stryker, Arthrex, ConMed, Medtronic, Smith&Nephew, Hologic. C A R E E R / J O B O P P O RT U N I T I E S : Assembly Technicians / Machinists / Development Engineers / Administration D O Y O U H AV E A N I N T E R N S H I P P R O G R A M ? : We work with local Vocational High Schools and currently have two apprentices in our machine shop. We work with interns from various local Colleges and Institutes: Wentworth, UMASS, WPI, etc. Please contact: Tia Froio, Recruiting / Employee Development Specialist Henke Sass Wolf of America, Inc. 135 Schofield Ave., Dudley, MA 01571 Direct: 508-671-9375; Fax: 508-943-2168; Email: Tia.Froio@hswoa.com C O M PA N Y B E N E F I T S : • Flexible work hours • EOS (Enterprise Operating System) • Education • Coaching • Lean / Six Sigma • Targeted training by MassMEP HSWoA is unique in that we value employee satisfaction as much as customer satisfaction, which tends to yield a more consistent output and quality. We also promote a culture of listening, which goes a long way in achieving employee engagement. Ideas for improvement, regardless of their magnitude and expected impact, are taken seriously every time and are usually responded to within 24 hours and acted upon within 72 hours (24/72 rule). www.henkesasswolf.de Address: 135 Schofield Ave, Dudley, MA P: 508-671-9300 Additional company locations: Germany (Headquarters), Poland, China Position: Team Leader Age: 29 School (HS and/or College): Tourtellotte Memorial High School Years at Company: 4 Stephanie Myers Year founded: 1991 Top Executive: John Kingston Jr., President & CEO 34 S T U F F • 2 0 1 9 • StuffMadeinMA.com Our Core Values are: Team Player - I am a Loyal Team Player who is Conscientious and Solution Focused. Attitude - I am Enthusiastic with a Positive Attitude. Honesty - I am Honest with Myself and others. Respect - I Respect Others and our Diversity. Dependable - I can always be counted on. Flexible - I am Flexible and Willing to Adapt. Communicate - I Communicate with Clarity in a Timely Manner. Coachable - I am Willing and Capable to Develop Personally and Professionally to Fulfill the Needs of the Company. C O M M U N I T Y E N G A G E M E N T: Sponsorships to local sports teams, schools, local YMCA, etc. E N V I R O N M E N TA L AWA R E N E S S : We have installed a containment/filter system to treat parking lot runoff before it flows back into a nearby river. We employ alternative options for heating/cooling by filtering cool or heated air from one room and feeding it into another as an alternative to venting. Project to save electrical energy has been launched, starting with switching to LED lighting. HSWoA has recently signed a multi-year contract to purchase energy generated by local alternative energy producers. New building and recent extensions utilize energy saving components, to minimize energy consumed for heating and cooling (i.e. energy saving lighting, windows, insulation etc.) "When I started at Henke Sass Wolf, I never imagined the opportunities working for this company would offer me. I began as an entry level outer tube technician at the beginning of the line, and throughout the course of time worked towards final assembly. I was given the chance to learn all the different positions and procedures along the way. Now I'm a Team Leader, able to help make critical decisions and changes with help from the perspective I've gained through my career journey. I'm grateful to have had such a positive experience within the company and the chance to grow, not only as an individual, but now also as a leader."