Worcester Business Journal

wbjournal.com | April 29, 2024 | Worcester Business Journal 19 Rita and Jay Kapur President of Atech Turbine Components, in Auburn (Rita) President of Aimtek, Inc., in Auburn (Jay) Employees: 80 (Rita), 40 (Jay) Residence: Natick Colleges: Bentley University (Rita), Worcester Polytechnic Institute (Jay) is proud to be a part of the We celebrate the outstanding achievements of our Presidents, Rita Kapur of Atech Turbine Components and Jay Kapur of Aimtek. A heartfelt thank you to our exceptional team and the supportive community around us - your dedication and hard work are the bedrock of our success. Together, we reach new heights of excellence. Here's to continued success and achieving even greater milestones together. Your commitment propels our vision forward, inspiring all of us to strive for extraordinary. G L O B A L B U S I N E S S P O W E R 1 0 0 Maurice Phelan President of Sartorius North America Sartorius, in Marlborough Employees: 14,600 Residence: Marblehead College: Maynooth University Sartorius, a Germany-based life sciences company, is having a big impact on the local economy in Marlborough, as the firm is in the process of creating Sartorius North American Center for Bioprocess Solutions. When completed in 2025, this $10-million investment in the Central Massachusetts city will lead to the creation of 120 new jobs, as part of the company's long-running operations in the MetroWest community. Leading the charge for Sartorius in North America is Phelan. Responsible for the company's 2,600 employees on the continent, Phelan is an important figure in the company's rapid expansion. Beyond the Marlborough project, Sartorius is expanding its footprint with projects in Michigan and Puerto Rico. Despite being a relative newcomer to Marlborough, he's already having an impact at the local level, as Phelan this year was named a board member of the Marlborough Economic Development Corp., helping the city attract and retain companies with business-friendly tools. Before his current role, Phelan was already very familiar with the city and its players, as he previously led Marlborough operations for Sartorius and worked for GE HealthCare Technologies Inc., which was headquartered in Marlborough. Phelan's most challenging times as a leader came during the coronavirus pandem- ic. Seeing the desperate need for a COVID-19 vaccine, Sartorius quickly became a frontline fighter against the pandemic. Despite the many complexities of this chaotic time period, Sartorius rose to the challenge, providing critical technical consulting and supplies to some of the initial versions of the vaccine. "My recommendation to any one in the pursuit of success is to make sure you have the right people around you," he said. "It is important to be passionate about the work you are doing, but it is critical to surround yourself with individuals who share that passion." - E.C. Under the leadership of Rita and Jay Kapur, Atech Turbine Components and Aimtek have flown to new heights. Rita is the president of Atech Turbine Components, a subsidiary of Aimtek, which is led by Jay. Both companies deal with the production of specialty products and services for the aerospace industry, although Aimtek also provides services to a number of other industries, including the defense, medical, and automotive fields. Since taking over the businesses from their parents, Rita and Jay have proven to be effective executives who aren't afraid of innovation or thinking outside the box. At Atech, Rita has helped continue the company's reputation into a global leader in aerospace manufacturing. When the coronavirus pandemic hit and led to a drastic decline in air travel, Rita avoided the quick solution of laying off employees, insteading charting a course to see the company take a number of other financial steps to avoid sacrificing anyone's livelihood. is creative thinking allowed Atech to retain its talent and come out ahead of competitors in the sector, and now the company is a Massachusetts leader in apprenticeship programs, training the next generation of workers. Rita has been selected as a member of the board of directors for MassMEP, a nonprofit dedicated to helping small to midsized manufacturers across the state. At Aimtek, Jay has continued his family's strong work ethic, leading a successful new product launch of molded silicone reusable masking for thermal spray and surface finishing applications. is new product, manufactured in Auburn, drastically reduced time-consuming labor and resources associated with prior methods. Both individuals take great pride in their contributions to the local economy, following in the footsteps of their parents, Amar and Ani Kapur, who are both members of the WBJ Hall of Fame. - E.C. PHOTO | EDD COTE

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