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STUFF Made in Connecticut - Fall 2017

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F a l l 2 0 1 7 • S T U F F 3 7 C O M P A N Y P R O F I L E S ACME WIRE PRODUCTS CO., INC. Wire products are used in many applications – fan and machine guards, wire baskets and racks, face masks for helmets, food processing racks, sterilizing trays for medical & dental instruments and framework for telecommunication, solar and construction applications. Acme's clients range from small, start-up companies to Fortune 500 companies in a variety of industries. The company makes steel and stainless steel components for industrial applications. As a job shop, Acme Wire Products does not have a product line but provides the service of manufacturing parts for custom assemblies. The products range from single wire forms to complex metal assemblies – its motto is, "Wire Fabrications – from simple to sophisticated." Creative problem solvers are in demand at Acme Wire. The company provides in-house training in technical areas for employees who have demonstrated commitment to the company and have mastered production operations. Positions include machine operators, tool designers, tool makers, quality technicians, powder coaters and machinists. There is a tuition reimbursement for approved courses and in-house training is provided. Acme Wire offers a quarterly bonus program and 401K match. Employees enjoy picnics, holiday parties, service award luncheons and growing fresh vegetables in Acme Wire's on-site garden. "Working at Acme led to my interest in pursuing an engineering degree. If you have an interest in technology and enjoy working with your hands and your head, then you might like manufacturing … there are a lot of interesting and good paying aspects to it." P R O D U C T S C O M PA N Y B E N E F I T S www.AcmeWire.com Address: P.O. Box 218 – 7 Broadway Ext., Mystic, CT 06355 Phone: 860-572-0511 Full-time employees: 48 Year founded: 1970 President: Mary Planeta Fitzgerald C A R E E R / J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S Josh Broyles POSITION: CNC programmer, Lean leader AGE: 33 SCHOOL: Pursuing a degree in mechanical engineering at Three Rivers Community College YEARS AT COMPANY: 12 Processing trays for automotive component parts C O M PA N Y P R O F I L E

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