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F a l l 2 0 1 7 • S T U F F 5 7 C O M P A N Y P R O F I L E S 5 7 S T U F F • F a l l 2 0 1 7 DRI-AIR INDUSTRIES, INC. It's an exciting time for Dri-Air. A family business which began in 1974, it's transitioning to second-generation ownership, expanding the factory by 50 percent to support employees and meet demand. Dri-Air has become the plastics industry leader in drying technology and other innovative equipment used to prepare raw resin materials for processing into plastics parts. Dri-Air provides customers with constant attention to detail, excellent customer service and U.S.-made products that last for years. "Dri-Air made me look at manufacturing jobs from a different perspective … I viewed manufacturing jobs as predominantly labor- intensive. It is a pleasure working for this company." - Abner "There is always something new to learn … Building something from nothing gives me great confidence … That is what I value the most." - Marc www.Dri-Air.com Address: 16 Thompson Rd., East Windsor, CT 06088 Phone: 860-627-5110 Full-time employees: 24 Year founded: 1974 President: Charlie Sears Marc Mathieu C O M PA N Y P R O F I L E Dri-Air has a very dedicated workforce, but needs to replace people who are retiring and fill new positions as the company grows. It provides on-the- job training. Opportunities include sales, purchasing, machining, fabrication, engineering, quality assurance and electronics. Educational assistance is provided to foster upward growth within the company. Dri-Air believes we all are stewards of our environment and we use the most current green manufacturing processes throughout the company. As a competitive edge, the company's products consume 50-percent less electricity than other manufacturers, providing a real advantage to customers. Dri-Air offers a complete benefit program, including health insurance, long- and short-term disability, dental, 401K and life insurance. The company's leaders feel it is important that employees are well covered — at reasonable costs. 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 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 Abner Walsh Preparing Dri-Air dryers for shipment to the customer Dri-Air serves all of the plastics manufacturing industry, particularly the medical and electronics fields. Customers range from small, locally owned molders to large corporations such as Becton Dickinson, Tyco and Callaway Golf. The company supports the expanding 3D printing market with systems used in plastics printing of complex parts. Some of Dri-Air's export markets include the Far East, Australia, New Zealand and Latin America. POSITION: Electrical technician AGE: 27 SCHOOL: Baron Institute of Technology YEARS AT COMPANY: 5 POSITION: Electrical technician AGE: 35 SCHOOL: Manchester Community College YEARS AT COMPANY: 4