Full-Service Sheet Metal Fabrication Solutions–
from Engineering Design to Production
August 2010
Airtronics forges Architectural Partnership
People rarely use art and sheet metal fabrication in the same sentence, but art is exactly what Airtronics is fabricating for Naylor & Chu Architects. When the San Francisco architects conceived of creating custom-designed metal panels, shades and railings for architectural projects, they selected Airtronics to turn their visions into reality.
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Mobile Billboards Turning Heads
Sporting Airtronics’ bold new corporate motif, our trucks are delivering more than precision parts these days -- they’re delivering a strong statement about Airtronics’ capabilities and expertise. “Building brand awareness is the name of the game,” says Airtronics President Jeff Burke, of the company’s new rolling billboards. “Our new truck graphics reinforce the Airtronics brand by continuing the theme used in our website, newsletter, and trade show booth.” The trucks, which began turning heads last month, give new meaning to the term, “mobile advertising.”
Taking a Stand for Business
Airtronics President Jeff Burke spoke out for California businesses in an editorial in the Silicon Valley Business Journal. His editorial caught the attention of San Jose Mayor Chuck Reed, who called Jeff to thank him for writing the piece and for keeping his business in San Jose for the past 14 years. One week later, Jeff’s editorial was published in the Sacramento Business Journal.
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PRG Summer Symposium / BBQ
Only a few days remain until the Product Realization Group’s 3rd Annual BBQ and Symposium, August 20, at the Sheraton Sunnyvale. Themed Hawaiian 2.0, the event will feature a continental breakfast, BBQ lunch, industry presentations, company exhibits, raffle prizes and loads of networking opportunities.
A registration fee of $25.00 is required. For a complete agenda, exhibitor list, and to purchase tickets, Click Here
Engineer's Corner
by Aaron Lahann,
Sr. Process Engineer
Tip of the Month
Determining the smallest inside bend radius in thin sheet metal (.018 thru .187) depends both on the material type and the bending process.
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