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2007 ARMTech Showcase of Industry & Technology

At the 2007 ARMTech Showcase of Industry and Technology, leaders in the fields of electro-optics, advanced manufacturing, medical research, aerospace and defense contracting took advantage of the opportunity to build business for tomorrow and meet Congressman John P. Murtha, PA-12th. The resulting partnerships and contracts testify to its success.

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Success Stories

Sabeus, Inc.

Located in the Northpointe Technology Center, Sabeus, Inc. produces tools for measuring sub-surface pressure and temperature readings to optimize oilfield production levels. Sabeus has attended the ARMTech Showcase for five consecutive years and has taken advantage of numerous opportunities to network with local companies.

“The ARMTech Showcase gives us an opportunity to meet with other companies in the area that may have products or services that will assist our production needs,” said Gary Zacherl, Operations Manager for Sabeus.

Mr. Zacherl reveals that ARMTech enabled his company to successfully in find a locally based precision machine shop that eliminated the need to outsource the business to a California firm. “ARMTech 2005 gave us an opportunity to meet APEX Design (located in Atlasburg, PA). We have since formed a great relationship with them and they are now our primary supplier for machined parts.”

For more information, please visit www.sabeus.com.

The Keystone Enterprise Manufacturing Alliance (KEMA)

The Keystone Enterprise Manufacturing Alliance (KEMA) is an alliance of local manufacturers who combine their expertise to form a unique, multi-disciplined engineering and manufacturing organization. KEMA acts as a virtual contract manufacturer in support of the Department of Defense and its supply chain. The goal of KEMA is to provide system and sub-system support by combining the core competencies of its members into an integrated solution.

David Bertieri, Director of KEMA, believes that the ARMTech Showcase of Industry and Technology provides a unique opportunity to for relationship building. “ARMTech was very instrumental in helping to formulate our foundation and our focus,” said Mr. Bertieri. He also pointed out that one of the attractive aspects of the ARMTech Showcase is the quality if its clientele, citing the fact that KEMA recently held conversations with representatives from Lockheed Martin-Owego and the Boeing Company that could result in promising organizational growth.

For more information, please visit www.kemapa.com.

Optical System Technology, Inc. (OSTI)

Optical System Technology, Inc. (OSTI), located in Freeport, PA, designs, manufacturers, and distributes night vision products including monuculars, catadioptric objective relay lens, illumination lasers, small arms night scopes as well as a variety of video and still photography night devices. Products manufactured by OSTI are used by military and law enforcement agencies.

“The ARMTech Showcase gives us a chance to interact with other electro-optics companies and to look for potential vendors,” said OSTI spokesperson Vickie DeThomas. “We already have a close working relationship with the Electro-Optics Center, DRS Technologies (located in the Northpointe Technology Center) and several of the machine shops.”

For more information about Omni Tech Partners and Optical System Technology, Inc., please visit www.omnitechpartners.com.

RAPT Industries

RAPT Industries, located in the Northpointe Technology Center, is a manufacturer of lightweight silicon carbide optics. Using a revolutionary RAP (Reactive Atom Plasma) technology, RAPT Industries manufactures some of the most advanced optical components ever designed for our nation’s war fighters.

Dr. Peter Fiske, co-founder and Vice President of Business Development, believes that the ARMTech Showcase of Industry and Technology is instrumental in enabling RAPT Industries to make new connections with local businesses.

“While our customers span the globe, sometimes the most fruitful opportunities for collaboration are closest to home,” explains Dr. Fiske. “Working with local companies enables us to develop a closer connection – allowing for face-to-face meetings rather than emails and conference calls.”

Dr. Fiske also mentioned that after a relationship is established with an exhibitor, ARMTech provides an opportunity to stay up-to-date on business developments. “The local aspect of the ARMTech gathering gives potential for a deeper partnership,” he said.

For more information about RAPT Industries, please visit www.raptindustries.com.