Russ Lauer

R+D Custom Automation is a full service system integrator and specialty equipment manufacturer, providing exceptional engineering solutions to the Life Sciences industry for the last 40 years. The company's history began as an exclusive equipment builder for a Fortune 100 medical device manufacturer and has emerged as a premiere provider of automation equipment for some of the most recognized Life Sciences companies in the world. R+D Custom Automation can be best described as an expert integrator of proven technologies into custom solutions. We don't offer an off-the-shelf solution, we make it a point to custom design each system to deliver to our customers the most robust product possible.

teamtechnik Corporation is a complete Solutions provider, from early stage production technology Planning to full Design, Build, end-to-end Integration of Automated Assembly and Test systems, as well as sustaining Production Support and Field Service. teamtechnik Corporation is a growing diverse and dynamic group of dedicated professionals.

Custom Machines For Complex Problems Developing a great design requires a unique combination of experience, imagination and technical knowledge that is produced regularly at Ehrhardt Engineered Solutions. We utilize our experience and knowledge of machine design, fabrication, automation and superior engineering to design and build highly specialized machines that simplify complex manufacturing problems, Ehrhardt machines can also be integrated into your current production line. From design and manufacturing to fully integrated automation systems, Ehrhardt has provided high value and innovative solutions to industry for over 80 years. We typically serve a very diverse group of industrial segments including: electronics, consumer, medical & healthcare, appliance, vending, HVAC, nuclear, oil & gas, automotive, aerospace and defense. Automated process expertise includes assembly, welding, material handling, machine tending, robotic applications, as well as the design and manufacturing of dies and tools for progressive, mechanical, transfer or hand loaded production operations.

The IMA Group is a group of world leading companies in the design and manufacture of automatic assembly and packaging machines for the processing of medical devices, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, food, tea and coffee. IMA has more than 5,000 employees, more than 2,600 are based overseas, with a worldwide sales network covering about 80 countries. IMA has tremendous global scale with 38 manufacturing sites in Italy, Germany, France, Switzerland, Spain, UK, USA, India, Malaysia, China. IMA S.p.A. has been listed on the Milan Stock Exchange since 1995.

Calvary Automation Systems is recognized as a one of North America's leading providers of turnkey automated systems, robotic cells and machine replication services. By employing world class engineering and project management, Calvary has grown to over $100 million in revenue and focuses on manufacturing solutions for the Medical, Consumer Products, Electronics, Solar (thin film) and Automotive Industries. Our Calvary Automated Manufacturing division offers machine replication services for a variety of industries with projects ranging from single build-to-print systems through complete outsourced machine builds, based on yearly contracts.

BARTH Industries Co. is a 100 year old privately held manufacturer of engineered production equipment and special machines, heavy steel structures, metal fabrications, precision machined production parts and fabricated systems.

DUECO, the largest privately owned final stage manufacturer of Terex Utilities and Hi-Ranger products in the country, is a family company with over 50 years of experience in the sale and service of aerial devices, digger derricks, cranes and other equipment. Committed to customer satisfaction, DUECO serves the electric utility, telecommunications, contractor, electric cooperative, municipality and tree care markets.

ACRO Automation Systems is a privately held manufacturer of specially engineered industrial automation equipment for automated assembly, welding (plastics and metals), robotics, testing, gauging and packaging systems. Systems are engineered and manufactured to customer specifications. The company has equipment throughout North America, Europe and Asia.

Addtional courses in management, strategy development, lean implementation and international operations were completed at the University of Wisconsin, American Management Association, Miller Heiman, Center for Strategic Planning, Grant Thornton and other institutions.