How has the change in the economic climate affected your business and what are you doing to maintain your presence in a very competitive marketplace?

Tuesday, October 27, 2009

Speakers: See Below

About the Speakers

Richard Povak

Rich Povak is the President of Air Techniques, Inc./AllPro Imaging, a leading manufacturer of dental, medical and military/security equipment located in Melville, NY Rich is a 14 year employee of Air Tech, having been hired as the Director of Manufacturing in 1995.  In 2001, Rich was promoted to Director of Operations and in 2004 headed the team to design and build a new 200,000 sq. ft. manufacturing facility in their current location. Rich is a graduate of New York Institute of Technology with bachelor degrees in mechanical and industrial engineering. Rich’s prior experience was in his own military based manufacturing business for 8 years and also with Aeroflex Laboratories, Inc. for 10 years prior, having achieved the position of Executive Vice President in one of their subsidiaries, Filtron Corp. 

Air Techniques 
Founded in 1962, Air Techniques is a leading manufacturer of quality equipment for the dental, veterinary, medical, and security industries. Our entire product line is created, developed and manufactured at our 200,000 square foot facility in Melville. Our headquarters house the company's manufacturing, administrative, engineering, marketing, warehouse, shipping and sales departments. The company also has a sales and distribution center on the west coast.

 Air Techniques is a company dedicated to engineering high-quality dental products our customers trust. Our leading position rests on our commitment to technological innovation and manufacturing excellence. Our products are superior by design, professionally supported, and provide years of reliable lasting service to their users.

With a workforce of over 350 people, and a vertically integrated manufacturing plant, products are designed and manufactured using computer controlled fabricating and testing equipment. Our engineering staff designs our products for the Dental market. Our employees’ dedication and collaboration have granted us multiple design awards and patents. We are proud to maintain the ISO-9001 and ISO13485 registration certification which reinforces our pledge to quality.  

Anne D. Shybunko-Moore, President and Owner, GSE Dynamics

Anne Shybunko-Moore is a member of the Board of Directors for the Long Island Forum for Technology (LIFT) and for Brookhaven Memorial Hospital. She also serves as a member of the Board of Directors for the Hauppauge Industrial Association (HIA) and as Co-Chair of its Manufacturing and Engineering Committee with a focus on supporting local manufacturers. She served a two-year term as president of the National Association of Women Business Owners, Long Island Chapter. Anne also served on Congressman Steve Israel’s Small Business Advisory Council, and continues to remain active in addressing issues related to small businesses and those specific to the defense industry.

She is the recipient of numerous awards including Enterprising Women Magazine’s 2009 Woman of the Year, Suffolk Community College Foundation’s Manufacturing Workforce Leadership Award for Excellence, and the ExecuLeadership Award for Business Leadership. She was named a March of Dimes Woman of Distinction, as well as Business Advocate of the Year by the Long Island Women’s Agenda. She was selected as one of the Top 50 Most Influential Women in Business in 2009 and 2005 and named one of Long Island’s 40 Rising Stars under the age of 40 in 2006.

GSE Dynamics
GSE Dynamics, Inc. is a full service engineering and defense manufacturing company engaged in the manufacture, assembly and testing of military mechanical and structural components and assemblies. Headquartered in Hauppauge, GSE Dynamics was founded by Daniel Shybunko, in 1971. In 2003, GSE expanded their capabilities by establishing a composite aircraft manufacturing company, GSE Southern Composites, located in Georgia. In 2005, GSE Composites was established as a second facility in Hauppauge, and has proven itself a leader in manufacturing composite requirements for the Navy. In 2007, the Defense Logistics Agency awarded GSE the prestigious Outstanding Readiness Support Award for a Woman-owned Business.

GSE has uniquely positioned itself as a total capability company within low cost structured program management and a company wide philosophy of quality, delivery and customer service. This company wide commitment to "Doing Business the Right Way" is evident in their proven track record of exceeding customer expectations every day.

Frank Robilotto

Frank Robilotto is the Executive Vice President, General Manager of Arkwin Industries. Frank has been serving in this capacity since joining Arkwin in 2003. Arkwin is located in Westbury, New York. Frank came to Arkwin from Ozone Industries where he served as president from 1996-2002. Ozone Industries manufactures hydraulic products including repair and overhaul capabilities serving military, commercial and civil aircraft markets.

Prior to his employment at Ozone Industries, Frank worked at Lucas Aerospace Power and Transmission Corporation in the capacity of General Manager from 1990-1996. Lucas Aerospace Power Transmission Corporation manufactured military and industrial power transmission and hydraulic products. In addition to these positions, Frank was employed at Computer Products, Stevens Arnold, Sippican Corporation, and Potomac Corporation. Frank has earned a BA from the College of Holy Cross, MBA from the State University of New York, Albany, NY, and is a licensed CPA.

Arkwin Industries Incorporated
An airport hanger owned by Kansas cities Arkansas City and Winfield became the first home for Arkwin Industries. The company settled in Westbury, New York, where it attracted the best engineering, technical and manufacturing talent available.

Arkwin has grown from its humble beginnings to a modern, multi-faceted organization. The vision of building a company on the cutting edge of aerospace technology has become a reality.

Arkwin has earned a reputation for quality and reliability. It is a leader in custom-designed, precision hydraulic and fuel system components for the civil and military fixed-winged aircraft, helicopters, spacecraft, turbine engines and special applications.

For more than 50 years, the Arkwin team has contributed to the success of many aircraft programs. Our products are on numerous commercial and military aircraft flying today. They include bootstrap reservoirs, valves, manifolds, actuators and swivels and a host of special purpose, custom-designed components.

Our people strive to provide the highest level of customer satisfaction. Arkwin has received many awards, in recognition of their efforts.

• U. S. Department of Defense-National Small Business Contractor of the year
• GE Aircraft Engines-Quality Supplier and Achievement of Excellence Award
• Northrop Corporation-Collier Award, B-2 Industry Team Member and Corporate Excellence Award
• United Technologies-Quality Award NASA Space Program
• Northrop Grumman Preferred Award for Superior and Sustained Excellence
• U. S. Small Business Administrator’s Award for Excellence