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| In 2001, Optimax began developing a curriculum for training our workforce. It began with some fundamental optics, wave theory, interference, light and color. It also covers topics in metrology, fabrication methods, and properties of optical glass. These training materials are used as part of on the job training. In spring of 2005, a new training area was created that includes a classroom and manufacturing area dedicated to training employees. |
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Today, Optimax is working to fill a 3rd shift with skilled opticians. As we hire new employees
each month, workforce development is as important as ever. More resources – master opticians as trainers and manufacturing equipment - are being dedicated to our training cell and new education programs are being developed.
In addition to teaching technical skills that directly relate to manufacturing, each year a group of 10-15 employees undergo a 6 month-long leadership development program. In the program, employees are challenged to build leadership skills, expand their comfort zones and become even better
leaders. The program focuses on the Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership; challenging the process, inspiring a shared vision, enabling others to act, modeling the way and encouraging the heart.
As our organization grows, employee training, education and personal growth will be the backbone of our success.
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Facility and Capital Equipment Investment
| Optimax invested more than two million dollars into capital equipment and facility improvements in 2007. The upgrades and equipment will further expand our manufacturing capabilities and increase capacity. The New York State Department of Economic Development and Empire State Development Corporation make these investments easier. Under the MAP Program, funded by these organizations, nearly 10% of our invested money will be reimbursed in the form of grants. We thank New York State for the help! |
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Some of the investments are:
- Spherical and aspheric lens manufacturing equipment
- Major upgrades to our HVAC system, increasing environmental control over temperature and humidity in our facility.
- A new coating chamber that will be dedicated to high purity UV coatings.
- New interferometers that will support more efficient lean manufacturing.
- An IR spectrometer with the ability to measure coating performance into the deep IR, increasing coating capability.
- IT Infrastructure Upgrades
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Optimax Employee Profile:
Bob Martin
| Bob Martin, Optimax’s Quality Assurance Manager, joined the team on April 11, 2005. As QA Manager, Bob is responsible for the smooth operation of Optimax’s quality assurance system, continual improvement initiatives, customer support on the quality of products and services and supplier quality performance issues. Bob came to Optimax with over 25 years experience in the Engineering and Sales fields. His Engineering career began at Gleason Works in Rochester, NY. After 7 1/2 years at Gleason Works, he accepted a Production Engineering position with Rando Machine Corporation in Macedon, NY and for 10 years designed equipment supplied to the Nonwovens and Textile industries. During his last 7 years at Rando Machine Corporation, before joining Optimax, he held the position of Sales Coordinator, selling production machinery worldwide. |
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Bob married his high school sweetheart, Kelly - the couple recently celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary. They have a 22 year old daughter, Korie who is in college and a 16 year old son, Christopher who is currently a junior in high school. Bob is an avid sportsman who enjoys spending much of his extra time out in the woods hunting whitetail deer or fishing the lakes here in Upstate New York. He is also tough to beat at fantasy football (or so he claims)!
When asked what our customers can expect to see from a quality point of view, Bob states “It’s the policy of Optimax to provide our customers with optical components to their specifications and to exceed their
expectations through exceptional service and delivery unrivaled in the optical industry”. It is Bob's
mission to work closely with each customer to better understand their quality needs.
Feel free to call Bob at 585-265-1020 x226
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Inc. 5000 and Rochester Top 100 Recognition
Between 2003 and 2006, Optimax has grown its workforce by more than 60 employees and increased
annual revenues by 88%. Our growth earned recognition regionally in the Rochester Top 100, and nationally in Inc. Magazine’s
new ranking the Inc. 5,000 list. Both lists rank privately held companies who have shown the fastest-growth in revenues
in recent years. A large part of our success can be derived from our dedication to continual improvement and good relationships with vendors and customers. We thank you for all the help and all your challenges! We’re excited about the opportunities the future holds and we’re motivated to help make our vendors and customers successful!
For more information on the Inc. 5,000, please visit the link below.
www.inc.com/inc5000
Enjoy the holidays and have a safe and happy New Year!
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