New Seam Welders Reduce the Risk of Downtime
We recently completed the installation of two newly refurbished seam welders from Gilbert Manufacturing. The need for new equipment was identified through a risk mitigation plan as well as a production requirement to increase capacity to meet customer demands. Effective planning and eliminating single points of failure is critical to maintaining a successful manufacturing operation. With a commitment to continuous quality improvement, we regularly review operations to identify opportunities to reduce the
Take Flight in Columbia, Connecticut
New Signage Unveiled at Company Headquarters Columbia Manufacturing has proudly served aerospace customers from the same facility since our founding in 1980 by Dave Bell Sr. As the largest employer in a small town, our 90,000 square foot building on Route 66 East is a hub of activity. New roadside and building signage that visually communicate what we do and who we do it for makes easier than ever for customers,
MRO Americas 2019 Wrap Up
Thank you to everyone who stopped by to see us in Atlanta. The conference was a great success for our growing company. We were proud to introduce our new logo and showcase our MRO capabilities. We are already registered and looking forward to attending MRO 2020. See you next year in Dallas! #mroam #everythingisbiggerintexas
New Precision Measurement Capabilities
Making Room for Growth Columbia Manufacturing continues our commitment to quality and advancing our technical capabilities. We have purchased a Mitutoyo Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) capable of measurements up to 63” wide x 118” long x 63” high. This machine will support our efforts to increase our large machining and sheet metal fabrication capabilities. We have constructed a new controlled environment room to house and operate this machine as well as
MRO Americas 2019 ~ April 9-11
Please stop by booth #250 and speak to a member of our teamColumbia Manufacturing will be exhibiting at the MRO Americas 2019 show in Atlanta Georgia from April 9 – 11. We will showcase several of our overhaul and repair parts and be available to discuss how our unique capabilities can help solve your specific MRO needs. Please stop by booth #250 and speak to a member of our team.CMI has been
Robert Friedland Named President and Chief Executive Officer
November 1, 2018 — Columbia Manufacturing, Inc., a world-class supplier of fabricated sheet metal and components for turbine engines, announced that Robert Friedland has been appointed President and Chief Executive Officer following the retirement of Kathryn Conlon.Mr. Friedland joined the Columbia team in January of 2018 as Chief Operating Officer and has been responsible for overseeing all aspects of sales, manufacturing, and quality functions. Mr. Friedland brings more than 30 years of