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About API
Founded in 1953, Autronic Plastics, Inc. (API) has grown from a small plastic molding company to an industry leading, multi-plant, injection molder known for its service, creativity, technology and commitment to excellence. In its early years, API developed solutions to problems for specialized markets in life safety products and office equipment.
API's employees have committed themselves to continuously improving both company and plant performance. They understand that everyone benefits from the efforts of the individual to create not merely parts, but solutions. API continues today, as in the past, to focus on creating products that make a positive contribution to the world we live in and the planet we live on. As our quality policy
states, "Do it right today, and even better tomorrow".
People
The people of API have over 250 years of combined experience: |
Michael Lax, President and CEO
Education: BS Chemical and Mechanical Engineering, University of Rochester
Years in Plastics Industry: 33
Years with API: 28
Skills and Experience: Management Training (Kodak, Rochester NY), YPO Universities, 11 US Patents for plastic processes and product design.
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Tim Keuning, VP of Operations
Education: BS Chemical Engineering, Polytechnic University
Years in Plastics Industry: 9
Years with API: 9
Skills and Experience: Assembly and Operations Management, Computer and Information Systems, and 5 US Patents for product design.
tkeuning@apisolution.com
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Barry C. Ledford, Operations Manager, API South (Asheville, NC)
Years in Plastics Industry: 15
Years with API: 7
Skills and Experience: Plastic Molding Industry (Injection, Rotational, Blow Molding & Extrusion Processes), Operations, Business Development
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Benny Varghese, Molding Manager
Education: Education: BS Mechanical Engineering, Kerala University, India and MS Mechanical Engineering, State University of New York at Stony Brook
Years in Plastics Industry: 18
Years with API: 14
Skills and Experience: NY State Engineer in Training License, Statistical Process Control, Design of Experiments(TAGUCHI METHODS), Molding Process, ISO 9002, Quality Assurance Systems.
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Karen LeDoux, Office Manager/Human Resources
Years in Plastics Industry: 9
Years with API: 9
Skills and Experience: Accounting, Human Resources
kledoux@apisolution.com
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Agjah I. Libohova, Director of Research and Development
Education: BS Mechanical Engineering, University of Tirani, Albania
Years in Plastics Industry: 24
Years with API: 5
Skills and Experience: CAD-CAM Application Engineer, Part Design, Plastic Mold Design, CNC Programming, 3D solid & free form modeling, reverse engineering, and 5 US Patents for product design.
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Fred Van Koot, Manufacturing Engineer
Years in Plastics Industry: 6
Years with API: 6
Skills and Experience: Assembly Automation and Machine Design
fvankoot@apisolution.com
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Jerzy Prochnicki, Tool Room Manager
Education: Apprentice and Master Tool Design Training, including milling, turning, EDM, and CNC
Years in Plastics Industry: 32
Years with API: 3
Skills and Experience: Smart Cam, Master Cam, and other CAD/CAM platforms
jprochnicki@apisolution.com
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HaoPing Qi, Design Engineer
Education: BS Mechanical Engineering, South China University of Technology, MS Mechanical Engineering, State University of New York at Buffalo
Years in Plastics Industry: 6
Years with API: 2
Skills and Experience: Various CAD/CAM platforms
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Suresh Desai, Quality Control Manager and ISO9001 Management Representative
Education: BS Mechanical Engineering, L.D. Engineering College, Gukarat University, India
Years in Plastics Industry: 15
Years with API: 6
Skills and Experience: Diploma Quality Engineering, American Society for Quality. ISO9001:2000 QMS and Internal Auditing Training, OTS Quality Registrars, Inc., Design of Experiments
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API South in Asheville, NC
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Our Facilities
API's headquarters and primary plant is conveniently located in a modern 60,000 square foot facility in Westbury, Long Island, NY, housing 16 molding machines, an in-house tool room, design center and assembly operations. Its staff of highly motivated and skilled employees brings together education, training and experiences from diverse, international backgrounds. The right people, combined with a state-of-the art molding and tooling facility, high-speed robotics, powerful CAD/CAM systems and the latest CNC machining equipment make API an industry leader.
To better serve our national customers into the next millennium, API opened its first regional molding and assembly center in Asheville, NC (API South). The plant opened in January 1999, and operates 6 molding machines. Read more about our locations/facilities
Highest Quality Service
The company expects to maintain its dynamic growth (experienced in the late 90's) by continuing to provide value and loyalty to our customers. API's manufacturing goal is to meet or exceed our customer's quality standards, while maintaining the shortest "Time-to-Market".
> Read more about our quality control standards
Clear-Vu Products
In 1993, API acquired Clear-Vu Products, an entertainment packaging company. Today, Clear-Vu is a well-recognized brand in CD-ROM, DVD, game and software packaging and retail security products.
> Read more about Clear-Vu Products |
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