Press Releases
Gene Simpson named Vice President of Quality and Engineering - July 8, 2010
Don Cunningham, president of Semblex Corporation, has announced the promotion of Gene Simpson to the position of Vice President of Quality and Engineering, effective July 8, 2010. Mr. Simpson will have the responsibility of the Quality, Manufacturing Engineering, and Engineering Services departments and will report direct to Mr. Cunningham. Guy West, who previously served as Semblex’ Vice President of Quality, has left the company.
Mr. Simpson has served in a number of key engineering and management positions at Semblex over the last 19 years. For the last five years, he has served as Director of Engineering Services which is instrumental in matching up the company’s value-added products, broad manufacturing capabilities, and technical support services with the needs of key customers as they seek optimum assembly solutions and cost reductions.
Prior to Semblex, Mr. Simpson was employed as an manufacturing engineer at A.B. Dick Company, a leading supplier of equipment to the graphic arts and printing industry. He has an engineering degree from Northern Illinois University and is an active member of various engineering organizations including ASME, ASTM, SAE, and SME.
Semblex Corporation receives Torx® Drive System World Class Quality Award - June 21, 2010
ELMHURST, IL - Semblex has been re-selected for the 2009 annual Torx® Drive System World Class Quality Award. This award is given to only a select number of companies and is presented to Torx® licensees who meet the quality, workmanship and audit expectations for the Torx® product. The criteria for this award includes 100% acceptance on the annual product audits for dimensional and workmanship attributes with on-time submission to these audits, good standing as a licensee, on-time gage re-certification, and maintaining an international (ISO) recognized quality system.
Bob Rothkopf, President of Semblex Corporation, announces retirement. Don Cunningham named as successor. - June 8, 2010
Bob Rothkopf, president of Semblex Corporation, has confirmed the date of his long-planned retirement as June 11, 2010. Mr. Rothkopf has served as president of Semblex since July of 2004.
Under his leadership during the last six years, Semblex has continued to evolve as a premier provider of value-added cold-formed specialty components, cost-saving fastener products, and engineering services to our key customers in various global markets including automotive, heavy truck, motorcycle, home entertainment, and other commercial industries. Mr. Rothkopf led the company through a period of transition following the passing of our founder, Mr. Dan Haerther in 2007, through the recent recession, and through the development of quality systems and a 5S program that has established the company as a leader within its industry.
Mr. Rothkopf came to Semblex in mid-2002 as a sales and marketing consultant and served on the company’s board of directors prior to becoming president. Before coming to Semblex, Mr. Rothkopf also served as president of the Industrial Division of Elco Products and president of Camcar Division of Textron in Rockford, Illinois.
Mr. Rothkopf will act as a consultant to the Company until December 2010.
Succeeding Mr. Rothkopf effective with his retirement will be Mr. Don Cunningham. Mr. Cunningham has worked with Semblex as an outside consultant and board member since early 2009. Mr. Cunningham has previously served as president of ATF, Inc. in Lincolnwood, IL, and in other senior management positions with several automotive suppliers.
Mr. Rothkopf means a great deal to the people of Semblex and we extend our best wishes to him in his retirement.
Semblex Corporation receives Torx® Drive System World Class Quality Award - June 8, 2009
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ELMHURST, IL - Semblex has been chosen as one of six companies worldwide set to receive the 2008 Torx® Drive System World Class Quality Award. This award is given to only a select number of companies and is presented to Torx® licensees who meet the quality, workmanship and audit expectations for the Torx® product. The criteria for this award includes 100% acceptance on the annual product audits for dimensional and workmanship attributes with on-time submission to these audits, good standing as a licensee, on-time gage re-certification, and maintaining an international (ISO) recognized quality system. |
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Semblex Corporation referenced in Assembly Magazine article discussing quality in assembly - April 28, 2009
Semblex Corporation contributes to article for Assembly Magazine - December 19, 2008
Semblex Corporation is pleased to announce the launch of its new company website
ELMHURST, IL — Semblex Corporation has completed the development of their newly enhanced website. The site was designed to provide easy navigation to information that relates to visitor's specific designs, materials, assembly requirements, and questions. Product pages include easy to understand overviews with supporting graphics, animations, and videos. Detailed PDF brochures and technical information can be found throughout the site. You are only a few clicks away from finding answers to all your cold formed fastening needs.
Semblex Corporation earns recognition as a John Deere "Partner-level Supplier"
ELMHURST, IL — Semblex Corporation has earned recognition as a Partner-level supplier for 2007 in the John Deere Achieving Excellence Program. The Partner-level status is Deere & Company's highest supplier rating. The Elmhurst-based company was selected for the honor in recognition of its dedication to providing products and service of outstanding quality as well as its commitment to continuous improvement. Company employees accepted the recognition during formal ceremonies held on February 19, 2008 in Davenport, Iowa.
Semblex Corporation is a supplier of fasteners and cold formed products to John Deere's operation in Greenville, Tennessee and Horicon, Wisconsin.
Suppliers who participate in the Achieving Excellence program are evaluated annually in several key performance categories, including quality, cost management, delivery, technical support and wavelength, which is a measure of responsiveness. John Deere Supply Management created the program in 1991 to provide a supplier evaluation and feedback process that promotes continuous improvement.
Semblex Corporation is pleased to announce the installation of its first 5-Die Long Stroke Progressive Header
The new Sacma SP360-EL was built to Semblex® Corporation requirements to move the company to a new level of parts forming. The capabilities of this former will produce parts up to 15mm in diameter and lengths to165mm. With 5 forming dies, parts can now be formed with multiple, more complicated features. In today’s competitive world, the ability to produce parts at a higher quality level is essential and with the quick-change features included, maximum performance and efficiency is achieved.
The installation of this new equipment is just another example of Semblex Corporation’s investment in technology, the future, and our commitment to our customers.
Semblex Corporation is pleased to announce that we are now a licensee of the MORTORQ® Spiral Drive System.
The revolutionary MORTORQ® drive system was developed to meet the increasing demands for a drive system with exceptional torque transfer and serviceability characteristics while utilizing reduced recess depths.
The unique spiral design of the Mortorq® recess distinguishes itself from all other automotive, commercial and industrial drive systems in the market today. The aesthetic lines of this patented recess enhance the appearance and styling of any new product design.
The shallow recess depth provides high strength while allowing for lower head profile designs. These characteristics provide the flexibility to create lighter weight assemblies that can significantly reduce material costs in both the fastener and the mating assembly. The use of the lower head profile can also assist in avoiding clearance issues in today’s more compact assemblies.
The Mortorq® spiral recess is just another example of our investment in technology and the Semblex commitment to our customers in providing them with Fastening SolutionsSM.