Congressman Dold Visits Dynomax Inc. to Discuss Challenges Facing Small Businesses

Dynomax Inc. Posted 09/28/2011

Because of its rapid growth within the past few years, Congressman Robert Dold (IL-10) visited high-precision contract manufacturer Dynomax Inc. Tuesday, June 28, to highlight successful businesses in the state of Illinois. Dold met with the company’s executive management, including CEO and founder Dr. Richard Zic, to discuss the shortage of properly trained, qualified workers and the need for better technical education. In a town-hall meeting, employees were able to discuss with the congressman how federal policy would affect the manufacturing industry, and particularly small businesses, in the future.

“I’m here today to learn about the barriers that are preventing you from hiring more workers,” said Dold. “As small business owners, we understand what it takes to create a job, make a payroll, and meet a budget. The best ideas come from you and your innovation,” he added. Dold expressed the importance of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education; such programs add technically capable members to the workforce.

Dynomax has invested heavily in new facilities and equipment, but struggles to find qualified job candidates requiring certain technical skills. To help overcome this problem, “Dynomax provides community outreach that supports STEM programs for local middle and high school students, and internship/co-op programs for engineering and machine technology students from universities and community colleges,” says Zic.

Dynomax has grown tremendously throughout the economic crisis, when most small businesses were struggling to survive. The company added fifty employees in 2010. In May, it hired a record-breaking fifteen people, and continues to grow. It now employs nearly 300 employees among its facilities in Wheeling, Lincolnshire and Mundelein. At the end of the year, it will inaugurate its Buffalo Grove facility, which is being remodeled to accommodate additional service offerings.

About Dynomax Inc.
An ISO 9001 and AS9100 registered company, Dynomax is a leading designer and manufacturer of high-precision machined components, injection molding and tooling, subassemblies, specialty machines and machine tool spindles. From early stage production through dockside ready components, Dynomax is committed to developing fully integrated solutions that enable its customers to improve their competitive advantage in today's marketplace. Celebrating 25 years of excellence, its customers include some of the largest names in the aerospace, defense, transportation, energy, medical, and mining industries. To learn more about Dynomax’s extensive capabilities, contact Dynomax Inc. at 847-680-8833 or visit www.dynomaxinc.com.