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WOSB Manufacturer Overcoming Current and Future Challenges in American Manufacturing
 MCFL APEX Accelerator recently took a tour of IntelliMetal, and sat down with owner Kim Lazzara Zapiach, who acquired another manufacturer right before COVID. After two years, they are now standing on firmer ground – growing through a diverse workforce. Here is their story through their words…
IntelliMetal is thrilled with the opportunity to share our journey of growth and innovation while we strive to embrace the challenges of the future. Having merged two outstanding manufacturers from Rochester, NY, we have been endowed with a historic reputation and decades of experience as a forefront provider of cutting-edge sheet-metal manufacturing solutions. IntelliMetal is continuously looking to enhance this reputation and successfully adapt to the ever-changing needs of the modern marketplace and workforce. Our 165,000 square foot state-of-the-art facility, designed for productivity and efficiency, showcases our commitment to delivering exceptional products.
IntelliMetal is very proud to be a 100% woman-owned business. As a woman-owned company, we bring a unique perspective to the industry, fostering an environment of innovation, inclusion, and creativity. Our dedication to excellence remains unwavering, and we strive to be a role model for women and other minorities in the manufacturing sector. With our exceptional and diverse workforce, we look forward to creating successful partnerships with the U.S Prime Contracting sector.
Our passion for success is rooted in engineering excellence and manufacturing innovation, driven by the continual pursuit of superior customer satisfaction. Over the decades, we have honed our expertise in delivering high-quality sheet metal and machined products and services. IntelliMetal strives to implement strategies that enhance our internal capabilities to meet the tight tolerances and stringent cosmetic requirements needed for the future health of domestic manufacturing. Fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement, we seek to empower the next-generation workforce with the skills necessary to thrive in today’s dynamic marketplace.
One of our core strengths is our workforce development program and our dedication to attracting the workforce of the future by embracing cutting-edge technology and training methods. We are overcoming the challenge of a skilled labor shortage by implementing an internal upskilling and cross training program to fill the gaps in the tight labor market. With our long history of mastery in sheet metal fabrication, welding, CNC machining, powder coating, prototyping, assembly, engineering, and supply chain management, IntelliMetal has a skilled team that passes down knowledge to the next generation of skilled operators.
Our dedication to quality and adherence to strict compliance standards sets us apart. We understand the importance of delivering products and services that meet stringent government and industry regulations, positioning us as a reliable partner in executing critical projects. While we are confident in our abilities, we recognize the challenges ahead. Streamlining our processes to meet intricate procurement procedures is a priority.
Staying up to date with emerging technologies and industry trends is paramount. We invest in continuous improvements that aim to develop state-of-the-art solutions to our clients in industries such as aerospace, communications, homeland security, medical equipment, renewable energy, transportation, and beyond. As we grow post-pandemic, we look to forge strong partnerships, continue to make a positive economic impact, and contribute to overcoming current and future challenges in American Manufacturing.
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