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Re:Build Manufacturing Announces the Quality Management System Certification of Oribi Composites

Re:Build Manufacturing, headquartered in Framingham, MA is pleased to announce that Re:Build Oribi Composites, has received official notification that their quality management system has been certified to conform to the ISO 9001:2015 standards by Platinum Registration. The scope of this certification includes the design and manufacture of fiber reinforced thermoplastic and thermoset composite components and assemblies.

The team at Re:Build Oribi Composites has worked tirelessly over the past two years to develop, implement, and maintain quality management practices. Our diligence to these practices has paved the way for this highly coveted certification. “This certification was obtained to provide piece of mind to our customers that we can consistently meet their needs for quality composites products and excellent service;” remarked John Barrett, General Manager, Re:Build Oribi Composites. 

ISO, the International Organization for Standardization, is an independent, non-governmental body based out of Geneva, Switzerland. ISO 9001:2015 ensures that certified companies have a set of procedures that cover all key processes in the business, regularly review individual processes and the quality system itself for effectiveness and pursue the continual improvement of those processes.

Oribi customer Vita Inclinata’s HEROIC Mission

In a recent heroic mission, Vita Inclinata successfully hand-delivered their Vita Rescue System to the Ukrainian State Emergency Service in an active war zone. CEO Caleb Carr’s passion for helping others led him and his team to provide vital rescue technology to those who need it most. The Vita Rescue System is designed for helicopter rescue load stabilization, allowing emergency crews to complete hoists faster and safer than with a traditional rescue basket and tagline. With support from the Ukrainian Ministry of Internal Affairs and the State Emergency Service, Carr and his team are making a difference for people who are fighting for their lives. Oribi Composites is proud to supply the CFR-TP structural components that help make the Vita Rescue System one of the most advanced rescue systems available. With Carr’s passion for helping others, the Vita Rescue System is sure to make a difference for those who need it most.

Vita CEO, Caleb Carr demonstrates how to properly use the Vita Rescue System to the Ukrainian State Emergency Service

The Vita Rescue System is a cutting-edge piece of technology that is helping to change the way that rescue operations are conducted. The system has been independently tested by the US Military, a customer of Vita, and found to be four times faster than the standard tagline systems. This new system is changing the way that rescues are conducted and is helping to save lives. Vita CEO Caleb Carr said, “We took the capability that the U.S. Army is actively deploying today and brought it to the next level, giving the ability to deploy rapid extraction capabilities to the Ukraine military.” This new system is revolutionizing rescue operations and is making a difference in the lives of those who need it most. Thanks to Carr and his team, people in need can be rescued faster and more efficiently than ever before.

The Vita Rescue System, utilizing eight Oribi CFR-TP structural components

Delivering the Vita Rescue System to the State Emergency Service in Ukraine is an incredible accomplishment for Caleb and Vita Inclinata. We are proud to be a part of this technology and excited about what the future holds for our partnership. Have you seen the Vita Rescue System in action? If not, we highly recommend checking out their website – the stories and videos of their life-saving technology are truly inspiring.

The Ukrainian helicopter newly outfitted with the Vita Rescue System

Re:Build Manufacturing Expands Industrial Design Capabilities through the Acquisition of Tekna, Inc.

Re:Build Manufacturing is pleased to announce the acquisition of Tekna Solutions, Inc. (Kalamazoo, MI), significantly expanding Re:Build’s design, engineering, and manufacturing service offering as part of the Re:Build Total Production Solutions Group.

Tekna (https://teknateam.com) is an ISO 13485, full-service product development firm and contract manufacturer. Originally founded in 1988, Tekna delivers on its Innovation to Realization™ strategy by offering customers a wide range of world-class services including research, strategy, design, branding, engineering, and manufacturing to create and deliver meaningful solutions.  Now part of Re:Build, the company will be able to expand its reach in healthcare and other industries.

“We are truly excited about our future with Re:Build Manufacturing.  We share a common vision for restoring American manufacturing and have similar values in the way people, partners, and customers should be treated for mutually successful and sustainable business.” said Mike Rozewicz, General Manager of Tekna.  “With Re:Build’s support and network of high-value capabilities, as well as the supply chain in our own backyard, we look to transform Tekna into a hub for product innovation and manufacturing in the Midwest, bringing complex manufacturing and high paying jobs to our community.”

Tekna’s long history in industrial design, engineering, and manufacturing has positioned the company well to meet the needs of large organizations looking to augment their capabilities or capacity through outsourcing.  Likewise, Tekna is able to leverage the same expertise and infrastructure to help start-up companies navigate the difficult journey to commercialization.

“Our goal at Re:Build Manufacturing is to invest in the growth of manufacturing businesses in the United States, and to help our country re-establish the ability to compete in this critically important part of the economy,” said Miles Arnone, CEO of Re:Build Manufacturing. “With Tekna’s expertise and proven track record with innovation, product development, and manufacturing, we have added a unique combination of capabilities to support our customers who want to bring manufacturing back home and scale their business.”