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Re:Build Manufacturing Announces the Acquisition of Fikst

Re:Build Manufacturing is pleased to announce the acquisition of Fikst, significantly expanding Re:Build’s engineering, product development, and prototyping capabilities within its Engineering Services Group of companies.  

Fikst (https://www.fikst.com) operates a consulting business in Woburn, MA focused on product development, mechanical engineering, and prototyping solutions for the biotechnology, medical, and industrial markets. Founded in 2005 by brothers Paul and Doug Sabin, Fikst has quickly grown to become a premier provider of concept-to-manufacture consultancy services and has cultivated an industry-wide reputation for its competency in mechanical engineering, micro- and milli-fluidics, and product development within burgeoning markets, such as gene therapy, diagnostics, and cellular therapy. 

“The acquisition by Re:Build comes at a pivotal point in our company’s history and presents a substantial opportunity for Fikst and our customers. With Re:Build’s investment, Fikst now has access to the financial and operational resources needed to further our in-house capabilities and to drive the company through its next phase of growth. We are truly excited to be joining Re:Build Manufacturing and their growing group of companies whose mission and vision complement ours in a meaningful way,” said Paul Sabin, General Manager of Fikst. 

“We were especially drawn to Fikst’s incredible culture and tireless commitment to quality that is ingrained in the company’s DNA,” said Bill Larkins, President of Re:Build’s Engineering Services Group. “Paul and Doug Sabin have built an organization where difficult problems get solved and innovative products are brought to commercial viability. The goal of our partnership is to scale the organization and grow its capabilities to further serve its customers and the market at large.”

The investment in Fikst marks the eighth acquisition by Re:Build Manufacturing since November 2020, underscoring its mission to combine strategic M&A, operational superiority, and cutting-edge enabling technologies to build America’s next generation of industrial companies. 

Oribi Composites and Packard Performance partner to develop world’s first advanced thermoplastic composite wheel for off-road powersports

Denver, CO – November 10, 2021 —Oribi Composites, a part of Re:Build Manufacturing, and Packard Performance, announce the launch of the world’s first high-performance off-road UTV wheels made with advanced thermoplastic composite materials.  The new composite UTV wheels are 50% lighter than aluminum yet are able to handle extreme terrain and driving conditions with no compromise to overall strength and toughness.   The new wheels are available to purchase now through Packard Performance (www.packardperformance.com).  
 

For over 13 years, Oribi Composites has been producing high-performance, advanced composite components for a wide variety of markets and applications, including military protective gear, footwear, bike, and outdoor equipment markets.  Oribi combines proprietary processes with aerospace grade composite materials to produce high-performance components for consumer applications, affordably and in high volumes.  “Packard Performance has been an incredibly collaborative partner for Oribi, and we are excited to see these wheels finally enter the market,” says Oribi’s VP Business Development, Matt Christensen.  “Thermoplastic composite materials address the shortcomings of traditional thermoset epoxy materials; they are inherently tougher, can be processed into parts faster, and are recyclable.  Packard Performance now has the unique ability to offer a lightweight wheel, while still addressing durability and toughness for this demanding application.” 
 

Jace Packard, CEO of Packard Performance, is equally enthusiastic about the application and opportunities for structural thermoplastic wheels in the Powersports market.  “We launched our new carbon composite wheels during one of our recent trade shows in California.  The new composite wheels allowed us to drop an average of 25lbs of unsprung weight out of the cars,” says Jace.  “It’s a huge difference which improves speed, responsiveness, and handling during regular driving or racing.  We believe in the very near future, you will need to have composite wheels to win races in powersports.” 
Packard Performance wheels are available in two sizes: 15×6 and 15×11 and are currently available for purchase.  Please contact Packard Performance directly to find an authorized dealer in your area for the latest information, availability, and pricing. 

About Oribi Composites
Oribi Composites’ unique combination of practical, high-speed automation with material science unlocks the full potential of continuous fiber-reinforced composites. Originally limited to niche applications in the aerospace industry, thermoplastic composites offer significant potential to improve the world we live in but have lacked an affordable conversion technology to turn these materials into finished parts, affordably.  Oribi delivers on the potential of these materials by solving that challenge, thereby enabling widespread use of thermoplastic materials, affordably, in all markets.   Oribi is a part of Re:Build Manufacturing.  
www.oribimanufacturing.com

About Re:Build Manufacturing 
Re:Build Manufacturing is dedicated to building a better future for its employees, customers, partners, communities, and shareholders through a new model of industrialization. Re:Build is focused on revitalizing America’s manufacturing base and creating meaningful, sustainable jobs in areas that have been deindustrialized over the past 20-30 years. Re:Build Advanced Materials Group is a leading provider of engineering, development, prototyping, and production of structural components for a wide range of applications and industries.
www.rebuildmanufacturing.com
Media Inquiries: Mike Bain
T:  1-800-991-3420
E:  m.bain@oribicomposites.com 
 

About Packard Performance
Packard is dedicated to building reliable and high-performance products for the Powersports market.  Packard has been in the industry since 2004 and has state-of-the-art design, machining, and fabrication capabilities at their facility in Clearfield, Utah.   Combined with unique knowledge around high-performance off-road wheel design and engineering, Packard is able to produce world-class products at an affordable price.
www.packardperformance.com
Media Inquiries:  Jace Packard
T:  1-801-335-4013 
E: jace@packardperformance.com

Bringing Industrial Projects to Life, Concept to Completion with the Acquisition of Optimation Technology

Rochester, NY — October 6, 2021 — Re:Build Manufacturing announced the acquisition of Optimation Technology (Rochester, NY) significantly expanding and adding capabilities to their Total Production Solutions group.

Optimation Technology (https://www.optimation.us/) provides complete engineering, design, fabrication, and installation of processing equipment and factory automation for a variety of industries. Optimation executes each project with high quality workflows, integrated cross-disciplinary teams, and world class professionals. They can apply their expertise at any stage of an existing project or take an idea from concept to completion. Optimation’s core competency is the design of large-scale automation and complete plants across a broad set of industries, with expertise in chemical process design, web processing, material handling, assembly, and filling processes.

Established in 1985 by Bill Pollock (President and CEO), Optimation Technology has delivered high-value systems and services to a multitude of clients across many industries. This depth and breadth of experience will allow Optimation to have an immediate impact within Re:Build Manufacturing’s Total Production Solutions group in fulfilling the mission of bringing manufacturing back to the United States.

“Optimation was founded with a passion for manufacturing and the desire to provide industrial clients with a single source for projects ranging from simple upgrades to complete turnkey solutions. Our goal has been to develop lasting relationships with our clients, partnering together to promote and advance manufacturing here in the United States.  We are excited and honored to be joining Re:Build Manufacturing and their growing group of US based manufacturing companies whose vision complements our own but in a radically expanded way,” Bill Pollock, President and CEO of Optimation.

“Optimation is a key addition to our Total Production Solutions team, rapidly scaling our capabilities to design and build advanced manufacturing processes and equipment to service our customers in many industries,” said Chad Clawson, President of Re:Build Manufacturing Total Production Solutions group.

“Our goal at Re:Build Manufacturing is to drive the growth of engineering and manufacturing businesses in North America and to help our country re-establish the ability to compete in this critically important part of the economy. Optimation brings significant engineering talent into the Re:Build ecosystem. We see substantial opportunities for Optimation to contribute to Re:Build’s growth, including the production of machinery and plants for our Total Production Solutions and Advanced Materials group factories,” said Miles Arnone, CEO of Re:Build Manufacturing.

About Re:Build Manufacturing

Re:Build Manufacturing (https://www.rebuildmanufacturing.com/) is dedicated to building a better future for its employees, customers, partners, communities, and shareholders through a new model of industrialization. Re:Build is focused on revitalizing America’s manufacturing base and creating meaningful, sustainable jobs in areas that have been deindustrialized over the past 20-30 years. Re:Build Advanced Materials Group is a leading provider of engineering, development, prototyping, and production of structural components for a wide range of applications and industries.

Contact

Kim B. Blair, PhD

Vice President, Business Development

Kim.Blair@ReBuildManufacturing.com

(781) 266-6375

https://www.rebuildmanufacturing.com