Midwest Engineered Systems Inc.
W238 N1800 Rockwood Drive, Waukesha
www.mwes.com
Year founded: 1991
Product or service offered: Custom machines, integrated systems, automation/robotic solutions, and production lines to manufacturers globally. Provides new equipment, but also new process development, training, support, service, maintenance and retrofits for all aspects of a factory’s manufacturing equipment.
President and owner: Scott Woida
Projected 2015 revenue: $36 million
Target clientele: Manufacturing and process companies in industries such as: engine assembly, transmission assembly, automotive, heavy equipment, machining, agriculture, aerospace, consumer goods, medical, health care, industrial products, food and beverage, and electronics.
Business organization memberships: WCBA, Association of International Metalizers, Coaters, and Laminators, Robotic Industries Association
What has fueled your company’s growth?
“The three factors that have contributed to MWES’ remarkable growth are:our incredibly talented staff,diversifying our offerings into emerging markets and delivering manufacturing solutions that delight our customers.”
What is the biggest obstacle to your company’s growth?
“For the second straight year, the biggest obstacle to the growth of MWES is the amount of qualified technical people we can hire. We are looking to hire 10 to 20 great engineers and technical service individuals. We have opened offices in the Beloit/Janesville area as well as Colorado in order to attract the talent necessary to sustain the growth that we are expecting in the coming years.”
Do you plan to make any changes to your company?
“We have recently moved our corporate headquarters to a newly renovated 100,000-square-foot facility. We have also opened an engineering office in Beloit, and a 50,000-square-foot engineering and manufacturing facility in Ft. Collins, Colo. We also are looking to hire another 10 to 20 employees to add to our growing team in engineering, technical service, and administration.”
Who are the business people you admire?
“My philosophy of the automation integration business is to solve complicated manufacturing problems with simple, elegant solutions. The late Steve Jobs of Apple computer had the same philosophy. The simplicity and elegance of the products that were designed under Steve’s tenure at Apple has always impressed me. Steve’s never quit attitude and aggressive entrepreneurial spirit have always inspired me to push the limits of what seems possible.”
What is the outlook for your industry?
“The future of manufacturing in the United States is continuing to turn the corner in our favor. There has been a rapid increase in the desire to return high value goods, previously manufactured overseas, back to the U.S. Manufacturing locally ensures quicker turnaround, better quality control, and less work in process to be maintained in inventory.”
What is your company’s most important growth strategy?
“Most importantly, we continue to reinforce our relationships with our current customers by expanding our service support team locally, across all of North America, and abroad. Our reputation for providing long-term successful manufacturing systems ensures that our customers are productive and eager to provide references and recommendations to their co-workers and suppliers.”
