Westfield Contract Manufacturing Company Vice President Named Chairman of Wiring Harness Manufacturer’s Association
ALTEX Wire and Cable’s Vice President of Business Development Rick Bromm has been elected to the role of chairman of the board of directors for the Wiring Harness Manufacturer’s Association (WHMA). Bromm is a 26-year veteran of ALTEX, a custom manufacturer of wire...
ALTEX’s Rick Bromm to Present at Upcoming National Electrical Wire Processing Technology Expo
Wiring Harness Manufacturer’s Association (WHMA) Chairman and ALTEX VP of Business Development Rick Bromm will be presenting at the upcoming National Electrical Wire Processing Technology Expo next Wednesday, May 14, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Bromm, along with WHMA...
Combating the Rising Cost of Health Care Through a Commitment to Worksite Wellness
By 2021, it’s estimated that health care spending costs will account for nearly 20 percent of gross domestic product, or one-fifth of the U.S. spending economy. The rising costs of health care present a growing cause for concern for many business owners – especially...
Offshoring vs Reshoring: Important Factors to Consider
The 2014 Annual Wire Harness Conference & Trade Show was an opportunity for leaders in the industry to join together in discussion on cutting-edge technologies, best practices and latest trends within the wire and cable harness assembly industry. Connecting with...
Behind the Brew
Want to know what beer and ALTEX have in common? At ALTEX, we consider ourselves lucky to work with a wide range of customers in various industries, from security systems to tanning beds to automotive. We bring customized manufacturing solutions to a vast array of...
Connector Supplier + Cable Assembly Feature: Q&A with WHMA Chairman Rick Bromm
The Wiring Harness Manufacturer’s Association chairman discusses industry changes over the last year. In preparation for the Wiring Harness Manufacturer’s Association annual conference, Connector Supplier + Cable Assembly's Patricia Staino spoke to WHMA Chairman Rick...
Meet Damon Kries — Production Supervisor
Damon Kries’ experience and adaptability to create a workable and successful production plan on a day-to-day basis helps ALTEX meet the end-use needs of their customers and maximize internal company skill sets. “ALTEX was searching for someone that had solid...
ALTEX’s Lee Payton Completes IPC-WHMA-A-620B Training
ALTEX Process Engineer Lee Payton completed training on the most recent revision to the wire harness and cable industry’s consensus standard for fabrication and installation, IPC-WHMA-A-620B. The Requirements and Acceptance for Cable and Wire Harness Assemblies is an...
Get The Ball Rolling On Outsourcing
When pain points within your company’s production lead you to the decision to outsource, knowing where to start your search process can seem daunting. While the process does take time, it can also reap significant rewards. Be sure to plan ahead and don’t take the task...
ALTEX Featured In Wire Harness News
ALTEX is proud to be featured in the Wiring Harness Manufacturer's Association newsletter. Vice president of business development Rick Bromm discusses ALTEX's journey to where the company is today, as well as the company philosophy of working smarter, not harder. Read...