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Sanderson MacLeod Announces Sharp Increase In BIC Visits

Sanderson MacLeod Announces Sharp Increase In BIC Visits

Following Renovation Efforts, SanMac’s Brush Innovation Center Records Record Number of Client Visits:

  • Clients continue to utilize this state-of-the-art facility to explore and develop twisted wire brush concepts
  • The Sanderson MacLeod Brush Innovation Center (BIC) offers a collaborative space for companies aiming to work with industry leading brush designers, engineers, and innovation teams.
  • Sanderson’s BIC Saw an Increase of 300% in Visits During the 2019 Year

Palmer, Massachusetts:

During the construction of Sanderson’s initial Brush Innovation Center, it quickly became clear that this would be a space like no other. The goal of the project was to provide a state-of-the-art facility to strengthen design, development and production capabilities of SanMac partners. Following the re-opening of the newly renovated BIC in Summer ‘18, Sanderson experienced a notable rise in the number of client visits. In 2019 the BIC recorded an increase of 300% visits, resulting in a record number of development projects being completed between SanMac and their clients.

First opened in 2015, the original Brush Innovation Center (BIC), was designed with innovation and development directly in mind. Realizing the value of this space, SanMac began an ambitious expansion and renovation project in early 2018. Following nearly six months of construction, the new BIC offered clients the ability to rapidly turn concepts into products with more quality and higher production capability than ever before.

Featuring the most modern prototyping tools in the industry, SanMac’s BIC can help turn concepts into viable products in a span of mere hours. Once inside, clients have at their disposal high-tech video and communication systems, libraries of proprietary material and knowledge as well as brand new 3D printing and sampling machines.

Coupled with SanMac’s world class team of engineers and designers, these aspects of the BIC help reduce development limitations while also opening up opportunities never before available in the industry. Those traveling to Palmer, MA to visit the facility will also find a brand new conference room, cafe and a dedicated office space.

As the Sanderson team continues to experience growth in their innovation and development sector, efficiency, innovation and productivity will continue to be a major focus. Forecasts predict an even busier year at the Brush Innovation Center in 2020, promising even more impressive feats of collaboration and development in the time to come.

SanMac Sponsors Local High School Robotic Team

SanMac Sponsors Local High School Robotic Team

Funding to Include Parts, Technology and Team Travel Expenses:

  • Sanderson Macleod Sponsors Pathfinder Vocational Technical High School Robotics Team
  • Robotics Team Continues Their Quest for National Robotics Championship
  • Director of Manufacturing Excellence laughed, “We were in from the start,” When Talking About Supporting Automation and Technology Education

Palmer, Massachusetts: Twisted-Wire Brush manufacturer Sanderson Macleod recently announced their sponsorship of the 2019 Pathfinder Vocational High School Robotics Team.

This VEX/executioners (team name), coached by Mr. Lussier includes students Micaela Tourtellot, McKenna Martin, Harrison Lavoie, Ethan Griswold, Isaac Curry, Liam Cloutier and team coach Mr. Lussier. Together, the students have been hard at work imagining, designing and programming what will become their competition unit known as “Corporal Punishment.”

Funding such as Sanderson Macleod’s makes achieving their ambition of qualifying for the National Robotics Championship held later this year in Louisville, KY possible, said Pathfinder coach Lussier.

“We were in from the start,” laughed Sanderson Macleod’s Director of Manufacturing Excellence Brian Chechile recently when asked about the funding. “After meeting Harrison Lavoie (Pathfinder student) during a facility tour here and learning more about his team, I could sense their enthusiasm for automation and technology. It’s what we love to see, and of course want to help encourage in any way we can.”

In addition to providing capital resources to purchase the latest robotic parts and equipment needed to successfully compete amongst other top high schools in New England, Sanderson Macleod also committed to provide any travel and lodging expenses incurred should they qualify for nationals.

“Being local, it’s important that companies like Sanderson MacLeod help pay it forward like this when we can,” Plant Personnel Manager Andri Laizer and Plant Technical Manager Chris Breyare added. “When people ask, we’re the first to point out that the future isn’t that far away, it’s often right down the street.”

For more information about the team and their progress, updates may be found on the company’s website (www.sandersonmacleod.com), LinkedIN or their Facebook pages.
Sanderson MacLeod is a contract manufacturer specializing in domestically-produced twisted-in-wire products, including twisted-wire medical brushes, firearm cleaning brushes, cosmetic brushes and general purpose cleaning brushes. Established in 1958, the company employs approximately 120 people and operates a modern 137,000 square foot facility in Palmer, MA.

Sanderson MacLeod Named 2019 Super 60 Company

Sanderson MacLeod Named 2019 Super 60 Company

Twisted-Wire Brush Leader Qualifies for Both Revenue and Growth Categories:

  • Sanderson Macleod Recognized as a Super 60 Company for Third Year
  • Company Qualified for Both Categories, “Growth” and “Revenue”
  • Chamber President Touts Strong Regional Economy and Diverse Industries

Sanderson MacLeod (Palmer, MA) has been named a 2019 “Super 60” company, qualifying in both the “growth” and “revenue” categories, the Affiliated Chambers of Commerce recently announced.

This coveted award is presented to organizations in Western and Central Massachusetts that have distinguished themselves as regional leaders for revenue and/or growth.
This year’s winners indicate that our regional economy is strong and reflects the diverse nature of our industries,” said Springfield Regional Chamber President Nancy F. Creed. Sanderson certainly aims to prove that point, blessed to have the best brushmakers in the world all employed in Western Mass. Year after year the region has proven to be a hotspot for engineering and innovation.

Sanderson MacLeod representatives will attend the formal award ceremony October 25,  2019 at Chez Josef in Agawam, MA. This is the third Super 60 award for the company, previously being recognized for fiscal years 2014 and 2018.

Being a Super 60 company carries a special significance for us,” said Sanderson MacLeod CEO Mark N. Borsari. “It reinforces and confirms the work our SanMac team does on a daily basis and reflects the amount of value we provide, not only for the clients we serve, but for the communities in which we live. We thank the Chamber for the work they do and congratulate all of the other 2019 companies.”