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R&D Machine Hires New Operations Manager (November 29, 2022)
Katlin Pennison Takes Key Role at Compass Operating CompanyOldsmar, FL – November 29, 2022 – Compass Precision, a Charlotte-based manufacturer of custom, close-tolerance metal components for mission critical applications, announced Tuesday that Katlin Pennison has...
Q&A With Compass CEO About Employee of Month Program (November 21, 2022)
From left, Compass CEO Gary Holcomb, Gray Manufacturing CNC Mill/Turn Machinist Anthony Palermo, and Gray General Manager Jacob TrahanCompass Precision began its Employee of the Month program in March 2020. It happened just a few months after the company was founded....
Compass Precision Spotlight Focuses on VP of Sales Jim Miller (November 15, 2022)
Business Development Executive is Rainmaker for Compass More than 16,000 CNC machine shops populate the US. Nearly all have less than 35 employees. Despite their small size, these companies often possess advanced manufacturing capabilities, like sophisticated 5-axis...
Thom Amend Selected as Compass Precision’s Employee of the Month for November (November 1, 2022)
R&D Machine’s Production Manager Recognized as Outstanding EmployeeThom Amend did a four-year hitch in the Army during the late 1980’s. During his enlistment, he learned about machining. And about leadership. Both have served him well. Compass Precision announced...
Compass Precision Spotlight Focuses on Dave Andrews from R&D Machine (October 25, 2022)
Lead Inspector at R&D Machine Touches Everything Before It Leaves Oldsmar, FL FacilityDave Andrews loves hockey, loves skating, and loves the Boston Bruins, his hometown team growing up in Warwick, RI. As a hockey coach, he has long preached correct skating...
Where Are They Now: Look Back at Compass Employees of the Month from 2020 (September 19, 2022)
2020 EOM Honorees Then and NowCompass believes strongly in recognizing, and applauding, the achievements of its employees. Just six months after its founding, Compass began an Employee of the Month program. This initiative identifies one highly deserving employee each...
R&D Machine Hires New Quality Assurance Manager (September 1, 2022)
Nathan Hogue Joins Compass Operating CompanyCharlotte, NC – September 1, 2022 – Compass Precision, a Charlotte-based manufacturer of custom, close-tolerance metal components for mission critical applications, announced Wednesday that Nathan Hogue has joined R&D...
R&D Machine Hires New Office Manager (August 23, 2022)
Jackie Benwitt Joins Compass Operating CompanyCharlotte, NC – August 23, 2022 – Compass Precision, a Charlotte-based manufacturer of custom, close-tolerance metal components for mission critical applications, announced Monday that Jackie Benwitt has joined R&D...
Advanced Machining and Tooling Adds DMG Mori NTX 2500 (August 8, 2022)
Investment produces highly complex parts with reduced labor contentCHARLOTTE, NC – August 8, 2022 – Advanced Machining and Tooling, a Compass Precision operating company specializing in manufacturing complex geometry components for aerospace, defense,...
R&D Machine Hires New CMM Programmer and Quality Technician (August 3, 2022)
Josiah Hemby Joins Compass Operating CompanyCharlotte, NC – August 3, 2022 – Compass Precision, a Charlotte-based manufacturer of custom, close-tolerance metal components for mission critical applications, announced Tuesday that Josiah Hemby has joined R&D Machine...