Apogee is a design, engineering, and manufacturing firm.
Apogee designs, develops and manufactures support products for clients in the biotechnology, industrial and automotive industries. We offer seamless transition from design to production and produce on a ship-to-stock basis. Core manufacturing processes include machining, plastic molding, fabrication and complex component intensive assembly.
Apogee designs and produces electrophoresis apparatus for molecular biology research which is sold under the Apogee brand (apogeephoresis.com).
Our HardGuard division (hardguard.com) is the US, and arguably the world, leader in products that reduce or prevent in-system damage during the assembly process. We supply auto manufacturers, foreign and domestic, in the United States and Europe.
Keywords: Design, industrial design, manufacturing, engineering
Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
35 years
What is your primary product or service?
Apogee designs, develops and manufactures support products for clients in the biotechnology, industrial and automotive industries. We offer seamless transition from design to production and produce on a ship-to-stock basis. Core manufacturing processes include machining, plastic molding, fabrication, and complex component intensive assembly.
How did you first become interested in your line of business? (if owner) - What is your background? (If owner or store manager)
Started in engineering so designing and manufacturing products was a natural transition. I was on the Dean's 'Other List' so I had to start a company.
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
We design well over 90% of what we manufacture. The corollary is that we can manufacture what we design. We produce on a private label basis for many well known companies. Apogee specializes in the integration of many components into a complete product for customers looking for between 50 and 200 unit production lots.
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
One location and we are expanding.
Provide detailed directions to your location
Given on our site but GPS does a better job and recalculates without attitude.
What type of payments do you accept?
Check, wire, credit cards via PayPal. We offer terms once qualified.
Which areas do you service?
North America, Mexico, Europe, and the Far East.
Who owns your company or runs daily operations?
President - Bob Flesher
COO - Chuck Boling
CFO - Danny Dove
Sales - Bill Kresslein
HR - Michelle Harp
What are your hours of operation?
Plant - 6:30 to 2:30
Office - 8:30 to 6:30
What is the best compliment anyone can give you?
Business - Another purchase order
Design - "Excellent solution, when can we have them?"
Personally - "Brad Pitt used to look like you."
What is your favorite quote or Bible verse?
Plan for the likely. The unlikely is best left to philosophers.