For immediate release:
Bennington, VT based Hale Mountain Research is pleased to announce
that it is providing 3D scanning and 3D printing technology and support in
order to facilitate custom product development to Rutland based Balance
Works.
Balance Works is a family owned company specializing in footwear since
1932.
“The demand for custom footbeds and orthotics using 3D printing
technology could be significant”, said former Plasan engineer and Hale
Mountain Research founder James Salerno. “We are very happy to be a
part of the Vermont based supply chain for Balance Works”
“I would also like to thank Bennington County legislators for sponsoring an
appropriation to BCIC several years ago to support the local composites
sector” said Salerno. “It was through this appropriation that Hale Mountain
Research was given an opportunity to add 3D printing to our portfolio of
technology and services”.
"This new project for Hale Mountain Research is an exciting continuation of
work within the composite sector in Bennington, as well as a tremendous
example of a local entrepreneur seizing upon opportunity to grow his
business from the ground up. It points to the importance of expanding
efforts to create an entrepreneurial ecosystem in our area to support the
growth of companies such as Hale Mountain and to encourage the start up
of new ones”, said Bill Colvin, Economic Development Director at the
Bennington County Regional Commission.
Hale Mountain Research has plans to expand its 3D printing capability in
2017 to provide additional capacity to support a variety of projects within
the company and for customers. “The biggest challenge for the company,”
continued Salerno, “is ramping up the workforce to support the future
growth of the company. The labor market is extremely tight but I think this
is a great opportunity for enterprising young people with the right skill set to
get in on the ground floor.”
Please contact Hale Mountain Research for more information.
www.halemountainresearch.com
info@halemountainresearch.com