Cadence Aerospace of Anaheim , California , a Boeing Tier 1 supplier , is a valued Northway aerospace industry customer . Cadence Buyer , Daniel Klinicke , works in the Arden division of the company . He purchases parts from Northway , such as bolts , brackets , and clevises , for Boeing commercial aircraft 767 , 777 , and 787s . He always gives them a good reference because , “ They are easy to work with , set up ( the project ), and are very responsive .” He works primarily with Lopatin , whom he said is an asset because , “ Working with Yan as an engineer , he helps me understand his challenges and I can work with my engineers to relay any issues that arise .” While Klinicke hasn ’ t been to Mukilteo to meet with the Northway team , he said he values their expediency and flexibility .
Lopatin notes that Northway is flexible and offers a solid quality assurance program , saying , “ We take pride in the quality of the parts .” The company places high value on the caliber of their products and prompt lead time , which both Ocular and Cadence reflected favorably upon .
Northway is a build-to-spec company , from hand drawings to electronic and 3D models . Some of the military parts deal with sensitive information and their long-term employees are thorough when reviewing designs , calling out any errors or concerns .
They have four mills and can machine parts from every angle .
They have 11 turning machines and seven screw machines . They jokingly call the screw machines “ dinosaurs ” because they are older , but “ They run flawlessly and fast ,” said Voytukhov . He added they can offer “ Milling , turning — and take care of the complete product — heat treating , inspections , and go through subassembly .”
Their staff is small , with only 15 people in manufacturing and five office staff , but they work to celebrate employee successes and milestones routinely . Lopatin indicated that they have expansion goals , although staffing growth slowed considerably during the pandemic before ramping up again . Lopatin shared that they are building the business through marketing efforts like trade shows and involvement in regional trade groups .
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