He added that working in the medical industry is how the company began , with a small blood analysis company in Hillyard , Washington . He noted that they produce 10,000 assemblies a month for that industry , influencing their ability to employ many people , purchase equipment , and develop a strong business overall .
Building the business by ramping up sales and diversifying industries is only one side of the coin . As Organizational Development Manager , Larson said , “ With 60 percent of our customers from the aerospace industry , Altek desires to continue developing our customer base in the four other industries ,” referring to the space , medical , technology , and defense industries .
Altek plans to serve current customers “ while simultaneously building our reputation in the sectors we serve where we are less known . The goal is to have a well-rounded , multi-industry base that will allow us the diversification we need to continue to grow , provide for our team , and overcome any individual industry downturns ,” Larson said .
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