Sutherland & Associates has enjoyed a strong niche in the market for dispensing common place adhesives for many years. With the market evolving every 10 years with strong new products, Sutherland & Associates has kept up with the market by keeping informed with the latest materials and techniques, as well as, processes. Our membership in SAMPE and advertising in the Thomas Register, and new product information from High Performance and SAMPE Journal has kept us informed and involved.
Market Experience and Opportunities
- In the past, we have built custom equipment under contract to the US Navy (Westinghouse); Northrop Grumman, Custom RTM-2000 for the El Segundo Plant; Ameron Fiberglass Piping in Burkburnett, Texas; Hexcel Corporation in Casa Grande, Arizona and we recently complete the building of a custom blister pack machine for Permatex, Inc. in Solon, Ohio.
- A leading supplier in the reverse osmosis industry and continue to make inroads into the industry.
- The electronics market has always been a strong area for our equipment and continues to grow. More automation has always been a plus in this business and we continue to team up with automation specialists to ensure the job is done right.
- We service the product assembly market with foam, adhesive and sealing systems. Retail transportation and truck manufacturing offer further markets for expansion.
- General Aviation has provided a good market for resin transfer molding and adhesive bonding.
- There is considerable new technology emerging that we need to keep up with in the coating, hot melt, robotic, and reactive material areas. This will require additional sales efforts but will be rewarding to an aggressive and well-informed service oriented company like Sutherland & Associates.
Markets Served
- Water Filtration and Membrane Companies
- Window Manufacturers
- Electronics
- Healthcare
- Concrete and Asphalt Contractors
- Mining Companies
- Heavy Equipment
- Wind Industries
- Yacht Building Companies
- Automotive and Aircraft Industries
