Sherri Behrendt

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Vantec is a custom plastic injection molder and value-added services provider, which specializes in solving our customer’s problems and needs. Vantec became part of the Angstrom Automotive Group in 2020. We offer molding capabilities from 55 ton to large injection presses up to 1,760 ton, with room for more growth. We off injection molding, value-added services, gas assist, and more. Vantec Nebraska LLC is located in Falls City, NE, since 2008. We believe Vantec can truly become a valuable partner and develop a long-term relationship which will exceed your expectations. At Vantec, we focus on creating client relationships and understanding your needs and providing those services. Vantec is a top-rated supplier for many OEM’s, both large and small. Vantec Offers: • A climate controlled production floor with a positive air pressure system. • State-of-the-art machine systems. • ISO 9001:2015. ISO certified since 1994. • Compliant with NSF and UL requirements. • A lower level for auxiliary equipment, which reduces noise and contamination. • Easy access to major highways, located centrally in US. • Operations available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. • Development support. • Value-added services, including assembly areas. Our commitment to quality, on-time delivery, and competitive pricing is only part of the Vantec advantage. We pride ourselves in partnering with our customers from concept to production, providing value-added analysis of customer components and accepting the responsibility of manufacturing management and problem resolution. We have worked with many customers to solve problems other molders were unable to resolve. These are some of the advantages our customers have realized in their long-term relationship with Vantec. We would like the opportunity to establish a similar supplier relationship with your company. We are confident that we can provide the same level of service and technical support that we provide to all of our customers.

The Iowa Lean Consortium is a dynamic, growing, member-driven non-profit dedicated to advancing Lean in all sectors of our economy. Driven by members needs, the ILC provides the philosophy, tools, and techniques to meet today's business challenges through members serving members, including manufacturing, service/transaction businesses, education, healthcare and government.