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Hernon Manufacturing Leases Additional Manufacturing Space Due to Rapid Growth

Adhesive, sealant and dispensing equipment company leases additional 3000 square feet while awaiting construction of new facility

Sanford, FL., – Hernon Manufacturing, the innovator in adhesive and sealing technologies, recently announced it has leased an additional 3,000 square feet of office and manufacturing space to facilitate its rapid growth.

Currently, Hernon is housed in a 27,000 square-foot facility in which they produce over 5,000 high performance adhesives and sealant products as well as manufacture precision dispensing equipment.

In October, Hernon announced its plans to hire 5 to 10 additional employees as well as build and expand into a 67,000 square-foot plant by year end 2013. The new building and equipment will enable the company to triple its production capacity.

“We’re growing too fast to wait for the construction of our new manufacturing plant,” said Harry Arnon, CEO of Hernon Manufacturing. “This additional space is a stop-gap to give us some more elbow room while our new facility is constructed.”

In addition to receiving a large dispensing equipment order earlier in the month, Hernon Manufacturing also recently announced a new Florida distributor, Miller Bearings. This new distributorship is expected to enhance product awareness as well as increase orders for adhesives, sealants and dispensing equipment.

About Hernon Manufacturing

Hernon Manufacturing has been committed to delivering world class adhesive, sealant, and impregnation solutions along with precision dispensing systems for nearly four decades. A long-time member of Central Florida’s industrial manufacturing community, Hernon offers strong brands and technologies, all made in the United States, for a diverse range of industries including: Energy/Power Generation, Medical, Electronics, Electrical, Automotive, Appliances, Sporting Goods, Ammunition, Communications, Aerospace, Aviation, High Tech Audio, Defense, Fire Suppression, Transportation, and Marine. Hernon Manufacturing is proud to be an ISO-9001 registered company whose products meet or exceed Mil-Specs. Hernon Manufacturing has been recognized as a top company in Orlando and is listed in the Orlando Business Journal’s 2011 Book of Lists.

Media Contact:
Edgardo Rodriquez
Director of Sales and Marketing
(407) 322-4000 ext. 314

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Not Just Adhesives & Dispensing Equipment

Hernon Manufacturing has a philosophy that differs from other adhesive and sealant suppliers. Hernon believes in offering an assembly solution versus just selling an adhesive or sealant. We call it single source responsibility. Our equipment engineers work closely with our chemists to desing systems that work effectively together. Many times problems in production environments are blamed back-and-forth between the adhesive/sealant supplier and the dispenser provider. Single source responsibility eliminates this finger pointing by providing a holistic approach to your assembly situation.

In addition to manufacturing over 400 grades of high performance military and industrial grade adhesives, sealants, and coatings Hernon also offers a wide range of solutions from custom turnkey assembly workstations to simple tabletop dispensers. Hernon’s complete assembly workstation can handle component feeding, adhesive/sealant application, curing, and assembly. Your unique assembly requirements will be addressed by a team of engineers from concept to on site setup and training.

Hernon Offers Replacement Parts and Components

Hernon also offers components such as pressure reservoirs, dispensing valves, feed line tubing, and much more. Each is built of the highest quality materials and designed for long service cycles.

Hernon’s products are being used successfully in many demanding industries such as: aerospace, automotive and marine. Hernon also provides many solutions in diverse applications such as: ammunition, appliance, audio, custom jewelry, toys, defense, electrical, electronics, heavy vehicle and weapons

Warranty and Repair

Hernon backs your purchase with a warranty and available support team. If your dispensing system ever needs repairs you can send it to our acility or we will come to you.

About Hernon:

Hernon Manufacturing has been committed to delivering world class adhesive, sealant, and impregnation solutions along with precision dispensing systems for nearly four decades. A long-time member of Central Florida’s industrial manufacturing community, Hernon offers strong brands and technologies, all made in the United States, for a diverse range of industries including: Energy/Power Generation, Medical, Electronics, Electrical, Automotive, Appliances, Sporting Goods, Ammunition, Communications, Aerospace, Aviation, High Tech Audio, Defense, Fire Suppression, Transportation, and Marine. HERNON Manufacturing is proud to be an ISO-9001 registered company whose products meet or exceed Mil-Specs. HERNON Manufacturing has been recognized as a top company in Orlando and is listed in the Orlando Business Journal’s 2011 Book of Lists. For more information, visit their website at http://www.hernon.com or call 800-527-0004.

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Manufacturing Company Expects to Triple Production

Following participation in Florida SBDC’s Growth Acceleration Services, HERNON Manufacturing expects to triple production

Pensacola, FL: Companies across Florida are accelerating their business growth with the Florida Small Business Development Center’s (Florida SBDC’s) no-cost Growth Acceleration services. In-depth, high-level professional consulting provides qualified emerging and growth businesses the tools, strategies and expertise needed to accelerate growth and success in today’s challenging market.

HERNON Manufacturing, founded by brothers Harry and Josef Arnon and located in Sanford, has taken advantage of the Growth Acceleration services at the Florida SBDC at the University of Central Florida (Florida SBDC at UCF). Housed in a 25,000 square-foot facility and producing over 5,000 high performance adhesives and sealant products, HERNON was ready for a new level. The company created an aggressive future growth strategy to quadruple plant size by the end of 2013 and increase their revenue; however, Hernon HERNON needed help implementing the strategy.

HERNON had an extensive history dating back to 1998 with the Florida SBDC at UCF so they contacted the Growth Acceleration Consultants. Through a detailed business health assessment, the Consultant analyzed financial performance metrics, made several recommendations to help them optimize cash flow and recommended strategies to better position the company for tremendous growth opportunities.

HERNON Manufacturing’s plan projects hiring 15 to 20 additional employees by year end 2012 and expanding into a 100,000 square-foot plant by year end 2013. The new building and equipment will enable the company to triple its production capacity.

“Your health assessment report for HERNON Manufacturing was thorough and well executed,” Harry Arnon, President of HERNON Manufacturing comments to his Growth Acceleration Consultant. “We will further need your kind assistance to implement the improvements outlined in the assessment. Your professional attitude and experience will be a great asset for HERNON ‘s aggressive growth acceleration plans. It is important to acknowledge this type of assistance to increase export, hire additional employees, expand manufacturing facilities and introduce technologies…”

Through the Florida SBDC’s no-cost Growth Acceleration services, companies can develop sustainable growth strategies in key business areas, including marketing and business development, cash flow management, strategic planning, market/industry research, as well as capital access. To qualify for the services the company must have growth as a goal, be operating for at least three years, have annual revenue ranging from $500,000 to $10 million, and employ five or more workers. Florida SBDC Growth Acceleration Consultants are readily available statewide to provide assistance to qualified emerging and growth businesses that are looking to advance.

For 35 years, the Florida SBDC Network has nourished a statewide partnership between higher education and economic development organizations, dedicated to providing emerging and established business owners with management and technical assistance, enabling overall growth and increased profitability for the businesses and economic prosperity for the state. In 2010, Florida SBDCs helped its clients acquire $87 million in capital for business formation and expansion; create/retain 14,407 jobs; enjoy sales growth worth $116 million; open 786 businesses; and win contract awards worth $406 million. To learn more about the Florida SBDC Network or to find a SBDC near you, visit www.FloridaSBDC.org or call 1.866.737.7232.

HERNON Manufacturing has been committed to delivering world class adhesive, sealant, and impregnation solutions along with precision dispensing systems for nearly four decades. A long-time member of Central Florida’s industrial manufacturing community, HERNON offers strong brands and technologies, all made in the United States, for a diverse range of industries including: Energy/Power Generation, Medical, Electronics, Electrical, Automotive, Appliances, Sporting Goods, Ammunition, Communications, Aerospace, Aviation, High Tech Audio, Defense, Fire Suppression, Transportation, and Marine. HERNON Manufacturing is proud to be an ISO-9001 registered company whose products meet or exceed Mil-Specs. HERNON Manufacturing has been recognized as a top company in Orlando and is listed in the Orlando Business Journal’s 2011 Book of Lists.

Source: http://floridasbdc.org/News/Press/Current%20Releases/2011-09-23-Manufacturing-Company-Expects-to-Triple-Production.html

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Adhesive-Based Process Seals Logos Onto Bullets

Hernon Ammo Sealing

Hernon Manufacturing has developed an adhesive-based process for putting a logo or other identifying mark on bullets.

The process could be used for purely aesthetic purposes or to differentiate training rounds from live rounds. Unlike a paint or coating, the adhesive will not flake off and will not affect the bullet’s ballistic performance.

Hernon Ammo Sealing

The process can be done in one or two stages.

In the two-stage process, a logo or other identifying marker is inserted into a well or hole in the projectile’s tip. The marker can be easily produced using commercial-grade paper, ink and printing processes.

Once the marker has been inserted, a clear, UV-curing adhesive is injected into the well to seal the marker in place. After dispensing, the cartridge is passed under a high-intensity UV light for curing.

In the single-stage process, a separate marker is not used. Instead, a colored UV-curing adhesive is injected into the well. The adhesive can be dyed almost any color.

Doming of the projectile tip is easily achieved during dispensing. However, if a pointed tip is desired, the sealant can be applied through a mold.

For more information on adhesives, sealants, dispensing machines and curing equipment, call Hernon at 407-322-4000 or visit www.hernon.com.

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Different Types of Adhesives

Different Types of Adhesives

An adhesive is a compound that adheres or bonds two items together. There are many sources and types of adhesive which are commonly divided into the following categories:

Drying Adhesives

Glues and rubber cements are members of this family. As the solvent evaporates, the adhesive hardens. These adhesives are typically weak and are used for household applications.

Hot Adhesives

Popular for crafts, these adhesives are used in a wide range of applications adhering common materials. They are applied hot and simply allowed to harden as they cool.

Reactive Adhesives

Reactive adhesives generally come in two separate containers and are mixed immediately before application causing polymerization which solidifies the adhesive.

Temporary Adhesives

Temporary adhesives, commonly used on paper as in bookmarks and office supplies, have a low adhesion and are designed to repeatedly or easily stick and unstick.

Private Label Adhesives

Hernon Manufacturing is your complete solution for all of your private label adhesive needs. From cyanoacrylates to silicones to epoxies, Hernon has the worldwide production facilities to meet your private label requirements. Please contact Customer Support or call us toll free at 866-554-4005 (toll-free) or 407-322-4000 (+1 407-322-4000) for more information.