Calvary Automation Systems

About Calvary Automation Systems: Manufacturer of turnkey, automated assembly, test and material handling systems.

Rank on Top 100: 47

Top Executive: Mr. Mark Chaney

Employees: 81

Website: www.calvauto.com

We asked Mark Chaney, CEO, to talk about his business.

Question: Tell me briefly about Calvary Automation Systems, Inc.
Chaney: Calvary Automation Systems is a recognized leading manufacturer of special assembly and test machines. We specialize in synchronous, asynchronous, robotic and lean automated system solutions for noted manufacturing industries. We primarily serve the medical device, health care, automotive, business machine, and electronics industries.

Question:Where are most of your clients based?
Chaney: Our repetitive historic client base is comprised of the United States, Mexico, Puerto Rico, and Eastern Europe. South and Central America, China and the Asian rim countries are developing territories with an existing installed base of system equipment.

Question:How has your company sustained continual growth?
Chaney: Our commitment to quality, fast delivery, modular designs and industry diversity are the heart and soul of our business growth. Top level engineering talent within the Project Management, Mechanical Design and Controls Design disciplines, combined with time-proven and methodical management procedures and individual accountability continue to propel our growth.

Question:What does it mean to your business to be recognized by the Rochester Business Alliance as one of Rochester's Top 100 Companies?
Chaney: Recognition as one of Rochester's Top 100 Companies provides validation of our commitment to excellence as well as a unique, saleable degree of separation from other quality integrators located in and around the area.

Question:What value do you find in your Rochester Business Alliance membership?
Chaney: The Rochester Business Alliance membership provides not only an awareness of the local business climate and the influences that effect business trends, but it also provides availability and accessibility to relevant alliances and educational and business growth tools.

Question:What do you foresee for your local employment?
Chaney: We foresee continued steady growth in all areas of our business: annual sales, repeat customer base and new venture customers, geographic territories, additional office space and the associated employees to help support our projected growth.

Question:What are the biggest challenges you see ahead?
Chaney: Challenges are many. The ability to provide global support when our primary operation is US-based. The ability to recruit and hire experienced local talent with the necessary specific skills required within the automation industry. The ability to promote the merits of our company within a bottom-line, "E-sourced" bid solicitation environment. The ability to financially support programs that require oppressive payment term requirements.