HOME MARKETS COMPANY PRODUCTS CAPABILITIES NEWS/MEDIA CAREERS CONTACT COVID-19 INFO ORCHID NEWS & MEDIA A Game Changer - Carter Motor Company Joins Orchid Monroe 28 Apr, 2020 • 1 Comment Monroe, WI: We are very excited to announce that Orchid Monroe and Carter Motor Company have signed an agreement to join forces. The deal is structured as an acquisition by Orchid of Carter, although practically it is more of a merger of two great businesses coming together to provide a full range of solutions for its motor and generator customers. Orchid’s President and CEO, Grant Bibby, said of the acquisition, “This is a Game Changer for both companies. We each specialize in different manufacturing processes for electric machines. Combining the capabilities and resources of both businesses, we now have the capability to engineer and manufacture highly efficient and specialized electric motor and generator products for our customers, including providing full winding and assembly services in addition to the processes we provide today.” Carter Motor Company was founded in 1932 by pioneer radio and television inventor Alva J. Carter. Among Carter Motor’s early products were the first Dynamotor power supply units for mobile radio use in military, police and emergency applications. Today, Carter manufactures a line of DC motors, universal motors, gearmotors, custom motors, converters and tachometers. Carter currently purchases many of the components used in its electric motors and then incorporates complete winding, assembly and testing processes to manufacture its product line. Going forward many of these components will be manufactured by Orchid, providing the ability for Carter to be more vertically integrated and cost effectively provide highly specialized designs and applications to its customers. For further information: www.CarterMotor.com . Carter’s Owner and President, Keith Geisler, commented, “I could not be happier with this relationship formed with Orchid. It’s a natural fit. Since we are located only 25 minutes from Orchid, the move from our current facility into the much larger Orchid facility will mean we retain 100% of our highly talented workforce and all the years of experience and manufacturing know-how. Combined with the capabilities and strengths of Orchid, we can now grow Carter to new levels, diversify our product offering, and also work jointly with Orchid providing complete motor assemblies and sub-assemblies for a multitude of industries and markets”. Orchid International was founded in 1988 by Grant Bibby and has grown over the years to become a leading North American supplier of components and assemblies for motors, generators and transformers. Orchid acquired the Monroe facility in 2004 from Philips Electronics and has since consolidated it operations into Monroe. The company has 230,000 sq. ft of manufacturing space located on 32 acres with significant room for expansion. Orchid’s manufacturing begins with master coils of steel and then transforms the steel through a multitude of manufacturing processes, including steel slitting, high speed lamination stamping, annealing, aluminum die casting, robotic welding, and final core assembly. Orchid also designs and manufactures its own precision tooling and automation. Grant Bibby, summarizes the strategic benefits of combining with Carter: “The addition of Carter takes both the Orchid and Carter businesses to new levels, and opens up tremendous opportunities to provide complete end-to-end solutions for our customers. We feel this is like 1 plus 1 equals 5.” Please visit Orchid's Capabilities page to learn about our motor build and prototyping capabilities. READ MORE COVID-19: Providing Motor and Generator Cores for Ventilators and Other Life-Saving Devices 23 Mar, 2020 • 0 Comments It was only a week ago that we informed our customers of the precautionary measures we had adopted to keep our employees safe at work. As circumstances surrounding COVID-19 continue to evolve, it is clear our hospitals and healthcare professionals are in great need of medical supplies such as Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), respirators and ventilators. At Orchid, we are in full operation during this critical time due to our supply of motors, motor cores, generator cores, and transformer components that are supplied to companies producing essential life-saving devices. We are actively reaching out to countless companies to offer assistance and supply chain aid in the rapid startup production efforts necessary to help fill the current demand for medical devices. If your organization is in need of such assistance, please contact us at info@orchidinternational.com and we will respond immediately. Our 237,000 square foot facility located in Monroe, WI is dedicated to the production of precision motor laminations, motor cores, generator cores, transformer laminations and assemblies, as well as electric motors. Precision high speed stamping, rotor casting, motor assemblies, annealing, precision machining and in-house tooling capabilities are merely a portion of what we offer. Take a look at our Products and Capabilities pages to learn more. With our vast experience and expertise coupled with the strength of our applications and engineering team, we are ready to offer our resources to you. Respectfully, Orchid Monroe, LLC READ MORE Orchid Awarded Another Multi-Million Dollar, Multi-Year Contract to Produce High Precision Parts Used in Nuclear Reactor Control Systems 12 Apr, 2019 • 0 Comments Orchid Monroe, a leading provider of electrical steel laminations and complete cores for electric motors, generators and power transformer devices, was recently awarded a multi-year, multi-million dollar contract to provide precision electromagnetic device components to an industry leader in the electrical generating control industry. The work was awarded to Orchid due to their ability to perform all the processing functions under one roof, their ability to source the raw material in a very efficient and competitive manner and their willingness and ability to drive value into the selection of materials and manufacturing processes. Orchid’s customer is very pleased with how the addition of Orchid to their list of valued suppliers has greatly strengthened their supply base. READ MORE Orchid Monroe, LLC Receives Certification for IATF 16949:2016 09 Oct, 2018 • 0 Comments Perry Johnson Registrars, Inc. recognizes Orchid Monroe, LLC for its successful transition to IATF 16949:2016. Orchid Monroe LLC announces that it has received certification for IATF 16949:2016. Orchid Monroe is a privately-owned company that manufactures electric motor, generator and power transformer components for many industries, including automotive, medical, military, and many industrial and consumer product applications. Located in Monroe, Wisconsin, the 230,000 square foot manufacturing facility is becoming a world-class leader in the industry by responding to customer needs through utilizing the latest technologies and having a commitment to safety, quality, delivery, productivity and continuous improvement. Grant Bibby, President and CEO stated, “Receiving our IATF 16949 certification opens the door for Orchid Monroe to leverage its strengths and pursue additional automotive business suited to our unique manufacturing capabilities. We have worked tirelessly to achieve this certification and it is a testimony to our strong team at Orchid Monroe.” Orchid Monroe, LLC received certification for demonstrating their ongoing commitment to quality by satisfying customer requirements and industry specifications and has demonstrated its commitment to world class quality by implementing and becoming certified to the IATF 16949 standard. Orchid Monroe, LLC joins an elite number of organizations worldwide who have achieved certification to this globally recognized standard. You may view all our certifications, including IATF 16949:2016. READ MORE Show More ORCHID 350 21st Street, Monroe, WI 53566 • PH & FX (608) 329-3454 • EM hr@orchidmonroe.com © 2020 Orchid. All Rights Reserved.