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Team Horst Sports

Posted on December 21, 2011

Both the Horst Engineering Cycling Team and Team Horst Sports had a fantastic 2011. The road cycling squad scored some great results from March through October. The cyclocross squad had a muddy and wet fall in New England and it isn’t over yet. Wade Summers, Matt Domnarski, Arthur Roti, Pat Cunningham, and Paul Nyberg were among the team riders who were very active on the ‘cross scene.

Photo Credit: Wade Summers Collection

Paul’s season isn’t over yet, and he will race at the 2012 U.S. National Championships next month in Madison, Wisconsin. Then, he will compete in the World Masters Cyclocross Championships in Louisville, Kentucky. So, the easily recognizable Horst Engineering jerseys will be represented on the big stage of international cyclocross.

Photo Credit: Marcia Witkus

On the Team Horst Sports side, Scott Livingston and Debbie Livingston traveled to Chattanooga, Tennessee in late December to complete the Lookout Mountain 50 Mile Trail Race. Debbie took first place for the women in a time of 9:16:20. She was 20th overall and beat Scott by 16 minutes. This was her fifth ultramarathon trail race victory of the year, following triumphs at the Traprock 50K, Laurel Highlands 77m Ultra, TARC 12 Hour Race, and Grindstone 100.

So between the runners, riders, and those who do both, the team was successful in all disciplines. The cycling team rung out 2011 with a celebration at team sponsor, the Flatbread Company. 2012 promises to be full of even more success.

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Nadcap Accreditation: Chemical Processing

Posted on October 25, 2011

Horst Engineering de México, LLC announces that it has received Nadcap accreditation for Chemical Processing. The launch of the company’s in-house Surface Treatment/Passivation process expands the capabilities that it can offer its aerospace customers.

“Accreditation is the culmination of excellent work by our team. This is the first such Nadcap certification for our company, and we are
proud of our Guaymas team’s efforts,” said Scott Livingston, President and Chief Executive Officer.

Horst Engineering de México, LLC received Nadcap accreditation for demonstrating their ongoing commitment to quality by satisfying customer requirements and industry specifications.

“Achieving Nadcap accreditation is not easy: it is one of the ways in which the aerospace industry identifies those who excel at manufacturing quality product through superior special processes. Companies such as Horst Engineering work hard to obtain this status and they should be
justifiably proud of it,” said Joe Pinto, Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at the Performance Review Institute.

Click here to view the full press release

Click here to view our Nadcap certificate

Click here to learn more about the Passivation process

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Cyclocross Season is Here-Get Your Horst Spikes Now!

Posted on September 24, 2011

Cyclocross season is in full swing. New England is a hotbed for ‘cross racing and with the recent rains, the courses are muddier than ever. Thankfully, Horst Spikes are in stock.

Cyclocross is the fastest growing segment of the bicycle market. Races in all age groups are selling out all over the United States and the sport has always been popular in Europe. The U.S. is hosting the 2012 Masters World Championship and the 2013 Elite World Championship in Louisville, Kentucky.

Check out the latest information and learn how you can buy spikes. We now have three sizes (small, medium, long) and a special ice & snow version. Horst Spikes are great for cyclocross and mountain biking.

For more information about cyclocross:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cyclo-cross
http://www.usacycling.org/cx/
http://www.cxmagazine.com/
http://www.crosstube.net/
http://www.louisville2013.com/site/

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Congressman John Larson’s Visit

Posted on August 23, 2011

U.S. Congressman John Larson visited Horst Engineering as part of his weeklong push to discuss the health of the manufacturing sector in Connecticut. Larson is an East Hartford native and resident. Our company has been located in East Hartford since 1950. We moved from Hartford, where we were founded in 1946. This is the first time that we have had the opportunity to show Representative Larson our operations and highlight the high precision components that we machine for customers around the world.

Horst Engineering has made large investments in Connecticut and we are heavily impacted by the high cost of doing business in our home state. At the request of Larson’s staff, we hosted him for a private meeting and tour. We shared the realities of small business and the challenge of competing in this economy.

Many topics were discussed, including labor costs, health care costs, energy costs, offshoring, and developing manufacturing skills. We also discussed the specific challenges that small companies face with rapidly increasing health insurance premiums. Larson was particularly impressed with some of our vintage machines, including our Waterbury Farrel and Hartford thread rollers. Despite their age, they run every day and are part of the rich heritage of our organization. The employess of Horst Engineering have always welcomed the opportunity to show our legislators what we do and why we take pride in our business.

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