Ivan Rosenberg

San Fernando Valley Chapter meeting on February 19

Meeting Location: City National Bank
15260 Ventura Blvd., 16th floor, Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
Meeting Date: February 19
Meeting Time: Doors open at 7am, Meeting 7:30-9:00am

Being successful in business is challenging in and of itself. Being successful in the defense industry, where the Government is the ultimate customer, comes with additional and unique challenges.

Cost-type contracts are particularly complex instruments, substantially shaped by federal regulation, and administered by a team of professionals under the cognizant contracting officer. Done right, they’re fair and useful for both sides. But done wrong, they can be catastrophic to the contractor. This presentation is designed to help contractors better understand what they need to know about pursuing such contracts.

Please join us in Sherman Oaks, CA, on Tuesday, February 19, 7:30am–9:00am, when Scott Koslow, Vice President, Valkyrie Enterprises, will discuss the Government’s approach to its pricing objective and how a contractor can position itself to win a contract worth winning. He’ll address the concept of the “Total Evaluated Price,” the nature of best value procurement versus lowest-price-technically-acceptable and cost/price evaluation considerations to account for. He’ll also discuss management’s strategic considerations when the Government selects someone else for award.

The meeting is free for members and $40 for non-members ($30 Early Bird until February 12).  Guests may attend twice for free. For more information and to register to attend the meeting go to http://adfsfvfeb19.eventbrite.com.

Information about joining The A&D Forum is at https://aerospacedefenseforum.org.

The San Fernando Valley chapter of The Aerospace & Defense Forum is sponsored by RSM, City National Bank and InVista Associates.

San Fernando Valley Chapter meeting on January 15

Meeting Location: City National Bank
15260 Ventura Blvd., 16th floor, Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
Meeting Date: January 15
Meeting Time: Doors open at 7am, Meeting 7:30-9:00am

Additive manufacturing (AM) is transforming how industries develop and manufacture product.  In aerospace, several AM technologies are moving the needle.  Metal AM is impacting today how aerospace component, engine and airframe suppliers operate.

While powder-based AM is sold as a limitless solution, in reality the process has a specific set of aerospace applications that are suited.  An understanding of powder-based processes and the history of AM is critical to understanding the evolution and opportunities.   

Please join us in Sherman Oaks, CA, on Tuesday, January 15, 7:30am–9:00am, when Scott Lathrope. ALM Capability Manager, Meggitt Engine Systems will present where aerospace is today with AM and what the future holds. 

The meeting is free for members and $40 for non-members ($30 Early Bird until January 8).  Guests may attend twice for free. For more information and to register to attend the meeting go to http://adfsfvjan19.eventbrite.com.

Information about joining The A&D Forum is at https://aerospacedefenseforum.org.

The San Fernando Valley chapter of The Aerospace & Defense Forum is sponsored by RSM, City National Bank and InVista Associates.

Tour of Vanderhorst Brothers

San Fernando Valley Chapter meeting on November 15

Meeting Location: Vanderhorst Brothers, Inc.
1715 Surveyor Ave., Simi Valley, CA 93063
(805) 583-3333
Meeting Date: Thursday, November 15, 2018
Meeting Time:
7:00-7:30am: Check-in & Breakfast
7:30-9:00am: Meeting & Tour

Vanderhorst Brothers is a precision machining shop in Simi Valley. In 2008 they decided that they needed to do what few were doing at the time – lights out machining. That year they purchased nearly 3 million dollars in equipment. Brian O’Rell, owner and president, said, “It nearly buried us, but we made it through and are starting to see the fruits of our labor.”

Please join us in Simi Valley, CA, on Thursday, November 15, 7:30am–9:00am, when we will see the extensive equipment and inventions to enable lights-out operation and to enable growth without associated growth in “touches.” For example, there are machines and pallets that enable different parts to be sequentially machined without human intervention, as well as Raptor Workholding (see below).

Today Vanderhorst Brothers, Inc. is housed in a 22,000 sq. ft. building nestled in the heart of Simi Valley where it has been located for the last 15 years. In keeping with Brian’s commitment to the company’s technological development, machine inventory is constantly being updated and today boasts state of the art machinery, including a fast growing EDM department.

Two years ago they purchased the building behind Vanderhorst in anticipation of growth, and are just now taking over half the building, which will double their manufacturing space.

Vanderhorst Brothers is anticipating a 25 percent growth in 2019.

The meeting is free for members and $40 for non-members ($30 Early Bird until November 8). For more information and to register to attend the meeting go to http://adfsfvnov18.eventbrite.com.

Information about joining The A&D Forum is at https://aerospacedefenseforum.org.

The San Fernando Valley chapter of The Aerospace & Defense Forum is sponsored by RSM, City National Bank and InVista Associates.