AVNA's New CFO: Driving Innovation & Growth

0:00Aaron Mambrino just stepped up as president and chief financial officer at AVNA Inc., the new Britain Medical Device Components Company. She's splitting duties with CEO Jason Howey, who stays focused on big picture strategy. AVNA makes innovative parts, like endoscopy tubes, heart stints, and vascular staples for major clients. The company's got deep roots, starting in 1911 as a tool shop, evolving through name changes to AVNA in 2024 to spotlight it's advanced work. Five years back, they dropped $5,500,000 on a Costa Rica plant that doubled production there, tapping into a hot spot. For life sciences, giants, Mambrino brings serious Connecticut manufacturing cred, with an MBA from University of Hartford, and a climb to president of the Americas at Dimax. Plus a quick COO gig at Hubbard Hall, Howey praises her growth track record and leadership smarts. She's pumped about turning ideas into real products through team R&D.

1:02Now she's driving operations, profitability, talent, and IT upgrades, aiming to boost output, cut waste, and nail first time quality. Howey eyes expansion in robotic surgery, cardiology, and neurovascular markets, fueled by rising healthcare costs. As a family run spot shunning private equity, AVNA thrives on quick decisions and agility, partnering deep with OEM customers via its next tech labs for, prototypes. This leadership shift sets them up to innovate and grow without missing a beat. I'm Corey with the story, that's your Hartford News Today update, AI powered and always on.