# Unlocking Company Growth: A Journey of Technological Evolution and Automation with Matric Group CEO Rick Turner

- Show: [EMS@C-LEVEL](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ems-c-level)
- Published: 2023-10-25
- Length: 9m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ems-c-level/2023-10-25-unlocking-company-growth-a-journey-of-technological-evolution-and-automation-wit

## Summary

Rick Turner, President and CEO of Matric Group, details the company's 30-year evolution from humble beginnings to a sophisticated manufacturer utilizing six surface mount technology lines. He explains how Matric leverages Koh Young inspection equipment across three locations to enable one-person monitoring, addressing critical labor availability issues through automation. Turner highlights recent disruptions, including the pandemic and component shortages, which have accelerated a shift toward regionalization and risk mitigation in the supply chain. The company continues to grow by upskilling staff through tuition assistance and expanding its 25-acre facility in western Pennsylvania.

## Chapters

- [0:08](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ems-c-level/2023-10-25-unlocking-company-growth-a-journey-of-technological-evolution-and-automation-wit#t=8) Introduction: Rick Turner and Matric Group's 30-year history
- [3:18](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ems-c-level/2023-10-25-unlocking-company-growth-a-journey-of-technological-evolution-and-automation-wit#t=198) Navigating recent disruptions: trade wars, pandemic, and shortages
- [5:33](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ems-c-level/2023-10-25-unlocking-company-growth-a-journey-of-technological-evolution-and-automation-wit#t=333) Geopolitics, regionalization, and labor availability
- [6:36](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ems-c-level/2023-10-25-unlocking-company-growth-a-journey-of-technological-evolution-and-automation-wit#t=396) Upskilling staff and automation strategy
- [7:42](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ems-c-level/2023-10-25-unlocking-company-growth-a-journey-of-technological-evolution-and-automation-wit#t=462) Facility expansion and financial position

## Topics

- [Manufacturing partners & offshoring](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/manufacturing-partners)
- [Scaling production](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/scaling-production)
- [Hiring & workforce](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/hiring-and-workforce)
- [Sourcing & supply chain](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/sourcing-and-supply-chain)

## Most relevant to

companies scaling up

## Mentioned

- Matric Group (company)
- Koh Young (tool)

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