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| History |
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Wedeven Associates, Inc. was incorporated under the laws
of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania on December 10, 1987.
The company initiated operations by providing research testing
services and consulting. In July 1988, after more than a year
in development, a prototype test machine, WAM1, was initiated
into the service for the development of lubricants and bearing
materials. After more than a decade of continual development,
customized WAM machines are being used for tribology research
at SKF Engineering Research Center, Timken Research Center,
Alcoa Technical Center, and a university (RPI). The machines
and testing processes are covered under a U.S. Patent.
Today, the business is integrated into research and product
development of major aerospace companies and the military,
both in the U.S. and U.K. The company focuses on three areas:
(1) testing services, (2) consulting, and (3) specialized
tribology test machines. The mission of the company is to
revolutionize the way tribology technology is created and
applied. The company plays an active role in advancing lubrication
and bearing technologies for aeropropulsion, automotive, and
heavy-duty equipment. Major tribology contributions have been
made in the areas of: Space Shuttle Main Engine Turbopumps
bearings, rocket engine bearings and gears, development and
qualification of jet engine oils and bearing materials, and
extreme environment testing methods.
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| Values |
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Wedeven Associates, Inc's business values have grown from
our culture statement, our philosophy, purpose, and mission
statements. These values are foundational to our goal-setting;
policy-shaping; decision-making; and work-execution.
- Revolutionary Thinking: We value the role each
employee plays in helping to revolutionize the way tribology
technology is created and applied. While not all employees
may contribute directly to this value, it is the supportive
attitude toward creating a positive and entrepreneurial
environment that we're looking for.
- Fundamental Understanding: We value and employee's
understanding of our technical and people capabilities,
and his/her understanding of how these assets can positively
impact future growth of Wedeven Associates, Inc. We want
everyone to be on board and to see the big picture.
- Empowerment Performance: We value recognition of
the significant role each employee has—or is able to
create—and equipping the employee professionally to
positively impact the company's future through working together
toward "Peak Performance." If the first two
values are in place, there is opportunity and expectation
for productive and fulfilling work.
- Teamwork: We value positive thoughts, words, and
actions, which create an environment conductive to greater
innovation, quality service, and job satisfaction. A
broad range of people skills and characteristics is healthy
for a small business with big ideas. Understanding and respecting
our differences and placing value on the positive contributions
each person can make is required.
- Worthy Profit: We value making profit a justifiable
spin-off from worthy and quality activity. We do not
short-change our customer or accept second-best performance.
- Personal Growth: We value an employee's accepting
challenge and daring to change. Job or financial achievement
is not success unless there is personal growth in areas
that really matter in life. It's the journey that's important.
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