The company is formally named Engineering & Research Associates Inc. but uses trade names - SEBRA, before, and now Vante.
The company was founded locally in 1974 by Loren Acker, who invented a patented system for using radio-frequency waves to precisely seal medical plastics such as tubing. Acker continues to serve on the company’s board and retains a substantial ownership stake in the company.
Mr. Smith is an Obama supporter. (i couldn’t have guessed)
http://www.opensecrets.org/indivs/search.php?name=smith%2C+adam&state=AZ&zip=&employ=&cand=&c2012=Y&c2010=Y&c2008=Y&sort=N&capcode=c6g7r&submit=Submit+your+Donor+Query
gave 250 to Barry on 5/10/12
Mr. Vogel, the CFO, is one of the “nefarious” signers of the Chamber of Commerce Letters supporting Illegal Immigration (SB 1070)
http://www.phoenixchamber.com/news/ceos-immigration-letter