1. Our clients are considered industry leaders themselves.
A Committed Supplier to OEM Customers with Critical Electronic Systems for over 50 Years, and counting…
Strong relationships with our clients and vendors are Northlake’s most valuable assets.
Our clients are considered industry leaders themselves.
Northlake is, and will continue to remain, a committed supplier to all our customers.

2. Exceeding Your Current Expectations
A One-Stop Shop for Customer Support:
Quality, Consistency, Engineering
Excellence, Cost Containment,
and Manufacturing Efficiency
Experts in medical, instrumentation, aviation, and electric power industries
Quality and dependability for over 50 years
Financially secure, long-term stability, and continued growth
Trusted strategic alliances in North America, Mexico and China for flexibility, reliability, and cost-containment
Manufacturing flexibility for any level (component, board, and/or product)
ISO 9001:2008 with in-house Standards & Certification (Registration) services
Global Purchasing capabilities for cost-reductions and reliable sourcing

3. A Strong Future for Our Clients is Built from Our Successful Past
Proven Quality, Efficiency, and Cost-Reductions
Broad range of capabilities
Our quality products are integral to medical devices
Demanding applications require stellar components
Following client specifications or providing engineering solutions
Global relationships in Mexico and China allow cost reductions
Value Engineering to ensure ongoing cost reductions

4. 50 Years of Progress & Continual Achievements
History of Northlake Engineering, Inc.
Central Transformer Company, Chicago, Illinois, USA
Relocates to Antioch, IL; changes name to Northlake Engineering
William A. Hardt acquires company and expands operation
Fully integrated MRP manufacturing control system implemented
Acquisition, expansion, and a move to Bristol, Wisconsin, USA
Commenced offshore manufacturing
Meeting new demands for PDU and Power Supplies in high-tech marketplaces
ISO 9002 Certification
ISO 9001:2000 Certification
Major upgrade of the Computer infrastructure with increased production area functionality
2010 and beyond - continue to develop and grow a wide range of value-added capabilities
Future Advancements
A profound respect for the past, and a clear vision for the future.
A sincere commitment to meet customer needs and cost reduction.
A continued focus on customers, products, market requirements, and continuous improvement
2010

5. Quality Policy Statement
The entire Northlake Engineering organization is committed to providing our customers with value satisfaction in the quality and reliability of our products and the services that we offer. Northlake’s quality focus is directed at meeting our customers total requirements including legal and regulatory, plus the continual improvement of our quality management system. This Quality Policy provides the framework that supports the periodic review of our quality objectives, their continued relevance, and the establishment of new or modified objectives.
William A. Hardt
President

6. Trusted Single-Source Flexibility
One vendor to support multiple projects
Experience in setting up and controlling projects
Value added, sub-assembly, and power supply capabilities
Project teams with highly skilled personnel in every department:
Degreed electrical (all with a BS or MS in EE) Engineers
Purchasing Management each with a minimum of 20 years of foreign & domestic procurement experience
CAE and CAD design tools
Standards & Certifications Department experienced in worldwide requirements
Knowledgeable experience in agency submittals and relevant testing agencies including CE
Design frequency range up to the megahertz levels
Design power range to 100KVA
Design experience with switch-mode topologies
Proven high level knowledge base with power supplies & magnetics

7. Strategic Alliances and Global Partners
Cost-effective manufacturing options
A company with an international customer base shipping product to Ireland, Germany, Malaysia, England, Israel, Mexico, Kuwait, Puerto Rico, France & Canada
Member of U.S. China Chamber of Commerce
Our capabilities and those of our global partners are limitless
Centrally located to serve North America - and beyond
Conveniently located with major transportation hubs nearby
Within 2 hours of the major raw material
suppliers required for transformer
manufacturing
Located within 1 hour of Underwriters Laboratories and other International Certification (Registration) Test Labs
Every product begins and ends at our facility in Bristol, Wisconsin, USA

8. Strong Internal Support to Meet Customer Needs
Lead Product Coordinators with an Integrated Team Approach
Well-planned approach ensures highest quality
Includes design engineer to hands-on assembler
Every team member understands your project specifications
Dedicated People
Average tenure of employees is over 15 years
Committed to customer satisfaction
Take pride in their work
“Can do" attitude in all employees
Relationships built on honesty and integrity

9. Manufacturing Quality, Efficiency, and Proven Expertise
Large Manufacturing and Support Facility in Bristol, Wisconsin, USA
Facility size: 30,000 square-feet (2,800 Square-meters)
Firmly committed to expansion and facility upgrade
State-of-the-art technology
Design Versatility and Manufacturing Flexibility
Design versatility can save you time and money
Manufacturing flexibility for short- and long-run jobs
On-time delivery and virtually no manufacturing restrictions
Work-Cell Production Method
Cross-training is key to efficient production method
Skilled assemblers use team problem solving
Results in greater manufacturing efficiency
Experienced Personnel
Committed to customer service and satisfaction
Management through support staff takes team approach
Highly skilled engineers customize products to meet your needs

10. Commitment to Providing Flexible, Efficient Technical Solutions
Custom Magnetics
Miniaturization (HF designs up to the MHz range)
Phase manipulation (i.e. Scott T designs)
Planar technology
Surface mount technology
Low profile designs (i.e. planar, toroidal, 2 coil etc.)
Switch-mode magnetics
Single and three phase
High voltage pulse and high frequency pulse
Audible and electrical noise reduction and containment
In-house agency certification program

11. Value-Added Manufacturing & Technical Expertise
Complete Power Supplies & Assemblies
Final Product Assembly
Power Distribution Units
Power Supplies
Power Conditioners
Sub-Assemblies
Agency Certification

12. Focusing on Quality & Consistency
ISO 9001:2008 Certification
Quality and consistency have always been priorities at Northlake Engineering. Our commitment to these priorities is reflected by our ISO 9001:2008 certification. This certification assures consistency in manufacturing so that you receive the same quality-made part every time.

13. Maintaining High Level Standards, Long-Term Adaptability & Industry Strength
Continuous process improvement and equipment investment
Addition to production capacity and capability
Expansion of our global supplier relationships
Improve price points, maintain lowest cost/highest quality
Increase product offerings and Engineering expertise
Commitment to the environment (ISO 14001, RoHS, etc.)
Continuous Quality improvement
2010

14. Custom Engineering & Value-Added Services
At Northlake, we customize every solution with a
customer service and engineering support team
that reviews your requirements and designs the
most appropriate,
most cost- effective
component for
domestic and
offshore
production.
Whether your end product weighs an ounce or
1,000 pounds, it carries the same weight with us.

15. Our Key To Cost Minimization: Early Involvement in the Design Process
Providing the opportunity to evaluate design options
Enabling design for low cost production based on:
Materials and manufacturing efficiencies
Use of materials available to offshore manufacturing
Allowing for design of both domestic and offshore production
creating back up in the supply chain

16. Northlake’s Commitment to Customers
To help Customers remain competitive through a company with leadership in magnetic and power supply related products and strength as a sole-source supplier for:
Manufacturing
Engineering Design
Standards Certification
Cost Reduction
Global Procurement
Shipments to support JIT requirements
Quality Control (ISO 9001:2008 Certified)
Resulting in savings of
time and money
for
Our Customers