The modern day laser was invented in 1957 by Gordon Gould (or by Theodore H. Maiman in 1960 but that is another story). It was described as the solution looking for a problem, because no one could figure out what the heck to do with it!

Now zoom to 2011, yesterday to be exact, when I was reviewing Millerbernd's customer list and was struck by the variety of businesses and industries that we provide laser cutting services for. Because of our laser's capabilities, capacity and accuracy it has become the cutting tool of choice. Here is a partial list of the markets we service:

• Architectural – Ability to cut virtually any shape or contour gives designers creative freedom.
• Agricultural – Supporting family and commercial farms with custom parts.
• Renewable Energy - Providing component parts used for the internal assembly of wind towers.
• Chemical Industry - Fabricating tanks, piping and other precision equipment and components
• Construction – Providing custom steel building components and structures for the industry.
• Food & Beverage Industry – Ability to fabricate large and small stainless components.
• Mining – Servicing Midwest mining, drilling, tunneling and quarrying operations.

I believe Millerbernd Laser has an edge over the competition, not only because of our superior laser capacity, but because of our certified technicians, ISO Certified processes and accredited Quality Assurance Department. Who says you can't have great service, quality and pricing?

Wow, the humble laser is now an essential part of so many aspects of modern industry and life! It is a real privilege to work in an industry so integral to the success of our customers.

I am pleased to welcome our newest addition to our Project Management Team, Todd DeTuncq. Todd joins us with over 10 years of experience in various roles in manufacturing plants. He has had hands on experience in design, scheduling and project management—all skills that match our core mission of providing on-time quality, competitive products and services.

Both our sales and profits grew in 2010 and as the economy improves, we expect 2011 to be even better than 2010. We are always excited to increase our staff and the addition of exceptional talent like Todd will allow Millerbernd Laser to excel in the future as a dynamic producer of top quality product and processes that is the deserved expectation of all of our customers.

When Todd is not at Millerbernd Laser, he enjoys softball, golf, fishing and camping. Please join me in welcoming Todd and feel free to send him an email at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

- Farid Currimbhoy, V.P. Millerbernd Laser

"This is amazing" states Brad Millerbernd. What is amazing to him is the latest addition to what is already considered by many to be the industry's leading website for information and technology in the world of Laser Cutting, www.millerberndlaser.com.

The latest technology getting everyone's attention is the addition of Live Chat to our websites. The Live Chat feature allows visitors to our website immediate access to a trained professional who can help answer questions, provide information, refer product brochures, or even arrange quotes and meetings with our sales and engineering teams.

Just look for the "chat now" button in the upper right hand corner of our web pages. Click it and you will have access to quick answers to your questions or requests. Brad continues, "Every time I think we are doing everything we can for our customers, the marketing guys come up with a way to make it easier and faster to work with Millerbernd".