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A
look back...
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As
a young boy, I worked for my father, Joseph Santourian. He was
the proud owner of a very successful and well known precision
sheet metal fabrication business in the Chicago area. One of his
many accomplishments in his 30+ years in business, was his support
of NASA's Apollo Lunar Landing missions. A letter of recognition
was sent to his company in 1969, and can be viewed below.
Please read it.........
Sincerely
Bruce Santourian
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Joseph
Santourian "1969" (center)
Receiving the "Excellence in Quality Award"
from The Collins Radio Company
Cedar
Rapids, Iowa |
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Special Recognition
Click On Letter
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Apollo 11 Lunar Landing : Sunday, July 20th,
1969
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- First Generation
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Supplied critical components for the Command Module's Communication
and Data System and the Lunar Module's Signal Processor.
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Joseph Santourian 1945
Joseph & Ramona Santourian
Wedding Day 1947
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My father,
Joseph Santourian, owned a precision metal shop in Melrose Park,
just outside of Chicago. While I was growing up, he suggested
that I learn the sheet metal trade. Soon, I found myself following
in his footsteps, learning the business from the ground up.
I started with a broom in my hand, and eventually, with his
guidance, worked my way up through all the production departments.
I was soon estimating jobs as well as handling many issues regarding
sales, engineering & customer relations. He had presented
me with a very valuable life changing opportunity.
When I was 29, I came to Southern California looking for a challenge,
and to be on my own. The year was 1979. Shortly thereafter,
an unpredictable chain events made it possible for me to start
my own metal working shop, which would be know as Santourian
Manufacturing.
In 1985, I was blessed to find and marry a wonderful women,
Leah. With her help and dedication we would work as a team to
shape SMI into a world class manufacturer. Now, decades later
I am still making quality sheet metal parts.
To say that my parents,
Joe and Ramona , had an impact on my life would be an understatement
indeed. I am blessed to have been close to such wonderful people.
Bruce Santourian
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The
Commitment Continues...
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Bruce Santourian
"2002"
20th Anniversary Presentation
Oceanside Mayor Terry Johnson
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