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BERLIN, CT – May 30, 2023, AVNA, a contract manufacturer of components and subassemblies for global Original Equipment Manufacturers in the Medical Device markets, is pleased to announce the promotion of Redi Nasto to Laser Technologies Manager.
In his new role, Nasto will lead and manage all aspects of Laser Technologies and processes including Laser Cutting, Laser Welding, and Laser Marking & Surface Treatment. He will support the company’s growth initiatives in this market by continuing to expand our laser-based processes with new innovative technologies, equipment, and methods. Nasto will be instrumental in driving and supportingAVNA ’s collaborative business model by committing to customer partnerships, customer-focus collaboration, customer-driven innovation, and operational excellence.
“Advanced Laser Processing and custom automated manufacturing solutions for metal tubing is a critical and growing market for us” says Jason Howey, President, CEO. “We are fortunate to have such a passionate, dedicated, and extremely talented team member leading this sector of our business. Time and again Redi has proven to be a highly regarded partner in customer-focused collaboration and delivering engineered solutions with exceptional results”.
Nasto joinedAVNA ’s Laser Team in 2014 as a Laser Process Engineer supporting multiple aspects of R&D, New Production Development, and Production for laser-based processes. He was promoted to an expanded role as a Business Development Engineer – Laser Technologies in 2021 to support the Business Development team on new and existing opportunities forAVNA ’s three state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities located in New Britain and Berlin, Connecticut, and Alajuela, Costa Rica. Born and raised in Albania, Nasto came to the U.S. with his family in 2004. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Central Connecticut State University. He currently resides in Wolcott, CT with his family.
