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Leading the Way…With Test and Measurement Solutions
By Richard Russo, Marketing Manager, Advanced Test Equipment Rentals, San Diego, CA
capital expenses by not having to buy the test equipment and not having to store the equipment when it is not being used, or having to upgrade equipment that becomes obsolete with age. Renting equipment may also result in tax benefits, depending on the location of the company that is renting the equipment. Founded in 1981 by Jim Berg,
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ATEC (Advanced Test Equipment Rentals) has grown into a leader in the industry. Like many successful companies that started in a garage, differences in product lines and types of equipment offered by ATEC set them apart from their competition. Even though general-purpose test equipment is available from various other suppliers, ATEC created a legacy based upon supplying unique and unusual equipment on a short- term basis. With the aid of dedicated em -
ploy ees, the company grew by serv- ing specialized customer needs for test equipment in such applications as for electromagnetic-compatibility (EMC) and materials science testing. The employees bring the knowledge needed to help customers find opti- mum test solutions for measurement applications no matter how special- ized, and this has contributed a great deal to the growth of the company.
ATEC is focused on helping customers streamline inventory of equipment
that is not frequently used in production. If a certain test is only performed occa- sionally, the cost savings can be considerable....
ATEC is focused on helping cus-
tomers streamline inventory of equipment that is not frequently used in production. If a certain test is only performed occasionally, the cost savings can be considerable for a company that rents when compared to buying the same test equipment.
enting test equipment can result in numerous benefits for a company, including saving in
Rental terms can be short-term or long-term terms and ATEC's credit department can work with customers
frequency analyzers through micro - wave-frequency signal generators and spectrum analyzers and vector
brated within the equipments' specifi- cations for high-performance testing. The ATEC Assurance program was created to ensure that every rental order receives the proper attention and that each customer is treated with the utmost respect. Mrs. Jill Berg, ATEC President
since 2011, attributes most of the company's growth in the last three to four years to a great team of employ- ees. With over 60 people and a man- agement team that brings greater focus to company strategy, the com- pany has been growing steadily. The management team helps clarify how and where it will compete, in what markets it will compete, what type of testing it will support, and what inventory to carry in support of dif- ferent measurements. The manage- ment team also pushes a pursuit of constant improvement not only in technical knowledge but in develop- ing enhanced laboratory capabilities. Constant pursuit and persist-
The cupboard is well stocked at Advanced, which makes test equipment rental quick and painless.
to open an account for those urgent needs.
Saving By Renting Chris Reed, ATEC's Rentals
Manager says, "No matter how cus- tomers prefer to do business with us, Advanced Test Equipment Rentals has a solution. They can come to us by phone or web and my team's response is quick. The ease of finding all the equipment needed in one stop is valuable and time-saving for our customers. Local companies can even come by our will call or we deliver locally for free. Outside southern California most shipments can be received the next business day." Advanced Test Equipment Ren -
tals' large inventory is all located in a 50,000 square-foot facility in San Diego, CA. Working with test-equip- ment vendors makes it possible for the company to deliver equipment quickly by either stocking the equip- ment in the warehouse or having the equipment directly shipped to a cus- tomer from a test-equipment manu- facturer. The company offers a wide range of test equipment from audio-
network analyzers (VNAs) as well as complementary equipment for test- ing, such as high-power amplifiers for simulating communications transmit signals as well as high- power pulsed radar signals. ATEC has continued to enjoy
strong growth. Over the last two years the company has invested over $20 million in new equipment. With plans to continue to make aggressive investment in inventory and in peo- ple, the company goal is to continue to grow its market worldwide. The company's growth can also
be traced to instituting innovative programs to aid customers in need of test equipment, such as the ATEC Assurance program and its 20-point inspection process to provide cus- tomers with peace of mind that the equipment they are renting will oper- ate as advertised. The ATEC Assurance program is
also designed to ensure that a cus- tomer receives all required acces- sories for performing certain meas- urements, and also receives the required customer support and that any ordered test equipment is cali-
ence have been part of the reason that Advanced Test Equipment Rentals has become a top provider of electronic test and measurement equipment rentals. As a supplier to a wide range of
industries, including automotive, communications, military and aero- space, energy, environmental, and transportation markets, ATEC car- ries a huge inventory of equipment housed in its Corporate Center in San Diego, CA. Since 2009, ATEC has been an
ISO-certified company. In 2013 the company's calibration lab achieved American Association for Laboratory Accreditation (A2LA) level accredita- tion for 17025 grade testing with plans to increase the company's scope of cali- bration accreditation each year. During this past year, ATEC was awarded the "2015 Best of Business Award by the Small Business Community." As Mrs. Berg says, "Suc - cessful businesses come from success-
ful people; and I have a great team." Contact: Advanced Test
Equipment Rentals, 10401 Roselle St., San Diego, CA 9212 % 888-404-2832 or 858-558-6500 x351 E-mail:
rrusso@atecorp.com Web:
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