34 - Sunday, January 17, 198% —- North Shore News Tucked away in one corner of North Vancouver's industrial com- plex, Elmec Engineering Ltd. has thrived for over 15 years — “manufac: turing what no heavyweight wants to.” “That's the key to our success,” says Elmec founder and President Stephen Gyabronka. “The big engineering firms don’t have the flex- ibility we have. They don't want to get involved with the small, oddball jobs.” Starting the business up in 1973 from “a shack next door”, the Hungarian-born engineer maintains that by consistently delivering quali- ty. he has steadily developed a “reputation for performance.” “That's how | built my business,” an- nounces Gyabronka from his Crown Street office, “and in that way we iden- tify with North Shore Credit Union —~ we're on the same wavelength.” A 1956 graduate in Engineering from the University of Budapest, the self-confessed “problem-solver” bailed out when the Soviet Union rolled in and since then has plied his trade in- ternationally as a draughtsman, surveyor, designer and consultant in the engineering field. Early employment with large com- panies like Lloyd's of London and H.A. Simons International Ltd. open- ed his eyes to the opportunities within the industry and before long Elmec Engineering was created to respond to specialized and unique industrial needs, Elmec Engineering is a custom manufacturing company specializing in electrical, electronic and mechanical] - controls and providing research, design and consulting services for the industries at large. Today, systems engineered and built by Elmec can be found all over the world, and in British Columbia there is hardly a pulp mill or sawmill where Elmec-built relay panels or instruments cannot be found. Since 1969, Elmec has developed and built over 40 hollow core pre- stressed concrete extruder controls for North American and Middle East in- stallations. In 1971, Elmec designed and built the electrical and instrumen- tation components for the bulk shiploading facility at Fraser Surrey Docks for Johnston Terminals Ltd. ELMEC ENGINEERING: “Reputation For Pe aed I know it's in here somewhere!: Elmec Engineering's Chief “Problem Selver” sifting through a technical manual for information — a familiar pose for company President Stephen Gyabronka. and in 1972, supplied the complete in- strumentaiton package for Noyes Brothers’ shiploading installation in Eden, Australia. Impressed by Elmec's design, Central Timber Corp. in Dur- ban, South Africa, commissioned Elrnec to design and build their shiploading system in 1976. Some of Elmec's countless other achievements include electrical relay panels for MacMillan Bloedel, Inter- continental Paper Co. and a half dozen other pulp and paper pro- ducers; a complete motor-control cen- FOR THE RECORD: WE TOOT OUR HORN LA-BRYCE PASSER THE Sats « WESTCOT SCHOOL J60 WESTCOT ROAD WEST VANCOUVER, B.C. 17 October 1987 To tho Btaf! After this month we will ne | the Nort! certificate of incorporation. The preschool we Mrg, Soammell, doing business 65 Tho Little direction of our head teacher, Learne) job of presidenthdministrator of Coola-B: 9 Dest. way to enaure the continuation of service to Mrs, Scammell was th to the community. I wish to thank the C toa customer realtions which they always disp) Dut every member of your staff efficiency is not alw displayed these qualities every time we visited your branc siness through your bank, a great pleasure transacting our bu. Youra Sinoerely, ae Dr. Anne Watson-Russell President, Coela-Bryoe Boolety h Shore Credit Union, as we are surrondering our rs School, I was unable to find a successor to take on th ryce, and turning the school over ur Society. I also wish to thank the ates? ays easy to find, V7S IN7 (604) 926-8673 f of the North Shore Credit Union: onger be transaoting any Dueiness through Boolety’s founded lives an, under the eo unpaid rédit Union for extending a no-feos banking faoility for their tremendous good jayed to UB. Friendly, courteous hn, It haa been | tre for Bush Handling Systems Ltd.'s shiploader in Indonesia (1978); elec- tronic controllers for Syncrude Canada's new “Bucket Rotator” (1980); participation in development, design and production of industrial rformance’ battery chargers for B.C. Hydro (1980); as well as building and testing hydroelectric generator fibre optic airgap monitoring systems. The list continues with commis- sions from Microtel, Simon Fraser University, Ontario Hydro, Saskat- chewan Chemicals Ltd. and a host of other companies. Over the past five years, Elmec has concentrated on micro-processor- based industrial control systems with the emphasis on digital instrumenta- tion and protection systems, laser devices, fibre optic sensors and in- house fibre optic cable termination — highly technical and specialized systems that are receiving ever in- creasing acceptance and utilization industry-wide. But despite his undeniable success at carving out his niche in the engineering world, Stephen Gyabronka wants to retain the smaller identity of his company. currently employing about a dozen profes- sionals. He says this is consistent with his personal philosophy and experience. “For example, take your organiza- tion,” explains the energetic 50-year old. “I find fm not just a number at North Shore Credit Union, and at times | feel there’s more trust toward a small business than at other larger banks.” Then he adds: “When | came to North Shore Credit Union, | was looking for an alternative.” Over the last five years, Elmec has participated with both Federal and Provincial government initiatives by hiring unemployed graduate students and in the process has helped to suc- cessfully place 10 graduates in pro- ductive positions within the industry. “North Shore Credit Union was a testing ground for this programm,” recalls Gyabronka. “The documenta- tlon for records’ purposes was ex- cellent. In fact, better than the stan- dards at a commercial bank.” LOGGK FOR IT... * GOOD DEALS & GOOD FUN! i Get in on the action at North Shore Counselling Centre's Auc- tion, Friday evening, February 12, 1988, at Ron Andrew's Pool, North Vancouver (off Seymour Parkway). Items vary from air flights to hand-knitted ‘sweaters. North Shore Counselling Cen- tre is a non-profit society serving the needs of individuals, couples & families living on the North Shore. * Cn the mainstage at PRESEN- TATION HOUSE, Philadelphia, Here | Come, Irish playwright Brian Friel’s hilarious comedy about a young Irishman’s deci- sion to emigrate to America and the situations that occur with his relatives, friends and alter-ego. danuary 27 through February 13, showtimes 8 P.M. each night, Tuesday to Saturday at Presen- tation House, comer of Chester- field and 3rd St. *® SEYMOUR ART GALLERY presents an exhibition of pain- tings featuring Ten Artists of The Lower Mainland, from January 6 through February 5. The gallery is open from 9 A.M. to 4 P.M., Monday to Friday and Wednes* day evening from 7 to 9 P.M. at 1204 Caledonia Ave., North - Vancouver.” an Sid Buttertield Honorary Trust In 1984, North Shore Community Credit Union initiated the Credit Union Foundation Sid Butterfield Honorary Trust to honor Sid for his service spanning more than a decade and a half as President and Director and for his active leadership in every facet of the Credit Union, not to men- tion his invelvement and interest. in support of the Credit Union Founda- tion’s philanthrophic endeavors. Sid has lived in North Shore's Lynn Valley most of his life. As President of the Parent Teacher's Association, he started his community activitles early, even carrying soup bones home by trolley car, ferry and street car to Lonsdale Branch Manager Merv Kennedy presents Capilano Col- lege student Mary Szliske with a cheque in the amount of $300 on behalf of the Sid Buiterfield Honorary Trust. Originally from Sparwood, B.C., Mary has lived on the North Shore for two years and is currently in her second year of studies leading to ac- creditation as a library technician. ensure all the children of Lynn Valley Community School were supplied with hot soup for a nourishing lunch. Sid actively participated as a rember of the B.C. Advisory Board for Co-operative Trust and is past local Commander of the Canadian Power Squadron. In honoring Sid for his dedication to his community and Credit Union, North Shore Community Credit _ Union designated the Sid Butterfield Honorary Trust as a perpetual memorial — the interest to be disburs- ed annually in vocational and educa- tional bursaries to assist young peo- ple who exhibit the fine leadership qualities that Sid demonstrated all his © ife. Sid has requested the Sid Butter- field Honorary Trust be made available to students in any field of endeavor to help them attain their goals in life. For everyone's protection, the management wishes to remind all members that under the terms and conditions of your mortgage and/or chattel lien (a common form of auto loan), you are required to maintain in- surance to the full insurable value of your property and/or chattels with loss, if any, payable to North Shore Community Credit Union as our in- terest may appear. . We recommend that you review your policy annually to make any necessary adjustments for replace- ment costs.