Heroes of American Manufacturing: ZAGO Manufacturing
ZAGO Manufacturing, a client of NJMEP, is an award-winning, family-owned business that began at the New Jersey Institute of Technology Enterprise Development Center small business incubator. Now, it’s a full-fledged global manufacturing company operating from a 100-year-old refurbished factory in the heart of Newark, New Jersey. ZAGO produces small components that make a big impact. It is one of the world’s largest and most respected producers of custom, high-tech, clean and inherently green sealing solutions and components. Thousands of engineers and onsite equipment manufacturers rely on ZAGO self-sealing fasteners and switch boots. Sustainable sealing solutions and components are used in countless industries, including aerospace, automotive and transportation, commercial LED lighting, medicine, robotics and drones, energy and electronics. Clients span the world and include major military contractors, Apple, Google, Ferrari, BOSE, Lockheed Martin, HP and others. ZAGO has also been recognized by the Commerce and Industry Association of New Jersey for its work advancing STEM education and manufacturing to students in low-income communities with the Companies that Care Award.<br>