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Q&A with Rachel Stansel, president of Tolland-based Environics.
Q: Can you describe your business and the services and/or products you sell?
We specialize in designing and manufacturing gas-flow management systems. Though different in design and application, all of our units mix together two or more gases repeatability with a high level of accuracy. Environics units are unique as they are customized to the exact needs of the end user.
Q: How long have you been in business?
Environics was established in 1986, making this our 35th year in business.
Q: Describe your target customer.
Our units are diverse — and so are the industries that need them. Our largest market is with state, federal or international agencies that use our systems in ambient air monitoring.
Other industries we commonly work with include food/meat packaging, sensor testing/development, automotive, universities, commercial R&D and militaries around the world.
Q: Looking into the future five years, where do you see your business?
As we look forward, we are excited to be releasing the first of a new line of systems. This new platform combines the strong technical specifications and reliability our customers have grown to expect with new communications features and other improvements.
Q: What advice would you give to other small businesses, especially during this difficult time?
The key is to plan ahead as much as possible. We used this time to review our processes and to work on internal projects that often get sidelined. By investing into these projects, we kept our team engaged and made investments that will continue after the difficult times are past.
Q: Can you tell us a little bit about the culture of your business?
Our team is a nice blend of longtime employees of 20 years or more and newer staff. As a small business, working together and pitching in is critical. Our staff is wonderful about pitching in to help or just to add a joke to lighten the mood.
