ADVEX NEWS
(April 13, 2023) Hunter Diggs, one of our sheetmetal mechanics, joined Mary Mayer, our HR Manager, at this job fair. While tradespersons were not in abundance, Advex did make some good contacts and will continue to search for talented tradespersons.
(August 31, 2020) - Today Advex celebrated the retirement of Tom Pierce after 23 years of loyal, dedicated service. Tom was our main painter/blaster for a long time and he will certainly be missed. Good wishes for a great retirement Tom!
(August 31, 2020) - Advex Corporation is a provider of services that are recognized as essential critical infrastructure pursuant to the United States Department of Homeland Security's Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and therefore will continue to maintain operations. Based on the announcement from CISA, Advex will maintain daily operations unless specifically directed by Virginia state officials to close. In the event of closure, we will notify all our customers within two business days.
We will continue to assess new developments and comply with all Federal, State and local regulations. To date, Advex has no employee that has tested positive for COVID-19. The safety of our employees and the needs of our customers are paramount as we strive to support our business community from a safe and healthy operating environment. We are taking measures in line with OSHA/CDC guidance to disinfect our facility daily.
As of March 30th, we have experienced minimal impacts from our supply chain. Based on our survey of suppliers we anticipate delays mainly caused by small increases in turnaround times within the shipping industry. Advex will notify any customer affected by a COVID-19 related delay prior to the contract delivery date.
Please note that based on current guidance from CDC, Advex is currently not accepting visitors at our facility except for shipping and receiving. Our shipping and receiving area has specific restrictions in place to prevent accidental exposure to our employees. Please contact Kirk Mayer at 757-865-0920 X 127 or Kmayer@advex.net prior to arrival. Advex personnel are available to participate in teleconferences as needed to support our customers.
If you have any questions on this matter please email Denise Topping at Dtopping@Advex.net or call her at 757-865-0920 X 153.
(November 26, 2019) Hampton, VA - One of Advex’s longest tenured employees, Mike Pendergraft, will retire after 43 years of service. Mike is one of those employees every company hopes to hire – kind, generous, dependable – a good friend to many. Thank you for teaching every employee that worked on the Cooper line the Advex way. We now have a team in that area that can carry on your legacy. Enjoy retirement, Mike – don’t forget to stop by every so often and say hello.
(May 6, 2019) Hampton, VA - Congresswoman Elaine Luria's Visit to Advex Corporation
Congresswoman Elaine Luria (VA-2) visited Advex Corporation to tour the facility and speak with employees. Congresswoman Luria observed work in the Light Fabrication Department, and was shown the process that goes into completing ventilation assemblies as well as the work we do in Heavy Fabrication associated with coaming manufacture. Representative Luria was shown Advex’s newest machine, a large capacity horizontal boring mill and the completed ventilation assembly storage area which is currently housing over 4,000 parts. The facility tour also included our Machine Shop, Quality Assurance and Non-Destructive Testing Departments.
