MADIA Tech report: Local engineering firm broadens its reach

From Hollywood to outer space, the Monrovia engineering firm Re:Build Pilot Group is strongly positioned for an exciting future as a company in the invigorated technology industry.

The Pilot Group was incorporated in 1990 in Monrovia and built a reputation as a one-stop shop for electromechanical systems for many industries, including design and manufacturing of film props and special effects as well as for astronomical instrumentation. The Pilot Group was acquired in 2020 by Re:Build Manufacturing and now the company is positioned for strong growth and expanded reach in a post-pandemic

By Brenda J. Trainor

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Casey Boyle, general manager of the The Pilot Group will host the next MADIA Tech Launch meetup on March 8 at 6:30 p.m. at their facility in Monrovia and the public is invited to attend. Advance registration is required for both the on-site and Zoom streamed event. There is no charge for the Zoom portion, but the onsite event costs $12 in advance and includes pizza. Visit the MADIA Tech Launch website at www. MADIAtech.org to get your ticket through Eventbrite.

Boyle will be discussing the company’s interesting history, before, during, and after its acquisition by Re:Build which is on course to reimagine U.S. manufacturing with its approach to grow a diverse family of engineering and manufacturing businesses to serve many different kinds of design, engineering, and manufacturing needs.

MADIA Tech Launch supports the local tech and entrepreneurial community in the heart of the San Gabriel

Valley, and as is customary will provide networking opportunities both during the meeting and afterwards to casually chat at K-Chicken and Beer at 414 S. Myrtle Ave. in Old Town Monrovia.