Greetings from LebanonTechnica invented AmbuVent during new crown pneumonia popular, a use Bystronic laser cutting machine for cutting the workpiece made of breathing machine, but Lebanon suddenly hit by another crisis.At this point, we see the general manager Tony again Haddad.
Tony Haddad is an old-style boss, he is very concerned about the staff, has a remarkable leadership, vision and perseverance.In this country suffered multiple crisis, Lebanese up unceasingly, the reshaping itself.When Bystronic magazine for the customer in the spring Bystronic World visit customers Technica, general manager Tony Haddad, introduced their latest invention to us - "AmbuVent", this is his employees in a very short period of time to develop a use Bystar Laser cutting piece made of breathing machine.The idea of "AmbuVent" produce Yu Xinguan during the outbreak, but had to put on August 4th.Beirut suddenly shocked the world: port explosion destroyed much of the capital, a lot of people lost their lives.And a tragedy, and brings a lot of new problems, and Tony Haddad, provides us with an answer.We meet him again -- this time on video conference.
"We want to change"
Can hear Tony Haddad, didn't give up hope.Although he said: "we don't know is we have a safe landing, or falling into hell on the way".He talked about the crisis of the past decades, one hand to count.The explosion in early August again shocked the land: "we have been struggling in the war and crisis, the casting our indomitable national spirit.Each of us is a soldier, "Tony emphasized the cohesion of the Lebanese society from all walks of life.
The people suffer for it.The economy is vulnerable.The Lebanese people want to change - they want to do something.Review on August 4, Tony Haddad says: "I had hoped to give the alarm, because itself is not a shame, shame is after the explosion didn't take anything".
"You're crazy"
In early August, from around the world echo will follow, because Tony Haddad, established an international company in the past few decades, he will scepter in his hand, like 1982, when he carried out his vision: "I want to manufacture machine in Lebanon, and then sell it to many places in the world", during the war.Everyone advised him not to do so, "everyone said to me," you're crazy!Don't do this!"But he didn't listen to, in the absence of any business plan on implementing the plan for him."38 years later, we became a multinational suppliers, we received orders from Mexico, Russia, Peru and Africa".
A recurrence - how to explain to employees?
But, want to have customers in almost every continent, is still a long way to go: "company was founded, I only 30 years old.I'm trying to get people to work here, in order to avoid their immigration abroad."At present, the company employs about 200 staff, he felt the bear has a responsibility to the employees and their families.He understands their concerns and survival fear is very big: "we explain to them, to give them comfort.We are not they tell a lie.This is a we need to confront the crisis, we will tell them what to do, and how will this to them, their families, Technica and our country have a positive impact."
As entrepreneur, Tony Haddad has advanced thinking.He thought is not only to deal with the current situation, but also to prepare for the future.
Think globally, act locally
Now, Technica can supply automation solution to all over the world.For Tony Haddad, build relationships with customers is very important.Therefore, when the customer's order amount more than 100000 euros, Technica will plant a tree in the name of the customer.Customers can use GPS data observed their trees growth situation in Lebanon."Thus in himself and in this way the customer to establish a link between."Technica has been in the forest of Lebanon planted two thousand trees.For Tony Haddad, and cultural elements "CSV" (creating value to our community) - for the community to create Shared value.
We will plant more trees, because the Technica want to continue to grow and with 2025 strategy "go global, go digital and go lean" with staff to explore new countries and markets: "here, we also want to show you how we grow together.We are opening a branch in Poland, and plans to do the same in Canada."Internet of things" for the support we provide digital solutions.Can streamline our process, so that we can act quickly in the market."
Breathing machine produced in an inspiration
Quick response changes and explore the new way is one of the advantages of Technica.When the news reached in early 2020 from Italy, immediately attracted Tony Haddad's attention.Before, he decided to make breathing machine, and discusses two weeks and software as well as mechanical engineer."They thought and development" AmbuVent "night and day, the product eventually won the American university hospital certificate in October, is used to provide life support for the hospital patients", Tony Haddad, proudly said with a smile for the cameras.
Technica won't get any money out of the present invention.If there is demand, Tony Haddad will at cost provide the equipment to the hospital.This is a used Bystronic laser cutting machine for production, has licensed breathing machine: this machine is that we can produce hundreds of ventilator every month."The cooperation with Bystronic is very good.They provide support for us, our demand response and reliable in quality.I'm sure that our next machine will also be from Bystronic."Tony Haddad, keep his promise, and on November contract signed the nitrogen making machine.
"If I had a free desire......"
Tony Haddad in conversation has repeatedly stressed: "we are all very good.We are able to deal with."The explosion of the port of Beirut is not happenstance."The explosion shock.Fortunately, we are far enough away from the port, but a lot of people have been affected, many people died, many people have been displaced.He hopes to be able to ring alarm bells, he had had enough, but people forget quickly, they are adapting to the situation.
Tony Haddad, lost in thought, silence and in front of the screen.When leaving, he said: "you know, I wrote an article in 2002, recently I have found this article in the information.I dream to live in a country everyone knows his value.I hope to once again become a Switzerland in the Middle East, Lebanon if we like as good time "in the 70 s.