Elkhart Brass
Derek Day is a Manufacturing Engineer with extensive experience in various roles within the engineering field. Currently employed at Elkhart Brass since July 2022, Derek has held previous positions as a Manufacturing Engineer at Lippert from May 2021 to July 2022, and as an ESG Custom Assembly Engineer and Product/Mechanical Engineer at PEI-Genesis from February 2017 to May 2021. Prior to this, Derek served as a Product Engineer at Ameri-Kart Corp. and held multiple engineering and technician roles at HARMAN International and Crown International, as well as a Service Technician position at Midland Engineering. Derek holds a Bachelor's degree in Industrial Technology from Purdue University, with studies completed at Purdue University Fort Wayne from 2000 to 2003.
Elkhart Brass
Elkhart Brass is the industry’s most experienced manufacturer of rugged and innovative firefighting and fire protection equipment. Elkhart Brass products can be found in fire departments around the world, building systems, offshore drilling sites, as well as in military, marine, LNG and industrial firefighting applications. Well known for a commitment to quality, value and customer service founded in 1902, Elkhart Brass is a global leader now included as a Safe Fleet brand. In fact, Elkhart Brass still operates at its original site in Elkhart, Indiana. In addition to manufacturing and management, the site also houses product research and development, engineering, and product testing. Elkhart manufactures more than 2,000 products used in virtually every aspect of firefighting. Elkhart’s goal is to be an exceptional supplier to the firefighting industry. Firefighters are committed to making a difference in the world by saving lives and making the world safer. Elkhart believes in being equally committed to this charge as a supplier. In order for firefighters to do their jobs successfully, they need to be equipped with the most reliable and durable equipment possible. Elkhart Brass fire suppression equipment is used daily on an international level. We offer the most innovative equipment available so those involved in emergency management can succeed on all levels of the job. From the mental focus required to the physical demands on their bodies, the equipment they use, to the lives and assets they protect daily. For more information please visit www.elkhartbrass.com