The company simply must have more predictability and stability in the manufacturing of its products.

We are a manufacturing company that sells hardware ... we're not going to become a voice telephony provider.

The company also has the objective of commercializing novel biotechnology instrumentation and the advancement of biotechnology manufacturing techniques.

2005 was a pivotal year for Apache. By achieving profitability, we have proven our long-term stability as a company. The strength of our business will enable us to expand our investment in the development and support of our technology, allowing us to provide solutions for the upcoming design challenges.

Not only is Siemens investing $7.2 million to build this new manufacturing and testing facility, the company is also creating good jobs that will support families. Siemens Energy&Automation is part of a global company, and one that has decided Pennsylvania is the place to be to do business.

It tells me that you have to make an investment in your product. It's just like any manufacturing company bringing a new product online -- you have to make an investment up front in order to attract customers. If you put together a solid product, your investment is certainly going to pay off.