Success – SGW Designworks Early Relationship with TechHelp
SGW & TechHelp Develop a Unique Partnership
SGW Designworks was founded in Boise in 2008 by Tasche Streib, Ryan Gray, and Mike Witt. SGW works with clients all over the United States to develop innovative new products, equipment, and systems. Over the years, SGW forged a unique relationship with the TechHelp New Product Development Team at Boise State.
Project
TechHelp NPD and SGW learned that their capabilities were complementary and that they could work together to better meet the needs of Idaho manufacturers & inventors. SGW was interested in long term and complicated design & engineering projects. TechHelp focused on less complicated design work and rapid prototyping. Together, the two organizations meet the needs of each other and a wide variety of manufacturers and inventors.
Results
- The close working relationship between TechHelp and SGW created a synergy that benefits both organizations.
- Expanding client services helped SGW generate $1M in new and retained sales.
- SGW took an equity position with an Idaho manufacturer and uses TechHelp to develop prototypes for products.
- SGW invested $178,000 in plant, processes, and workforce to accommodate the increased demand for services.
- SGW added a former Boise State/TechHelp student engineer to the SGW Team.
- The TechHelp NPD Team at Boise State draws upon SGW knowledge, expertise, and tools to better meet client needs
“In the early stages of our business, our relationship with TechHelp was critical to getting SGW Designworks off the ground. Without TechHelp, SGW would not be where it is today.”
– Ryan Gray, Managing Partner, SGW Designworks, LLC
