Who We Are
Andrew L. Fioretti - Owner and Founder of CRX Turbines/Swiwin USA
Andrew comes from a long line of tradesmen and engineers. His father was involved in many of the US Apollo missions as well as development of the SST Concorde. Fond memories inspired Andrew to enter into rocketry design in the late 1990s which later led to the formation of CRX Turbines.
CRX Designs was formed in 1999. Interestingly, the letters CRX have no meaning aside from a 3 letter arrangement incorporating the letter “X” to elicit an immediate reaction from anyone seeing the name. Andrew began working with Jet Joe in early 2008 timeframe and later branched out to expand his operations to incorporate all brands of jet turbines.
Andrew’s tenure began in the 80s where he worked for Reuters as a technical trainer and curriculum developer for complex trading room systems. He was part of a team responsible for presenting complex curriculum globally within Reuters to support thousands of support staff. He later moved to Buffalo where he took on the role of Director of Computer Technology for Buffalo Medical Group. After leaving BMG, he began a 15 year tenure as a contractor conducting forensic technology audits working on sensitive government account reviews for entities such as NY NJ Port Authority as well as a myriad of government accounts throughout the United States.
A trademark of Andrew’s work is his ability to offer rapid, efficient responses to complex challenges while offering an honest, unbiased approach to the projects that he is involved in.
Specialty skill sets include turbine maintenance and repair, design and balancing with an emphasis on machine work and balancing of armatures.
Andrew is heavily involved with Swiwin and has assisted in some innovative improvements to micro turbine technology.
CRX Turbines/Swiwin USA is a privately held company and located in Buffalo, New York.
Michael Burg – “The Tool Maker” – Technical Advisor to CRX Turbines/Swiwin USA
3rd generation Journeyman machinist and tool maker. Former US Navy Serviceman. 3rd Class Petty Officer. Apprentice - Machinist Repairmen – Assigned to USS Amphion AR13 – Repair ship, Foundry, Electronics
After leaving the Navy, Mike began work with a local tool and die outfit in Western New York as an Apprentice. After 4 years, Mike left the company and began a 20 year tenure with another local tool and die manufacturer where he received his journeymen certification. Mike eventually moved on to form his own company, M and M Precision in 2004 which stands today.
Mike prides himself on his personal accomplishments of building and restoring many classic vehicles which include a 1965 Cobra with 550HP 427 Cobra jet engine as well as his recent build of a 1933 Roadster with a Ford 302 maxed out to a 347 using ½” longer stroke. Mike prides himself in doing all his own machine work. He is a master welder, designer and maintains full cad systems, 5 axis CNC and maintains the largest CNC mill in Western New York standing a whopping 30 feet high.
Mike joined CRX Turbines in 2010 time frame as a technical advisor where he became a rich asset for technical engineering and machine work. His practical approach to problem solving is unmatched in the field and his assistance has helped to innovate the design work that we have conducted.
For anyone interested in speaking to Mike, he can be reached via email at HMB999@aol.com.
Andy Woerner – Technical Advisor, Business Advisor and Team pilot for CRX Turbines/Swiwin USA
Out of High School, Andy joined the Navy and served six years on fast attack submarines. Working on the AN/WLQ-4 Sea Nymph program, Andy deployed in the Atlantic, Pacific, and Mediterranean.
After leaving the Navy, Andy began his civil service tenure as a government contractor, continuing to work in the Sea Nymph program.
In 1994 Andy branched out on his own and formed a new company, Terracom, Inc. which provided Hardware, Internet and networking support to companies of all sizes in the San Diego area. Terracom grew to 25 employees over ten years.
In 2004 Andy completely broke out of the IT technology mold and started two businesses in the high-power rocketry field. Creating over 40 different high-power rocket kits and servicing seven rocket clubs throughout the Southwest.
Andy also provided support and rocketry engineering services for several television and movie production companies. Andy both designed special effects and props for many production movies and television shows.
Andy has been involved with radio-controlled aircraft most of his life, getting into turbine aircraft in the late 1980s. Enjoying designing and building all sorts of aircraft, he also is involved with mentoring junior pilots and assisting others with certifications and repairing aircraft.
In 2018 timeframe Andy joined CRX as a technical advisor and grew into a function that is immeasurable in terms of worth and talent. Andy’s candid common sense approach to problem solving with no nonsense responses to any challenge makes him an incredible asset to CRX.