COMPANY PROFILE: Founded in 1873, Baker Manufacturing Co. LLC is located in Evansville, Wisconsin, and consists of three divisions: Baker Casting Division; which pours gray and ductile iron castings; Haight Pump Division, which produces gear pumps; and Baker Water Systems […]
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Baker Manufacturing uses 5S, Plant Layout and Lean to streamline growth.
- Business Outcome: Case Studies III
- March 05, 2021
- Author: Rich Rovito, Industry Reporter, WMEP
Dielectric Manufacturing uses Value Stream Mapping to reduce lead times
- Business Outcome: Case Studies III
- March 02, 2021
- Author: Benny Syverson
Company Profile: Founded in 1966, Dielectric Manufacturing fabricates plastic and metal parts for a wide variety of uses and industries. The company manufactures out of three facilities, the headquarters located in metro Milwaukee, the Centerline plant in Waupaca, WI and […]
Unlimited Services Focuses on the Critical to Grow Their Business
- Business Outcome: Strategic Planning
- August 17, 2020
- Author: Rich Rovito, Industry Reporter, WMEP
Company Profile: Unlimited Services is a privately held company established in 1982 with headquarters in Oconto, Wisconsin, where it has 225 employees. The company is a manufacturer of custom wire harnesses and control panel assemblies for off-road, emergency, heavy duty […]
Proto-1 Addresses Quality Management & Streamlines Workflow
- Business Outcome: Certification and Compliance
- August 17, 2020
- Author: Rich Rovito, Industry Reporter, WMEP
Company Profile: Founded in 1997 in Winnecone, Wisconsin, Proto-1 began as a machine shop specializing in creating safe and efficient equipment to deburr tube and pipe. The result was the creation of our patented Roto-D-Bur ® head. Company owners and […]
SQF Certification Expands Markets for Jonco Industries
- Business Outcome: Certification and Compliance
- August 13, 2020
- Author: Rich Rovito, Industry Reporter, WMEP
Company Profile: Founded in 1980, Milwaukee-based Jonco Industries is a large company that offers a variety of services, including 3D printing and fabrication. The company also operates as a private label facility that receives bulk ingredients and packages them into […]
A need for expansion leads to increased flow, response times and reduction of non-value-added activities along with a plan for future growth.
- Business Outcome: Growth
- July 29, 2020
- Author: Guest Blog
Company Profile: Founded in 1970, US Aluminum is a privately held manufacturer of rain gutter accessories and leaf protection products. The company manufactures hangers, gutter guards, fasteners, outlets, end caps and sealants. US Aluminum employs about 45 people at its […]
Turning up the Heat: A commitment to continuous improvement
- Business Outcome: Process Improvement
- July 17, 2020
- Author: Rich Rovito, Industry Reporter, WMEP
Company Profile: West Milwaukee-based International Thermal Systems is essentially a conglomeration of four companies – LTG Technologies, which manufactures industrial ovens, washers and dryers used in manufacturing processes; Continental Equipment Corp., a unit that produces an industrial parts washer line; […]
Gondola Train Has a Formal Plan to Tap Foreign Markets
- Business Outcome: Case Studies III
- July 17, 2020
- Author: Rich Rovito, Industry Reporter, WMEP
Profile of Gondola Train: Gondola Train’s roots date to 1913, starting as a general store before morphing into an Ace Hardware location. As part of being an Ace Hardware dealer, it was recommended that the store move its shelving every […]
ATACO Steel Products Corp. strategic approach grows sales
- Business Outcome: Case Studies III
- June 30, 2020
- Author: Rich Rovito, Industry Reporter, WMEP
Profile of ATACO Steel Products Corp.: Founded in 1946, ATACO Steel Products Corp. produces custom metal products using stamping, laser cutting, welding and related techniques for the lawn and garden, motorcycle, off-highway and related markets. ATACO’s expertise is deep draws, […]
New Perspectives and Priorities Leads CPV To Increased Value and Growth
- Business Outcome: Case Studies III
- June 30, 2020
- Author: Benny Syverson
Profile of Custom Painted Vehicles (CPV): For more than 40 years, Custom Painted Vehicles Inc. (CPV), located in Franksville, Wisconsin, has been a family owned and operated company that currently employs more than 20 people. CPV produces custom paint finishes […]
