Industrial Nameplate faced a major dilemma when its largest customer, Oshkosh Corp., suddenly required all its suppliers to become ISO 9001:2015 certified. The small Fox Valley manufacturer of industrial signs and labels had to decide whether to invest the time […]
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An Unexpected Requirement: “Become ISO 9001:2015 Certified”
- Business Outcome: Certification and Compliance
- February 01, 2018
- Author: Rich Rovito, Industry Reporter, WMEP
Changing Company Culture in Order to Succeed
- Business Outcome: Cost and Efficiency
- October 03, 2017
- Author: Rich Rovito, Industry Reporter, WMEP
Klement Sausage Co. has been undergoing a significant cultural transformation with continuous improvement and leadership development at its core. “Those are the two keys in any manufacturing environment. Creating that mindset is critical,” Klement Chief Operating Officer Ray Deeter said. […]
Crave Brothers benefit through being SQF Certified
- Business Outcome: Certification and Compliance
- August 01, 2017
- Author: Rich Rovito, Industry Reporter, WMEP
Production employees at Crave Brothers Farmstead Cheese in Waterloo follow meticulous daily cleaning routines throughout the plant to ensure the safety of the cheese that it produces and packages. The routines are part of Crave Brothers’ rigorous food safety program, […]
Industrial Controls Co. Embraces Change to Boost Productivity
- Business Outcome: Cost and Efficiency
- December 20, 2016
- Author: John Stampen, Director of Marketing, WMEP
By Rich Rovito WMEP Industry Reporter Creating a more productive work environment has been the foundation of a partnership between The Industrial Controls Company Inc. and the Wisconsin Manufacturing Extension Partnership that took root 12 years ago. The list of […]
ATCAM retains and grows business through ISO 9001certification
- Business Outcome: Certification and Compliance
- September 28, 2016
- Author: Rich Rovito, Industry Reporter, WMEP
Faced with an extremely challenging deadline to implement corrective actions or risk losing a major customer, Andres Thermal Coating and Machine Inc. (ATCAM) turned to the Wisconsin Manufacturing Extension Partnership for assistance. The challenge for the Little Chute manufacturer began […]
Solar Power Fuels Energy Savings at Letterhead Press
- April 01, 2016
- Author: Rich Rovito, Industry Reporter, WMEP
Letterhead Press Inc., a New Berlin print finisher and packaging manufacturer, has embraced renewable energy as means of controlling rising energy costs and promoting sustainability. The company has installed a 337-kilowatt array, one of the largest solar fields in […]
Kirsh Foundry Profits from Sustainability
- Business Outcome: Certification and Compliance
- June 24, 2015
- Author: Tammy Schwarzbauer
As many foundries struggle to survive or have disappeared altogether, Kirsh Foundry in Beaver Dam is going strong and continues to invest in its operations. Kirsh is a manufacturer of high quality, engineered iron castings ranging in size from mere […]
From Skeptic to Proponent – Bel Brands’ Certification Experience
- Business Outcome: Certification and Compliance
- June 14, 2015
- Author: WMEP
After overcoming initial reluctance, the team at Bel Brands USA in Little Chute turned to food safety certification in its journey to become a world-class operation and soon found the process and the subsequent outcomes to be rewarding. In 2011, […]
Quick Cable cuts waste and saves money
- Business Outcome: Cost and Efficiency
- January 19, 2015
- Author: WMEP
The Company Quick Cable, based in Franksville, Wisconsin, is a privately-owned company that develops, manufactures, and sells battery and electrical connectors, cable, tools and related products for commercial and industrial equipment. They are the leader in the North American market […]
The Wagner Companies – Building a Sustainable Culture – Profitably
- Business Outcome: Cost and Efficiency
- October 01, 2013
- Author: WMEP
Embracing environmental sustainability initiatives has fostered a culture change at The Wagner Companies while boosting its bottom line. “We looked at all aspects of our business and how they pertained to sustainability,” said Mike Skelton, manager of manufacturing services at The […]
