COMPANY PROFILE: Founded in 2010, Skana Aluminum Co. produces rolled aluminum at its plant in Manitowoc for a variety of uses and markets. The privately held company has 200 employees. Skana’s rolling mill once housed the Aluminum Manufacturing Co., whose […]
Category Archives: Case Studies III
A Custom Combination of Strategies Meets Skana Aluminum’s Unique Needs
- Post Category Case Studies III
- March 16, 2021
- Author: Rich Rovito, Industry Reporter, WMEP
America Works – An Innovative Approach to Workforce Development
- Post Category Automation
- March 11, 2021
- Author: Guest Blog
March 9, 2021 By: Matt Fieldman This blog is the first in a monthly series brought to you by the new America Works initiative. As a part of the MEP National Network’s goal of supporting the growth of small and medium-sized […]
Baker Manufacturing uses 5S, Plant Layout and Lean to streamline growth.
- Post Category Case Studies III
- March 05, 2021
- Author: Rich Rovito, Industry Reporter, WMEP
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 […]
Dielectric Manufacturing uses Value Stream Mapping to reduce lead times
- Post Category 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 […]
Gondola Train Has a Formal Plan to Tap Foreign Markets
- Post Category 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
- Post Category 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
- Post Category 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 […]
New Berlin Plastics Saves cost Along with increasing sales
- Post Category Case Studies III
- June 16, 2020
- Author: Rich Rovito, Industry Reporter, WMEP
Profile of New Berlin Plastics: Founded in 1974, New Berlin Plastics is a manufacturer of high-quality, custom injection-molded plastic components. New Berlin Plastics partners with medium and large Original Equipment Manufacturers to provide custom plastic injection-molding services. New Berlin Plastics’ […]
Triton Trailers Success With Green Belt Training
- Post Category Case Studies III
- June 08, 2020
- Author: Rich Rovito, Industry Reporter, WMEP
Profile of Triton Trailers: Founded in 1975 by John Reiser and Bob Peisch as a manufacturer of boatlifts, Triton Trailers expanded into making canopies, farm gates, wood-burning furnaces and miscellaneous job shop work before shifting its focus to high-quality aluminum […]
Dillman Equipment Makes Sustainable Culture Change
- Post Category Case Studies III
- May 27, 2020
- Author: Benny Syverson
May 21, 2020 Dillman Equipment of Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin, and its 150 employees supply the asphalt industry with a complete line of asphalt plant equipment including asphalt storage silos, counterflow drum plants, coldfeed systems, recycle systems, baghouses, dust silos, air […]
