COMPANY PROFILE: Heiden Inc. is a privately held custom manufacturer founded by F. “Chet” Heiden in 1958. The company is currently owned by Matt Jacobson, who joined Heiden in 1998 and bought the business from his father in 2007. Heiden has […]
Category Archives: Case Studies III
Heiden Inc. uses a Profit Risk Assessment (PRA™) to find an array of solutions.
- Post Category Case Studies III
- June 14, 2021
- Author: Rich Rovito, Industry Reporter, WMEP
Wiscon Products Gains Control of Explosive Sales Growth
- Post Category Case Studies III
- June 11, 2021
- Author: Rich Rovito, Industry Reporter, WMEP
By Rich Rovito A shift in the type of products it manufactured followed by a period of explosive sales growth created a series of challenges for Wiscon Products Inc. The Racine contract manufacturer, which produces complex CNC components for the […]
WMEP Manufacturing Solutions’ programs help businesses automate
- Post Category Automation
- June 03, 2021
- Author: Rich Rovito, Industry Reporter, WMEP
WMEP Manufacturing Solutions’ works with small and mid-size manufacturers to assess whether automation is a fit for them. If so, WMEP consultants work with manufacturers to effectively get them from automation ideation to implementation. Traditionally, industrial automation has been limited […]
“A Smashing Success” Heiden Inc. uses WMEP’s PRA® to find a multitude of solutions.
- Post Category Case Studies III
- May 10, 2021
- Author: Rich Rovito, Industry Reporter, WMEP
Heiden Inc. has forged a long-standing relationship with WMEP Manufacturing Solutions through multiple projects and services that have had wide-ranging positive effects on the Manitowoc custom manufacturer’s overall operations and performance. Heiden’s partnership with WMEP has evolved over more than […]
Marsh Electronics reduces lead times, increases volume and realizes additional dramatic results thanks to QRM
- Post Category Case Studies III
- April 20, 2021
- Author: Rich Rovito, Industry Reporter, WMEP
COMPANY PROFILE: Founded in 1937, Marsh Electronics Inc. is a distributor for many lines of electrical and electronic products. The company also provides value-added solutions using in-house wiring and assembly operations. Marsh serves various markets, including food and beverage, energy, […]
Cher-Make Sausage Co. successfully tackles quality standards in narrow production window
- Post Category Case Studies III
- April 15, 2021
- Author: Rich Rovito, Industry Reporter, WMEP
COMPANY PROFILE: For three generations Cher-Make Sausage Co. in Manitowoc has kept true to a tradition of more than 90 years of authentic sausage making. This commitment has served both its customers and employees well, […]
Wiscon uses Value Stream Mapping to identify waste and create better than expected improvements
- Post Category Case Studies III
- April 14, 2021
- Author: Rich Rovito, Industry Reporter, WMEP
COMPANY PROFILE: Wiscon Products is a contract manufacturer in Racine that manufactures complex CNC components from bar stock. Its expertise is highly complex, close tolerance and difficult to manufacture CNC-machined parts for the hydraulic, aerospace, automotive and construction industries. Wiscon […]
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
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 […]
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 […]
