Leader Modernizes Company with New Technology and Processes
By: Lori Beckman
In Gary Sweeney’s 10 years with Everett Industries, this 2020 Production Machining Emerging Leader has taken organically developed engineering and product development systems and transformed them into scalable, reliable, efficient methods.
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Improve Energy Savings and Efficiency with Vector Kinematics
By: Lori Beckman
The rocking, rotational nozzle movement performed by vector kinematics spray cleaning technology combined with temperature and cleaning additives provides an effective, fast and economical parts cleaning process.
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Proper Disinfectant Use to Prevent COVID-19’s Spread
By: Lori Beckman
Learning how to choose the proper disinfectant for surfaces throughout your shop and then using it as directed are keys to stopping the spread of viruses such as the novel coronavirus.
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Quality Employee Passionate About Sharing Her Knowledge
By: Lori Beckman
“Galion LLC has always encouraged me in my quest to grow and develop professionally, so I would like to help others do the same,” says Erica Bonen, a 2020 Production Machining Emerging Leader.
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Sometimes No-Quoting RFQs is Essential for Efficiency
By: Lori Beckman
Accepting only RFQs that work toward a company’s goals and learning how to manage those efficiently can build better businesses and customer relationships.
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Passionate Role Model is the ‘Heart and Soul’ of the Company
By: Lori Beckman
“Manufacturing has become more than just a career, but a passion,” says Renee Schroeder, vice president of operations at Smith and Richardson Inc., and a Production Machining 2020 Emerging Leader.
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Video: Daily Challenges Emerging Leaders Face
By: Lori Beckman
In this video, Senior Editor Lori Beckman asks Production Machining’s 2020 Emerging Leaders what difficulties they deal with regularly.
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Leader Hopes to Surpass Family Shop’s Expectations
By: Lori Beckman
“As the future owner, it’s my responsibility to garner the respect of my workers and peers, and to lead a prosperous company,” says 33-year-old Cassandra Haupers. “To do so, I must learn from the past and innovate for the future.”
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Advice for the Next Generation of Manufacturing Talent
By: Lori Beckman
Calling all young people interested in manufacturing: Here’s free advice from some of Production Machining’s 2020 Emerging Leaders!
From Youth Pastor to Operations Manager: Joshua Tinney Guides Family Business to New Places
By: Lori Beckman
“Joshua consistently goes above and beyond what is needed, always looking for ways to better our company and bring us to the forefront of manufacturing.”
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Manufacturing Attracts Young Leaders in Different Ways
By: Lori Beckman
Many of Production Machining’s 2020 Emerging Leaders talk about why they chose manufacturing for a career path in this video.
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Quick Learner and Hard Worker Helps Co-workers Improve Skills
By: Lori Beckman
“Josh is supremely patient and has been a great resource for the other team leaders, not only answering their questions but taking the time to explain and improve their skills.”
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