While there are many good texts that describe Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) theory and strategy, little has been provided to stimulate the thinking and passion of the “people who do the work”. That is, until now.
Streator Dependable specializes in designing and producing fabricated material handling products to address our customer’s handling needs. Our current plant is a 250,000 sq. ft. facility which houses an impressive array of equipment and we employee upwards of 50 individuals and can run up to three shifts as workloads require. In addition, Steator Dependable provides fabrication services of O.E.M. parts and components to a variety of customers.
The Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) has partnered with the departments of Transportation, Energy, and Defense as well as the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to focus on finding business opportunities for small manufacturers by matching their capabilities with the supply chain needs of America's original equipment manufacturers. In addition, IMEC has taken a local initiative to help companies in Illinois source their products through local suppliers.
American Nickeloid Company, serving customers since 1898, is a premier supplier of continuous coil products. Our proven system speeds production, minimizes inventories and rejects, and, best of all, overcomes environmental concerns. American Nickeloid offers a complete line of pre-painted metals, pre-plated metals, pre-polished metals, vinyl-metal laminates and specialty coated metals.
What is Next Generation Manufacturing?
Next Generation Manufacturing (NGM) is a process measuring manufacturers’ readiness, support systems and resources, and performances in key strategic areas necessary for world-class manufacturing and future success. Many manufacturers are turning towards NGM to determine if they have a framework of strategies in place to drive manufacturing growth and profitability.
