http://www.njmep.org/case_studies/3/case_studies.aspx New Jersey Manufacturing Extension Program New Jersey Manufacturing Extension Program New Jersey Manufacturing Extension Program en-us 2010 ClientName info@site.com NJMEP ClientName http://njmep.org Tue, 30 Sep 2008 07:23:00 GMT Mon, 21 Jun 2010 04:12:00 GMT ASP.NET CMS no http://www.njmep.org/case_studies/erp_implementation_generates_unexpected_benefits.aspx http://www.njmep.org/case_studies/erp_implementation_generates_unexpected_benefits.aspx no http://www.njmep.org/case_studies/erp_implementation_generates_unexpected_benefits.aspx Case Studies City Theatrical (CTI) is a world leader in the design, development and manufacture of theatrical and event lighting. The company was an early innovator in wireless DMX and is the winner of three LDI product awards. DMX is a communication protocol that is used in the entertainment industry worldwide to operate lighting and other equipment. In 2008 CTI was granted a US patent covering some elements of wireless DMX. As the field has grown this patent has also grown in importance. City Theatrical (CTI) is a world leader in the design, development and manufacture of theatrical and event lighting. The company was an early innovator in wireless DMX and is the winner of three LDI product awards. DMX is a communication protocol that is used in the entertainment industry worldwide to operate lighting and other equipment. In 2008 CTI was granted a US patent covering some elements of wireless DMX. As the field has grown this patent has also grown in importance. Read more.]]> http://www.njmep.org/case_studies/new_jersey_keeps_jobs_due_to_manufacturers_loyalty_to_its_workers.aspx http://www.njmep.org/case_studies/new_jersey_keeps_jobs_due_to_manufacturers_loyalty_to_its_workers.aspx no http://www.njmep.org/case_studies/new_jersey_keeps_jobs_due_to_manufacturers_loyalty_to_its_workers.aspx Case Studies Accurate Screw Machine Products Co. Inc. (ASM) is an ISO 9001: 2000 AS 9100 certified manufacturer of electronic hardware and fasteners specializing in JIT delivery to the electronics, aerospace, medical, telecommunications and metal fabricating industries. ASM was founded in 1967 and in 1998 was acquired by MW Industries, the second largest manufacturer of springs and specialty fasteners in North America. MW operates eleven manufacturing plants throughout the US. Accurate Screw Machine Products Co. Inc. (ASM) is an ISO 9001: 2000 & AS 9100 certified manufacturer of electronic hardware and fasteners specializing in JIT delivery to the electronics, aerospace, medical, telecommunications and metal fabricating industries. ASM was founded in 1967 and in 1998 was acquired by MW Industries, the second largest manufacturer of springs and specialty fasteners in North America. MW operates eleven manufacturing plants throughout the US.  Read more.]]> http://www.njmep.org/case_studies/forward_thinking_manufacturer_educates_its_workforce_to_assure_quality.aspx http://www.njmep.org/case_studies/forward_thinking_manufacturer_educates_its_workforce_to_assure_quality.aspx no http://www.njmep.org/case_studies/forward_thinking_manufacturer_educates_its_workforce_to_assure_quality.aspx Case Studies Oticon, Inc., a Denmark based company, located in Somerset New Jersey, manufactures high performance solutions for the hearing impaired. The company was founded in 1904 when Hans Demant began importing hearing aids to Denmark. Demant’s wife suffered from hearing loss and he was determined to help her and others with hearing impairment. Oticon acquired exclusive distribution of hearing aids for Acousticon Nordic division. World War II make it nearly impossible to locate and acquire supplies, so Oticon, Inc., a Denmark based company, located in Somerset New Jersey, manufactures high performance solutions for the hearing impaired. The company was founded in 1904 when Hans Demant began importing hearing aids to Denmark. Demant’s wife suffered from hearing loss and he was determined to help her and others with hearing impairment. Oticon acquired exclusive distribution of hearing aids for Acousticon Nordic division. World War II make it nearly impossible to locate and acquire supplies, so Read more.]]> http://www.njmep.org/case_studies/tissue_bank_implements_lean_manufacturing_practices_to_remain_competitive.aspx http://www.njmep.org/case_studies/tissue_bank_implements_lean_manufacturing_practices_to_remain_competitive.aspx no http://www.njmep.org/case_studies/tissue_bank_implements_lean_manufacturing_practices_to_remain_competitive.aspx Case Studies In 1987 surgeons and teaching institutions established The Musculoskeletal Transplant Foundation (MTF) to meet the need for a high quality and consistent allograft supply. The Foundation also supports research to expand the science of transplantation, and encourages the efforts of its members and non-member clients to improve the understanding of donation and transplantation among the medical community and the public at large. MTF has recovered tissue from more than 60,000 donors and distribut In 1987 surgeons and teaching institutions established The Musculoskeletal Transplant Foundation (MTF) to meet the need for a high quality and consistent allograft supply. The Foundation also supports research to expand the science of transplantation, and encourages the efforts of its members and non-member clients to improve the understanding of donation and transplantation among the medical community and the public at large. MTF has recovered tissue from more than 60,000 donors and distribut Read more.]]> http://www.njmep.org/case_studies/ranger_industries_crafts_a_plan_to_continue_manufacturing_in_the_usa.aspx http://www.njmep.org/case_studies/ranger_industries_crafts_a_plan_to_continue_manufacturing_in_the_usa.aspx no http://www.njmep.org/case_studies/ranger_industries_crafts_a_plan_to_continue_manufacturing_in_the_usa.aspx Case Studies Ranger Industries is a manufacturer of supplies for the arts-and-crafts industry – inkpads, glitter glue, and embossing powders. It has 55 employees and $8 million in annual sales. Founded in 1929, Ranger originally manufactured inkpads for banks. Vincent A. DiLascia bought the company in 1975. He and his wife, Anne Generas, expanded the company by introducing new ink colors allowing them to open doors to a new market—the arts and crafts industry. Although DiLascia has retired, Ranger remai Ranger Industries is a manufacturer of supplies for the arts-and-crafts industry – inkpads, glitter glue, and embossing powders. It has 55 employees and $8 million in annual sales. Founded in 1929, Ranger originally manufactured inkpads for banks. Vincent A. DiLascia bought the company in 1975. He and his wife, Anne Generas, expanded the company by introducing new ink colors allowing them to open doors to a new market—the arts and crafts industry. Although DiLascia has retired, Ranger remai Read more.]]> http://www.njmep.org/case_studies/new_website_for_nj_equipment_manufacturer_provides_link_to_international_customers.aspx http://www.njmep.org/case_studies/new_website_for_nj_equipment_manufacturer_provides_link_to_international_customers.aspx no http://www.njmep.org/case_studies/new_website_for_nj_equipment_manufacturer_provides_link_to_international_customers.aspx Case Studies Linker Machines, a small family owned business, wanted to increase sales by expanding its customer base to the international marketplace. The company manufactures automatic linking and peeling machinery for small to medium-sized sausage producers. Linker Machines, a small family owned business, wanted to increase sales by expanding its customer base to the international marketplace. The company manufactures automatic linking and peeling machinery for small to medium-sized sausage producers.  Read more.]]> http://www.njmep.org/case_studies/bestwork_industries.aspx http://www.njmep.org/case_studies/bestwork_industries.aspx no http://www.njmep.org/case_studies/bestwork_industries.aspx Case Studies Bestwork Industries for the Blind, Inc., established in 1981, is a non-profit contract assembler for government programs under the umbrella of the National Industries for the Blind. Located in Runnemeade, NJ, they employ about 50 visually impaired people who sew various products, including uniforms, mostly utilized by the military. Bestwork Industries for the Blind, Inc., established in 1981, is a non-profit contract assembler for government programs under the umbrella of the National Industries for the Blind. Located in Runnemeade, NJ, they employ about 50 visually impaired people who sew various products, including uniforms, mostly utilized by the military. Read more.]]> http://www.njmep.org/case_studies/connector_products.aspx http://www.njmep.org/case_studies/connector_products.aspx no http://www.njmep.org/case_studies/connector_products.aspx Case Studies Connector Products Inc. was founded in 1977 in Camden, New Jersey by Mario Polidori, a power utility worker who saw a need for connectors to be used in commercial rail line and power generation applications. He developed the designs and patented the technology while subcontracting the manufacturing. The business eventually grew to a point where he invested in the equipment and personnel to begin manufacturing the products on his own. As the company continued growing and evolving to meet new Connector Products Inc. was founded in 1977 in Camden, New Jersey by Mario Polidori, a power utility worker who saw a need for connectors to be used in commercial rail line and power generation applications. He developed the designs and patented the technology while subcontracting the manufacturing. The business eventually grew to a point where he invested in the equipment and personnel to begin manufacturing the products on his own. As the company continued growing and evolving to meet new  Read more.]]> http://www.njmep.org/case_studies/gulton.aspx http://www.njmep.org/case_studies/gulton.aspx no http://www.njmep.org/case_studies/gulton.aspx Case Studies Gulton, Inc. of Metuchen, New Jersey has manufactured thermal print heads for thermal printer manufacturers and aftermarket needs for over 33 years. Gulton, which currently has 29 employees, became a privately owned company in April 2002. Gulton, Inc. of Metuchen, New Jersey has manufactured thermal print heads for thermal printer manufacturers and aftermarket needs for over 33 years. Gulton, which currently has 29 employees, became a privately owned company in April 2002. Read more.]]> http://www.njmep.org/case_studies/lee_linear.aspx http://www.njmep.org/case_studies/lee_linear.aspx no http://www.njmep.org/case_studies/lee_linear.aspx Case Studies Lee Linear® of Piscataway, NJ was founded as Lee Controls in 1967 in Berkeley Heights, NJ. The company grew into an established manufacturer of precision hardened shafting, and in 2005, ownership changed hands to three long-time employees — Jed Kanter, Jim Ashworth and Mike Mazepa — along with Alan Haveson, former owner of Eastern Bearing Co. of Elizabeth, NJ. Lee Linear® of Piscataway, NJ was founded as Lee Controls in 1967 in Berkeley Heights, NJ. The company grew into an established manufacturer of precision hardened shafting, and in 2005, ownership changed hands to three long-time employees — Jed Kanter, Jim Ashworth and Mike Mazepa — along with Alan Haveson, former owner of Eastern Bearing Co. of Elizabeth, NJ. Read more.]]> http://www.njmep.org/case_studies/lynch_exhibits.aspx http://www.njmep.org/case_studies/lynch_exhibits.aspx no http://www.njmep.org/case_studies/lynch_exhibits.aspx Case Studies Lynch Exhibits of Burlington, New Jersey began as a small, family-owned sign shop that grew into a manufacturer of trade show exhibits and expanded into exhibit design, fabrication, installation and event management. The company currently designs, builds and installs permanent displays for corporate offices, and produces both permanent and traveling exhibits for museums and galleries. Lynch Exhibits has 151 employees, generates annual sales of $15 million, and operates a 210,000 square foot Lynch Exhibits of Burlington, New Jersey began as a small, family-owned sign shop that grew into a manufacturer of trade show exhibits and expanded into exhibit design, fabrication, installation and event management. The company currently designs, builds and installs permanent displays for corporate offices, and produces both permanent and traveling exhibits for museums and galleries. Lynch Exhibits has 151 employees, generates annual sales of $15 million, and operates a 210,000 square foot Read more.]]> http://www.njmep.org/case_studies/myat.aspx http://www.njmep.org/case_studies/myat.aspx no http://www.njmep.org/case_studies/myat.aspx Case Studies Myat Inc. is a privately held manufacturer of proprietary electronic transmission equipment used in television and radio broadcasting and radar installations. Founded in 1951, the third-generation company is located in Mahwah, New Jersey. Myat has 45 employees and generates $5 million in annual sales. Myat Inc. is a privately held manufacturer of proprietary electronic transmission equipment used in television and radio broadcasting and radar installations. Founded in 1951, the third-generation company is located in Mahwah, New Jersey. Myat has 45 employees and generates $5 million in annual sales. Read more.]]> http://www.njmep.org/case_studies/nj_headwear.aspx http://www.njmep.org/case_studies/nj_headwear.aspx no http://www.njmep.org/case_studies/nj_headwear.aspx Case Studies New Jersey Headwear Corporation of Newark, New Jersey was founded in 1992 by President Mitch Cahn as a manufacturer of union label apparel, including hats and shirts, to be promoted to unions, political campaigns, government agencies and socially responsible organizations. The company’s products, which also include a recently established line of custom bags and embroidery, are available only through a national network of union wear distributors. New Jersey Headwear Corporation of Newark, New Jersey was founded in 1992 by President Mitch Cahn as a manufacturer of union label apparel, including hats and shirts, to be promoted to unions, political campaigns, government agencies and socially responsible organizations. The company’s products, which also include a recently established line of custom bags and embroidery, are available only through a national network of union wear distributors.  Read more.]]> http://www.njmep.org/case_studies/plastiform_packaging.aspx http://www.njmep.org/case_studies/plastiform_packaging.aspx no http://www.njmep.org/case_studies/plastiform_packaging.aspx Case Studies PlastiForm Packaging, Inc. has been a leader in the field of custom thermoforming since 1958. They manufacture a wide variety of high quality plastic sheets and vacuum thermoforming products and have built a reputation through attention to details, quality control and personal customer services. PlastiForm Packaging, Inc. has been a leader in the field of custom thermoforming since 1958. They manufacture a wide variety of high quality plastic sheets and vacuum thermoforming products and have built a reputation through attention to details, quality control and personal customer services. Read more.]]> http://www.njmep.org/case_studies/strato_inc.aspx http://www.njmep.org/case_studies/strato_inc.aspx no http://www.njmep.org/case_studies/strato_inc.aspx Case Studies Robert Foxx founded Strato Inc. in 1968 as a developer and manufacturer of products to be marketed to the railroad and transit industries. The Foxx family bought the business in 1972 when current president and CEO, Michael J. Foxx, joined the company upon graduating college. Strato, located in Piscataway, NJ, has 100 employees, a 100,000 square foot manufacturing and distribution facility and annual sales of $30 million. Michael became president and CEO in 1985, and his two sons head the company Robert Foxx founded Strato Inc. in 1968 as a developer and manufacturer of products to be marketed to the railroad and transit industries. The Foxx family bought the business in 1972 when current president and CEO, Michael J. Foxx, joined the company upon graduating college. Strato, located in Piscataway, NJ, has 100 employees, a 100,000 square foot manufacturing and distribution facility and annual sales of $30 million. Michael became president and CEO in 1985, and his two sons head the company Read more.]]> http://www.njmep.org/case_studies/vital_signs.aspx http://www.njmep.org/case_studies/vital_signs.aspx no http://www.njmep.org/case_studies/vital_signs.aspx Case Studies Vital Signs of Totowa, New Jersey designs, manufactures and markets single-use medical products for the anesthesia, respiratory, critical care, sleep therapy and medical emergency markets. Originally founded in 1972 in New York, the company reincorporated in New Jersey in 1988. Its corporate offices and main manufacturing facility are located in Totowa, while additional manufacturing and warehousing facilities are in Pennsylvania, Minnesota and Colorado, and subsidiaries exist in Maryland, Swede Vital Signs of Totowa, New Jersey designs, manufactures and markets single-use medical products for the anesthesia, respiratory, critical care, sleep therapy and medical emergency markets. Originally founded in 1972 in New York, the company reincorporated in New Jersey in 1988. Its corporate offices and main manufacturing facility are located in Totowa, while additional manufacturing and warehousing facilities are in Pennsylvania, Minnesota and Colorado, and subsidiaries exist in Maryland, Swede Read more.]]> http://www.njmep.org/case_studies/avionic_instruments.aspx http://www.njmep.org/case_studies/avionic_instruments.aspx no http://www.njmep.org/case_studies/avionic_instruments.aspx Case Studies Avionic Instruments, Inc. of Avenel, New Jersey was established in 1970 as a family-owned business. The power conversion equipment company employs 185 in the research, development and manufacturing of power and control systems for the defense and commercial aerospace industries. In July 2005, Avionics was acquired by TRANSDIGM, a holding company with a considerable presence in the aerospace industry. Through the acquisition, Avionic Instruments joined TRANSDIGM’s established engineering firms Avionic Instruments, Inc. of Avenel, New Jersey was established in 1970 as a family-owned business. The power conversion equipment company employs 185 in the research, development and manufacturing of power and control systems for the defense and commercial aerospace industries. In July 2005, Avionics was acquired by TRANSDIGM, a holding company with a considerable presence in the aerospace industry. Through the acquisition, Avionic Instruments joined TRANSDIGM’s established engineering firms  Read more.]]> http://www.njmep.org/case_studies/johanson_manufacturing.aspx http://www.njmep.org/case_studies/johanson_manufacturing.aspx no http://www.njmep.org/case_studies/johanson_manufacturing.aspx Case Studies Johanson Manufacturing intends to remain in the state of New Jersey. Despite mounting competitive pressures, this family-owned and -operated manufacturer of precision electronic and fiber optic products is making a critical investment in the company and its people with assistance from the NJ Department of Labor and Workforce Development and the NJ Manufacturing Extension Partnership (NJMEP), an affiliate of the NIST Manufacturing Extension Partnership. Johanson manufactures the components for p Johanson Manufacturing intends to remain in the state of New Jersey. Despite mounting competitive pressures, this family-owned and -operated manufacturer of precision electronic and fiber optic products is making a critical investment in the company and its people with assistance from the NJ Department of Labor and Workforce Development and the NJ Manufacturing Extension Partnership (NJMEP), an affiliate of the NIST Manufacturing Extension Partnership. Johanson manufactures the components for p Read more.]]> http://www.njmep.org/case_studies/certech.aspx http://www.njmep.org/case_studies/certech.aspx no http://www.njmep.org/case_studies/certech.aspx Case Studies Certech, Inc. manufactures injection-molded ceramic parts used in the investment casting of turbine engines. Certech is based in Wood Ridge, New Jersey and has additional manufacturing plants in Ohio, Pennsylvania, Mexico and the UK. The company was founded in 1978 and was purchased by Carpenter Technologies Corporation in 1997. Today, Certech ‘s NJ Operations has roughly 300 employees in two facilities equaling 95,000 square feet. Certech, Inc. manufactures injection-molded ceramic parts used in the investment casting of turbine engines. Certech is based in Wood Ridge, New Jersey and has additional manufacturing plants in Ohio, Pennsylvania, Mexico and the UK. The company was founded in 1978 and was purchased by Carpenter Technologies Corporation in 1997. Today, Certech ‘s NJ Operations has roughly 300 employees in two facilities equaling 95,000 square feet. Read more.]]> http://www.njmep.org/case_studies/itw_thielex.aspx http://www.njmep.org/case_studies/itw_thielex.aspx no http://www.njmep.org/case_studies/itw_thielex.aspx Case Studies ITW Thielex of Somerset, NJ manufactures a wide range of protective shipping and handling packaging for electronics components, including PVC polygrade clear packaging and IC socket connectors; Plastiglide casters for furniture; and Maxigrip zippers for protective cover applications. The company, which has 68 employees and generates annual sales of $14 million, is part of Illinois Tool Works (ITW), which acquired Thielex in 1983. ITW Thielex of Somerset, NJ manufactures a wide range of protective shipping and handling packaging for electronics components, including PVC polygrade clear packaging and IC socket connectors; Plastiglide casters for furniture; and Maxigrip zippers for protective cover applications. The company, which has 68 employees and generates annual sales of $14 million, is part of Illinois Tool Works (ITW), which acquired Thielex in 1983. Read more.]]> http://www.njmep.org/case_studies/s_s_white_tech.aspx http://www.njmep.org/case_studies/s_s_white_tech.aspx no http://www.njmep.org/case_studies/s_s_white_tech.aspx Case Studies S.S. White Technologies Inc. is a Piscataway, New Jersey manufacturer of flexible shaft assemblies, bulk shafts and abrasive units for the aircraft, industrial, medical and automotive markets. Dr. Samuel Stockton White, a practicing dentist who helped pioneer his field with the introduction of a high-speed flexible shaft dental drill, founded the company in 1844. S.S. White soon developed the flexible shaft for use in automobile speedometers, power tools, instrumentation, motor controls and cons S.S. White Technologies Inc. is a Piscataway, New Jersey manufacturer of flexible shaft assemblies, bulk shafts and abrasive units for the aircraft, industrial, medical and automotive markets. Dr. Samuel Stockton White, a practicing dentist who helped pioneer his field with the introduction of a high-speed flexible shaft dental drill, founded the company in 1844. S.S. White soon developed the flexible shaft for use in automobile speedometers, power tools, instrumentation, motor controls and cons Read more.]]> http://www.njmep.org/case_studies/precision_escalator.aspx http://www.njmep.org/case_studies/precision_escalator.aspx no http://www.njmep.org/case_studies/precision_escalator.aspx Case Studies Precision Escalator of Kenilworth, New Jersey is a 20-year-old manufacturer of escalator parts, elevator products and moving walk components for all makes and models. With over 80 employees and annual sales of $12 million, the company inventories the largest parts solutions selection in the industry. Precision Escalator of Kenilworth, New Jersey is a 20-year-old manufacturer of escalator parts, elevator products and moving walk components for all makes and models. With over 80 employees and annual sales of $12 million, the company inventories the largest parts solutions selection in the industry. Read more.]]> http://www.njmep.org/case_studies/tah_industries.aspx http://www.njmep.org/case_studies/tah_industries.aspx no http://www.njmep.org/case_studies/tah_industries.aspx Case Studies TAH Industries Inc. of Robbinsville, New Jersey manufactures motionless mixers and cartridge systems for the medical and industrial markets. CEO Terry Horner, who founded the company 25 years ago, was one of the early developers of static mixing technology for the two-component adhesive and sealant industry. TAH, which currently has 125 employees, holds extensive worldwide patents on improvements to this technology, and remains an innovator in providing high-quality, cost-effective motionless mi TAH Industries Inc. of Robbinsville, New Jersey manufactures motionless mixers and cartridge systems for the medical and industrial markets. CEO Terry Horner, who founded the company 25 years ago, was one of the early developers of static mixing technology for the two-component adhesive and sealant industry. TAH, which currently has 125 employees, holds extensive worldwide patents on improvements to this technology, and remains an innovator in providing high-quality, cost-effective motionless mi Read more.]]> http://www.njmep.org/case_studies/triangle_tube.aspx http://www.njmep.org/case_studies/triangle_tube.aspx no http://www.njmep.org/case_studies/triangle_tube.aspx Case Studies Triangle Tube/Phase III Co. of Blackwood, New Jersey manufactures and assembles a variety of condensing boilers, heat exchangers and hot water heaters for residential, commercial and industrial use. The Blackwood, New Jersey Company currently has 51 employees and generates annual sales over $25 million. Triangle Tube/Phase III Co. of Blackwood, New Jersey manufactures and assembles a variety of condensing boilers, heat exchangers and hot water heaters for residential, commercial and industrial use. The Blackwood, New Jersey Company currently has 51 employees and generates annual sales over $25 million. Read more.]]> http://www.njmep.org/case_studies/voltaix.aspx http://www.njmep.org/case_studies/voltaix.aspx no http://www.njmep.org/case_studies/voltaix.aspx Case Studies Voltaix is a North Branch, New Jersey manufacturer of high purity specialty gases and chemicals for emerging applications related primarily to electronic and photonic devices. Founded in 1986 by John de Neufville, Ph.D., the company has developed proprietary gas manufacturing capabilities and an array of products that are used in chemical vapor deposition (CVD) and ion implantation processes to enhance the performance of silicon-based semiconductor devices such as computer chips and solar cells. Voltaix is a North Branch, New Jersey manufacturer of high purity specialty gases and chemicals for emerging applications related primarily to electronic and photonic devices. Founded in 1986 by John de Neufville, Ph.D., the company has developed proprietary gas manufacturing capabilities and an array of products that are used in chemical vapor deposition (CVD) and ion implantation processes to enhance the performance of silicon-based semiconductor devices such as computer chips and solar cells. Read more.]]> http://www.njmep.org/case_studies/spirent_communications.aspx http://www.njmep.org/case_studies/spirent_communications.aspx no http://www.njmep.org/case_studies/spirent_communications.aspx Case Studies Spirent Communications is an Eatontown, New Jersey company with 125 employees and annual sales of $50 million. Spirent was established in 1984 as Telecom Analysis Systems, Inc. and was purchased by Bowthorpe plc, a UK-based holding company, a year later. Today, Spirent Communications is a component of the Spirent Communications Group, which is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Spirent plc, an international technology company based in Crawley, UK. Spirent Communications is an Eatontown, New Jersey company with 125 employees and annual sales of $50 million. Spirent was established in 1984 as Telecom Analysis Systems, Inc. and was purchased by Bowthorpe plc, a UK-based holding company, a year later. Today, Spirent Communications is a component of the Spirent Communications Group, which is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Spirent plc, an international technology company based in Crawley, UK. Read more.]]> http://www.njmep.org/case_studies/spex_certiprep.aspx http://www.njmep.org/case_studies/spex_certiprep.aspx no http://www.njmep.org/case_studies/spex_certiprep.aspx Case Studies SPEX CertiPrep of Metuchen, New Jersey was founded in 1954. The company, which employs 50 people and generates annual sales of $10 million, produces sample preparation equipment and certified reference materials for analytical spectroscopy. SPEX CertiPrep of Metuchen, New Jersey was founded in 1954. The company, which employs 50 people and generates annual sales of $10 million, produces sample preparation equipment and certified reference materials for analytical spectroscopy. Read more.]]> http://www.njmep.org/case_studies/us_filter.aspx http://www.njmep.org/case_studies/us_filter.aspx no http://www.njmep.org/case_studies/us_filter.aspx Case Studies USFilter Electrocatalytic Products, a Siemens company, manufactures water treatment systems for commercial, industrial and municipal use. The Union, New Jersey Company is a provider of onsite hypochlorite generation and other electrochemical components and equipment designed to control biological fouling and corrosion at power plants, petrochemical facilities, ships and offshore facilities. It employs 90 people. USFilter Electrocatalytic Products, a Siemens company, manufactures water treatment systems for commercial, industrial and municipal use. The Union, New Jersey Company is a provider of onsite hypochlorite generation and other electrochemical components and equipment designed to control biological fouling and corrosion at power plants, petrochemical facilities, ships and offshore facilities. It employs 90 people. Read more.]]> http://www.njmep.org/case_studies/ferro_corporation.aspx http://www.njmep.org/case_studies/ferro_corporation.aspx no http://www.njmep.org/case_studies/ferro_corporation.aspx Case Studies Ferro Corporation purchased PDI (Pigment Dispersions Incorporated) in 1992, adding it to Ferro’s Performance Chemicals Division. The business manufactures colorants for the thermoset and thermoplastics industries and sells them to the general compounding and coatings industry. Ferro Corporation purchased PDI (Pigment Dispersions Incorporated) in 1992, adding it to Ferro’s Performance Chemicals Division. The business manufactures colorants for the thermoset and thermoplastics industries and sells them to the general compounding and coatings industry. Read more.]]> http://www.njmep.org/case_studies/assured_automation.aspx http://www.njmep.org/case_studies/assured_automation.aspx no http://www.njmep.org/case_studies/assured_automation.aspx Case Studies Assured Automation of Clark, New Jersey was founded more than 20 years ago. The company is a leading supplier of automated valves and flow components for industrial process control applications. It services a diverse clientele, ranging from small equipment manufacturers to Fortune 500 manufacturing, chemical and pharmaceutical companies. Assured Automation of Clark, New Jersey was founded more than 20 years ago. The company is a leading supplier of automated valves and flow components for industrial process control applications. It services a diverse clientele, ranging from small equipment manufacturers to Fortune 500 manufacturing, chemical and pharmaceutical companies.  Read more.]]> http://www.njmep.org/case_studies/triangle_manufacturing.aspx http://www.njmep.org/case_studies/triangle_manufacturing.aspx no http://www.njmep.org/case_studies/triangle_manufacturing.aspx Case Studies Triangle Manufacturing Co. Inc., of Upper Saddle River, New Jersey is a contract manufacturer of precision component parts. Founded in 1955 by William Strohmeyer and two partners, the 90-employee company provides services including product development, manufacturing engineering and complete turnkey solutions for production manufacturers via materials management and production. Triangle Manufacturing is ISO 9001-2000 registered and has extensive experience in the medical manufacturing field, incl Triangle Manufacturing Co. Inc., of Upper Saddle River, New Jersey is a contract manufacturer of precision component parts. Founded in 1955 by William Strohmeyer and two partners, the 90-employee company provides services including product development, manufacturing engineering and complete turnkey solutions for production manufacturers via materials management and production. Triangle Manufacturing is ISO 9001-2000 registered and has extensive experience in the medical manufacturing field, incl Read more.]]> http://www.njmep.org/case_studies/trek_connect.aspx http://www.njmep.org/case_studies/trek_connect.aspx no http://www.njmep.org/case_studies/trek_connect.aspx Case Studies Trek Connect, Inc., of Moorestown, New Jersey, is a woman-owned small business founded in 1999 by Miriam (Mimi) Jacobs. A veteran of more than 30 years in the connector marketplace, Jacobs capitalized on an opportunity to create her own wire harness and cable assembly business and guided the company to success. Trek Connect, Inc., of Moorestown, New Jersey, is a woman-owned small business founded in 1999 by Miriam (Mimi) Jacobs. A veteran of more than 30 years in the connector marketplace, Jacobs capitalized on an opportunity to create her own wire harness and cable assembly business and guided the company to success. Read more.]]> http://www.njmep.org/case_studies/white_conveyor.aspx http://www.njmep.org/case_studies/white_conveyor.aspx no http://www.njmep.org/case_studies/white_conveyor.aspx Case Studies Application of the Lean Concepts learned through NJMEP training has enabled White Conveyors, Inc. of Kenilworth, New Jersey to reduce its manufacturing cycle time from three weeks to three days. “The NJMEP approach of ‘train-do’ gave us the ability to immediately apply the concepts to our organization,” explains Nick Scarpa, White Conveyors’ Director of Quality. Application of the Lean Concepts learned through NJMEP training has enabled White Conveyors, Inc. of Kenilworth, New Jersey to reduce its manufacturing cycle time from three weeks to three days. “The NJMEP approach of ‘train-do’ gave us the ability to immediately apply the concepts to our organization,” explains Nick Scarpa, White Conveyors’ Director of Quality. Read more.]]> http://www.njmep.org/case_studies/superseal_manufacturing.aspx http://www.njmep.org/case_studies/superseal_manufacturing.aspx no http://www.njmep.org/case_studies/superseal_manufacturing.aspx Case Studies In 2001, Superseal Manufacturing Company, Inc., a South Plainfield, New Jersey-based manufacturer of windows for distributors, was carrying huge inventories and achieving less than 50% on-time delivery to its clients. Owner Joe Vespa, Jr. had grown concerned with the possibility of losing customers. A cold call from NJMEP, followed by an introductory letter from NJMEP Field Agent Lorna Runkle, set in motion a process improvement project that would allow Superseal to increase sales, add jobs, inv In 2001, Superseal Manufacturing Company, Inc., a South Plainfield, New Jersey-based manufacturer of windows for distributors, was carrying huge inventories and achieving less than 50% on-time delivery to its clients. Owner Joe Vespa, Jr. had grown concerned with the possibility of losing customers. A cold call from NJMEP, followed by an introductory letter from NJMEP Field Agent Lorna Runkle, set in motion a process improvement project that would allow Superseal to increase sales, add jobs, inv Read more.]]> http://www.njmep.org/case_studies/barry_callebaut.aspx http://www.njmep.org/case_studies/barry_callebaut.aspx no http://www.njmep.org/case_studies/barry_callebaut.aspx Case Studies Barry Callebaut was formed just over seven years ago when two powers of the chocolate industry, Callebaut the Belgian chocolate producer and Cacao Barry the French manufacturer, joined forces. With 30 production sites worldwide, sales of 2.5 billion and over 9500 employees, Barry Callebaut is recognized as the world’s leading manufacturer of high-quality cocoa and chocolate products. Most recently Barry Callebaut acquired Stollwerck Group, a German manufacturer and marketer of chocolate and US-b Barry Callebaut was formed just over seven years ago when two powers of the chocolate industry, Callebaut the Belgian chocolate producer and Cacao Barry the French manufacturer, joined forces. With 30 production sites worldwide, sales of 2.5 billion and over 9500 employees, Barry Callebaut is recognized as the world’s leading manufacturer of high-quality cocoa and chocolate products. Most recently Barry Callebaut acquired Stollwerck Group, a German manufacturer and marketer of chocolate and US-b Read more.]]> http://www.njmep.org/case_studies/dyna_lite.aspx http://www.njmep.org/case_studies/dyna_lite.aspx no http://www.njmep.org/case_studies/dyna_lite.aspx Case Studies Dyna-Lite Flash Equipment, Inc., founded in 1970, is a manufacturer of professional flash photography equipment. The Union, New Jersey company employs 17 people and generates annual sales totaling $3,500,000. Dyna-Lite Flash Equipment, Inc., founded in 1970, is a manufacturer of professional flash photography equipment. The Union, New Jersey company employs 17 people and generates annual sales totaling $3,500,000. Read more.]]> http://www.njmep.org/case_studies/well_bilt.aspx http://www.njmep.org/case_studies/well_bilt.aspx no http://www.njmep.org/case_studies/well_bilt.aspx Case Studies Well-Bilt Industries, Inc., a Linden, New Jersey company, has been meeting the metalworking and fabrication needs of its customers for more than 20 years. Well-Bilt, founded by President Les Zalewski, performs metal stamping, fabricating and assembly with CNC turning, milling precision machining and cold saw cutting. The ten-employee company generates annual sales of $570,000. Well-Bilt Industries, Inc., a Linden, New Jersey company, has been meeting the metalworking and fabrication needs of its customers for more than 20 years. Well-Bilt, founded by President Les Zalewski, performs metal stamping, fabricating and assembly with CNC turning, milling precision machining and cold saw cutting. The ten-employee company generates annual sales of $570,000. Read more.]]> http://www.njmep.org/case_studies/vct_qualteq.aspx http://www.njmep.org/case_studies/vct_qualteq.aspx no http://www.njmep.org/case_studies/vct_qualteq.aspx Case Studies VCT/QualTeq Division, a 195-employee company in South Plainfield, New Jersey, is a globally recognized secure/non-secure transaction card service company. A leader in card solutions, VCT/QualTeq has been serving the card production and application needs of blue-chip clients since the mid 1980s. VCT/QualTeq Division, a 195-employee company in South Plainfield, New Jersey, is a globally recognized secure/non-secure transaction card service company. A leader in card solutions, VCT/QualTeq has been serving the card production and application needs of blue-chip clients since the mid 1980s. Read more.]]> http://www.njmep.org/case_studies/argent_associates.aspx http://www.njmep.org/case_studies/argent_associates.aspx no http://www.njmep.org/case_studies/argent_associates.aspx Case Studies For Beatriz (Betty) M. Manetta, founder, president and chief executive officer of Argent Associates, Inc., 20 years of hard work, education and experience in the telecommunications industry led her to discover a niche market waiting to be serviced. Argent is a certified minority business enterprise providing inventory control, materials management and logistics to the telecommunications and retail industries. For Beatriz (Betty) M. Manetta, founder, president and chief executive officer of Argent Associates, Inc., 20 years of hard work, education and experience in the telecommunications industry led her to discover a niche market waiting to be serviced. Argent is a certified minority business enterprise providing inventory control, materials management and logistics to the telecommunications and retail industries. Read more.]]> http://www.njmep.org/case_studies/tri_tech.aspx http://www.njmep.org/case_studies/tri_tech.aspx no http://www.njmep.org/case_studies/tri_tech.aspx Case Studies Headquartered in South Bound Brook, New Jersey, Tri-Tech Tool Design Co., Inc. (Tri-Tech) specializes in the production of plastic molded components, prototypes and plastic injection molds. Brothers, Art and Bill Weber Sr. founded this 28-person company in 1981 and have grown the business to a multi-million dollar company. Tri-Tech manufactures products for a variety of industries including: medical device, construction, plumbing and cosmetics. The company has earned a reputation for their tot Headquartered in South Bound Brook, New Jersey, Tri-Tech Tool & Design Co., Inc. (Tri-Tech) specializes in the production of plastic molded components, prototypes and plastic injection molds. Brothers, Art and Bill Weber Sr. founded this 28-person company in 1981 and have grown the business to a multi-million dollar company. Tri-Tech manufactures products for a variety of industries including: medical device, construction, plumbing and cosmetics. The company has earned a reputation for their tot Read more.]]> http://www.njmep.org/case_studies/aerco.aspx http://www.njmep.org/case_studies/aerco.aspx no http://www.njmep.org/case_studies/aerco.aspx Case Studies AERCO International, Inc., of Northvale, New Jersey, is a manufacturer of gas and steam-fired hydronic boilers and water heaters. With 106 employees, the company is known by HVAC and plumbing engineers worldwide for its innovative product designs, a renowned manufacturing process, a strong reputation for consumer education and a solid network of sales agencies. AERCO International, Inc., of Northvale, New Jersey, is a manufacturer of gas and steam-fired hydronic boilers and water heaters. With 106 employees, the company is known by HVAC and plumbing engineers worldwide for its innovative product designs, a renowned manufacturing process, a strong reputation for consumer education and a solid network of sales agencies. Read more.]]> http://www.njmep.org/case_studies/carteret.aspx http://www.njmep.org/case_studies/carteret.aspx no http://www.njmep.org/case_studies/carteret.aspx Case Studies Headquartered in Somerset, New Jersey, Carteret Die Casting Corp. produces custom die cast products for the automotive, defense, electronics and architectural hardware industries. Joe Dapsis, Sr. founded the company in 1960, which now employs 59 people and generates $6,000,000 in annual sales. The company has earned a reputation for producing a quality product that meets their customer requirements. Headquartered in Somerset, New Jersey, Carteret Die Casting Corp. produces custom die cast products for the automotive, defense, electronics and architectural hardware industries. Joe Dapsis, Sr. founded the company in 1960, which now employs 59 people and generates $6,000,000 in annual sales. The company has earned a reputation for producing a quality product that meets their customer requirements. Read more.]]> http://www.njmep.org/case_studies/girard_equipment.aspx http://www.njmep.org/case_studies/girard_equipment.aspx no http://www.njmep.org/case_studies/girard_equipment.aspx Case Studies Implementation of lean manufacturing techniques through a value stream mapping program has enabled Girard Equipment Inc. to reduce set-up times for their equipment, and has resulted in cost savings of $20,000 - $30,000. Implementation of lean manufacturing techniques through a value stream mapping program has enabled Girard Equipment Inc. to reduce set-up times for their equipment, and has resulted in cost savings of $20,000 - $30,000. Read more.]]> http://www.njmep.org/case_studies/spinnerin_dye.aspx http://www.njmep.org/case_studies/spinnerin_dye.aspx no http://www.njmep.org/case_studies/spinnerin_dye.aspx Case Studies Spinnerin Dye began as Spinnerin Inc. in 1939 by Swiss based, Spinnerin Inc. in South Hackensack, NJ. Current owners and former employees of Spinnerin Inc., Bill Rabadan, Mike Sutherland, and Vasfi Ismailovski purchased the company in 1998, and not to loose brand recognition, negotiated to retain the name Spinnerin. The company is a dye house for the textile industry processing over 200,000 pounds of white clothing and home furnishings each week. Their work ends up on the racks of Wal-Mart, Old Spinnerin Dye began as Spinnerin Inc. in 1939 by Swiss based, Spinnerin Inc. in South Hackensack, NJ. Current owners and former employees of Spinnerin Inc., Bill Rabadan, Mike Sutherland, and Vasfi Ismailovski purchased the company in 1998, and not to loose brand recognition, negotiated to retain the name Spinnerin. The company is a dye house for the textile industry processing over 200,000 pounds of white clothing and home furnishings each week. Their work ends up on the racks of Wal-Mart, Old  Read more.]]> http://www.njmep.org/case_studies/manville_rubber.aspx http://www.njmep.org/case_studies/manville_rubber.aspx no http://www.njmep.org/case_studies/manville_rubber.aspx Case Studies Intrigued by a marketing initiative, MRP’s Mark Gajewski, contacted the New Jersey Manufacturing Extension Program, Inc. (NJMEP), a National Institute of Standards and Technology Manufacturing Extension Partnership network affiliate (NIST MEP) to learn how NJMEP could be of assistance with their corporate ISO program, sales and marketing initiatives and process control practices. Intrigued by a marketing initiative, MRP’s Mark Gajewski, contacted the New Jersey Manufacturing Extension Program, Inc. (NJMEP), a National Institute of Standards and Technology Manufacturing Extension Partnership network affiliate (NIST MEP) to learn how NJMEP could be of assistance with their corporate ISO program, sales and marketing initiatives and process control practices.  Read more.]]> http://www.njmep.org/case_studies/gem_plastics_.aspx http://www.njmep.org/case_studies/gem_plastics_.aspx no http://www.njmep.org/case_studies/gem_plastics_.aspx Case Studies Mario Verdi and John Domici, Jr. founded Gem Plastics, Inc., in 1999, and they were joined by Frank Garza, as a third partner in 2000. Located in Randolph, New Jersey, Gem Plastics and its subsidiary Creative Plastics and Designs Inc., (CPD) offers complete services from design to finished products of custom plastic and metal parts to their customers. Mario Verdi and John Domici, Jr. founded Gem Plastics, Inc., in 1999, and they were joined by Frank Garza, as a third partner in 2000. Located in Randolph, New Jersey, Gem Plastics and its subsidiary Creative Plastics and Designs Inc., (CPD) offers complete services from design to finished products of custom plastic and metal parts to their customers. Read more.]]> http://www.njmep.org/case_studies/swenson_company.aspx http://www.njmep.org/case_studies/swenson_company.aspx no http://www.njmep.org/case_studies/swenson_company.aspx Case Studies New Jersey Department of Labor referred Victor Swenson, President of Swenson Company, to the New Jersey Manufacturing Extension Program, Inc. (NJMEP), a National Institute of Standards and Technology Manufacturing Extension Partnership network affiliate (NIST MEP). Swenson wanted to improve their internal business systems and develop avenues for new business by becoming ISO Registered. New Jersey Department of Labor referred Victor Swenson, President of Swenson Company, to the New Jersey Manufacturing Extension Program, Inc. (NJMEP), a National Institute of Standards and Technology Manufacturing Extension Partnership network affiliate (NIST MEP). Swenson wanted to improve their internal business systems and develop avenues for new business by becoming ISO Registered.  Read more.]]> http://www.njmep.org/case_studies/lz_tool_engineering.aspx http://www.njmep.org/case_studies/lz_tool_engineering.aspx no http://www.njmep.org/case_studies/lz_tool_engineering.aspx Case Studies Early in 1999, L Z Tool met Field Agents from New Jersey Manufacturing Extension Program, Inc. (NJMEP) while attending a seminar on economic development. L Z expressed an interest in becoming ISO Registered. And so the process began. In addition, in 2000, Mr. Frank Cooper, Director of Sales and Marketing of L Z Tool, became a member of the NJMEP Board of Trustees. Early in 1999, L & Z Tool met Field Agents from New Jersey Manufacturing Extension Program, Inc. (NJMEP) while attending a seminar on economic development. L & Z expressed an interest in becoming ISO Registered. And so the process began. In addition, in 2000, Mr. Frank Cooper, Director of Sales and Marketing of L & Z Tool, became a member of the NJMEP Board of Trustees.  Read more.]]> http://www.njmep.org/case_studies/rehtek_machine_company.aspx http://www.njmep.org/case_studies/rehtek_machine_company.aspx no http://www.njmep.org/case_studies/rehtek_machine_company.aspx Case Studies Working with the New Jersey Manufacturing Extension Program, Inc. (NJMEP), Alamo Learning Systems and the New Jersey Department of Labor, Office of Customized Training, Rehtek Machine Company achieved ISO 9002:1994 registration in 2001! Working with the New Jersey Manufacturing Extension Program, Inc. (NJMEP), Alamo Learning Systems and the New Jersey Department of Labor, Office of Customized Training, Rehtek Machine Company achieved ISO 9002:1994 registration in 2001!  Read more.]]> http://www.njmep.org/case_studies/henry_troemner.aspx http://www.njmep.org/case_studies/henry_troemner.aspx no http://www.njmep.org/case_studies/henry_troemner.aspx Case Studies Henry Troemner founded Henry Troemner LLC, of Thorofare, New Jersey, in 1840. Their first products were weight balances. Today they are one of the world’s leading suppliers of precision weights and mass standards, and their commercial metrology laboratory offers comprehensive weight calibration and certification services. Henry Troemner founded Henry Troemner LLC, of Thorofare, New Jersey, in 1840. Their first products were weight balances. Today they are one of the world’s leading suppliers of precision weights and mass standards, and their commercial metrology laboratory offers comprehensive weight calibration and certification services.  Read more.]]> http://www.njmep.org/case_studies/compac.aspx http://www.njmep.org/case_studies/compac.aspx no http://www.njmep.org/case_studies/compac.aspx Case Studies Eight feet of floodwaters could not prevent the team at COMPAC from achieving their goal of ISO registration. In May 2001 COMPAC was recommended for ISO 9001:1994 registration for their New Jersey facilities, Compac Corporation in Netcong and Compac Industries in Edison. Eight feet of floodwaters could not prevent the team at COMPAC from achieving their goal of ISO registration. In May 2001 COMPAC was recommended for ISO 9001:1994 registration for their New Jersey facilities, Compac Corporation in Netcong and Compac Industries in Edison.  Read more.]]> http://www.njmep.org/case_studies/gemco.aspx http://www.njmep.org/case_studies/gemco.aspx no http://www.njmep.org/case_studies/gemco.aspx Case Studies General Machine Company of New Jersey (GEMCO) achieved ISO registration in March 2001! After 11 months of hard work by a dedicated team, GEMCO’s goal was achieved through a consortium approach of ISO Program Implementation. Benefits of internal system improvements and product quality have already been realized. General Machine Company of New Jersey (GEMCO) achieved ISO registration in March 2001! After 11 months of hard work by a dedicated team, GEMCO’s goal was achieved through a consortium approach of ISO Program Implementation. Benefits of internal system improvements and product quality have already been realized.  Read more.]]> http://www.njmep.org/case_studies/kason_.aspx http://www.njmep.org/case_studies/kason_.aspx no http://www.njmep.org/case_studies/kason_.aspx Case Studies Kason Corporation, founded in 1967 by Lawrence Stone, is currently located in Millburn, New Jersey. Kason manufactures circular screen separators, centrifugal screeners and vibration fluid processors for the chemical process industries. Kason employs 46 people in their Millburn facility and ships process machinery through-out the world. Kason Corporation, founded in 1967 by Lawrence Stone, is currently located in Millburn, New Jersey. Kason manufactures circular screen separators, centrifugal screeners and vibration fluid processors for the chemical process industries. Kason employs 46 people in their Millburn facility and ships process machinery through-out the world.  Read more.]]> http://www.njmep.org/case_studies/reckitt_benckiser.aspx http://www.njmep.org/case_studies/reckitt_benckiser.aspx no http://www.njmep.org/case_studies/reckitt_benckiser.aspx Case Studies Reckitt Benckiser, Inc., located in Hillsborough, New Jersey, is the world’s leading manufacturer of household cleaning products. Brands include Lysol, Woolite, Calgon, Wizard and Spray ‘n Wash. Reckitt Benckiser employs approximately 235 people in New Jersey, and has annual sales of approximately 4 billion dollars. Their corporate headquarters is located in Berkshire, United Kingdom. Reckitt Benckiser, Inc., located in Hillsborough, New Jersey, is the world’s leading manufacturer of household cleaning products. Brands include Lysol, Woolite, Calgon, Wizard and Spray ‘n Wash. Reckitt Benckiser employs approximately 235 people in New Jersey, and has annual sales of approximately 4 billion dollars. Their corporate headquarters is located in Berkshire, United Kingdom.  Read more.]]> http://www.njmep.org/case_studies/steel_craft_.aspx http://www.njmep.org/case_studies/steel_craft_.aspx no http://www.njmep.org/case_studies/steel_craft_.aspx Case Studies Founded in 1946, Steel Craft Industries is the United States’ largest manufacturer of unwired and fluorescent lighting fixtures. The company currently employs more than 70 people and supplies original equipment manufacturers with fixtures, parts and subassemblies. Founded in 1946, Steel Craft Industries is the United States’ largest manufacturer of unwired and fluorescent lighting fixtures. The company currently employs more than 70 people and supplies original equipment manufacturers with fixtures, parts and subassemblies. Read more.]]> http://www.njmep.org/case_studies/biochem_valve_.aspx http://www.njmep.org/case_studies/biochem_valve_.aspx no http://www.njmep.org/case_studies/biochem_valve_.aspx Case Studies Bio-Chem Valve, Inc., located in Boonton, NJ is a leading manufacturer of miniature solenoid valves and pumps. Bio-Chem Valve Inc. manufactures a complete line of miniature isolation valves, pinch valves and pumps used in chromatography, auto-sampling, blood diagnostics, medical instrumentation, bio-technology, pharmaceutical equipment, environmental analysis and other applications. Bio-Chem Valve, Inc., located in Boonton, NJ is a leading manufacturer of miniature solenoid valves and pumps. Bio-Chem Valve Inc. manufactures a complete line of miniature isolation valves, pinch valves and pumps used in chromatography, auto-sampling, blood diagnostics, medical instrumentation, bio-technology, pharmaceutical equipment, environmental analysis and other applications.  Read more.]]> http://www.njmep.org/case_studies/captive_plastics.aspx http://www.njmep.org/case_studies/captive_plastics.aspx no http://www.njmep.org/case_studies/captive_plastics.aspx Case Studies Captive Plastics, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of plasticpackaging for the Personal Care, Health Care, Food and Beverage markets. Captive Plastics provides customers with “one stop shopping” through its capability to produce plastic bottles as well as closures and overcaps nationwide. Captive Plastics, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of plasticpackaging for the Personal Care, Health Care, Food and Beverage markets. Captive Plastics provides customers with “one stop shopping” through its capability to produce plastic bottles as well as closures and overcaps nationwide.  Read more.]]> http://www.njmep.org/case_studies/apw_mclean_east.aspx http://www.njmep.org/case_studies/apw_mclean_east.aspx no http://www.njmep.org/case_studies/apw_mclean_east.aspx Case Studies APW Mclean Robbinsville, located in Mercer County New Jersey, manufactures integrated thermal management products and is striving to improve its business operations to world-class competitiveness. McLean builds products for the telecommunication, computer and data communication markets. APW Mclean Robbinsville, located in Mercer County New Jersey, manufactures integrated thermal management products and is striving to improve its business operations to world-class competitiveness. McLean builds products for the telecommunication, computer and data communication markets.  Read more.]]> http://www.njmep.org/case_studies/quantem_corp.aspx http://www.njmep.org/case_studies/quantem_corp.aspx no http://www.njmep.org/case_studies/quantem_corp.aspx Case Studies New Jersey Manufacturing Extension Program, Inc. (NJMEP) contacted Quantem and set an appointment for a visit from a NJMEP field agent. Jim Schulz, a New Jersey MEP field agent, visited Quantem and explained about NJMEP and our services to manufacturers. New Jersey Manufacturing Extension Program, Inc. (NJMEP) contacted Quantem and set an appointment for a visit from a NJMEP field agent. Jim Schulz, a New Jersey MEP field agent, visited Quantem and explained about NJMEP and our services to manufacturers.  Read more.]]> http://www.njmep.org/case_studies/carlisle_machine_works.aspx http://www.njmep.org/case_studies/carlisle_machine_works.aspx no http://www.njmep.org/case_studies/carlisle_machine_works.aspx Case Studies A New Jersey MEP field agent, Bucky Wellman, contacted Carlisle and performed a QuickView assessment. Through the assessment process, Bucky learned more about the company, and was able to identify the need for Succession Planning. A New Jersey MEP field agent, Bucky Wellman, contacted Carlisle and performed a QuickView assessment. Through the assessment process, Bucky learned more about the company, and was able to identify the need for Succession Planning. Read more.]]> http://www.njmep.org/case_studies/burns_ricker.aspx http://www.njmep.org/case_studies/burns_ricker.aspx no http://www.njmep.org/case_studies/burns_ricker.aspx Case Studies Burns-Ricker, Inc., a Division of B G Foods, in Dayton, New Jersey was established in 1985 and employs up to 100 people. The bagel chip manufacturer has between 20 and 30 million dollars in annual sales. Burns-Ricker, Inc., a Division of B & G Foods, in Dayton, New Jersey was established in 1985 and employs up to 100 people. The bagel chip manufacturer has between 20 and 30 million dollars in annual sales. Read more.]]> http://www.njmep.org/case_studies/kdi_triangle.aspx http://www.njmep.org/case_studies/kdi_triangle.aspx no http://www.njmep.org/case_studies/kdi_triangle.aspx Case Studies The New Jersey Manufacturing Extension Program, Inc. (NJMEP) contacted K D I/Triangle Corporation to assist them in confirming that their mission critical manufacturing equipment was Y2K compliant. The New Jersey Manufacturing Extension Program, Inc. (NJMEP) contacted K D I/Triangle Corporation to assist them in confirming that their mission critical manufacturing equipment was Y2K compliant. Read more.]]> http://www.njmep.org/case_studies/universal_metalcraft_.aspx http://www.njmep.org/case_studies/universal_metalcraft_.aspx no http://www.njmep.org/case_studies/universal_metalcraft_.aspx Case Studies The New Jersey Manufacturing Extension Program, Inc. (NJMEP) contacted Universal Metalcraft to assist them in confirming that their mission critical manufacturing equipment was Y2K compliant. The New Jersey Manufacturing Extension Program, Inc. (NJMEP) contacted Universal Metalcraft to assist them in confirming that their mission critical manufacturing equipment was Y2K compliant.  Read more.]]> http://www.njmep.org/case_studies/elnik_systems.aspx http://www.njmep.org/case_studies/elnik_systems.aspx no http://www.njmep.org/case_studies/elnik_systems.aspx Case Studies The company’s rapid growth put pressures on the organization. Elnik realized they needed to increase standardization and improve procedures to ensure product and process quality. Mr. Joens was familiar with the ISO certification program and recognized it as an opportunity for process improvement and a marketing advantage with their global customer base. The company’s rapid growth put pressures on the organization. Elnik realized they needed to increase standardization and improve procedures to ensure product and process quality. Mr. Joens was familiar with the ISO certification program and recognized it as an opportunity for process improvement and a marketing advantage with their global customer base.  Read more.]]> http://www.njmep.org/case_studies/meto_corporation.aspx http://www.njmep.org/case_studies/meto_corporation.aspx no http://www.njmep.org/case_studies/meto_corporation.aspx Case Studies New Jersey Manufacturing Extension Program, Inc. (NJMEP) contacted Meto Corporation to assist them in confirming that their mission critical manufacturing equipment was Y2K compliant. New Jersey Manufacturing Extension Program, Inc. (NJMEP) contacted Meto Corporation to assist them in confirming that their mission critical manufacturing equipment was Y2K compliant. Read more.]]> http://www.njmep.org/case_studies/osheas_printing_stamping.aspx http://www.njmep.org/case_studies/osheas_printing_stamping.aspx no http://www.njmep.org/case_studies/osheas_printing_stamping.aspx Case Studies The New Jersey Manufacturing Extension Program, Inc. (NJMEP) contacted O’Sheas to assist them in confirming that their mission critical manufacturing equipment was Y2K compliant. The New Jersey Manufacturing Extension Program, Inc. (NJMEP) contacted O’Sheas to assist them in confirming that their mission critical manufacturing equipment was Y2K compliant. Read more.]]> http://www.njmep.org/case_studies/parwan_electronics.aspx http://www.njmep.org/case_studies/parwan_electronics.aspx no http://www.njmep.org/case_studies/parwan_electronics.aspx Case Studies New Jersey Manufacturing Extension Program, Inc. (NJMEP), contacted Parwan Electronics to introduce its services for small and medium sized manufacturers New Jersey Manufacturing Extension Program, Inc. (NJMEP), contacted Parwan Electronics to introduce its services for small and medium sized manufacturers  Read more.]]> http://www.njmep.org/case_studies/polyurethane_specialties_.aspx http://www.njmep.org/case_studies/polyurethane_specialties_.aspx no http://www.njmep.org/case_studies/polyurethane_specialties_.aspx Case Studies The New Jersey Manufacturing Extension Program, Inc. (NJMEP) contacted Polyurethane Specialties to assist them in confirming that their mission critical manufacturing equipment was Y2K compliant. The New Jersey Manufacturing Extension Program, Inc. (NJMEP) contacted Polyurethane Specialties to assist them in confirming that their mission critical manufacturing equipment was Y2K compliant.  Read more.]]> http://www.njmep.org/case_studies/aero_tec.aspx http://www.njmep.org/case_studies/aero_tec.aspx no http://www.njmep.org/case_studies/aero_tec.aspx Case Studies Aero Tec Laboratories, located in Ramsey, was able to enhance profits by improving manufacturing processes thanks to the efforts of the New Jersey Manufacturing Extension Program, Inc. (NJMEP). Aero Tec Laboratories, located in Ramsey, was able to enhance profits by improving manufacturing processes thanks to the efforts of the New Jersey Manufacturing Extension Program, Inc. (NJMEP). Read more.]]> http://www.njmep.org/case_studies/fpi_thermoplastic_technologies.aspx http://www.njmep.org/case_studies/fpi_thermoplastic_technologies.aspx no http://www.njmep.org/case_studies/fpi_thermoplastic_technologies.aspx Case Studies The New Jersey Manufacturing Extension Program, Inc. (NJMEP) provided new business acquisition support through the Personal Business Advisor (PBA) program to FPI Thermoplastic Technologies, Inc. that resulted in a 25% increase in sales. The New Jersey Manufacturing Extension Program, Inc. (NJMEP) provided new business acquisition support through the Personal Business Advisor (PBA) program to FPI Thermoplastic Technologies, Inc. that resulted in a 25% increase in sales.  Read more.]]> http://www.njmep.org/case_studies/flemington_precast.aspx http://www.njmep.org/case_studies/flemington_precast.aspx no http://www.njmep.org/case_studies/flemington_precast.aspx Case Studies In our world of virtual business, innovative young minds offer small New Jersey manufacturers hands on help. A Marketing Plan created through the New Jersey Manufacturing Extension Program, Inc. (NJMEP) by two graduate students from the New Jersey Institute of Technology zeroed in on a strategy to help Flemington Precast Supply, L.L.C. make plans for the future and meet the challenges of todays changing business climate. In our world of virtual business, innovative young minds offer small New Jersey manufacturers hands on help. A Marketing Plan created through the New Jersey Manufacturing Extension Program, Inc. (NJMEP) by two graduate students from the New Jersey Institute of Technology zeroed in on a strategy to help Flemington Precast & Supply, L.L.C. make plans for the future and meet the challenges of today's changing business climate. Read more.]]> http://www.njmep.org/case_studies/home_rubber.aspx http://www.njmep.org/case_studies/home_rubber.aspx no http://www.njmep.org/case_studies/home_rubber.aspx Case Studies Anything the New Jersey Manufacturing Extension Program can do for small manufacturers is necessary and so vital to the viability and survival of these businesses, stated Richard Balka, President of Home Rubber Company. "Anything the New Jersey Manufacturing Extension Program can do for small manufacturers is necessary and so vital to the viability and survival of these businesses," stated Richard Balka, President of Home Rubber Company. Read more.]]> http://www.njmep.org/case_studies/cain_machine_company.aspx http://www.njmep.org/case_studies/cain_machine_company.aspx no http://www.njmep.org/case_studies/cain_machine_company.aspx Case Studies New Jersey MEP contacted Cain Machine Company and took them through a QuickView™ Assessment which indicated the need for better information flow and operational / output documentation. The Field Agent then suggested ISO 9000 certification, so that they could address both their internal organizational process needs and begin competing in new markets. New Jersey MEP contacted Cain Machine Company and took them through a QuickView™ Assessment which indicated the need for better information flow and operational / output documentation. The Field Agent then suggested ISO 9000 certification, so that they could address both their internal organizational process needs and begin competing in new markets.  Read more.]]> http://www.njmep.org/case_studies/adaptive_design_labs.aspx http://www.njmep.org/case_studies/adaptive_design_labs.aspx no http://www.njmep.org/case_studies/adaptive_design_labs.aspx Case Studies Two years ago, Adaptive Design Labs, Inc. learned about the New Jersey Manufacturing Extension Program (NJMEP) through a newspaper article. Two years ago, Adaptive Design Labs, Inc. learned about the New Jersey Manufacturing Extension Program (NJMEP) through a newspaper article.  Read more.]]> http://www.njmep.org/case_studies/besam.aspx http://www.njmep.org/case_studies/besam.aspx no http://www.njmep.org/case_studies/besam.aspx Case Studies This nationally recognized business planning and manufacturing assessment tool would provide the East Winsor-based company with a full evaluation of all business and technical operations. This nationally recognized business planning and manufacturing assessment tool would provide the East Winsor-based company with a full evaluation of all business and technical operations. Read more.]]> http://www.njmep.org/case_studies/avcon_corporation.aspx http://www.njmep.org/case_studies/avcon_corporation.aspx no http://www.njmep.org/case_studies/avcon_corporation.aspx Case Studies AVCON contacted the NJMEP after reading an article about them in the newspaper. Once on site, the NJMEP Field Agent conducted a QuickView™ that showed that they were lacking the ability to track the process flow and production time from receipt of a customer job order through the shop floor build, clean and packaging process. AVCON contacted the NJMEP after reading an article about them in the newspaper. Once on site, the NJMEP Field Agent conducted a QuickView™ that showed that they were lacking the ability to track the process flow and production time from receipt of a customer job order through the shop floor build, clean and packaging process.  Read more.]]> http://www.njmep.org/case_studies/specialty_molding_corporation.aspx http://www.njmep.org/case_studies/specialty_molding_corporation.aspx no http://www.njmep.org/case_studies/specialty_molding_corporation.aspx Case Studies Specialty Molding needed a low cost prototype mold of a completely new design. They were seeking a method to avoid the time and expense in designing, developing and implementing the new mold that then produces the molded product. Specialty Molding needed a low cost prototype mold of a completely new design. They were seeking a method to avoid the time and expense in designing, developing and implementing the new mold that then produces the molded product. Read more.]]> http://www.njmep.org/case_studies/dismar_corporation.aspx http://www.njmep.org/case_studies/dismar_corporation.aspx no http://www.njmep.org/case_studies/dismar_corporation.aspx Case Studies DISMAR needed to establish a business plan for present day operations and future development. Individual managers were doing their own thing. NJMEP coordinated and facilitated a strategic planning effort where the president and his key managers defined the companys mission, vision, objectives, and an action plan. DISMAR needed to establish a business plan for present day operations and future development. Individual managers were doing their own thing. NJMEP coordinated and facilitated a strategic planning effort where the president and his key managers defined the company's mission, vision, objectives, and an action plan. Read more.]]> http://www.njmep.org/case_studies/ctech_associates.aspx http://www.njmep.org/case_studies/ctech_associates.aspx no http://www.njmep.org/case_studies/ctech_associates.aspx Case Studies C-Tech needed to reduce manufacturing time. The company had to respond more quickly to the rapidly increasing order demand, but did not want to hire additional employees. NJMEP learned of C-Tech and its manufacturing needs when the firm attended an informational program held for all manufacturers in Sussex County. C-Tech needed to reduce manufacturing time. The company had to respond more quickly to the rapidly increasing order demand, but did not want to hire additional employees. NJMEP learned of C-Tech and its manufacturing needs when the firm attended an informational program held for all manufacturers in Sussex County. Read more.]]>