Case Studies
Searles Valley Minerals
Mineral wealth
Searles Valley Minerals mines riches in the desert using the latest automated methods, Gary Toushek learns
July 2007
Nishikawa Standard Company
Three goes into two
Nishikawa Standard Company is successfully demonstrating that kaizen is one key to consolidating its facilities, Gary Toushek learns
July 2007
Laureate Pharma
Quality and qualifications
Business is booming for bio-pharmaceutical contract manufacturer Laureate Pharma, Gary Toushek learns
July 2007
EU Services
Pushing the envelope
EU Services’ Tom Loudon tells Jenn Monroe how the company is pressing forward with digital technology
July 2007
Endicott Interconnect Technologies
Rising star
Endicott Interconnect Technologies, a leading electronic interconnect solutions and electro/mechanical equipment supplier, focuses on diversifying and growing its business by relying on quality and reliability. Linda Seid Frembes finds out more
July 2007
DiVosta Homes
A well-built place in the sun
DiVosta Homes builds homes in Florida with a time-tested approach that takes buyers from lot selection to mortgage application and beyond, as Greg Andrews explains
July 2007
C-Tech Industries
Scaling mountains
C-Tech Industries was already the leading producer of professional-grade power washers in the US before 2004, when it was acquired by Germany’s Kärcher. Today the company is part of a global powerhouse, as Greg Andrews explains
July 2007
Accu-Sort Systems
Always scanning for improvements
Accu-Sort Systems has undergone a complete makeover since being acquired. President Gregg Branning tells Keith Regan how the new corporate DNA has changed the company for the better
July 2007
Winalta Inc.
Home improvements
Winalta Inc. owns and develops the land that its pre-fabricated homes are delivered to, discovers Gary Toushek
June 2007
Tuthill Corporation
The conscious company
Tuthill Corporation has eight different lines of business that supply products and services to a wide variety of markets around the world. Keith Regan learns how embracing lean and uplifting workers has helped position the company for success
June 2007