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Johnson Controls Tackles Lean in a Huge Way
Monday, January 24, 2005
The Automotive Group of Johnson Controls Inc., Milwaukee, WI, has begun implementing a new comprehensive operations-management lean-operations software solution across its 30 North American manufacturing facilities. It is deploying the Factory Logic Lean Operations Management System, from Factory Logic, Austin, TX, to integrate leveling, sequencing, scheduling and Kanban/supermarket capabilities to allow the firm to respond better to changes in demand, production and inventory levels. The company-wide implementation follows an extensive pilot implementation at its plant in Holland, MI. Learn more at
www.factorylogic.com.
De-Sta-Co Expands in China
Friday, January 21, 2005
De-Sta-Co Industries, Madison Heights, MI, has opened a new facility in Shanghai, China, to serve as headquarters for support of the firm’s offices operating throughout China. The office allows the company to make its robotic automation products, including grippers, slides and end effectors, readily available to the Asian market.
Ohio Gratings Opens SC Plant
Tuesday, January 18, 2005
Ohio Gratings, Inc., Canton, OH, has opened a 15,000 sq. ft. facility in Ridgeland, SC, testament to its growing presence in the southeast region. Products and services available there include complete fabrication services and an inventory of light-duty and aluminum grating, with a mill, black or galvanized finish. Learn more at
www.ohiogratings.com.
