TPT January 2011

I ndustry N ews

Re-engineered business model MANCHESTER Tool & Die, Inc has re-engineered its business model, including machining processes, purchasing procedures and manufacturing and assembly operations. These changes have led to reductions in lead times and in cost reductions for the customer for both machines and tooling.

Marmon/Keystone renews sales office lease MARMON/KEYSTONE has renewed the lease of its sales office at Appleton, Wisconsin for a three year term. Originally established in Wisconsin, the sales office was relocated to Appleton in 1993. James C Schrader Sr, Appleton district manager, commented, “Our inside sales group has enjoyed many years in this location and we anticipate continued growth in the area we serve.” Appleton customers are in the north and central portions of Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. A wholesale distributor of tubular products for over 100 years, Marmon/Keystone inventories more than 15,000 sizes and grades of carbon, alloy, stainless and aluminium tubular and bar products. Service centres and sales offices are located throughout North America, with corporate headquarters in Butler, Pennsylvania. Marmon/Keystone LLC – USA Machine components have been upgraded, including MTD’s new programmable HMI (human machine interface) controls, which are more labour and user-friendly, flexible and include diagnostics for machine maintenance. Many machine options that were formerly optional are now standard, creating savings for MTD that will pass to the customer. The company has also started purchasing and building components in bulk for stock to lower cost and reduce lead times. MTD has also invested in several new machines to help streamline the manufacturing process. Manchester Tool & Die, Inc – USA Fax: +1 260 982 4575 Website: www.manchestertoolanddie.com Manchester Tool & Die has re-engineered its business model

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