Manufacturing Case Studies
See firsthand examples of how WMEP’s consulting has helped organizations throughout Wisconsin.
Adding Intelligence to Existing Machinery Integrated with an IT-OT Plan Drives Solutions at Leader Paper
COMPANY PROFILE: Located in Milwaukee and founded in 1893, Leader Paper Products is a leading supplier of envelopes. They can convert a variety of proprietary and specialty papers and stock over 100 paper grades from paper mills throughout the world. SITUATION:…
Quick Changeover Reduces Inventory, Lead Times and Cycle Times While Improving Machine Uptime and Quality for Charter Automotive
COMPANY PROFILE Charter Automotive is a world class Tier 1 and Tier 2 supplier of engineered components for the automotive industry. The company has its headquarters in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, with worldwide manufacturing, commercial, technical, and distribution facilities to support Original…
WMEP assists Sub-Zero to create a sustainable method to train operations leaders
Company Profile Launched in 1945, Sub-Zero Freezer Co. introduced the first system for preserving food at ultra-low temperatures. The company quickly established a reputation for quality and innovation. The third-generation, family-owned business, which operates as Sub-Zero Group Inc. based in Madison, Wisconsin,…
Successfully Achieving AS9100, WPC Technologies Meets Customer Expectations
Company Profile WPC Technologies is the leading American-owned manufacturer and developer of corrosion-inhibiting pigments and stain inhibitors, including strontium chromate. Since 1975, WPC (formerly Wayne Pigments) has provided the world’s paint and coatings industry with quality products for customers across…
Dielectric Manufacturing uses Value Stream Mapping to reduce lead times
The late Ray Esser, founder of Dielectric Manufacturing Company Profile: Founded in 1966, Dielectric Manufacturing fabricates plastic and metal parts for a wide variety of uses and industries. The company manufactures out of three facilities, the headquarters located in metro Milwaukee, the…
Dillman Equipment Makes Sustainable Culture Change
Dillman Equipment of Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin, and its 150 employees supply the asphalt industry with a complete line of asphalt plant equipment including asphalt storage silos, counterflow drum plants, coldfeed systems, recycle systems, baghouses, dust silos, air pollution control systems,…