Manufacturing Case Studies
See firsthand examples of how WMEP’s consulting has helped organizations throughout Wisconsin.
Heiden Inc. uses a Profit Risk Assessment (PRA™) to find an array of solutions.
COMPANY PROFILE: Heiden Inc. is a privately held custom manufacturer founded by F. “Chet” Heiden in 1958. The company is currently owned by Matt Jacobson, who joined Heiden in 1998 and bought the business from his father in 2007. Heiden has…
Green Bay Austin Straubel International Airport Becomes the First in the World to Obtain AWS Certification
COMPANY PROFILE: Green Bay Austin Straubel International Airport (GRB) is a county-owned public-use airport in Ashwaubenon, Wisconsin, that serves Northeastern Wisconsin. Opened in 1948, it is the fourth busiest of eight commercial service airports in Wisconsin in terms of passengers served….
From Supply Chain to Recruitment, Sustainability Empowers Birchwood Foods
Company Profile: Kenosha, Wisconsin-based Birchwood Foods started in 1936 as a small meat packing business. The company, which operates four manufacturing facilities in three states, is a processor of made-to-order fresh and frozen ground beef products and fully cooked proteins for retail…
Baker Manufacturing uses 5S, Plant Layout and Lean to streamline growth
COMPANY PROFILE: Founded in 1873, Baker Manufacturing Co. LLC is located in Evansville, Wisconsin, and consists of three divisions: Baker Casting Division; which pours gray and ductile iron castings; Haight Pump Division, which produces gear pumps; and Baker Water Systems Division, which…
International Thermal Systems Turns up the Heat with Continuous Improvement
International Thermal Systems has committed to continuous improvement as a means of outpacing its competition, improving its bottom line and attracting and retaining key talent. As part of this commitment, International Thermal Systems partnered with WMEP Manufacturing Solutions, focused on…
Cher-Make Sausage Co. Successfully Tackles Quality Standards in Narrow Production Window
COMPANY PROFILE: For three generations Cher-Make Sausage Co. in Manitowoc has kept true to a tradition of more than 90 years of authentic sausage making. This commitment has served both its customers and employees well, allowing the company to expand physically and…