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….
General Plastics Develops a New Level of Efficiency Through the Green Masters Program
COMPANY PROFILE: Currently celebrating 30 years, General Plastics, Inc. (GP) is an ISO 9001 & 14001 certified, full-service custom plastic thermoformer located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. They use innovative approaches suited for transportation, office, medical, health & wellness, gaming and arcade,…
The Green Masters Program® Offers an Unmatched Opportunity for Bounce Milwaukee to Stand Out
COMPANY PROFILE: Bounce Milwaukee is a family-owned entertainment center in Milwaukee, WI. Born out of the desire to serve children and families, they run a bar and restaurant along with bounce houses, ax throwing, laser tag, rock climbing, and much…
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…