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Call for Nominations – 2013 ‘Assembly Plant of the Year’

January 7, 2013

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ASSEMBLY is currently seeking world-class facilities for its 10th annual Assembly Plant of the Year award.

Robotic Laser Inspection System Improves Ford MAP Quality

October 1, 2012

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Ford Motor Co. is investing $100 million globally to install robotic laser inspection technology to improve fit and finish quality at its assembly plants.

Suppliers Play a Key Role Behind Ford MAP’s Success

October 1, 2012

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Assemblers at Ford Motor Co.’s Michigan Assembly Plant (MAP) build four versions of the popular Ford Focus compact sedan.

Ford Focuses on Flexibility

October 1, 2012

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The Michigan Assembly Plant in Wayne, MI, takes flexible manufacturing to a new level

Local Consortium Promotes Benchmarking

November 11, 2011

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As part of its approach to lean manufacturing, the 2011 Assembly Plant of the Year actively engages in benchmarking exercises with several local manufacturers.

Staying Fit in New Kensington

November 11, 2011

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The 2011 Assembly Plant of the Year boasts some of the healthiest employees any where and a 1,200-square-foot fitness center.

Continuous Improvement Is a Way of Life at Philips Respironics

November 11, 2011

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All continuous improvement activities at the 2011 Assembly Plant of the Year are tied to lean tools such as 5S, 5 Why and QEK.

Recycling Program Propels Green Manufacturing

November 11, 2011

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The 2011 Assembly Plant of the Year was designed from the ground up to be an environmentally friendly facility. Even the carpets, paint and windows are “green” at the Philips Respironics plant in New Kensington, PA.

Warehouse Improvements Streamline Delivery

November 11, 2011

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The 2011 Assembly Plant of the Year boasts a state-of-the-art warehouse that plays a key role upstream and downstream in the production process.

Assembly Excellence

October 31, 2011

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What do metal water tanks, pickup trucks and RV chassis have in common? They’re all assembled in state-of-the-art facilities that were finalists for the 2011 Assembly Plant of the Year award.

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