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.

Assembly Top 50: Headcount Static Despite Gains in Revenue

October 31, 2011

By John Sprovieri

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In 2010, the Top 50 employed 6.86 billion people worldwide. That’s 4 percent more than they employed in 2009, but it’s slightly under the total for 2008.

State of the Profession 2011: Happy Days Are Here Again

June 23, 2011

By Austin Weber

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If the results of our annual State of the Profession survey are any indication, assemblers are ready for a manufacturing renaissance.

Ergonomic Stars Abound for Hendrickson

March 7, 2011

By Jim Camillo

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Several manufacturers have earned multiple OSHA VPP Star awards at one location. Others, like Hendrickson U.S.A LLC, have achieved Star status at multiple locations.

Reaching for the Ergonomic Star

February 23, 2011

By Jim Camillo

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Many manufacturers want to be a Star, regardless of how long they’ve been in business or the products they make. Since July 1982, OSHA has helped thousands of manufacturers become a Star through its Voluntary Protection Programs.

Effective Ergonomics: Some Tips for Assemblers

February 23, 2011

By Jim Camillo

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VPP participants at the Star level, OSHA consultants and equipment suppliers say there are several ways manufacturers can implement or improve their ergonomics programs.

Assembly Management: Forget Training-Educate!

February 22, 2011

By Jim Smith Ph.D. ABD

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Although many people use training and education interchangeably, the words don’t mean the same thing.

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