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Plant of the Year

Local Consortium Promotes Benchmarking

November 11, 2011
Austin Weber
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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.
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Staying Fit in New Kensington

November 11, 2011
Austin Weber
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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.
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Continuous Improvement Is a Way of Life at Philips Respironics

November 11, 2011
Austin Weber
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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.
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Recycling Program Propels Green Manufacturing

November 11, 2011
Austin Weber
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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.
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Warehouse Improvements Streamline Delivery

November 11, 2011
Austin Weber
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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.
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Assembly Excellence

October 31, 2011
Austin Weber
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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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2011 Assembly Plant of the Year: Philips Doesn't Rest on Lean Laurels

September 26, 2011
Austin Weber
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Philips' New Kensington, PA, assembly plant was designed from the ground up with three things in mind: people, lean manufacturing and the environment.
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Behind the Scenes at Philips New Kensington

September 23, 2011
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More than 200 people work at the 172,000-square-foot Philips Respironics plant in New Kensington, PA. They assemble electromechanical medical devices for the global sleep and respiratory market. View a slideshow featuring some of the men and women who work on the line at the 2011 Assembly Plant of the Year.
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Last Chance - Deadline Is April 29!

April 01, 2011
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If you know of any world-class facilities worthy of recognition, nominate them for the 2011 Assembly Plant of the Year Award. Click here for more details, including a nomination form.
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Nominate Your Assembly Plant Today!

March 04, 2011
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If you know of any world-class facilities worthy of recognition, nominate them for the 2011 Assembly Plant of the Year Award. Click here for more details, including a nomination form.
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