Cameron Manufacturing & Design, an AM&T Associate, announced the acquisition of the assets of Echo Bridge, Inc. and Decker, Inc., long time manufacturers of custom bridges. At the same time, the company announced the formation of a new company, Cameron Bridge Works, LLC.
“Our formation of Cameron Bridge Works, LLC and the acquisition of Echo Bridge and Decker Inc. complements our overall custom manufacturing offerings. This investment represents an important strategic opportunity to offer even more diverse products to multiple customers across the country,” said Chris Goll, President/CEO of Cameron Manufacturing & Design.
Goll explained that the asset purchase of the two bridge construction companies fits into Cameron Manufacturing & Design’s strategy to ensure continued growth. Cameron Bridge Works, LLC will provide services to clients across the Northeastern, Mid-Atlantic and Southern states.
Cameron Manufacturing & Design, Inc. is an employee-owned custom manufacturing company based in Horseheads that offers a wide range of products and services that include fabrications and weldments, equipment and machinery, production and prototype services, and design and drafting services. Echo Bridge and Decker were family-owned and operated businesses in Elmira. While the two companies have completed projects as far away as Utah, Texas and Florida, they had a primary market focus in the New England and Mid-Atlantic states.
Goll said that the newly formed entity will capitalize on the strong presence of Cameron Manufacturing & Design and the specialty experience of Echo Bridge and Decker to become a leader in the bridge manufacturing arena.
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Monday, August 5, 2013
SEPAC Partners with Carnegie Mellon’s Robotic Tartan Rescue Team
SEPAC, a manufacturer of electromagnetic brakes and clutches, is proud to announce acceptance as a promotional sponsor of the Carnegie Mellon University’s National Robotics Engineering Center (NREC) Tartan Rescue Team for their participation in the Department of Defense Advanced Research Agency (DARPA) Robotics Challenge.
The Department of Defense’s Strategic plan calls for the Joint Force to conduct humanitarian disaster relief and related options. The DARPA Robotics Challenge (DRC) attempts to address the issue by promoting robotic technology for disaster response operations. The robots will be judged based on autonomy, mobility, dexterity, strength, and endurance.
SEPAC’s electromagnetic brakes and motion control engineering expertise is providing integral support in the development of the robot’s drive joints. Precise control of these drive joints enable the robot to achieve human like manipulation and gripping to complete critical rescue orientated tasks.
Carnegie Mellon’s Robotic Institute was founded in 1979 and was the first robotics academic department in the US. Today it is the largest (in revenue) robotics research group in the world.
A custom designer and manufacturer of motion control products, SEPAC Inc., in Elmira, NY, provides innovative electromagnetic brake and clutch solutions of the highest quality and reliability in markets such as aerospace, defense, energy, medical, industrial and robotics. Learn more at www.sepac.com or call 800-331-3207.
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The Department of Defense’s Strategic plan calls for the Joint Force to conduct humanitarian disaster relief and related options. The DARPA Robotics Challenge (DRC) attempts to address the issue by promoting robotic technology for disaster response operations. The robots will be judged based on autonomy, mobility, dexterity, strength, and endurance.
SEPAC’s electromagnetic brakes and motion control engineering expertise is providing integral support in the development of the robot’s drive joints. Precise control of these drive joints enable the robot to achieve human like manipulation and gripping to complete critical rescue orientated tasks.
Carnegie Mellon’s Robotic Institute was founded in 1979 and was the first robotics academic department in the US. Today it is the largest (in revenue) robotics research group in the world.
A custom designer and manufacturer of motion control products, SEPAC Inc., in Elmira, NY, provides innovative electromagnetic brake and clutch solutions of the highest quality and reliability in markets such as aerospace, defense, energy, medical, industrial and robotics. Learn more at www.sepac.com or call 800-331-3207.
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Tompkins County ReBusiness Chamber Challenge.
You know about the “3 R’s” in education - but what about the 4R’s of business sustainability? Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Rebuy.
Reduce waste being sent to landfills, save energy and resources, and make our community more sustainable. Remember the four R’s: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle and ReBuy!
For more information on the Rebusiness Chamber Challenge please contact Kat McCarthy, Waste Reduction Specialist at the Tompkins County Solid Waste Division, at 607-273-6632 or at kmccarthy@tompkins-co.org
This program is funded through a contract with Tompkins County Solid Waste Management Division.
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Reduce waste being sent to landfills, save energy and resources, and make our community more sustainable. Remember the four R’s: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle and ReBuy!
For more information on the Rebusiness Chamber Challenge please contact Kat McCarthy, Waste Reduction Specialist at the Tompkins County Solid Waste Division, at 607-273-6632 or at kmccarthy@tompkins-co.org
This program is funded through a contract with Tompkins County Solid Waste Management Division.
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Global Manufacturers Outpace Service Firms in Quality Systems
Manufacturers are far ahead of service companies in using quality management systems. According to a survey conducted of almost 2,000 organizations in 22 countries, ASQ found that 78 percent of manufacturing companies use ISO as a quality framework, versus 52 percent of service-based organizations. “Internationally, Finland has the lowest percentage of organizations that use ISO as a quality framework, 56 percent,” says ASQ. The Czech Republic was the leader — at 83 percent of organizations using ISO. In the United States, 60 percent of organizations use ISO as a quality framework.
The survey found that all companies generating more than $10 billion a year in revenue provide quality training, including lean, Six Sigma, ISO, auditing and quality management.
Compared to service organizations, manufacturers provide twice as much training in the areas of Six Sigma and lean, and one-third more training in the areas of auditing and ISO. In Germany, 77 percent of the organizations provide ISO training and 82 percent provide general quality management training — the highest of any group of organizations. Learn more at www.globalstateofquality.org.
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The survey found that all companies generating more than $10 billion a year in revenue provide quality training, including lean, Six Sigma, ISO, auditing and quality management.
Compared to service organizations, manufacturers provide twice as much training in the areas of Six Sigma and lean, and one-third more training in the areas of auditing and ISO. In Germany, 77 percent of the organizations provide ISO training and 82 percent provide general quality management training — the highest of any group of organizations. Learn more at www.globalstateofquality.org.
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Manufacturing Day 2013
MFG DAY addresses common misperceptions about manufacturing by giving manufacturers an opportunity to open their doors and show, in a coordinated effort, what manufacturing is — and what it isn’t.
On October 4, manufacturers, educational institutions, and others will host events to highlight the importance of manufacturing to the nation’s economy and draw attention to the many rewarding high-skill jobs in manufacturing fields.
In its first year 2012, more than 240 events were held in manufacturing facilities in 37 states and more than 7,000 people participated. This year’s celebration will feature open houses, public tours, career workshops and other activities to increase public awareness of modern manufacturing.
Supported by a group of industry sponsors and co-producers, MFG DAY is designed to amplify the voice of individual manufacturers and coordinate a collective chorus of manufacturers with common concerns and challenges.
Find out more and learn how your company can plan a MFG DAY event at www.mfgday.com.
If you decide to host an event this year, it’s important that you register your event at
www.mfgday.com. Registration will enable you to access a variety of tools to help promote the event and your company.
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On October 4, manufacturers, educational institutions, and others will host events to highlight the importance of manufacturing to the nation’s economy and draw attention to the many rewarding high-skill jobs in manufacturing fields.
In its first year 2012, more than 240 events were held in manufacturing facilities in 37 states and more than 7,000 people participated. This year’s celebration will feature open houses, public tours, career workshops and other activities to increase public awareness of modern manufacturing.
Supported by a group of industry sponsors and co-producers, MFG DAY is designed to amplify the voice of individual manufacturers and coordinate a collective chorus of manufacturers with common concerns and challenges.
Find out more and learn how your company can plan a MFG DAY event at www.mfgday.com.
If you decide to host an event this year, it’s important that you register your event at
www.mfgday.com. Registration will enable you to access a variety of tools to help promote the event and your company.
See this and other newsletter articles at http://amt-mep.org/files/2713/7572/0531/2013-08.pdf
Visit our website at http://www.amt-mep.org
Improve Your Business by Implementing ISO 9001
How can implementing a Quality Management System based on ISO 9001 improve your business, organization, or department?
Frequently the ISO 9001 Standard is perceived to be complicated and heavy on documentation requirements. These perceptions are not necessarily accurate. The ISO 9001 Standard is actually very straightforward with simple requirements for procedures and records. The ultimate goal, however, of implementing ISO 9001 should be to create an organization that continually improves.
Why Implement an ISO 9001 Quality Management System?
Why should your organization use the ISO 9001 Standard? An honest reply can say a lot about how effectively the standard can improve your business. If you are using the standard as a gimmick (a plaque on the wall), then the standard will be a burden, not a benefit. If the honest reason for implementing the standard is improvement in your overall business, then it can truly help your organization become better, and it will allow you to compete in a global marketplace.
Using ISO 9001 Makes Your Organization More Competitive.
Implementing the ISO 9001 Standard as a Quality Management System can improve your business. In fact, that is why it was created. It is broadly recognized as a proven method of using a systems and process approach to make your business better. It can make your organization more effective, and therefore more competitive.
Improving Organizational Culture by Implementing ISO 9001.
Another important advantage of implementing the ISO 9001 Standard is improved organizational culture. Faithfully employing the standard can actually change how people feel and behave in the organization, and how its members interact with peers, subordinates, superiors and customers.
Aligning and integrating your ISO Quality System with your Business Management System will reap many tangible benefits.
Frequently the ISO 9001 Standard is perceived to be complicated and heavy on documentation requirements. These perceptions are not necessarily accurate. The ISO 9001 Standard is actually very straightforward with simple requirements for procedures and records. The ultimate goal, however, of implementing ISO 9001 should be to create an organization that continually improves.
Why Implement an ISO 9001 Quality Management System?
Why should your organization use the ISO 9001 Standard? An honest reply can say a lot about how effectively the standard can improve your business. If you are using the standard as a gimmick (a plaque on the wall), then the standard will be a burden, not a benefit. If the honest reason for implementing the standard is improvement in your overall business, then it can truly help your organization become better, and it will allow you to compete in a global marketplace.
Using ISO 9001 Makes Your Organization More Competitive.
Implementing the ISO 9001 Standard as a Quality Management System can improve your business. In fact, that is why it was created. It is broadly recognized as a proven method of using a systems and process approach to make your business better. It can make your organization more effective, and therefore more competitive.
Improving Organizational Culture by Implementing ISO 9001.
Another important advantage of implementing the ISO 9001 Standard is improved organizational culture. Faithfully employing the standard can actually change how people feel and behave in the organization, and how its members interact with peers, subordinates, superiors and customers.
Aligning and integrating your ISO Quality System with your Business Management System will reap many tangible benefits.
Basic Project Management Workshop - Sep 12, 2013
A “train and do” workshop introducing the basics of Project Management, including classroom presentation and exercises on how to organize and manage projects and bring them to a close – on time and on budget.
A Project is a temporary collection of related tasks to achieve a desired and usually unique result.
What do you think? Do you find yourself managing a collection of related tasks to achieve a desired result? If so, you qualify as a project manager. Businesses today are evolving, downsizing, and pushing more work down the organization chart. You may be a project manager and not know it. But what if you haven’t been trained as a Project Manager with the necessary skill and tool sets?
(Course materials are based on methods described in the Program Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK), published by the Program Management Institute)
Date: September 12, 2013
Time: 8:00 am to 4:30 pm
Location: Treadway Inn, Owego, NY
Cost: $250 ($200 for AM&T Associates)
Meet your Instructor: Lloyd Johnson is a graduate of Syracuse University where he earned a B.S.E.E. and an MBA. Lloyd has over 30 years of experience in manufacturing, quality and program management. Lloyd is a Professional Business Advisor (PBA), a certified Project Management Professional-certified by the Project Management Institute, and is certified to teach Training Within Industry (TWI) and Lean Enterprise Subjects.
Are You a Project Manager?
Today, everything is a project with more and more people finding themselves in a project management role of some type. You don’t have to have the title of Project Manager to manage projects.A Project is a temporary collection of related tasks to achieve a desired and usually unique result.
What do you think? Do you find yourself managing a collection of related tasks to achieve a desired result? If so, you qualify as a project manager. Businesses today are evolving, downsizing, and pushing more work down the organization chart. You may be a project manager and not know it. But what if you haven’t been trained as a Project Manager with the necessary skill and tool sets?
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
This training is for manufacturing, engineering, and installation personnel with project leadership responsibilities, whether in a new role or just in need of a refresher.COURSE OUTLINE:
- Introduction to Project Management
- Individual Roles and Responsibilities
- Defining the Mission & Approach
- Methodology Overview
- Work Plan Review and Sign-off
- Project Tracking (Working the Schedule)
- Action and Contingency Plans
- Project Status Reporting
- Book shelving Project Management Data
(Course materials are based on methods described in the Program Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK), published by the Program Management Institute)
Date: September 12, 2013
Time: 8:00 am to 4:30 pm
Location: Treadway Inn, Owego, NY
Cost: $250 ($200 for AM&T Associates)
Register your interest on-line at www.amt-mep.org or
contact Kathy Peacock at 607-774-0022 x308
Meet your Instructor: Lloyd Johnson is a graduate of Syracuse University where he earned a B.S.E.E. and an MBA. Lloyd has over 30 years of experience in manufacturing, quality and program management. Lloyd is a Professional Business Advisor (PBA), a certified Project Management Professional-certified by the Project Management Institute, and is certified to teach Training Within Industry (TWI) and Lean Enterprise Subjects.
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