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New Resources for Lowering Energy Expenses

New Resources for Lowering Energy Expenses

Lowering energy expenses is important for topline, bottom line ... even your pipeline as uncomfortable workers have higher turnover and younger recruits want companies committed to sustainability. Polaris MEP invited the experts from RISE Engineering to share...

Two New Employment Law Services for RI’s Smaller Manufacturers

Two New Employment Law Services for RI’s Smaller Manufacturers

Polaris MEP Programs Manager Kayla Viveiros interviewed Foley & Foley, experts in employment law, to discuss how human resources has become more and more about preventing litigation. Foley & Foley's Wendy Hansen talks about which changes RI manufacturers...

WHAT and WHY of Setup Reduction / Quick Changeover / SMED

WHAT and WHY of Setup Reduction / Quick Changeover / SMED

What is SMED (aka Quick Changeover, aka Setup Reduction)? How does reducing the time it takes for setups allow for increased production flexibility, smaller lot sizes, less scrap, shortened lead times and happier customers? What training is available to enjoy these...

Mahr Inc. Sees Measurable Results from Relationship with Polaris MEP

Mahr Inc. Sees Measurable Results from Relationship with Polaris MEP

Company Profile Mahr Inc. is a leader in modern metrology, manufacturing innovative measuring tools and technologies from its US headquarters in Providence and at production facilities around the world. Parent company Mahr has a history that dates back to 1861. Rhode...