Company Profile True to its name, the WaterRower machine simulates the natural dynamics of a boat moving through water. Its unique WaterFlywheel design generates a smooth, even stroke that captures the true aesthetics of on-water rowing. Each piece is stylishly...
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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...
Personalized Lean Instruction Helps Improve Processes For Transformational Move
Company Profile Rik Kleinfeldt and Paula Anderson founded New Harvest Coffee Roasters with “the intent of making great coffee accessible to real people.” Established in 2000, the company introduced a sustainable “Source Direct” program in 2007 and now has 6...
Lean Manufacturing Kaizen Increases Poultry Processing by 50%
Company Profile Pat’s Pastured, a 150+ acre farm located in East Greenwich, RI, was founded in 2002 by Patrick and Kelly McNiff. The farm raises 100% grass-fed beef, pasture-raised chicken, pigs, and turkeys that are never given antibiotics, steroids, or hormones. ...
TAG! Sign Manufacturer Finds Kaizen is “It” for Transformation And Growth
Company Profile National Marker Company (NMC), a subsidiary of Justrite Safety Group, manufactures high-quality safety identification products. The Rhode Island company has been helping make the world “a little bit safer” since 1934. The company serves a variety of...
During Pandemic Lockdown, Rhode Island Job Shop Pursues ISO to Open Doors
Company Profile R&R Machine Industries, Inc. is a full-service, CNC contract machine shop. The job shop sets itself apart by providing clients with seamless service, not only milling and turning but also guiding outsourced parts through other manufacturers for...
Downeast Coffee Roasters Brews >$1.5 Million in Savings Through Lean Process Improvements
Company Profile Downeast Coffee Roasters has, for three generations, been roasting unique global coffees from their Pawtucket, Rhode Island facility. Nearly 30 workers roast, package, and deliver tasty brews and tailored coffee programs to some of the best food...
Value Stream Mapping Helps Lost Art Cultured Foods “Find” Time and Increase Product Quality
Company Profile Lost Art Cultured Foods in Cranston, Rhode Island batch-produces fermented vegetable products by hand, using only organic produce, sea salt and spices. Owner Kaylyn Keane and co-owner/husband Padraic first conceived of the company when Kaylyn was...
Packaging Kaizen & Kata Lead to 70% Increase in Output
Company Profile Chi Kitchen is a woman-owned family business in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, founded by Chef and Culinary Educator, Minnie Luong along with her husband, Tim Greenwald. Launched in 2015, the company creates flavorful, hand-crafted Asian foods using only the...
Hexagon Reduces Downtime, Sees Throughput Go Up With Standardized Work
Company Profile Headquartered in North Kingstown, RI, Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence develops, manufactures, and distributes dimensional metrology hardware, software, and accessories. The company’s products boost efficiency, productivity, and quality across...
Digital Marketing Leads To Physical Expansion For Orbetron
Company Profile Orbetron, LLC was established in 2011 to fill a niche market: they work with clients to design, engineer and manufacture unique low-rate bulk material feeding systems that larger companies do not offer. Originally founded in Wisconsin, the company...
Taylor Box Company Experiences Positive Ripple Effects
Company Profile Since 1885, the award-winning designers and producers of Taylor Box Company have combined the exacting craft of box making with the world’s most advanced manufacturing equipment in Warren, Rhode Island. Their approach to packaging combines this history...