AccuRounds at Forefront of Lean Manufacturing Events
Avon, MA - April 12, 2011: AccuRounds has recently been participating at industry events focused on the advanced learning of Lean Manufacturing. AccuRounds President and CEO, Michael Tamasi, gave a presentation at the Shingo Prize International Conference in Cincinnati, OH on March 31st. The Shingo Prize is a world standard for Operational Excellence. At this annual conference, people from around the world gather to share ideas and learn about process improvement and lean principles. Tamasi's presentation was on Best Practices and highlighted AccuRounds' experience advancing from utilizing lean tools to developing a lean culture - an effort that began after being awarded the Northeast Shingo Prize Silver Medal in 2006. Goodyear Tire, John Deere and Steelcase were among the other companies presenting at the conference.
On April 7, AccuRounds hosted AME participants for a benchmarking tour to learn first-hand how a company embodies lean principles, systems and tools. Participants of the tour were able to see processes and techniques that AccuRounds utilizes in their operation to achieve operational excellence as well as speak to AccuRounds employees about how they contribute to the culture.
AccuRounds, located in Avon, MA, manufactures custom precision cylindrical components serving many industries including medical, aerospace, defense, oil and gas and semiconductor. Capabilities include CNC Swiss screw machining, CNC turning and CNC milling. For more information, visit www.accurounds.com.
Nancy Hunter
AccuRounds
15 Doherty Ave.
Avon, MA 02322
508-587-3500
info@accurounds.com
