Wilson-Hurd Recognized for Continuous Improvement as a Part of the Johnson & Johnson Supplier Enabled Innovation Program
West Chester, Pa. – Wilson-Hurd Manufacturing Company was recognized today as a TOP 5 Finalist in the 2012 Supplier Enabled Innovation Program (SEI) by Johnson Johnson. The Supplier Enabled Innovation Program was created in 2010 to allow Johnson & Johnson companies to leverage the knowledge and unique abilities of supplier partners to drive innovative solutions that will improve the lives of the patients they serve.
Animas Corporation, a division of Johnson and Johnson making subcutaneous insulin delivery systems, nominated the Keypad Redesign Project as one of about 800 projects from across Johnson & Johnson for consideration in the SEI Program. Of these projects, five were selected as finalists and the Wilson-Hurd keypad continuous improvement project was one of the top five nominees bringing a vastly enhanced keypad design and robust manufacturing process.
In presenting the Supplier Enabled Innovation Certificate of Achievement to the Wilson-Hurd Team, Chris Curran, Strategic Sourcing Manager for Animas Corporation stated, "This certificate recognizes the innovation, partnership and dedication that Wilson-Hurd demonstrated in working with Animas to improve our Insulin Pump and impact in a truly positive way the lives of our patients who are living with diabetes."
In accepting the Certificate on behalf of the Wilson-Hurd Team, Jim McIntyre, President of Wilson-Hurd said, "The significant Critical to Quality gains achieved by the collaborative effort of the Animas and Wilson-Hurd technical and manufacturing leaders placed this project in the forefront of the many worthy nominees for the 2012 SEI Award."
Greg Wasno, Animas Manager of Product Engineering, who led a cross-functional Animas team of engineering, quality, and sourcing, stated that, "Wilson-Hurd matched this (Animas) resource commitment with their senior engineering, quality, and manufacturing/process engineers. Wilson-Hurd didn't just play a role in the process, they were the process. From project inception to final testing and manufacturing ramp-up, Wilson-Hurd found ways to elevate the solution through continued experimentation and never settling for 'good', instead of 'great'."
About Wilson-Hurd Manufacturing Company
Since 1904, Wilson-Hurd has offered manufacturing and design services that complement or enhance customer's products. Our Electronic Control Products division provides switching and control interface solutions using the latest technology and manufacturing processes. For those customers seeking contract medical manufacturing, the Wilson-Hurd Advanced Technology Facility offers full turn-key medical products manufacturing within an FDA compliant quality system. To learn more about Wilson-Hurd, visit http://www.wilsonhurd.com/.
Media Contact:
Tammy Landrath
Wilson-Hurd Mfg Co
715-261-7141
tammyjl@wilsonhurd.com
