Archives for June, 2012

Food Safety Regulations and Global Compliance are Re-Shaping the Expectations of Food Manufacturers, Packagers

Changes to national, global food requirements could mean loss of business without compliance

Food processors, suppliers or packagers across the nation should be aware; operations could be greatly affected by the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) and the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI). These two separate initiatives represent the most radical change to the food supply chain in the last 80 years.  A company’s failure to meet the requirements of FSMA and GFSI have cost the company significant revenues, and in some much worse cases, even resulted in a shutdown of operations.

Over 90,000 food suppliers in the US will be affected by FSMA, so even the smallest companies throughout the supply chain will not be able to avoid the regulations. Acting under FSMA, the FDA has already shut down a number of plants under a “guilty until proven innocent” approach.

Made in Illinois’ Featured Manufacturer: Tempco Products CO.

Replacement and Construction of Vinyl Windows and Patio Doors in Robinson, IL

Tempco Products Co. is constantly improving upon the quality of the windows and doors we manufacture.Through our network of dealers, you can order from a wide selection of high-quality windows and patio doors. Each order is custom-made to your specifications to an 1/16″. We also offer standard sizes.

Some of our top products include: Avenger Double Hung Value Gard, Single and Double Hung Custom Gard, Double Hung American Homestead, Single and Double Hung Designer, Classic Double Hung Avenger Casement, 434 Patio Door, GreatTrim Jamb Extension, Casing Diamond Series Storm Door, and Tempco Storm Windows.

Contact Tempco Products CO.:
301 E. Tempco AVE
Robinson, IL  62454
Phone: 618-544-3175
Fax: 618-544-2244
www.tempcoproducts.com

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Success Story: MTH Pumps

Specialty Pump Manufacturer Achieves ISO Certification with“Flying Colors”

Looking to please a highly technical customer base keenly alert to quality issues, Plano-based MTH Pumps embarked on the ISO 9001:2008 certification journey with IMEC’s help—and found it an ideal way to improve processes, address longstanding issues and build customer confidence.

Made in Illinois’ Featured Manufacturer: Ingersoll Cutting Tools

Quality Metal Cutting Tool Systems in Rockford, IL

For many years cutting tools from Ingersoll have been important components in the manufacturing processes of all industries. Founded in 1887, Ingersoll Cutting Tools is one of the world’s leading suppliers of metal cutting tooling systems.

We specialize in offering complete solutions for the most difficult and heavy duty machining projects. Today Ingersoll offers both standard and specialty tailored tools, with one of the industry’s widest range of milling products and a comprehensive selection of drilling and boring tools. Ingersoll customers can be found in every major market and industry segment, with modern production and central marketing facilities located in the United States and Germany. Our know-how and experience, combined with our own demand for quality, functionality, and innovation, guarantees our customers the optimum cutting tool solutions for maximizing their production processes.

Contact Ingersoll Cutting Tools:
845 S. Lyford Rd.
Rockford, IL  61108-2749
Phone: 815-387-6600
Fax: 815-387-6337
www.ingersoll-imc.com

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SISTEM Training Program From Alchemy Systems and IMEC

SISTEM Training ProgramCustomizable solution for manufacturing-specific training needs

Alchemy Systems and the Illinois Manufacturing Extension Center (IMEC) have partnered to demonstrate the SISTEM training and compliance program for manufacturers on Thursday, June 21 at TMA in Park Ridge. Through conversations with companies in the field, IMEC experts have heard common themes echoed throughout the state of Illinois. Companies are seeing an increasing difficulty in keeping workers properly trained and productive, a struggle maintaining a system of documentation for training, and meeting safety requirements and reporting.

The SISTEM training and compliance solution will help companies address these issues and relieve the manufacturer of the difficulties associated with training employees. At the workshop, participants will hear from a Chicago-area manufacturer and learn how they have customized this solution to meet plant- and machine-specific training needs. Attendees will also hear how regulatory and industry pressures are forcing you to change the way you train workers, including assessing their comprehension at their education level.

Made in Illinois’ Featured Manufacturer: Graymills

 

Pumps, Filters, and Accessories in Chicago, Illinois

 Formed in 1939, Graymills is a family-owned manufacturing firm located in Chicago. From our base, which is walking distance to Wrigley Field, we export to six continents.

Graymills produces the following:

• Immersion, ultrasonic, high pressure, solvent, solvent, aqueous, and bioremediationc industrial parts washers
• Inking systems for Felxo and Gravure presses
• Pumps for filter and filtering systems, pump and tank systems, machine tool coolant pumps

Graymills machine shop is equipped with high tech design capabilities. Our capabilities include sheet metal fabrication, assembly, and new product development. We ship worldwide.

Contact Graymills:
3705 North Lincoln Avenue
Chicago, IL  60613
Phone: 773-248-6825
Fax: 773-477-8673
www.graymills.com

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IMEC’s Employees Nationally recognized at MEP’s Innovation Conference May 8th 2012

             IMEC’s team had award winners in 3 out of 10 categories while competing against 60 other centers for recognition.  The Manufacturing Innovations Awards celebrate the achievements of outstanding individuals, teams, and organizations that have gone above and beyond to make significant impacts on U.S. manufacturing. The MEP Conference is a gathering of representatives from all of the MEP Centers in the nationwide network to collaborate and continue building a strong U.S. manufacturing sector.