Altman Lighting Applies Lean 5S Principles to Factory Floor

Altman Lighting

  RESULTS: 2,600 square feet freed up for future product line manufacturing 750 square feet freed up for low usage tool and die-set storage Improved cycle times and unit completion dates Reduced product defects and search times   WHO: Founded in 1953 by Charles Altman, Altman lighting is now run by second generation, Robert Altman. […]

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Catskill Mountain Sugar House

Catskill Mountain Sugar House Maple Syrup

Grahamsville, NY Growing up, John Garigliano’s family owned land in Grahamsville, New York, where they also had a small sugar house. For fun, John, his brothers and father would tap trees in the area and make maple syrup. John now runs the day-to-day operations of the Catskill Mountain Sugar House, and that same sugar house […]

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Brewmation

Brewmation Turnkey Brewing System

Yes, even building brewery equipment (albeit the beer) can start in one’s garage.   So it was for Kevin J. Weaver, President and Owner of Brewmation in Hopewell Junction NY. Over 10 years ago, Kevin began building fully automated brewing systems in his garage.  Of course, he was a home brewer himself enjoying the fruits […]

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North River Hops and Brewing

North River Hops and Brewing Growlers

Poughkeepsie, NY   In three years of business, North River Hops and Brewing has crafted around 130 different types of beer. They’re known for having something new, seasonal, and fresh every time their customers visit. For those customers who like to stick to their favorites, they have a couple that never change. Brandin Stabell, co-owner […]

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Plan Bee Farm Brewery

Plan Bee Farm Brewery Signs

Poughkeepsie, NY   For Emily and Evan Watson, their story began in the winter of 2003. After Evan signed a record deal, the two were moving to New York where most of their time would be spent on the road. That year for Christmas Emily bought Evan a home brew kit. At the time, music […]

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