Every year professionals, practitioners and leaders within the Lean community come together at the Lean Summit–hosted by the Lean Enterprise Institute (LEI)—to discuss, reflect and learn how to successfully implement Lean concepts...
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Universal Supply (a division of USLBM) is a building materials supplier for home builders, contractors and remodelers along the Northeast. While it was founded in 1965, Universal Supply just hosted their 40th...
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The housing industry is constantly evolving, and with it are the design trends. When it comes to design, styles can vary from year-to-year. What is popular one day, may seem dated the...
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It is no secret that there is a growing labor shortage in manufacturing industries. The National Association of Manufacturers estimates that by the year 2030, more than 2.1 million manufacturing jobs could...
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After over a year of construction, the new Viwinco state-of-the-art glass facility is nearing completion. The new building will contain the entire IGU processing operation for the company and will house entirely...
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Hurricanes are among the most devastating weather events. Capable of over 180 mph wind speeds and producing severe flooding, hurricanes wreak havoc in the coastal areas of the Atlantic throughout hurricane season...
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Viwinco has experienced significant growth over the past few years. With substantial growth comes the need to increase capacity to meet demand. Though we will increase capacity on glass once our new...
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This is our fourth year as both a sponsor and participating manufacturer. Assigned to us this year were 7th grade students from the Wyomissing Area Junior-Senior High School, led by their teacher,...
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The new year is an excellent time for everyone to start fresh. Whether that means decluttering the closet you told yourself you would do last year or taking it a step further...
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We visited the student-built development of custom-designed homes adjacent to the Oley Valley Elementary School. The students of the Berks Career & Technology Center (BCTC) are currently working on the 22nd home...
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