Posted on May 12, 2010 by John Zegers, Director COI for Manufacturing |
In addition to our podcast with Miura Boiler, the Center of Innovation for Manufacturing along with representatives from the Georgia Department of Economic Development toured the plant's facility in Rockmart, Georgia. Watch the video interview below with Mark Utzinger, president of Miura Manufacturing America.
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COI for Manufacturing Congratulates the 2010 Manufacturer of the Year Winners
Posted on May 4, 2010 by John Zegers, Director COI for Manufacturing |
Last month, Governor Sonny Perdue presented three Georgia companies with the Manufacturer of the Year Award. In conjunction with Manufacturing Appreciation Week, the winners were announced at an awards luncheon on April 15th. The award is given to small, medium and large companies that exhibit a high degree of corporate responsibility, economic impact on Georgia and workforce excellence. 2010 recipients include: * Frito Lay (large manufacturer-Perry) * The Boeing Company (medium manufacturer-Macon) * Star Granite and Bronze (small manufacturer-Elberton) Click to view photos or videos of the winners.
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Check Out Our Latest Podcast on Miura Boiler
Posted on Apr 12, 2010 by John Zegers, Director COI for Manufacturing |
On our latest podcast, Mark Utzinger and Jason Smith with Miura Boiler/Miura Manufacturing America talk about their innovative industrial steam boilers and how they incorporate green technology into the manufacturing process. Click here to listen.
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Posted on Feb 5, 2010 by John Zegers, Director COI for Manufacturing |
Toyota built its reputation and success on reliability. The recent events with Toyota's accelerator and brake problems magnify the importance of continuous improvement and not just standing on reputation alone. Continuous quality control and process improvement need to be focal points for manufacturers to be competitive and sustainable. The Center for Innovation (COI) for Manufacturing helps Georgia's manufacturers connect to the tools they need to improve process control and address inefficiencies. We do some of this through the Lean Six Sigma Certification Program we are supporting at technical colleges across the state. We can also link you to resources that can assist in implementing these principals into your operation. Click here for more information about COI for Manufacturing.
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Gashopper Featured in Georgia Magazine
Posted on Dec 22, 2009 by John Zegers, Director COI for Manufacturing |
One of our projects, The Gashopper, was featured in the November issue of Georgia Magazine. In the magazine's "Made in Georgia" section, they highlighted Georgia products that showcased small-business ingenuity. It's great to see the Gashopper get state-wide recognition for its innovation. Please see below for the entire article. On the horizon Imagine getting around town in a vehicle that requires only a motorcycle license to drive on the street. That's the Gashopper. While taking it on interstates might not be prudent, as it hits a top speed of only 40 mph, its gas consumption of 80 miles per gallon could make it the perfect vehicle for short missions around town. The Georgia Institute of Technology, The Center of Innovation for Manufacturing and the Georgia Department of Economic Development are interested in the future of this sporty little vehicle, the brainchild of Marietta's Frank Boulton and his son Michael of Moto America. (Father and son import the Zolfe, a snazzy British sports car.) The Boulton's tout the Gashopper's car-like handling and its ability to seat two people side-by-side, plus an optional add-on for storage space. Painted in bright colors, the vehicle has a wide, tall street presence and provides more safety than a scooter, as well as weather protection and seatbelts. Its optional features include 12-volt power outlets, iPod® connector, snap-in speaker dock, lockable storage containers and cup holders. Its projected base sales price of $3,000 could bring it to a wide audience looking for inexpensive, reliable, weather-protected daily transportation. source:georgiamagazine.com
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