Success Stories - Operational Excellence
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TECHNOLOGY ISN’T GOING AWAY: MINOR RUBBER IMPLEMENTS CMMC 2.0 TO STAY AHEAD OF CYBER THREATS
Background Minor Rubber began its journey as The Alling Rubber Company, and when they withdrew from the market, Charles W. Humphreys, a former employee, purchased
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HK METALCRAFT UPHOLDS REPUTATION FOR QUALITY MANAGEMENT WITH INTERNAL AUDIT TRAINING
Background Headquartered in Lodi, New Jersey, HK Metalcraft Manufacturing Corp. (HKM) is a family-owned and operated custom metal stamping manufacturer with nearly a century’s worth
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FIDELITY INDUSTRIES INC. USES R&D TAX CREDITS TO EXPAND DESIGNS AND CAPABILITIES
Background Located in Wayne, New Jersey, Fidelity Industries is the leading independent manufacturer of vinyl wallcoverings for the commercial hospitality and healthcare markets. The company
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UNITED PREMIUM FOODS EXPANDS PRODUCTS AND INCREASES PRODUCTIVITY AMID LABOR CRUNCH
Background United Premium Foods (UPF) provides quality food products and temperature-controlled warehouses. As a USDA and FDA certified food processing, storage, and distribution manufacturer, UPF
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JERSEY SHORE AWNING CO. INC. DOES MORE WITH LESS
Background “It is the ingenuity of the maker which makes his work stand out.” Ora X. McClellan, Founder of Jersey Shore Awning Jersey Shore Awning
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TECHNOLOGY ISN’T GOING AWAY: MINOR RUBBER IMPLEMENTS CMMC 2.0 TO STAY AHEAD OF CYBER THREATS
Background Minor Rubber began its journey as The Alling Rubber Company, and when they withdrew from the market, Charles W. Humphreys, a former employee, purchased
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THE LAST OF ITS KIND: LA FAVORITE INDUSTRIES INC. CONTINUES TO PIONEER
Background La Favorite Industries was formed in 1984 by Tom Mastin & Eric Hague to continue the Mastin family legacy that was began in 1896,
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NutraStar Secures Valuable Food Defense Certification and Engages Workforce with NJMEP’s Help
Background NutraStar is a local manufacturer that specializes in producing custom formulated tablets, capsules, and powders for nutraceutical brands. Located in Farmingdale, NJ, NutraStar has
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Century Service Affiliates, Inc. Experiences Growth Using R&D Tax Credits
Background Century Service Affiliates, Inc. is a family-owned business that specializes in providing custom foam and case solutions for every type of need imaginable. This
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Kinetics Industries Benefits from Their ISO 9001 Certification Journey
BACKGROUND Kinetics Industries Inc. has been in operation since 1939. This Trenton, NJ-based manufacturer is a leader in producing highly reliable and durable SCR regulated
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Catbridge Machinery Benefits from Qualified R & D Tax Credits
BACKGROUND Catbridge Machinery is a ‘MADE in New Jersey’ company that designs and manufactures high-performance web converting machinery. Founded in 2002, this Montville, NJ manufacturer
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Scientific Design Maximizes Improvements with LEAN/5S
BACKGROUND Scientific Design (SD) was founded 76 years ago by chemical entrepreneurs looking to compete with large international chemical corporations. This Little Ferry, New Jersey