A manufacturing Process photo contest with Lenzr where the winners win money for thier license pictures for their lean manufacturing and process manufacturing website.

Congressman Courtney is shown how Dymotek makes products for the construction industry. From left:

Congressman Joe Courtney

Gene Teksbury, Congressman Courtney's office

Norm Forest, Dymotek

Bonnie Del Conte, CONNSTEP

Victor Morando, Dymotek

David Buchholz, Enterprise Minnesota

Paul Murphy, HABCO's Vice President of Operations, leads the tour discussing the company's commitment to Lean and their product development process.

David Buchholz, Enterprise Minnesota

Rikki Blair explains the benefits and outcomes from self-directed computer based training for the Wood Group staff.

from left to right:

Bonnie Del Conte, President, CONNSTEP

Congressman Chris Murphy, Connecticut's 5th district

Brian Montanari, COO, HABCO

Kristin Muschett, President, HABCO

Brian Montanari showcases how the HABCO tire cage protects the soldiers during the inflation process.

Congressman Murphy discusses the legislation with members of the Aerospace Components Manufacturers (ACM) who were invited to tour the HABCO facility.

While HABCO is not in Congressman Murphy's district, many of the companies represented are, and the proposed legislation would benefit all Connecticut manufacturers who supply to the US Department of Defense.

Congressman Courtney speaks with Dymotek leadership on the issues facing small manufacturers.

Rikki Blair highlights the value stream map and photos of the "before" in the FPI line and showcases the progress the team has made through implementing Lean Manufacturing.

Chris Johnson showcases the improvements made and metrics realized through Lean Manufacturing implementation.

Nexteer employees assember for $150 million investment announcement.

State of Michigan Governor Rick Snyder was in Saginaw for the $150 million Nexteer announcement.

Brian Montanari describes how the HABCO products help the military be more efficient and environmentally friendly during maintenance and repair operations - the equipment pictured here services the Blackhawk Helicopter and allows the transmission fluid to be efficiently removed, cleaned and reused - saving not only time, but resources and cost savings.

Paul Murphy showcases the company's new facility - formerly the Hartford Whalers' practice facility - the company moved in less than a month ago, implementing many environmentally friendly and forward thinking technologies to best utilize the uniquely shaped building.

(l-r) Nexteer President and CEO Robert J. "Bob" Remenar and State of Michigan Governor Rick Snyder.

Bob Dembkoski, President of the ASQ Hartford Connecticut Section 103 chapter and Tom Southworth of CONNSTEP.

Photo courtesy of P.Deuth for ASQ Hartford Connecticut Section 103

An ice cube trays company is sponsoring a Class Summer Drinks photo contest with Lenzr online. A fun photo contest and free, with chance to win $400 worth of steel containers.

Saginaw Future President and CEO JoAnn Crary introduces State of Michigan Rick Snyder.

Rikki explains the metrics board and the action items for non-compliance issues.

CONNSTEP's Tom Southworth discusses how TWI Job Instruction training breaks down job tasks into easily remembered and repeatable steps.

Photo courtesy of P.Deuth for ASQ Hartford Connecticut Section 103

Rikki Blair leads a group on the tour of the Wood Group CRS facility, showcasing the improvements made through implementing Lean Manufacturing.

Celebrating the end of "Delivering Engineering Success." This five-day intensive short subject is a requirement to complete GEL Year One.

Must have been an inside joke! Rikki Blair takes time out from the tour for a joke with his group.