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Print ArticleKenosha, Wis. (April 10, 2008) — In recognition of its success with world-class manufacturing processes, Snap-on Inc.’s power tools plant in Murphy, N.C., was recently awarded the Silver Prize by the North Carolina Shingo Prize for Manufacturing Excellence. The plant was just one of two facilities to receive the acclaimed award.
The Silver Shingo Prize recognizes positive improvement trends in business functions and show many examples of improvement projects focusing beyond daily issues.
“We are very honored and excited to receive the highly regarded Silver Shingo Prize,” said Rob Hartman, plant manager.
The award-winning plant and one of its products, Snap-on’s MG31 impact wrench, also caught the attention of the Discovery Channel’s “How It’s Made” producers and will be featured in an upcoming episode.
The Snap-on facility in Murphy produces a mix of Snap-on, Sioux and private-brand power tools for professional users. The facility began its lean manufacturing implementation shortly after relocating from Sioux City, Iowa, to Murphy in 2002.
“Snap-on quickly and successfully integrated lean manufacturing into their Murphy power tool plant, allowing for improvements to be made within the organization,” said Wayne Tindle, program director, N.C. Shingo Prize Program. “Our assessment team was impressed with the depth of world-class processes deployed in such little time.”
In celebration of this achievement, tours will be offered at the award-winning facility on the second Tuesday of every month through November. Interested individuals should contact Jean James at 828-456-2462 for more information or to register for a tour.
