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San Diego Sheet Metal Fabrication, ISO:9001, Department of Defense

The ongoing economic conditions in the US manufacturing marketplace have become increasingly tougher and tighter to operate in.  Furthermore, manufacturers doing business within the defense community are challenged with even greater hurdles as bidding opportunities are reducing and quality requirements are increasing.  

One common theme in successful organizations is that those that have challenged their company’s quality certification and manufacturing principles are more apt to emerge as a strategic partner with the military and tier 1 defense contractors, and sheet metal manufacturer ROC Industries Inc., has done just that.   For some time now ROC Industries has been engaging the defense industry for long term business relationships and project opportunities. 

As the military and corresponding defense agencies seek to find innovative solutions for incorporating new technologies or extending the life of legacy systems, they consistently look to an ISO certified and lean process driven organization.  San Diego sheet metal manufacturer, ROC Industries Inc. has incorporated this strategy into their daily sheet metal manufacturing business model which has proven to strategically align with government LSEM, (Lean Sustainment Enterprise Model), operating principles and procedures as they develop their private industry approach.

Greg Clark, President and CEO at ROC Industries Inc. stated “the ‘lean’ program has evoked positive changes in workers’ spirits, as well as a positive change in the appearance on ROC’s production floor.”  Materials are stacked neatly, aisles are clearly delineated and signs describing or naming areas are clearly displayed everywhere. Additional motivation is provided for the team by incorporating “whiteboards” showing daily production goals and actual production results. 

For more information on ROC Industries Inc., or custom sheet metal fabrication and ISO certification, please visit www.rocindustriesinc.com or call Jeff Glover at 760-740-2210.

Read full article…    ROC Article 9-20-2010