HOW IT’S MADE | Chemically Etched Nameplates
By Wil Lington This is our Second Edition of How It’s Made and this time we will show you how a chemically etched nameplate is made. We recommend this type of long-lasting nameplate for harsh indoor and/or outdoor applications where exposure to weather, temperature extremes, sunlight, chemicals, solvents, fuels and lubricants is possible. Images are chemically etched into the substrate …
The Willington Advisor | 8 Tips for Application of Pressure Sensitive Labels
by Wil Lington In order to apply pressure sensitive labels correctly, you must make sure the adhesive you select is appropriate for your application. One advantage of ordering your PID from a custom manufacturer such as the Willington Companies rather than a catalog house is we can make sure your label or decal has been constructed properly, before you order …
Note to our Business Partners
Dear Valued Business Partners, Last month we initiated an email newsletter that was distributed to many of our customers. Earlier this month we sent our second letter to both customers and prospects. Since you are one of our valued business partners, we felt that you may be interested in receiving these newsletters. If you would not like to receive this …
March Newsletter
WE CAN HELP YOU. The current economic conditions are making things challenging for all of us. By continuing to work more closely together we can get through this and be better positioned for the future. We are working harder every day to earn your loyalty and trust. Effective immediately, we have made the following changes so we can serve you …
February Newsletter
Dear Valued Customers, Now, more than ever, we would like you to know how much we appreciate your business. For the past 43 years, companies like yours have allowed us to grow and prosper. We are fortunate to have the opportunity to serve you. There are many things we are doing here at The Willington Companies to ensure that we …
LEAN Helps Improve Productivity and Morale with Olympic Pride
By Wil Lington When the economy starts heading for trouble many companies immediately start looking for ways to cut costs. Unfortunately, one of the first things they do is reduce their work force since labor is a one of the larger costs most companies, especially manufacturers have. The irony is that labor is also a company’s most valuable asset and …
2008 Uconn Family Business Award Ceremony Pictorial
Willington Nameplate Inc. 2008 The Goepfert Family(From Left to Right) Lisa, Michael, Sheila, Lynn Dwyer, Stephen & Marcel Goepfert (From Left to Right) Bill Waseleski, Michael Goepfert, Priscilla Cale & Rich Dino Willington Nameplate General Manager: Michael Goepfert (From Left to Right) Bill Waseleski, Michael Goepfert, Priscilla Cale & Rich Dino Rich Dino with founder of Willington Nameplate, Marcel Goepfert.
The Willington Olympics taking Kaizen to a Whole New Level
By Wil Lington For over a year the Willington Companies have been using the Kaizen philosophy of Lean manufacturing to make improvements to their business. Kaizen focuses on continuous improvement and each month the chosen Kaizen leaders spent an entire week involved in these events designed to make improvements to the business. Of course, that meant that someone else would …