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Seven Up Bottling Company is the only soft drink bottler in the state of Nevada, and a third generation family-owned company.The company was established in 1905 as Chism Ice Cream Co., distributing it’s own formula ice cream to cafes, hotels, and stores.
Springs Windows Fashions recently changed the way it manufactures custom windows, thanks in part to Nevada Industry Excellence’s instructor-led 5S Lean Manufacturing workshops.
For the past year, Nevada Industry Excellence Project Managers have been helping Nevada’s premier sign company, Young Electric Sign Co. (YESCO), eliminate production waste, reduce inventory and improve throughput and quality.
Armand Manufacturing Inc., established in 1948, produces vinyl and polyethylene packaging, static control and specialty products that are custom designed. The company employs 42 people at its facility in Henderson, Nevada.
Herb Trade Employees Become Seasoned Lean Manufacturing Practitioners
JCH Technologies recently attained ISO 9000 certification was a result of the University of Nevada Las Vegas - Nevada Industry Excellence program efforts of Gene Lazaroff. The widely accepted ISO quality standard now means JCH can supply many large customers, where ISO certification is a requirement according to CEO James Hinshaw.
Custom Stamping, a Carson City, Nevada, producer of precision metal stampings with a work force of just under 30, provides a telling example about the challenges that can come with seeking ISO 9001:2000 certification.
The Zappos.com currently has a staff of over 600 people. The vast majority of employees work on the front lines taking care of customers or shipping shoes out of the distribution center. In addition to the Nevada call center, Zappos staffs another 500 or so employees at their distribution center in Kentucky.
The Chef Rubber division of JBC & Company has scored 'worldwide success' with their Chef Rubber succeeds new e-commerce website that Nevada Industry Excellence helped implement. Their business grew over tenfold in the last year since going on the internet with their products.
High Sierra Industries, Inc. (HSI), is a nonprofit manufacturer employing approximately 150 mentally and physically challenged persons who perform light manufacturing services for other area manufacturers. HSI has been producing wire harnesses and other electrical and electronic components in Reno, Nevada for over 25 years.
Starbucks Coffee Company's Carson Valley Roasting Plant & Distribution Center roasts, packages, and distributes coffee and non-coffee items to retail locations. The company employs 140 people at its facility in Minden, Nevada.
Turquoise Ridge Joint Venture, a joint venture between Barrick Gold Corp. and Newmont Mining, is an underground gold mine located in Golconda, Nevada. Operations at Turquoise Ridge consist of two underground mines, the Turquoise Ridge mine and the Getchell mine. Turquoise Ridge Joint Venture employs 250 people.
Merillat Corporation, headquartered in Adrian, Michigan, has been providing quality cabinetry since 1946. The company has 11 manufacturing plants and over 4,200 employees. There are 400 people employed at the Las Vegas, Nevada, plant.
The Zappos.com currently has a staff of over 600 people. The vast majority of employees work on the front lines taking care of customers or shipping shoes out of the distribution center. In addition to the Nevada call center, Zappos staffs another 500 or so employees at their distribution center in Kentucky.
Northern Nevada
800 Haskell St., Suite 217 - Reno, NV 89509
475 Edison Way, Suite 117 - Reno, NV 89502
2201 W. College Parkway - Carson City, NV 89703
18600 Wedge Pkwy - Reno, NV 89511
Southern Nevada
4505 Maryland Parkway, Box 451076 - Las Vegas, NV 89154-1076
6375 W Charleston Blvd - W2A - Las Vegas, NV 89146