Northrup Grumman Newport News News

Jo-Kell Inc., an electrical distributor and engineering company, completed their LEAN Enterprise Certification on  April 11, 2008. Jo-Kell has been implementing LEAN principles since 2007 through their partnership with Northrup Grumman Newport News.  LEAN incorporates principles of identifying value, eliminating waste   and improving processes. In addition, one of the LEAN tenets is an  organized, clean waste free work place.  Jo-Kell’s LEAN initiative  increased productivity and improved operations while reducing cost  within the organization.  LEAN strategies can be utilized in all business activities, from manufacturing to distribution.

Climax Portable Machine Tools, Inc. announced expanded services for the worldwide shipbuilding market. Under this new business initiative, the company will provide comprehensive services that include engineering consulting services and specialized training in machining techniques, in addition to its line of portable machine tools. The move was made to support the needs of the shipbuilding market for industry modernization, improved productivity, and diversely skilled machinists. Through the solutions package, Climax engineers help shipbuilding and repair organizations develop cost-effective solutions for the building process, and for the retrofit or re-design of outdated equipment.