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Success
Stories from Indiana, Michigan and Ohio
GLTAAC
has worked with over 300 import injured companies. Here is just
a sampling of some success stories.
A Michigan Manufacturer
of Sensors
Situation:
$1 - $5 million company; niche manufacturer for electronics industry;
started work with GLTAAC in late 2001.
Approach: Needed to set long-term strategic direction, and
become more efficient and cost-competitive.
Actions:
Implemented lean manufacturing projects to reduce costs and improve
competitiveness, in addition to strategic planning, market research
and sales projects to increase revenues.
Results:
Firm is profitable and has moved up-market developing new products
that incorporate company's existing products.
DETAILS
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Indiana Machining and Welding Company
Situation:
$10 - $15 million company; primary business is machining parts for
aircraft engines; started work with GLTAAC in late 2003.
Approach: Maintain aircraft business while aggressively growing
the firm's high-end, high-margin bike business.
Actions:
Has completed Market Plan development and website projects.
Results:
Both projects successful per early indicators. Sales and net income
up.
DETAILS
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Ohio Injection Molder
Situation:
$15 - $20 million company; primary business is injection molding
for numerous industries; started work with GLTAAC in late 2005.
Approach: Generate more business through marketing initiative,
with improvements to its cost accounting, bidding and manufacturing.
Actions:
Market Research / Strategic planning project underway.
Results:
Project near completion. As part of project, company is investigating
feasibility of adding product line extension, business plan in progress.
DETAILS
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Ohio Precision Products Producer
Situation:
$30 - $40 million company; producing precision machined parts for
the HVAC equipment Industry; started work with GLTAAC in late 2003.
Approach: Developed lean process techniques, implementing
strategic marketing plan, and improving manufacturing efficiencies.
Actions:
Completed marketing and business plan, and is progressing on lean
manufacturing project.
Results:
Company has experienced increase in sales, creating new contacts
in its old markets while expanding into new markets.
DETAILS
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