It's Manufacturing Month!

Join us as we CELEBRATE the power of manufacturing in MA! In this month's newsletter, we're featuring four fantastic manufacturers and an amazing resource for manufacturers in our state.

Members of Dexter Russell's Safety Committee

Dexter-Russell

Southbridge, MA

Family-owned and American-made since 1818! Manufacturer of Professional Cutlery with 250 Employees

What makes Dexter unique? They are always looking to innovate! Not only with new products and lines of business, but with keeping their team safe. Safety Trainers has been working with Greg Majewski, Director of Safety & Facilities and his team for over 7 years on building and maintaining safety protocols.

Why is this important? A focus on safety has allowed Dexter to earn and A+ insurance rating from their Risk/Casualty Insurance Company. This helps them save money which can, instead, be reinvested into the employees and the business.

How does Dexter tackle Safety? They have a 3-Tiered approach: Shift Supervisors, Managers, & the Executive Team working together. In addition, they have formed a Safety Team and engaged them in training.

What resources have helped them keep Safety in the forefront? Dexter has accessed grant funds through the Express Grant, Workforce Training and the Department of Industrial Accidents (DIA) to offer extensive training to their team members, on all levels.

Polyvinyl Films

Sutton, MA

“For over 70 years, Polyvinyl Films has been producing food wrap in Sutton, MA, a town with deep roots in American manufacturing. We value our place in this vibrant New England community. Continuing the legacy of hard work and innovation is something we’re proud of."- Peter Hoey

Production in action at Polyvinyl Films, home of Stretch-Tite

L to R: Conor Sweeney: EVP of Ops & Manufacturing, Kevin Spaulding: Shipping Manager, Drew Gibson: Production Manager, Edwin Buzzetta: Purchasing Manager, Justin Gordon: CEO

AmRamp

Randolph, MA

"We are all either born and raised in MA or have a lifelong connection. We’ve connected the dots between the efforts we make in manufacturing every day and the end result that allows our customer’s families to regain their mobility and independence. Seeing the impact we have on people’s lives is all the motivation we need to continuously improve, and deliver better and faster." - Conor Sweeney

Hudson Lock

Hudson, MA

"As a Massachusetts-based manufacturer, we're fortunate to benefit from the state's many programs that support our industry. By leveraging these resources, we create jobs and build a skilled workforce for the future, ensuring that manufacturing continues to be a vital part of our community and economy."

-Gina Melendez

L to R: Gina Melendez (President); Dan Langlois (Quality/Engineering Manager); Karen Cormier (Manufacturing Manager); Brian Harmon (Supply Chain Manager); Jessica Miller (Director Inside Sales & Customer Service)

The Mass MEP Team at the Manufacturing Your Future Event!

THE Manufacturer's Resource! "MassMEP plays a vital role in supporting Massachusetts manufacturers, a cornerstone of the state’s economy, contributing over $50 billion annually and employing more than 250,000 workers. Manufacturing is crucial for innovation, job creation, and sustaining supply chains, which is why MassMEP provides tailored training, strategic planning, and technology-driven initiatives to help companies grow and stay competitive. Focused on small to mid-sized businesses, MassMEP has created over 6,000 jobs and generated $3.6 billion in client sales growth over the past five years."-Kristy Grignon

Safety Trainers is a proud sponsor of of the MASS MEP Strategic Resource Showcase!

Attn MANUFACTURERS--The Showcase will connect you with the right resources to meet your current and future needs. Whether looking at safety and compliance or strategic growth for the future, the showcase is a space to develop a roadmap to achieve your company’s goal of sustainability and growth. Attendees will also be able to visit with resources and select a time to learn more about those specific resources during micro-sessions. We hope you can join us!

Fire Extinguisher Safety: OSHA and NFPA

$150 off

Fire Extinguisher Training when booked by Nov. 30th

We'll get your team up to speed on how and when to use a Fire Extinguisher. Plus,

we'll train your staff in how to do the monthly inspections--signing the back of the tags on your fire extinguishers. This is a task that any trained employee can do for the organization!

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