Safety is a priority across The Lawton Standard Co. family of foundries. One way we focus on safety is through Toolbox Talks. What are they? A handout created to freshen everyone’s memory and remind them of specific safety precautions. Each Toolbox Talk is updated frequently with new information on topics such as “Distractions in the Workplace” or “Random Safety Reminders.” Learn more about Toolbox Talks here. Summer is the perfect time to talk about heat-related illnesses. Hot weather can...Continue Reading
The Lawton Standard family is proud of its continued efforts toward sustainability. Today we’re visiting our Temperform site located in Novi, Michigan, to see what makes them sustainable. It takes a team to maintain a company’s sustainability. Gloria Webber is Temperform’s Operations Manager. Her role in the company’s sustainability is to hold everyone accountable for eliminating waste, reusing as many resources as possible, and keeping recyclable items out of the dumpster. By the end of 2022, Temperform hopes...Continue Reading
The Lawton Standard Co. periodically publishes input from professionals within the foundry industry and outside the casting world. These Expert Opinions may be casting-related, Continuous Improvement (CI / LEAN), Operational Excellence (Op-Ex), or just working through the challenges of today’s business environment. The goal is to present you with differing viewpoints on how our guests adapt, adopt, and improve. Today’s expert is Bill Ruth of Temperform. Bill has 50 years of experience in foundries and currently leading our...Continue Reading
At Temperform, we’re committed to delivering more than quality castings. Do you have a special project? Will you have a future deliverable? Our team of experts is equipped to work with you and plan for a custom solution to fit your project requirements. Our custom solutions help you meet the demands of your business. These include: Design and Prototyping – From simple sketch to finished casting. Engineering and Manufacturing – Vertical integration enables us to control the entire...Continue Reading
At all The Lawton Standard Co. foundries, we thrive on safety, reliability, collaboration, integrity, and innovation. We value and encourage a healthy family culture at every location. Gloria Webber is all those things and more. Gloria Webber is one of our four general managers. She oversees our Temperform location located in Novi, Michigan. She has been with the company for over 24 years! We wanted to take the time to recognize our general managers and get to know...Continue Reading
