SDP/SI Named a Top US Machine Shop - 2019 Honors Program Winner for Human Resources
HICKSVILLE, N.Y., Aug. 2, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Stock Drive Products/Sterling Instrument (SDP/SI), a division of Designatronics, a leader in providing mechanical based engineering, and precision manufacturing services has been named one of four Honors Program winners in association with Modern Machine Shop magazine's ninth annual Top Shops benchmarking survey.
The Modern Machine Shop (published by Gardner Business Media, Cincinnati, Ohio) annual survey enables owners and managers of U.S. computer numerical control (CNC) machine shops opportunity to compare their operations' performance and practices against industry leaders. The survey is split into four key sections: machining technology, shopfloor practices, business strategies, and human resources. An Honors Program winner is selected for each of these categories, and SDP/SI, manufacturer of precision gears, machined parts, custom mechanical components, and assemblies, was named 2019 Honors Program winner for human resources.
"Each year, Honors Program winners are vetted and selected by me from a top-tier benchmarking group established from answers to select survey questions," says Derek Korn, Modern Machine Shop's executive editor and technical director for the magazine's Top Shops benchmarking program and conference. "SDP/SI was selected as the human resources winner for its efforts to consolidate its four separate operations into one new $24 million facility, which has greatly improved internal communication and customer service. The company offers import/export and lean manufacturing training and has initiated an apprenticeship program. It also provides tuition reimbursement for employees' outside education." Read the entire article.
"As we come upon our 70th anniversary we are extremely honored to receive this award giving us another reason for celebration. The acknowledgment of our hard work and recent initiatives made towards bettering our customer's experience is truly appreciated," states Robert Kufner, President and CEO of Designatronics (SDP/SI). "Driven to meet the needs of the engineering community through offering manufacturing, product choices and engineering insight we continue to invest heavily in our people and equipment. Our employees are deeply engaged in the direction we are headed. Each day they strive to maximize efficiency and productivity while keeping our customer's needs clearly in sight, building relationships into the future."
Designatronics (SDP/SI) President and CEO Robert Kufner will also be part of a panel discussion at the third-annual Modern Machine Shop Top Shops Conference (topshopsevent.com) held September 9-11 in Cincinnati, Ohio, where he will elaborate on ways the company has improved its efficiency and grown its business.
About Stock Drive Products/Sterling Instrument (SDP/SI) a Designatronics company
SDP/SI, ISO 9001:2015 + AS9100D certified, offers mechanical based design, engineering, and manufacturing services for critical motion control and small power transmission applications, including aerospace, defense, robotics, industrial automation, and medical. Over 87,000 standard inch and metric small mechanical components are available for fast turnaround. SDP/SI specializes in high-quality machined parts, molded components, synchronous belt drives, precision gears and subassemblies. For more information go to: http://www.sdp-si.com
About Modern Machine Shop
Modern Machine Shop is the flagship magazine of publisher Gardner Business Media located In Cincinnati, Ohio. Since 1928, the magazine has focused on highlighting the application of advanced machining technologies by shops and manufacturers serving a wide range of industries.
SOURCE Designatronics
