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MEP Success Stories from Mississippi

Team Orientation & Introduction to Lumber

Reported Year
2021
The fiber conversion facility in Lumberton, Mississippi, will utilize advanced automation and related technologies to produce lumber in a modern and cutting-edge technology facility. New employees will need to integrate their own knowledge, skills, and abilities with the company culture, workplace safety, best practices in communication and problem

Blendco's Automation Efforts Increase Production Capacity by 100%

Reported Year
2021
Blendco needed additional production capacity but there was none available on the vertical forming and seal line. Current production was averaging 300 to 500 units per day and, at that rate, Blendco was unable to meet additional customer production requirements. Their challenge was to somehow increase daily current production using existing

Lack of Necessary Skills to Fill Future Jobs

Reported Year
2020
The company strongly believes that all new hires must go through a mandatory training program for 6 - 9 weeks before transitioning to the main furniture production manufacturing lines.
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