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 Highlighting positive changes
Nexans’ Tri-Wire plant in Normanton (near Leeds, in central UK) recently held three Open Days − two for customers and one for staff and families − to highlight its successful Continuous Improvement program.
Efficiency plus aesthetics
The event proved how a cleaner and safer workplace, more efficient machines, and office aesthetics can play a key business role. Customers were impressed by Nexans spic-and-span plant with increased production capacity; children learned about what their parents really do for a living; and artworks created enjoyment and entertainment.
An eye-opener
Tri-wire is the last plant in England to draw bare copper wires, supplying cable manufacturers throughout the UK and Ireland. On his plant tour, Kenneth Taylor (Production Manager) received very positive feedback on the cleanliness and orderliness of the plant. Some of the enthusiastic comments and e-mails are now posted on the bulletin board.
From scrap to success
A grimy, grey-looking factory afflicted with endemic copper sludge, oil and grease became a bright, colorful workplace, with spotless machines. Dry-ice cleaning was used to protect equipment. Teamwork vastly improved, with cleaning and painting tasks widely shared. A sculpture was purchased for the reception area from "wire" artist, Bob Tuffin (www.btwiresculptures.co.uk), depicting a man seated on a reel contemplating a bobbin. The artist also held a creative workshop for visiting children. Another work adorns the 2010 Tri-Wire promotional calendar.
Light, bright and beautiful
Regular cleaning makes cleaning easier, not just something done before customer visits. New lighting and bright colored walls have further transformed dull and drab surroundings into an oasis of safety and productivity.
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