Michigan Manufacturer Adds Jobs and Heavy Fabrication
Machinery in Response to Growth
JACKSON,
MICHIGAN – August 22nd, 2012 – EverLast® Lighting, a subsidiary
of Full Spectrum Solutions, Inc., initiated the first stages of infrastructure
expansion and furthering their commitment to Michigan manufacturing. This plan will increase jobs and capital investments
for the EverLast® brand and commercial lighting lines. Brandon Marken, VP of Commercial Sales, stated
that the investment in infrastructure is in response to the company’s positive
growth trajectory.
The first part of the plan officially launched mid-August
as operations of the CNC Amada-Apelio 2-357 nicknamed the “Megatron”, and the CNC
Press Break nicknamed the “Cookie Monster” produced the first set of components
successfully. The new machines will
create jobs at EverLast®’s South Street facility and allow the company to
manufacture critical components in several of the fixtures; some parts that
were previously produced elsewhere.
“Our goal is to manufacture ‘in-house’, then we look to
Michigan, and then we look domestically.
We’ve always looked to Jackson based partners, or closest to us. Adding
these machines to our infrastructure creates jobs and opportunities for our
company and Jackson.” said Kristine Gough, the company’s Purchasing
Manager. “Vertical integration means
quicker turnaround time on our products.
In addition, we can improve all quality control from raw material to
finished good.”
The CNC Amada-Apelio turret and laser machine, is powered
by nitrogen and oxygen, and has 58 stations that produce a myriad of components
for several of the EverLast® Induction lighting fixtures. One of the stations produces an enhanced
reflector that improves down light, distribution, and optics in order to
maximize the efficiency of the Induction fixtures. The CNC Press Break complements the Amada by bending
and fabricating the laser cut steel and aluminum.
“We’re really excited about it because this is just one
more thing to get under our roof, additionally, we can use both machines for
prototypes and retrofits in the future. Consequently,
we can buy more here, and build more here,” said Cal Nevins, EverLast® Plant
Engineer.
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About
EverLast® Lighting: EverLast® Lighting is a
subsidiary of Full Spectrum Solutions, Inc. and has quickly grown into the
leading manufacturer of energy-efficient lighting solutions for roadway,
parking structure, facility and area lighting applications. For additional
product information, visit www.everlastlight.com,
call 888-383-7578 or send an email to info@everlastlight.com.
For additional product
information, visit www.everlastlight.com,
call 888-383-7578, or email info@everlastlight.com. For
press inquiries, contact Kyle Leighton at 517-783-3800 ext.231 or email at kyle@everlastlight.com.
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