Okuma America Corporation, a world-leader in CNC machines, unveils the success story of customer Suburban Manufacturing of Cleveland, Ohio. In business for more than 33 years, Suburban’s 30,000 square-foot shop today employs 65 people. Seven Okuma CNC machines power their rapidly growing business, and recent technology upgrades position the company for continued growth.
Success Story Highlights
• “The Right CNC Machines Plus Innovative People” – As an employee-owned company, Suburban Manufacturing fosters a culture of innovation, in both their people and their technology. This has enabled them to quickly move up the ranks in the prestigious Weatherhead 100, an index of Northeast Ohio’s fastest growing companies. Suburban is one of very few manufacturing companies on this elite list.
• “Breaking the Speed Barrier” – Recent CNC machine upgrades are having a dramatic effect on cycle times, and automation is allowing for “lights out”, or unattended operation.
• “Growing Their Own” – Given that the company is doubling in size every three years, it’s important to “grow their own” next generation of employee-owners. Suburban partners with nearby Lakeland Community College to train qualified candidates. The goal is to foster excellence and expertise in the next generation of machinists.
See the full story at http://www.okuma.com/cnc-machines-go-horizontal.
