Read Estes Design and Manufacturing’s articles on their philosophy of continuous improvement.
How to Conduct Business with Purpose Beyond the Shop Floor At Estes Design and Manufacturing, we believe business is about more than what we produce—it’s about how we serve people and communities. Excellence and precision drive our work, but purpose gives it meaning. That’s why we partner with two Indianapolis-based ministries: Purposeful Design and Good…
While cost may be one factor that influences customers to change manufacturers and suppliers, it’s probably the lesser of the three Cs – cost, communication and clarity — that ultimately inform a customer’s decision to seek an alternative. In fact, there’s a significant cost customers incur in terms of lost time and momentum by opting…
What is an ISO certification in manufacturing? What does it mean for customers of a certified organization? Quality in the sheet metal manufacturing world is crucial not only for safety but also for product durability, cost savings, and supplier reliability. Read on to learn more about ISO and what it means for you! What…
At Estes Design and Manufacturing, we are always looking for ways to bring value to those we serve. One of the ways we do that is through our commitment to quality. Estes Design and Manufacturing is committed to quality – quality in our fabricated products, our standards and processes, and our company team members. In…
Kaizen is defined as the Japanese philosophy of continuous improvement. As a company Estes strives to follow the kaizen mindset instead of just working on “fixes.” Continuous improvement serves as one of the four pillars of our company philosophy, and Estes is constantly looking for ways to improve all facets of the business. To ensure this continuous improvement…
Estes Philosophy: Continuous Improvement Over the past several months, we’ve shared three pillars of our philosophy, innovative thinking, people of high character and state-of-the-art technology. As a reminder, our philosophy at Estes Design and Manufacturing is to profitably produce fabricated metal products with a level of service and quality preferred by the customer. The fourth…
Estes Philosophy: State-of-the-Art Technology At Estes Design and Manufacturing, we’ve invested in the highest-quality technology available for our customers’ metal fabrication needs. Our philosophy is to profitably produce fabricated metal products with a level of service and quality preferred by the customer. The philosophy has four main areas of focus: Creative, Innovative Thinking People of…
At Estes Design and Manufacturing, we understand that the foundation of a business is what propels it forward or leads it astray. Our leaders have spent years thoughtfully making decisions that uphold our core philosophy. The Estes philosophy defines who we are, and through our latest blog series, we are sharing how each pillar…
At Estes Design and Manufacturing, our philosophy is to profitably produce fabricated metal products with a level of service and quality preferred by the customer. This philosophy has four main areas of focus: 1. Creative, Innovative Thinking 2. People of High Character 3. State-of-the-Art Technology 4. Continuous Improvement Over the next few months, we…
At Estes Design and Manufacturing, we are committed to providing the best service and quality for our customers. One way we live up to this commitment is through our investment in state-of-the-art technology and continuous improvement, which is why we are excited to announce that we have added the Amada HG 1003 ATC press brake…