Manufacturing Today Article
Friday, August 28, 2015
When Air-Way Manufacturing Co. first attained ISO 9001 certification fifteen years ago, many of President of Manufacturing and Engineering John Hamm’s manufacturing industry peers cautioned him “every day will be an audit day.” This prospect has proven to not be particularly daunting for the Olivet, Mich.-headquartered hydraulic fi ttings manufacturer. “We’re ready every day,” Hamm says. “We use ISO to our advantage.”
The company’s internal quality processes and management philosophies – many of which are strongly infl uenced by value-added and lean methodologies – ensure its constant readiness for any kind of close scrutiny, ISO audit related or otherwise. “Back in 2008 and 2009, when things in the economy were bad, we were forced to take a serious look at everything we were doing, and created our own lean program which has evolved over the years,” Hamm says. “We go out of our way to create one best way of doing things, and that’s the ‘Air-Way way.’” <<Read More>>
-
Air-Way: A Complete Hydraulic Solutions Provider
For more than 75 years, we’ve been known for our precision-engineered hydraulic fittings and adapters. Air-Way has always been more than a fittings manufacturer; we’re a complete hydraulic solutions...
READ MORE -
Navigating Tariffs and Market Pressures: How Air-Way Supports Stability in a Shifting Landscape
Manufacturers continue to face challenges related to pricing, supply chains, and international tariffs. The situation is fluid and can shift quickly, creating pressure across operations, planning, and customer relationships. At Air-Way Manufacturing, we’ve taken a long-term approach to these issues and remain focused on minimizing disruption and supporting our customers with stability, transparency, and preparation.
READ MORE -
How Hydraulic Fittings Manufacturers Are Navigating Global Supply Chain Disruptions
The global supply chain has faced unprecedented challenges in recent years, from material shortages to rising tariffs and unpredictable transportation delays. These disruptions have put significant pressure on industries reliant on high-quality hydraulic fittings and adapters, making delivery reliability in supply chain operations more critical than ever.
READ MORE
