Posts by C.A. Lawton
Continuous Improvement double take: the shakeout in shakeout
Continuous Improvement is, by definition, a never-ending process. At The C.A. Lawton Co., as with all CI organizations, the mindset of this philosophy becomes part of the culture. Every team member is trained and prepared to participate in improvement events. The week of May 18-22, 2020, the Lawton team embarked on a very ambitious kaizen…
Read MoreLawton’s All Employee Training 2020
The C.A. Lawton Co. held its annual training day on Friday, March 6, 2020. This training day is an opportunity for the company to update all employees on required safety and environmental issues as well as provide other specialized instruction. The training day is a focused, full day event. Each employee was scheduled to participate…
Read More2020 Business Week award top honors to Pokorny, Vanderhoef, Foth, and C.A. Lawton
Read the announcement from UWGB: 2020 Business Week award top honors to Pokorny, Vanderhoef, Foth and C.A. Lawton Each year the Cofrin School of Business and UW-Green Bay Career Services organizes a series of events over the course of a number of weeks that culminates with the annual Business Week Keynote and Networking Dinner. Unfortunately,…
Read MoreLawton & World War II
Lawton has been very versatile and sensitive to the changes happening in the world around them. They are doing it currently as they have in the past, such as designing and manufacturing products for World War II. When the United States entered World War II in 1941, Lawton, like most other companies at this time,…
Read MoreManaging for Daily Improvement
In the past few years, The C.A. Lawton Co. has placed a great deal of importance on its Lean journey. Over summer 2018, Lawton took the next step by implementing the use of MDI boards. MDI stands for Managing for Daily Improvement. Lawton’s goal is continuous improvement, and a great way to reach that goal,…
Read MoreThe Culture of Lawton
I know it’s going to be a good day when I walk into Lawton and there are various bags of cheese curds on the front desk. Such a small and simple gesture can change the atmosphere of the workplace. Every employee has this similar attitude which creates a family oriented environment. Lawton exemplifies this family…
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How Lawton Ensures the Highest Quality Castings
Lawton takes pride in the true craftsmanship that their Pattern Shop holds. Quality tooling is the essential starting point to obtaining a quality casting. The patterns produced by the Lawton pattern shop follow strict manufacturing guidelines to ensure the highest quality castings will result from their use. Often times, Lawton customers will request we use…
Read MoreNavigating College Through Corona
I had finally received the dreaded email from St. Norbert College. It stated that the rest of the semester was going to be online due to the Corona Virus outbreak. In a matter of three days, I went from enjoying campus life to packing everything up and moving back home. I was distraught. My entire…
Read MoreLife during COVID-19
Lawton has instituted new safety precautions and changes to minimize social contact amid the coronavirus pandemic. Social distance is being practiced by the employees who have to be in the building. Everyone who enters is required to wear respirators and masks. During meetings of on-site personnel, respirators and social distancing are practiced. Visitors need appointments…
Read MoreThe First Four Months of my Lawton Internship
I have never had the role as an intern before, so I had no idea what to expect going into this marketing position. Although I had taken various classes at St. Norbert College, the real marketing world was intimidating. To start my experience, I had an awesome mentor, Andy Mastalir, who is head of the…
Read MoreMaking buying easier
At The C.A. Lawton Co., we are proud of our reputation; a reputation for quality, on-time iron casting solutions alongside high-touch customer service. How does Lawton make the difficult task of procuring castings easier for buyers? We accomplish this through integrated offerings, dedicated customer advocates, a culture of flexibility and urgency, and a focus on quality and on-time…
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