We’ve been using the tagline “Remarkable People. Remarkable Results for over 135 years.” for a while now. It feels like a good time to recount just a few of the ...

It’s that time of year again. Every store is filled with Christmas decorations, and songs about snow and sleighs are playing everywhere. For most of us, this time of year ...

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 ...

Interpersonal communication: We tend to take it for granted, but it’s like the oil that lubricates the gears of a giant machine. Without it, everything grinds to a halt. But ...

Recently, a manufacturer serving the mining industry started developing a new product line to expand its portfolio. Although they already manufactured other lines similar to the new product, this was ...

If you’re unfamiliar with the Lean business model, you may be wondering, “Who is Tim Woods?” Here’s a hint: He works in every department. If you don’t pay attention to ...

It’s not about how much you have, but about how much thanks you give. This Thanksgiving, The C.A. Lawton Co. is thankful for all of the hard working members of ...

“This nation will remain the land of the free only so long as it is the home of the brave.” ~ Elmer Davis Happy Veteran’s Day to the strong men ...

Ever since little red school houses dotted the country, field trips have been an awesome way to make learning memorable. But today’s rich multimedia technology has given the old-fashioned field ...

Continuous improvement affects every part of our operations at The C.A. Lawton Co. – not just manufacturing, but front office processes, too. An excellent example is the contract review process ...

Kaizen is a Japanese expression meaning “change for better” or continuous improvement – whatever you are doing, you can do it better. Here at The C.A. Lawton Co., we strive ...

As part of a recent employee survey, Lori Goemans decided to try something new. She got more than she expected – in a remarkable way. Goemans, who is the human ...

Cost Drivers for Casting from an Engineering and Design Perspective Let’s say you were in need of a vehicle and had a family of 5, were living on a single ...

When a customer has moved on to another source for the products you once provided, how do you bring them back? Identifying the reasons why a customer has changed suppliers ...

One of the basic principles used in reviewing a casting design is Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T). This is a system for defining and communicating engineering tolerances through the use ...

At The C.A. Lawton Co., we’re hiring remarkable people. If you’re committed to growing your skills and making a difference in your work, we’d love to talk to you at ...

According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, wellness is defined as “the quality or state of being in good health, especially as an actively sought goal.” The C.A. Lawton Co. encourages employees ...

Not surprisingly, training is a foundational element of the progressive culture at The C.A. Lawton Co. In this interview, Continuous Improvement LEAN Coach Randy Thyrion explains the company’s enlightened approach ...

Designing a pattern can be quite a challenge, especially if you don’t have a well-defined process. At The C.A. Lawton Co., the design review process begins when the customer and ...

In partnership with Northeast Wisconsin Technical College (NWTC), The C.A. Lawton Co. was recently awarded a Workforce Advancement Training (WAT) grant. WAT grants provide funds from the Wisconsin Technical College ...

We will never forget all those who risked and lost their lives on 9/11. Their memory remains on our hearts, and in our minds not only today, but every day, ...