Posts Tagged ‘family’
Giving Back: Lawton employee volunteers to help disabled cats
One of the reasons our employees love being a part of Lawton is that we encourage them to find balance in their lives and to give back. One of our interns, Jordan, is especially passionate about ensuring all animals are treated humanely. She has volunteered with the shelter in the past and still continues to…
Read MoreToolbox Talks: The hazards of daylight saving time
Toolbox Talks are an effective method of communication for employees at The C.A. Lawton Co. Each week, a handout is designed and posted by our compliance coordinator, Katherine Jungwirth. This handout is created to freshen everyone’s memory and remind them of various safety precautions. This week we’re sharing information on daylight saving time. It’s never…
Read MoreExpert’s Opinion: From 2nd shift steelworker to board member and industrial company CEO
The C.A. Lawton Co. periodically publishes input from professionals both within the foundry industry and outside the casting world. These Expert Opinions may be casting related, Continuous Improvement (CI / LEAN), Operational Excellence (Op-Ex), or just working through the challenges of today’s business environment. The goal is to present you with differing viewpoints of how…
Read MoreHappy Thanksgiving
As the Thanksgiving and holiday season quickly approaches, now is the time to reflect on all the things we are thankful for. At The C.A. Lawton Co., we are thankful for all of the hard working members of our team, their safety, and their contributions to the continuous improvement of Lawton. This year, we ask…
Read MoreNew hires at Lawton
What happens after you are hired by Lawton and officially become part of our family? There are various steps to make sure new hires are welcomed and integrated with the company. To start, all employees attend the Day One, Hour One meeting with President Barry Adamski and their assigned supervisor. In this meeting, new hires…
Read MoreWith our foundries combined… Integrating Midwest Manufacturing & Logistics with The C.A. Lawton Co.
We interviewed Tim Horner, Operations Manager at The C.A. Lawton Co.’s new Minster, Ohio location in August 2020. In July, the private equity firm, Oakland Standard Company, expanded their iron foundries, by acquiring Midwest Manufacturing & Logistics. This foundry now operates under Oakland Standard’s specialty metals platform as a second location of The C.A. Lawton…
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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