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Labor Quality & Production Testimonials
| "The work ethic of the area workforce is second to none.
Many people in our workforce are used to working various work shifts as we
have many 24/7 operations including retail/customer service, manufacturing,
food processing, and other service operations.." |
| - Bonnie McPhillips, Manager, Nebraska
Workforce Development |
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Archer Daniels Midland
Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) is a global company with
over 22,000 employees and 275 processing plants. ADM acquired
the Columbus corn processing plant when they purchased Minnesota
Corn Processors in September 2002.
Minnesota Corn Processors relied on the local community
college for the development of its employees and ADM continues
to do the same. In addition, local leaders have been helpful
offering assistance when needed. There is a strong and reliable
workforce in Columbus. Our employees are able to take on the
challenges our business presents them. They also take a great
deal of pride and ownership of the jobs that they do.
We are pleased to be located in Columbus and are confident
the community will continue to provide us with talented and
capable employees.
| Steve Kieffer, Human Resource
Manager
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Find Value and Values in Nebraska. Our company did just that
with one, two, three, now four manufacturing plants employing
over 2,200 people.
These highly automated facilities have grown to become
some of the worlds' largest providers of medical products.
You'll find "value" in Nebraska's low energy costs, tax
incentive packages, supportive university and colleges, pro-business
minded communities and more.
The real treasure are the "values" of Nebraska people,
their entrepreneurial spirit, commitment to purpose, emphasis
on education (students consistently rank in the top percentile
nationally), and their Midwest integrity.
These are the cornerstones -- Nebraska's "2V Formula --
the real values that fuel business teams and business success.
| Steve Bohnet, Plant Manager
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Behlen Mfg. Co. is a diversified metal fabricating company with
1,400 employees and sales exceeding $180 million. Nine hundred
employees are located in Columbus, Nebraska.
In the mid 1980s, a return to local ownership coupled
with assistance from a CDBG economic development loan and
an Urban Development Action Grant (UDAG) enabled Behlen to
thrive despite unfavorable market conditions.
Nebraska is the place for plant relocation, new startup
or existing business growth. Increase your odds of winning
in a challenging global marketplace--take a look at Nebraska.
Behlen has exported product to over 50 nations direct
from the Columbus headquarters.
| A. F. "Tony" Raimondo, Team
Leader and CEO
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EGS Electrical Group
Appleton Electric, LLC is the flagship operation for
the EGS Electrical Group, a subsidiary of Emerson Electric.
We employ approximately 500 people in our manufacturing operations
in Columbus. Products include conduit bodies, fittings, connectors,
light fixtures, cord reels, control stations and other related
electrical accessories. We also manufacture a complete line
of explosion-proof products.
Our decision to locate in the Columbus, Neb., area has
been well rewarded thanks to the excellent workforce we enjoy
along with the outstanding association we have developed with
our neighbors in the community.
Since our opening in June of 1986, our employees have demonstrated
the kind of work ethic and concern for the company that has
helped us continue to grow and prosper. Columbus has been
an excellent choice for EGS and we expect to be a positive
part of the community's future.
| Rick Holley, Director of
Operations |
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FLEXcon
FLEXcon was established in 1956 in Spencer, Massachusetts.
Today, FLEXcon is a leading supplier to the pressure sensitive
label industry. FLEXcon is privately owned, operating under
a team-based business philosophy that values people as its greatest
asset.
That philosophy was a key factor in Nebraska being chosen
as the local for the first manufacturing expansion outside
of Massachusetts. In 1999, a 200,000 square-foot facility
was added to the existing facility — establishing 400,000
square-foot of manufacturing space in Columbus to better serve
customers in the United States and Canada. In just five years,
the Columbus facility evolved into a major producer of pressure
sensitive adhesive coated products with superior production
efficiency and customer satisfaction.
Nebraska provides people determined to meet the challenges
of global competition. Nebraskans focus on continuous improvement
with the attainment of customer satisfaction as their primary
objective.
| Tom Jarecke, Plant Manager
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Lindsay Manufacturing CompanyLindsay Manufacturing Company
established its business foundation in Nebraska in 1955 and today is a world
leader providing irrigation products to over 86 countries. Lindsay was one of
only 16 companies to make "The 200 Best Companies" list four years
consecutively, based on Forbes strict financial criteria.
Lindsay's ability to compete in a global market and achieve financial
recognition is influenced, to a large extend, by its production operation being
located in the state of Nebraska.
The geographical area surrounding Lindsay provides a base of people who have
a solid mechanical background and positive work ethic, and a responsive group at
Central Community College to provide training assistance. These resources have
supported continuous improvement in every phase of our business and allowed
Lindsay to maximize production efficiencies, enhance product quality, and expand
manufacturing potential in its 500,000 square foot Nebraska plant.
| Rick Parod, President and
CEO |
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Vishay Dale Electronics
Vishay Dale Electronics has been in business
in Columbus since 1951. We have plant locations throughout the United States and
world.
We feel our chance of success is greatly improved with people we find in
mid-Nebraska, such as Columbus. The education system is outstanding. The way of
life and education system provide people the ability to become better educated,
more productive and more dependable than most other places. These qualities of
better education, intelligence and dependability are particularly important in
the factory of today.
We find our people care about their customers and their
company. Without a doubt our most important asset and the major reason for our
success has been our employees. Central Midwest-grown people just get the job
done!
| Roland Rueschhoff, Senior Vice
President |
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