“Great things are done by a series of small things brought together.” – Vincent Van Gogh Strategic planning for precision component manufacturing is driven by several key components: reliable data to forecast capacity, an understanding of changing customer demand, capital investment allocation, and the ability to prioritize the acquisition of assets. Without these elements, successful

It seems you can’t go anywhere in the precision manufacturing industry without coming across the buzzword: Swiss machining. Its popularity has flourished in recent years as more and more fabricators are choosing to incorporate CNC Swiss-type lathe equipment into their production processes. We’ve found that many manufacturers are curious about this ongoing trend. If this

Have you heard the news? BERKS Group – a Kansas City capital investments firm with a diverse platform of growth businesses – has officially acquired Swiss-Tech, providing even greater stability to our success as a precision component manufacturer. Our executive team, led by President Frank Meiland, will remain fully in place and is thrilled to

There’s no such thing as a plateau in business. If you aren’t continually climbing the hill toward sustained growth, you’ll find that you are actually doing the opposite – backsliding. At Swiss-Tech, we’ve experienced a very strong growth curve this year, and we intend to keep that trend moving upward. For this reason, we’ve methodically

Thanksgiving is one of the greatest times of the year. When the weather cools down and leaves begin to fall, life begins to slow down and allow us to reflect on all that’s transpired over last several months. Whether things are good or not so good, this is a time to count our blessings. We

Just a few years ago, the only images “swiss machining” might bring to mind was precision watch making. Times have changed. In today’s fast-paced, high-powered world businesses and consumers alike need products that are durable, reliable, and responsive. These mission critical products, which range from high-end industrial to medical technology and more, require components that

We’ve all seen it happen. A manager retires, a supervisor takes an opportunity elsewhere – it’s finally your chance to apply for a promotion. At least it would have been had the company decided to promote from within…but they went with an outside hire without carrying out an internal candidate search. At Swiss-Tech, we believe

Lead times, lead times, lead times. Is there anything emphasized more consistently by operations and supply chain managers? This, of course, is not without cause. Quick response production is the primary focus for many supply chain and logistics professionals due to the fact that customers are looking to receive their orders faster and more efficiently

The months of June, July, and August are exciting for U.S. workers. Studies show that 60% of working Americans take a summer vacation, allowing space to relax, recharge, and spend quality time with their families. The benefits of taking time off are well-documented and include positive effects on employee happiness, mental capacity, and overall health/wellbeing.

In life, few things are more influential than family. When these close, personal relationships are healthy, they create incredibly strong bonds that give us a sense of identity and belonging. This is why establishing a family-oriented business culture is critical. Healthy work relationships that produce trust and elicit respect are essential to the growth of