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| FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 25, 2005 |
For more information please contact: Kathie Mahoney MassMEP Tel: 508-831-7020 Email: kathiem@massmep.org |
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Falmouth Company is Host Site for May 3rd MassMEP Lean Roundtable Series The next Massachusetts Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MassMEP) Lean Roundtable Series will be hosted by Benthos, Inc. in North Falmouth, Massachusetts on Tuesday, May 3 from 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. The Lean Roundtable series brings local manufacturers from a variety of industries together to network and share knowledge and ideas on how to implement and sustain Lean manufacturing methods, low-cost techniques that help companies reduce waste and inventory and increase productivity. Benthos has produced significant savings since implementing Lean. Representatives will give a tour of their new plant, and showcase their Lean success while looking for feedback from other roundtable participants on how they can make even more improvements. Benthos, Inc. is a leading provider of high technology systems for undersea uses such as geophysical survey and side scan sonar systems, as well as package inspection systems for a number of industries, including food, beverage and pharmaceuticals. WHAT: MassMEP Lean Roundtable Series - Presentations on Lean Practices WHEN: Tuesday, May 3, 2005 7:30 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. Registration and Breakfast 8:00 a.m. - 11:30 - Presentations and Plant Tours WHERE: Benthos, Inc. 49 Edgerton Road Falmouth MA 508-563-1000 VISUALS: 50,000 gallon indoor testing water "cube" and underwater technology such as the "Big Geek" ROV (remote operated vehicle) made by the company and used in the movie "The Abyss." |
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