Steel Partners held its Annual Steel Business Systems Meeting from January 10th -11th, at Caesar’s Palace in Las Vegas, NV. Nearly 90 Steel Partners guests from different companies participated in the event.

The Steel Partners Business System is at the heart of HandyTube’s lean manufacturing improvement methodology. This business system brings commonality in approach and focus throughout the various businesses and industries within Steel Partners. Lean manufacturing practices provide customers with continuous improvements and profitable growth by eliminating waste and streamlining processes

On Wednesday, January 11th, Gabrielle Doyon, Lean Engineer, and Michael Bauman, Sales & Operations Planning Manager, delivered an inspirational presentation sharing best practices from HandyTube with other Steel Partners businesses.  Doyon and Bauman shared the process used in their 2016 Kaizen Event to reduce WIP (“Work in Process”) inventory and improve flow in manufacturing.  Their efforts in this event led not only to reduced manufacturing cycle times, decreased need to hold stock material, and increased flexibility, but also increased employee engagement. Doyon and Bauman received enthusiastic applause both for their performance on stage and at the facility.

Continuous improvement is a vital component of Handytube’s commitment to being a valued supplier, manufacturer and employer, providing superior quality customized coiled and straight length tubing for critical applications.

HandyTube has worked successfully with customers worldwide to take products from a raw idea to full implementation of extensive customer-specific solutions for critical applications. Do you have HandyTube engineered solutions in your critical application? If not, visit www.handytube.com or contact sales@handytube.com for our engineered solutions and services.

About HandyTube:

HandyTube Corporation, a Handy & Harman Company, is a leading manufacturer of seamless, stainless steel and nickel alloy, coiled and straight length tubing.

Parent company Handy & Harman Ltd., based in White Plains, N.Y., is a diversified manufacturer of engineered niche industrial products with leading market positions in many of the markets it serves. Through its operating subsidiaries, Handy & Harman focuses on innovative technology and serves customers across a wide range of markets. Handy & Harman’s diverse product offerings are marketed throughout the United States and internationally. Its common stock is listed on the NASDAQ Capital Market under the symbol SPLP. Website: https://www.steelpartners.com/.