MPS Management Team Attends LEAN Training

By Megan Zalar, Marketing Communications Specialist, MacLean Power Systems

Members of the MacLean Power Systems Management Team attended a 2- day planning and LEAN training session in early March. There were five main objectives to the event: Update the team on MPS overarching plan to double sales and profits by 2015. Transform the mode of business operations from a reactive to a proactive approach. Gain insight into the role of the management team in driving the successful execution of the overarching vision and strategy. Create a roadmap for physical and cultural transformation that engages the hearts and minds of all individuals throughout MacLean Power Systems. Learn about the powerful and proven tools of LEAN available to drive and achieve an enterprisewide transformation.

The first half day covered the first objective and began with a detailed presentation by Tom Smith. Toms presentation centered around MPS 2010 finish and, more importantly, MPS goals for 2011 and beyond. Obviously, a very important step in promoting the cultural transformation is knowing the destination. The discussion was very detailed and thorough, providing all in attendance with an excellent opportunity to see firsthand the goals of the organization and the roadmap to completing the journey. The next two days covered the rest of the objectives and were led by two consultants from TBM, a global leader in business performance improvement and transformation management. The presentations and discussions covered a wide variety of topics within the construct of LEAN applications and Continuous Improvement practices, including: The roots of LEAN manufacturing Leadership Development

Strategy Deployment Deliberate Practice Team Building Barrier Recognition KPI Management Managing Resistance LEAN/CI Tools and their application. The highlights of the days activities were two activities in which the team participated. The first was a factory simulation using an elaborate game to make widgets. The simulation included everything one would expect to find in a typical factory: Inventory, WIP, excessive movement and operations, inefficient processes, disjointed procedures, etc. The goal of the game was to service the customer by filling his order in the established timeframe. To put it mildly, this was easier said than done. The first week of production was a disaster. WIP and inventory increased, but

David Beal from TBM leads a discussion about leadership during the recent MPS LEAN event.

With the factory simulation in full swing, MPS team members head to their stations to begin production.

The MPS Management team surveys the warehouse at the beginning of the factory simulation game.
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Gary Rascoe of TBM summarizes the successful Week Two of the factory simulation.

the customer was not serviced. Paperwork was generated but parts were lost and quality decreased at a rapid pace. Productivity was virtually non-existent, and past dues kept piling up. After the first week, the team was given the opportunity to address the glaring issues with the simulated factory. Using application of LEAN concepts, the team reconstructed the production process from top to bottom, including new procedures for inventory management and information flow. As a result, the second week of the simulation ran much more smoothly. The factory was rearranged to promote one piece flow and eliminate waste and non-value added activities. Productivity increased, as did quality, and the customer was now able to be serviced within his expected lead time. The simulation was an excellent example of what can be accomplished through the application of LEAN tools and techniques. The second activity was not nearly as elaborate, but taught a valuable lesson about the importance of communication and involvement/empowerment. The activity was called Site-Central, and involved two separate groups. The Site group was a small group charged with the task of getting the other, larger Central group to perform a series of actions. Since the entire team was not able to participate, the rest of the team looked on, taking note of the sequence of events leading up to the dramatic conclusion. While the team was able to accomplish the ultimate goal of the Site-Central exercise, everyone learned an extremely valuable lesson about communication and teamwork. In total, the meeting was a big success. It was informative, educational, and rewarding. The MPS Management team expressed great satisfaction with the event and its outcome. The timing of the meeting was also quite appropriate, given MPS record year and the explicit need to capitalize on the momentum generated in 2010. The rollout of LEAN and Continuous Improvement will remain a focal point for MacLean Power Systems in 2011 and beyond. It is an essential part of the goals we will accomplish in the next 5 years. We will continue to accelerate the pace of improvement as we progress on our LEAN journey.

MVS Exhibits at TMC

METFORM INTRODUCES INTEGRALOK

By Lisa Prondzinski, Account Executive Industrial Accounts, MacLean Vehicle Systems

MVS introduced its newest product, IntegralokTM, at the Technology & Maintenance Council (TMC) Conference in Tampa, Florida, February 8-11. IntegralokTM is the name chosen for the next generation of Axilok with improved design features, including a ratchet mechanism, for ease of installation. The patent pending IntegralokTM system is an integrated assembly comprised of four components: a nut, a hardened steel washer, a locking collar and a spring (not shown). The Metform engineering team has developed the design improvements. The new design will eventually replace the existing truck/trailer product but is initially targeted to address expansion of use in the trailer market, where the current product has limited usage. TMC is a private industry show geared toward engineering and recommended maintenance practices in the truck/trailer market. Feedback for the new product from show attendees was overwhelmingly positive. Metform is preparing IntegralokTM for Fall 2011 production timing.

MacLean Dixie Exhibits at WOC Show

By Megan Zalar, Marketing Communications Specialist, MacLean Power Systems

On January 18-21, MacLean Dixie was one of 1500 exhibitors at the World of Concrete (WOC) show at the Las Vegas Convention Center. With over 70,000 industry professionals, the 2011 WOC show is the most successful international construction show for the concrete and masonry industries. The MacLean Dixie marketing team spent countless hours over the last several months preparing for the January show. The MD display included a full line of products, highlighting several new innovations in the civil foundation product line. Some of these featured products included the newly

launched Solar Foundation Pile, the Dixie 350 unicast bracket for repair, P8 Helical Pipe Pile, Round Corner Square Helical Piles, Strength Squared Round Pipe Helical Piles with square engagements and the Resistance Pile for repair applications. The World of Concrete show is known for its featured special products and action areas including equipment, products, demonstrations, and seminars for the concrete, masonry, and concrete repair and demolition markets of the commercial and residential construction industry.

The MacLean Dixie booth at the World of Concrete show.

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CONTENTS:
1 MPS Recovering After Flooding
3 New Distribution Bundle Block 3 MacLean Dixie Markets to Engineers in Civil Foundation Market 4 VIP Room 5 Improving MPSs Lead to Cash Cycle Time 5 MacLean Dixie Graduation 6 MVS Maynard Receives 2009 Diamond Supplier Award from Navistar 6 MVS Conducts Diversity Team Workshop 6 MVS Metform Receives 2009 Supplier Delivery Award from HINO 7 Successful Know-how Transfer Opens New Market to MVS 8 Laying the Foundations of 5S 9 Metform Service Awards 9 Happy Retirement William Gladden! 9 Mike McCunn Receives Journeyman Tool Maker Certificate 10 Welcome New Employees 11 MVS Royal Oak, MacLean Maynard and PDC Employees Enjoy Company Outing 12 Kruegers Korner 13 PWKFit for the Future! 14 The MacLean-Fogg Wellness Program 14 Back to School Health Topics 15 Healthy Eating at Work 16 New Babies 16 Just Married 16 Mary Anns Cookbook

MacLean Power Systems Recovering After Flooding

By Megan Zalar Marketing Administrator, MacLean Power Systems Franklin Park On Saturday, July 24th, MacLean Power Systems Franklin Park plant was again in the midst of severe flooding in the factory and offices after 6" to 7" of rainfall hit Chicago and its suburbs. This is now the second time in two years that Franklin Park has had to recover from flooding due to record amounts of rainfall in the Chicagoland area. Fortunately, the devastation of this flood is nothing like the flood of September 2008, where production was shut down during the height of hurricane storm Outside MacLean Power Systems Franklin Park restoration production; computers on Sunday, July 25, 2010. and equipment were damaged; and workers were displaced for nearly thinking of the maintenance and production three months while the first floor offices departments, as soon as the water levels were restored. This year, due to the quick rose Saturday morning, they went through the factory picking up as much electronics and equipment as they could to minimize the damage. Management was then called and within 24 hours, a storm restoration company was on-hand to assess the damage. On Sunday, they found that some areas of the plant were flooded with 8" of water with at least 3" in the office areas. By Sunday afternoon, power had been restored and cleanup had already begun. By Monday morning, approximately 50 first floor employees were moved to the second floor to facilitate the restoration process, as the floors and drywall will again need to be replaced; production was back up and running after only 3 hours; and restoration to the first floor had begun.
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This is the third time in MPS history that production has been shut down due to flooding. The first was on August 14, 1987, during the 100 Year Flood rainfall. The Franklin Park plant was shut down after a two-day rainfall logged about 9.35" of water. Approximately 18" to 24" of water

flooded the plant and production was shut down for a full week. We have learned from our past experiences and previously made changes to prevent more severe damage in events like this. We are better prepared, as well, to recover from storm damage as shown by the fact

that we lost less than a half day of production. These are valuable lessons, especially given that we serve the power industry that is regularly called to recover after storms. Once again, we can credit the fast recovery to the dedicated effort and teamwork of our employees.

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Debut of New MacLean Power Systems at IEEE

By Megan Zalar Marketing Administrator MacLean Power Systems

On April 19 22, New Orleanss Ernest Morial Convention Center hosted the 2010 IEEE PES Transmission & Distribution Convention and Exposition, which is the utility industrys largest bi-yearly tradeshow. With over 11,000 people in attendance, MacLean Power Systems debuted their new message, Find the Answers with MacLean Power Systems, meaning MPS is a single source solution not only for products, but services as well. The IEEE committee, headed by Paul Lindemulder, Marketing Services Director, along with his staff and key marketing and sales personnel, spent numerous hours over the last several months preparing for the April show. This years MPS booth showcased our full capabilities, highlighting several new innovations in our products, supply chain and engineering fields. The 2010 IEEE PES T&D Convention was also the unveiling of the new APEX Insulator Systems brand for our non-ceramic silicone rubber transmission insulators, as well as the addition of polymer and porcelain cutouts to our family of products. In addition to our product lines, the MacLean Power Systems booth was equipped with four computer kiosks to use for product and engineering demonstrations, as well as other multimedia projects including PowerPoints, videos, and online interactive programs. But it wasnt all business at the convention this year, as the MPS booth also featured a Money Booth, voted by T&D World Magazine as the Best Booth Toy at the show. During the course of the convention, attendees were given the opportunity to enter a raffle; if their name was called, they were given 90 seconds to grab as much cash as they could. MPS partnered with Ballyhoo Mobile to send out mobile messages to the attendees on products, demonstrations and the time when the next raffle drawing would be held. The raffle and the mobile messaging were a resounding success for MPS and made them the hit of the show. The 2012 IEEE PES Transmission & Distribution Convention and Exposition will be held on May 7 10 in Orlando, Florida.

(Above) The MPS Money Booth, T&D Worlds Best Booth Toy.

MacLean Power Systems Shows Some Hospitality on Bourbon Street

By Megan Zalar Marketing Administrator, MacLean Power Systems On April 20th, MacLean Power Systems hosted a hospitality suite at the Royal Sonesta Hotel on New Orleans famous Bourbon Street. Cocktails and appetizers werent the only thing MPS served to customers and employees attending this years IEEE PES T&D Tradeshow and Conventiona true New Orleans experience complete with balconies and beads were also on the menu in the MacLean Power Systems hospitality suite. MPS hosted a memorable night for guests as the evenings cocktail reception included authentic New Orleans appetizers, cocktails and even a piano set by MPSs own Linda Harris, Marketing Director Insulators. The Royal Sonestas second floor suite

looked over the famous Bourbon Street in New Orleans French Quarter where guests were able to throw beads onto the crowds below. It has been almost fifteen years since weve done something like this, said marge Hitzler, Sales Administrator. This was hands down one of the best IEEE shows Ive been to in years. What a way to show off the new direction were moving.

Best Wishes to Our Retirees

Jean-Luc Lemoine, Director of Quality at MacLean Power Canada retired after 15 years of service.

Denny Ytsen worked at Metform since August 1987.

Kay Selhost work ed at Metform since November 1992.

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rked at Metform Mike Housenga wo since June 1999.

Announcing the APEX Insulator Systems Website

By Edward Niedospial Senior Product Manager Insulators, MacLean Power Systems In September, MacLean Power Systems launched a new website dedicated to the APEX Insulator Systems family of products and services. The new microsite at www.apexinsulators.com is a comprehensive website to make it easier for customers to find information and data on the APEX Insulator Systems family of products and services, including product data, catalogs, transmission insulator and polymer technology information, news, test reports, case studies and other information all in one place. The APEX family of products and services includes transmission suspension insulators, transmission line post insulators, transmission insulators and hardware assemblies including braced post insulator systems and EHV transmission assemblies, as well as advanced engineering solutions and custom packaging. MacLean Power Systems website, www.macleanpower.com, will still include catalog and technical information for transmission insulators, as well as information on hollow core, substation, and distribution insulators in addition to all of our other families of products.

New Face of MPS Product Catalog

By Megan Zalar Marketing Administrator, MacLean Power Systems MacLean Power Systems has recently started issuing new product catalogs to all of our sales reps and customers. This newly designed, 520-page catalog is the first to combine MacLean Power Systems, Joslyn, Dixie and S&C cutouts in one book since their acquisitions beginning five years ago. The MPS product catalog has been completely redesigned from previous years and is being printed in color (another MPS catalog first) to show off all the new product photos and drawings contributed by both the MPS marketing and engineering departments. The new design will also allow for easy additions to product lines and families. The MPS website is currently being updated to reflect the changes made to product lines and families and will also include PDF sections and pages for user-friendly printing options. The MacLean Power Systems Marketing Services department is currently shipping over 2,500 requests to sales agents, distributors, and end users. For more information or to request a copy, go to www.macleanpower.com/contact.
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CONTENTS:
1 MPS Announces Company Reorganization 2 MPS Hosts Strategic Sourcing Summit 3 Message from Tom Smith 4 MPS Employee Appointed to NAAUD Suppliers Advisory Council 4 MPS Exhibits at ICUEE Show to Overwhelming Success 5 MPS Hosts IEEE Factory Tour 6 MPS Participates in Green Meeting 7 Message from Duncan MacLean 8 MVS Saegertowns Visions for Success 9 Improved Visibility of Production Data on The Royal Oak Shop Floor 10 Global Fastener Alliance Creates Business Opportunities for MacLean Fasteners, Mundelein 10 A Great Day for PWK Employees 11 Kruegers Korner 12 Welcome New Employees 12 Mundelein Volleyball Season Comes to an End 13 2009 Bike MS: Carolinas Biketober Challenge 13 Role Model for Fitness Aaron Longstreet 14 Trail Race 14 Happy Retirement 14 On a New Path Toward Good Health 15 Is It a Cold or the Flu? 16 Mary Anns Cookbook 16 Just Married 16 New Babies

MPS Announces Company Reorganization

By Megan Zalar Marketing Administrator, MacLean Power Systems Franklin Park In August, MacLean Power Systems announced a major reorganization to help facilitate the future growth of the business. Tom Smith, President and CEO, said that moving to a Profit Center Organization from a Function Organization (shown below) will put MPS in a better position to be proactive in the ever-changing utility market and enable MacLean Power Systems to grow. One of the major changes in the organization structure is the separation of MPS into two business unitsConnectors & Hardware and Insulation & Protection. The reorganization also included several appointments into new, key positions that will provide sales and profit focus on individual product families. Dhruva Mandal has been appointed to the new position of Vice President and General Manager of Connectors & Hardware. He will be working out of the Franklin Park office and will oversee all the engineering, product marketing and operating functions of the Connectors & Hardware business unit.
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MPS Functional Organization

MPS Profit Center Organization

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Reporting to him are Karl Lafin, Operations Director Franklin Park; Anthony Popwell, Operations Director Birmingham; Dave Dembowski, Engineering Director Franklin Park; Wei-Chung Lin, Engineering Director Birmingham; Pat Kay, Controller Franklin Park; Jeff McAdams, Controller Birmingham; Cindy Burdorf, Human Resources Manager; and Damon DeSantis, Marketing Director. Rich Zinser has been selected to become the new Vice President and General Manager of Insulation & Protection. He will be working out of the York office and will manage all the engineering, product marketing, and operating functions of the Insulation & Protection business unit. Reporting to him are Scott McDowell, Operations Director; Mike Maroney, Engineering Director;

Mark Beckoff, Controller; Kristin Malbasa, Human Resources Manager; Eric Moal, General Manager France; Alan Tse, Marketing Director Arresters and Fiberglass; and Giulio Rocchetti, Sales and Marketing Director Hollow Core Insulators. Margaret MacLean has been named the Vice President of Global Sourcing, the companys centralized international sourcing group, with overall responsibility for regional sourcing of new products to expand MacLean Power Systems product offering, as well as lower cost sourcing of raw materials for the existing products manufactured in the U.S. facilities. Mark Seery has been promoted to the position of Director of Strategic Manufacturing. He is responsible for the development and implementation of a lean manufactur-

ing program, as well as creating standardized safety programs and employing tooling and processes to improve productivity throughout all divisions of MPS. In addition, Kyle White and Tom MacDonald have been appointed as the new Vice Presidents of Sales. They will split the U.S. utility market and be responsible for the sales of all distribution and transmission products, outside sales representatives, and the distributor and utility relationships. Jim Schmiedeknecht and Bob McDowell will continue in their positions of VP International Sales and VP Finance and CFO. The new leadership of MPS has hit the ground running and is looking at a variety of initiatives to help grow our overall business in 2010 and beyond.

MPS Hosts Strategic Sourcing Summit

By Megan Zalar Marketing Administrator, MacLean Power Systems Franklin Park In September, the Global Sourcing Department of MacLean Power Systems hosted a two-day Strategic Sourcing Summit at the Embassy Suites in Rosemont, IL. Approximately 50 employees from all areas of the MPS family participated in the meeting which had several key objectives, including introducing the Global Sourcing department to the MPS cross functional team, introducing the Strategic Sourcing Rating Process (SSRP), and brainstorming global sourcing initiatives to facilitate the future growth of MPS. Over the course of the two-day meeting, small groups consisting of people from the engineering, marketing, operations, and global sourcing departments utilized the new SSRP procedure developed by the Global Sourcing Department to generate ideas that would increase profitability and sales for MacLean Power Systems. Each small group came up with a list of projects and entered them into the SSRP worksheet so that each individual could become familiar with the process. This program will be used to validate, rate and prioritize potential projects for MPS. In addition, the MPS employees were formally introduced to the new Global Sourcing Department and its employees and their role as a resource to provide alternate solutions to introduce new products to the MPS market basket and increase protability. These two days resulted in a strong initia tive that will be the foundation for growth at MacLean Power Systems.

Meeting attendees develop ideas in small groups at the Strategic Sourcing Summit.

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In ThIs Issue:
1 Thomas P. Smith Appointed President and CEO of MPS 2 University of Alabama Students Provide Valuable Information to MacLean Dixie 3 New Square Coupling on Round Pipe Anchors at MacLean Dixie 3 MPS Hosts High School Student Career Group 4 Nissan Vehicle Developments 5 MacLean-ESNAs Latest Advancements in the Aerospace Fastener Market 6 Service Awards MacLean Fasteners Mundelein, Dynalink, Fasteners Richmond, Corporate, Aviation and MacLean Fastener Services

Thomas P. smith Appointed President and CeO of MacLean Power systems

8 Service AwardsMVS Royal Oak 9 Service AwardsMetform 10 Service Awards MacLean Power Canada and MacLean Fiberglass 11 Service Awards MacLean Power Birmingham and MacLean Power Dixie 12 Kruegers Korner 12 Welcome New Employees 13 MacLean Dixie Recognized Employees with Perfect Attendance in 2008 14 Metform Employees Donate Recycling Money to Local Charities 14 Stay Warm and Safe This Winter Season 15 Surprising Benefits of Vitamin D 15 Best Wishes to Johnnie Wallace! 16 Mary Anns Cookbook 16 Bundles of Joy 16 Wedding Bells
Tom smith, President and CeO, MacLean Power systems.

Effective December 16, 2008 Barry MacLean, CEO and Chairman of the MacLean-Fogg Companies announced the appointment of Tom smith as President and CEO of MacLean Power Systems. As the major shareholder of MacLean Power Systems, Barry stated, Tom Smith, with his many years of proven and successful experience in the world-wide utility business will continue the excellent growth record of MacLean Power Systems previously led by Dominic DiFilippo, who retired at year-end 2008. Further, Barry said, Tom Smith has, for the past seven years, led Hubbell Power Systems in expansion of its North American sales as well as internationally, particularly in

Brazil, Mexico, and China. We look forward to significant additional growth with Toms leadership at MacLean Power Systems. Tom commented, I am extremely excited about being at MacLean Power Systems. As a former competitor, I have always had great respect for MPS in the marketplace. My focus going forward will be to build on the success that MPS has achieved over the past 20+ years. While our short term emphasis will be on managing through a tough economic environment, the upside potential for MPS remains very strong. Im looking forward to getting to know the entire MPS team and working together to take MPS to new heights.

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