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People often use the term “two men in a pickup truck” to describe small contracting businesses. But the term doesn’t mean the same thing today as it used to. These days when people use that term, they're standing on 100-plus years of technology, evolution and standardization. Company founder Fred Philipp Sr. and his son were the original two men in a pickup truck. Fred Philipp started this business 70 years ago as a sole painter and eventually brought his son, Steve, into the business. In the time since then, Coatings Unlimited has gone from those two men in a truck to a Midwest coatings specialist to a nationwide services provider that touches every corner of the U.S. economy. Just as the meaning of “two men in a truck” has evolved, Coatings Unlimited has, too. It’s how we’ve been able to carry the business into its 70th year and third generation of leadership. And the evolution continues…

If you're looking for ways to save money for your machine shop, check out our recent top picks! We've also got more indepth videos coming so make sure you go over to the Thomas Skinner & Son Ltd. page, click follow, so you don't miss out. the intention with the in depth videos we're releasing, is that by the end of the video you're clear if the featured tools and items make sense to invest your time and money into. #keepyourspindlesturningandearning #shameless #continuousimprovement #growthmindset #machineshoplife

🔍 Quality: The Heart of Excellence 🏆 In a world full of fierce competition, what sets us apart? Quality. It's not just a buzzword, it's the cornerstone of our commitment to excellence. 👉 Quality is the star of the show, but it doesn't need a spotlight. It's the quiet hero that tells it all about how much we care to give you more than you expect. 👉 Quality is the embodiment of our commitment to customers and the core value of our work. At WIT MOLD, we believe that the pursuit of quality is a journey, not a destination. It's about continuous improvement, innovation, and a relentless drive to satisfy our customers. Join us in celebrating the power of quality and let's elevate our standards together! 📈 #QualityMatters #ExcellenceThroughQuality #ContinuousImprovement#CustomerTrust #MoldMaking #QualityControl

New blog post! This is the final installment of Martin Laurent's story of transforming a GM plant using the Deming philosophy. He shares the extraordinary results of his team's efforts. https://lnkd.in/g_MJbGGc

Many people think engineering is solely a realm of technical expertise and logic - Not requiring much emotional intelligence. But that couldn’t be furthest from the truth. The teams at BFW Engineering & Testing Inc. / Marcum Engineering LLC. believe wholeheartedly that Courage, Empathy, and Leadership are the cornerstones of our success. We have a history of tackling tough engineering challenges, and building the most adaptable teams for complex projects, and we’ve always pushed the boundaries of what's possible. As our business expands, we embrace new opportunities to lead the way and inspire the next generation of engineers. What are you embracing this year? #future #innovation #BFWMarcumEngineering

Have you heard the 5 D's of Price Executive Academy? Not dodge, duck, dip, dive and dodge but rather define, discover, design, deliver and deepen! This is our approach when it comes to building a solution for you. 💪 Check it out: https://bit.ly/4bcz73p Remember, if you can dodge a wrench, you can dodge a ball! #PriceExecutiveAcademy #Dodgeball #LeadershipDevelopment

Quality: The Heart of Excellence 🏆   In a world full of fierce competition, what sets us apart? Quality. It's not just a buzzword, it's the cornerstone of our commitment to excellence. 👉 Quality is the star of the show, but it doesn't need a spotlight. It's the quiet hero that tells it all about how much we care to give you more than you expect.   👉 Quality is the embodiment of our commitment to customers and the core value of our work.   At WIT MOLD, we believe that the pursuit of quality is a journey, not a destination. It's about continuous improvement, innovation, and a relentless drive to satisfy our customers.   Join us in celebrating the power of quality and let's elevate our standards together! 📈   #Quality_Matters #Excellence_Through_Quality #Continuous_Improvement #Customer_Trust #Mold_Making #Quality_Control

When is it time to embark on the tech integration journey, and what's the best process to follow? These are the topics we'll cover at the February virtual public safety leadership forum. The event will be moderated by 30+ year public safety veteran Chris Carver. Can't wait to see you there! #publicsafety #cad #psap #ng911

When is it time to embark on the tech integration journey, and what's the best process to follow? These are the topics we'll cover at the February virtual public safety leadership forum. The event will be moderated by 30+ year public safety veteran Chris Carver. Can't wait to see you there! #publicsafety #cad #psap #ng911

🔍 #𝐢𝐚𝐦𝐰𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐞𝐫 series: Meet Jon Trytten, District Manager, West North Central District 🔍 Jon oversees North and South Dakota, Minnesota, and Wisconsin - a core of general machine shops. Here’s a glimpse into Jon’s world at WALTER USA, LLC. 🛠️🌐 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬: Jon shares Walter's proactive approach with a memorable metaphor: "We aim for where the puck is going, not where it is." This strategy keeps Walter at the forefront, anticipating and fulfilling customer needs ahead of time. 🏒🔧 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭: Jon's path from shop floor to Field Sales Engineer, and now District Manager, highlights Walter's ability to spot and nurture potential. His transition underscores the company’s commitment to employee growth and the value of embracing new challenges. 🌱💡 𝐓𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐚𝐥: Jon sees his time at Walter as a journey filled with challenges, learning, and enjoyment. It’s about embracing the daily adventures and growing through them. 🛣️🌟 𝐇𝐲𝐩𝐞 𝐒𝐨𝐧𝐠: Jon finds motivation in "Lose Yourself" by Eminem, a track that encapsulates seizing opportunities and persevering through challenges. 🎵💪 𝘙𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘺 𝘵𝘰 𝘳𝘦𝘷𝘰𝘭𝘶𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘪𝘻𝘦 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘮𝘢𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘤𝘦𝘴𝘴? 𝘊𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘤𝘵 𝘑𝘰𝘯 𝘵𝘰𝘥𝘢𝘺 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘦𝘹𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘵 𝘨𝘶𝘪𝘥𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘢𝘪𝘭𝘰𝘳𝘦𝘥 𝘴𝘰𝘭𝘶𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴. Stay tuned for more from our #iamwalter series, highlighting the individuals behind our achievements. #IamWalter #TeamSpotlight #InnovationLeadership #CareerGrowth #WalterTools #EngineeringExcellence #WalterUSA