Metcam News

Metcam Introduces Revised Mission Statement (September 2009)

A team of 25 Metcam employees developed a revised Metcam Mission Statement. The group focused on making the Mission Statement simple, meaningful and easy to remember. Taking time to go offsite for this effort, the team succeeded in revising the Mission Statement.
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Metcam Tenure of Employees Continues to Grow. (August 2009)

The experience of Metcam's workforce can be measured in part, by employee tenure. The tenure of Metcam's salaried employees now exceeds an average of 13 years. The tenure of Metcam's hourly employees is now 6 years.

Metcam Completes Facility Renovations. (August 2009)

Metcam is completing a series of renovations and upgrades to its 100,000 square foot facility, which include installing a new insulated roof, floor repair and painting throughout, installation of low energy/ high output lights throughout, and upgrade to plant HVAC systems, including sophisticated digital monitoring and control.

Metcam Successfully Completes ISO 14001/2004 Audit. (June 2009)

Metcam has successfully completed the transition audit for certification to ISO 14001/2004 standard. The audit was performed in June 2009. The registrar conducting the audit was Advantage International Registrar.
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Metcam Pursues Gold Level Partnership with the Georgia Department of Natural Resources. (June 2009)

Metcam is currently a Silver Level Partner in the Partnership for a Sustainable Georgia. Having completed ISO 14001/2004 registration, Metcam is now pursuing the highest level of partnership with the Georgia DNR and its Partnership for a Sustainable Georgia.

Metcam Partners in the Clean Air Campaign. (April 2009)

Metcam has been a corporate member of the Clean Air Campaign since March of 2008. This partnership has provided training to Metcam's employees regarding energy conservation, air quality, and tele-commuting

Metcam completes Rebuild of Paint System Ovens and Conveyor Controllers. (January 2009)

An important aspect to this upgrade is the ability to remotely monitor key temperatures and the paint line conveyor speed.
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Metcam Adds Additional Punching Capacity. (2005, 2008)

To meet growing demand, Metcam has added three additional turrets over the past several years . . . one Amada Vipros 358K and two Amada EM2510s with auto load/unload.

Metcam Welcomes Sue Max as EHS Manager. (September 2008)

Sue's experience and expertise fit well with the requirements for Metcam's position of Environmental Health and Safety Manager. Sue will focus on environmental compliance, employee health and safety, environmental management system implementation, ISO 14001 implementation, and workers compensation. Sue holds a Master's Degree in Public Health and is a Certified Hazardous Materials Manager.

Metcam Welcomes Anne Williams as Human Resources Manager. (December 2007)

Anne Williams joins the Metcam team as HR Manager. In addition to her certification as a Professional in Human Resources, Anne also has Master's degrees in Business and Human Resources. Anne will be instrumental in advancing a wide range of HR programs at Metcam, including a formal employee evaluation program and managerial training on HR topics.

Metcam Welcomes Return of Bob Cheek as Quality Manager. (March 2007)

We are pleased to announce that Bob Cheek has rejoined Metcam as Quality Manager. Bob has tremendous experience in both production and quality, with expertise in ISO9000, quality metrics, lean manufacturing, internal and external auditing, product failure analysis, and quality training.

Metcam Introduces New Video Kiosk Design for AES Marketing (July 2006)

Metcam introduces a new video kiosk for use by American Exhibition Services Marketing (AES Marketing). The firm plans to carry the units to tradeshows all over the country and was seeking a design that was mobile and as light as possible. The kiosk features 2 video displats and two backlit add displays. It collapses to a cube that rides on a custom pallet.
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Metcam Announces Bill Freeman as Plant Manager. (July 2005)

Bill Freeman has been a part of the Metcam team for over 10 years, and has now advanced to Plant Manager. With over 30 years of broad manufacturing experience, Bill brings tried and true skills in plant management, lean manufacturing, quality and health and safety.

Metcam Receives Avaya Award. (October 2004)

Metcam was pleased to accept an award from Avaya Communications at the company's first ever Supplier Forum.
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Metcam Receives Siemens Award. (October 2004)

Metcam recently received the Siemens ICN 1999 Supplier Recognition Award. This award was presented to fewer that 10 vendors in Siemens ICN's worldwide vendor base.
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Metcam Adds Amada BendCAD and Pressbrake. (October 2004)

Metcam has been selected by Amada to alpha test its new integrated sheet metal CAD/CAM software solution, called BendCad.
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Metcam Featured as Cover Story Article in February 2004 Metalforming Magazine. (February 2004)

Less wastewater, better quality AND lower costs?! This cover story in the February 2004 Metalforming magazine describes how Metcam accomplished this unlikely task. It also hints at the next phase of pollution prevention -- taking hexavalent chrome out of the aluminum pretreatment process!
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Metcam expands partnership with Georgia Department of Natural Resources. (December 2003)

Metcam has expanded its partnership with the Georgia Department of Natural Resources Pollution Prevention Assistance Division to study the effectiveness of a non-hazardous substitute for both a chrome conversion chemistry used on aluminum substrates and an iron phosphate chemistry used on steel substrates. A final draft of the report will be submitted by August 31, 2004.

Metcam puts high tech video advertising kiosks into McCormick Place in Chicago. (October 2003)

Working with American Exhibition Services, Metcam has introduced twelve video advertising kiosks into Chicago's McCormick Place convention center.
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Jerry Ward Takes Position on Board of Fabricators and Manufacturers Association (January 2003)

Jerry Ward, Vice President, is selected to serve as a Board Member and a member of the Technology Council of the Fabricators and Manufactures Association, International (FMA), which focuses on the educational and workforce development needs of the metal fabricating industry.

Metcam's "Quick Turn Prototyping" services well received. (February 2003)

To meet our customers' rapid prototyping needs, Metcam has developed a system called QTP (Quick-Turn Prototyping).
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Bruce Hagenau is a Founding Member of the Georgia Technology Leadership Coalition. (June 2002)

Mr. Hagenau's participation in the Tech America (formerly AeA), the nation's largest trade association of technology companies, which included a term as Chairman of the Southeast Council and a member of the National Board of Directors, led to his involvement in the formation of the Technology Leadership Coalition. The TLC represents the interests of Georgia's high technology community in state and local legislative issues.

Metcam Receives ISO Registration. (May 2001)

May 7, 2001 - Metcam, Inc. announced today that its Quality Management System has been certified to meet the requirements of ISO9002:1994 by Det Norske Veritas (DNV) Certifications, Inc.
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Metcam Expands Laser Cutting Services

(Item updated 05/14/01)
In 1998, Metcam added laser cutting capabilities to its arsenal of fabrication equipment.
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Facility Expansion/Renovation Complete

(Item updated 1/14/99)
Metcam announces completion of facilities expansion. The expansion increased parking, employee break areas and restroom facilities. With the new facilities, Metcam will be able to employ up to 175 employees. Metcam currently averages about 130 employees. In addition, Metcam has renovated its manufacturing operations. All equipment has been realigned for lean manufacturing. The assembly operations have been consolidated and expanded.

Siemens Certified Vendor

(Item Updated April 21, 1998)
On January 14, 1998, Metcam achieved 1997/1998 Certified Vendor Status with Siemens Telecom Networks (STN).
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New Pressbrakes

(Item updated 06/12/98)
Metcam installed a new 10 foot, 130 ton press brake.
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Technology Leader Award

(Item updated 11/12/97)
Metcam was recently included by Coopers & Lybrand, The Atlanta Journal and Constitution, and Georgia Tech in their 1997 Georgia Technology Leaders Survey.