IMPACTS & RESULTS Impacts & Results With a staff of 52 employees and over 600 years of combined manufacturing experience, ATN has the knowledge and capability to provide Alabama companies with services and private resources to enhance growth, improve productivity, reduce costs, and expand capacity. Over the years, ATN has learned to perfect customer service. We pride ourselves on being a trusted local partner, to implement solutions and innovations for your company, to develop and train employees, and to assess and improve processes in the workforce, knowing you can count on us. Scroll down to read some of ATN's success stories. 2020 Impacts 2019 Impacts 2018 Impacts 2017 Impacts 2016 Impacts 2015 Impacts From 2015 through 2020, the following are client reported economic impacts: 1059 Independent Client Surveys Completed 2,306 New Jobs 10,226 Retained Jobs $1.56B Increased & Retained Sales $358M in New Client Investments $744M in Cost Savings & Avoidance Totals 12,532 Jobs $2.6B Client Impacts Stories of Success ProcessBarron Process Barron had created a continuous improvement plan which they referred to as the 2020 Strategic Initiative-VELOCITY. The plan focused on operational efficiencies to continuously improve customer satisfaction levels, maintain current sales, and increase new sales. ATN has been an excellent partner to work with to train and help implement continuous improvement projects. They are very hands-on and have a wide expertise in many types of industries and use their industry knowledge to assist in developing strategic plans to improve the business. Without ATN we would not have been able to accomplish our goals in the same time frame. — Michael Stewart, Vice President of Manufacturing Operations Dwell & Décor Outdoor Approximately 11 years ago, we contacted ATN with a request to help us install ISO 9001. Thanks to the help of an ATN, the program was installed as a success. The following year, we contacted ATN with a request to help us install ISO 14001. Once again, ATN representatives were on our premises to help with the launch of this system. Of course, the new standards of 2015 came along within the next few years. ATN sent representatives to help with the upgrade of each program. The bottom line is that we initiated these programs on our own as a means of continuous improvement. But, over the years, one of our largest customers has basically created a quality system that requires all vendors to be ISO registered for 9001:2015 as well as 14001:2015. Both programs are reviewed by this customer through factory assessments. There are minimum scores that must be obtained to remain in good standing as a supplier. Thanks to ATN, we have no problems meeting that minimum score. -Todd Garrett, Quality Manager Phifer A great strength of ATN in a Covid-19 environment is their willingness to be flexible and adaptable in their ability to teach and come on-site. They were mindful of all the CDC constraints and no other provider has been willing to work in that space. Kudos to ATN's capabilities. 3M ATN has been an integral training partner to 3M Guin since 2003. They have provided our annual HAZWOPER and Confined Space Rescue training that has helped to kept our response team safe and our site free from chemical spills or OSHA fines. This training has provided 3M Guin avoidance cost impacts of well over $250,000 in the reduction of workman’s compensation claims and potential accidents. I would recommend ATN to any business needing ESH training because they are always responsive to our needs and even haul their hazmat trailer on-site to help us do necessary hands-on drills. The training is always very interactive, and Robert Tomlinson and Bruce Perdue bring an extra dose of fun to the class to make it more enjoyable and memorable! -Jacob E Spillers, EHS & Quality Manager Briggs and Stratton Corporation “Over the last 10 years ATN has been a valued partner with Briggs & Stratton, Auburn Plant, for a large portion of our Technical Training. The instructors are subject matter experts not only in a class room setting but how the training applies on the plant floor. Being a 24/7 operation, they are willing to meet our team members schedule to deliver the training. Would highly recommend to others.” -Jerry “Cisco” King, Human Resources Manager WKW Erbsloeh “In today’s competitive business environments, it is critical to partner with the right organizations to ensure your long-term success and ATN has proven time and time again to be one of those organizations.” -Todd Green, President REF Automation Limited “This is the most thorough audit that the guys have ever been through. Very helpful!” -John Jernigan, REF Alabama Manager of Sales Firestone Building Products “Firestone Building Products is very pleased with the results of the ATN services and the connection made with our teammates.” -Russell Williams, Corporate Continuous Improvement Director SEA Wire and Cable, Inc. ATN has been a part of SEA Wire and Cable Inc Quality team from the beginning of our Quest for AS9100. Ronnie Kisor and Chris Anderson were contacts and I continue to work with Chris till this day. All members of the ATN staff have always been very pleasant and professional in dealing with SEA. In 2018 ATN worked with SEA to continue the Root Cause and internal auditing Education of our employees. I look forward working with them again in the future. -William Thomas, Manager of Quality J X Nippon Oil and Energy Lubricants America, LLC “During the last several years, ATN has assisted JX Nippon Oil & Energy USA Inc with several Quality Systems and Environment, Health and Safety Projects. Due, in part, to our partnership with ATN, JXNOEUSA has achieved and maintained an outstanding environmental and safety record.” -Sonya Reynolds, Plant Manager Connector Manufacturing Company of America “The yearly OSHA training course was an excellent class. The information was presented in a way that was easy to understand and follow for all the employees who attended. Tim Croley, the instructor, is very knowledgeable on all safety topics and was able to share his knowledge and experiences with the employees for Connector Manufacturing Company/Hubbell Corporation. We also have many new employees, so it was great to have a presentation that provides various examples of equipment, tools, and work areas for the training course. The OSHA training class was a great opportunity to learn more about OSHA regulations and how they affect our industry. We would like to thank Mr. Croley and ATN for all the training they have provided over the last couple of years. It has been very beneficial, and we look forward to using them in the future.” -Mona Mullins, Plant Manager Supreme Cores Alabama, Inc. “The work that Alan Hill, Tom Morgan and interns from the APC did helped our organization receive its ISO 9001:2015 certification. This certification is required by several of our large clients and having it ensures continued business with these companies. It also allows us to go after new busy. We will continue using APC to support our process needs.” -Cristopher Grossman, Owner and Operations Manager KMIN USA, Inc. I am proud that during our first attempt at acquiring IATF 16949 Certification with the outstanding guidance of Alabama Technology Network (ATN) we achieved our goal. We recently conducted our surveillance audit with our registrar and performed very well with no major nonconformances. I know that without the consultation and guidance from ATN we would have not been able to meet our customers’ requirements nor acquire new business for the company. We are very pleased with the performance of ATN and will continue to use their services in the future. -Heavena Black, QMS Coordinator If you have a success story that you would like to share please contact marketing@atn.org. Mailing/Shipping Address: PO Box 302130 Montgomery, AL 36130-2130 Physical Address: 135 S. 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