Kenmode in the News

Kenmode Precision Metal Stamping has developed a new Rapid Transfer Program to make it faster and simpler for manufacturers to transfer their custom tools and dies and avoid costly production delays.  As the worldwide economic downturn has strained many suppliers to automotive, medical device, electronics and other manufacturing sectors, manufacturers are experiencing extreme instability in their supply chain for component parts. The Kenmode Rapid Transfer Program offers a straightforward process for manufacturers to transfer their tools quickly to Kenmode, saving time and expense.  

Kenmode Precision Metal Stamping has received two awards from the Tooling & Manufacturing Association (TMA) in recognition of their commitment to safety in the workplace.

Kenmode Precision Metal Stamping has published an informative guide for medical device manufacturers to help them evaluate quality and identify best practices in metal stamping suppliers, based on findings published in the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) report entitled Understanding Barriers to Medical Device Quality. The Kenmode eBook is available for free download at "Ten Quality Indicators for Selecting Metal Stamping Suppliers."

Kenmode Precision Metal Stamping has launched a Spanish-language version of its website to reach out to manufacturers and their suppliers in Latin America.  Kenmode en español can be viewed at http://kenmode.com/spanish, which provides information on Kenmode’s global capabilities in precision metal stamping for a range of industries, including automotive, electronics, and medical devices.  Kenmode maintains a sales presence out of San Luis Potosi in central Mexico to serve domestic and multinational clients operating throughout Mexico, Central America, Puerto Rico, and Latin America.

Kenmode Precision Metal Stamping has hired Jim Shotsberger as Director of Purchasing and Customer Service. He brings more than 20 years of experience in materials and supply chain management for precision metal stamping companies with operations in the U.S. and Mexico. 

As U.S. manufacturers are gaining ground and looking to add more U.S.-based suppliers, Kenmode Precision Metal Stamping is offering an e-book to help original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) assess quality when comparing precision metal stamping companies. The contents provide a behind-the-scenes look at the processes and standards that should be in place to ensure quality in metal stampings, as well as objective benchmarks for purchasing managers and product designers to use when evaluating metal stamping suppliers for quality.

Now in its fiftieth year, Kenmode Precision Metal Stamping is ramping up its comprehensive training program for managers and employees at all levels in order to better compete in the global marketplace. The training emphasizes more effective leadership, continuous improvement in quality, and greater reliability and safety of operations.

(ALGONQUIN) – The Village of Algonquin has awarded the Community Economic Impact Award to Kenmode Precision Metal Stamping.  The Village of Algonquin annually honors businesses that have positively impacted the community.

This certification is awarded to companies that demonstrate a comprehensive management system for the design and manufacture of medical devices.

ALGONQUIN, IL - Kenmode Precision Metal Stamping announced that Jim Loffler has been named Director of Engineering for the company.  Loffler will be responsible for engineering functions at Kenmode including new tool design, build, and procurement, project management, engineering change management, and engineering process control.  Loffler will also be the primary engineering interface with customers.