Quality Control Standards & Equipment

ELEVATING OUR STANDARDS FOR GREATER CONSISTENCY

Exceptional quality isn't just a commitment—it's our foundation. And now, as part of our efforts to deliver products you can confidently stand behind, we’ve elevated our facility standards as well.

From recent advancements in quality processes to game-changing equipment upgrades, we’ve boosted consistency and craftsmanship to new heights.

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EASE Quality Management System

WHY IT MATTERS

A fixture at many world-class organizations, EASE establishes strict audit protocols across our production facilities, delivering real-time metrics that ensure top-notch performance in every cabinet:

Demanding greater specification compliance
Diminishing potential defects before they occur
Overcoming variables that challenge consistency
Providing immediate performance feedback

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Digital Clipboard Technology

WHY IT MATTERS

Our revolutionary digital clipboard technology brings unprecedented transparency to the production floor, creating a more engaged workforce focused on excellence. This upgrade:

Displays live quality data throughout manufacturing
Uses gamification to boost employee engagement
Emphasizes excellence moment-to-moment
Enables immediate intervention when needed

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Centralized Quality Control Documentation

WHY IT MATTERS

Through centralized SharePoint reporting, we've empowered our personnel with comprehensive documentation of quality control checks. SharePoint integration:

Enables instantaneous analysis of quality trends
Provides remarkable precision in tracking progress
Creates a single, reliable source for standards
Supports data-driven decision making

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Kaizen Packaging Improvement Event

WHY IT MATTERS

We recently conducted specialized testing based on tried-and-true Japanese standards through a Kaizen event focused on box packaging protocols. This exercise:

Improves product protection during shipping
Reduces damage rates and customer returns
Optimizes packaging efficiency and materials usage
Establishes new standards for all facilities nationwide

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Improved Facility Lighting

WHY IT MATTERS

We’ve upgraded our lighting across all Yorktowne facilities, elevating visual clarity in every space and every aspect of the manufacturing process to achieve exceptional accuracy, including:

Reducing errors through better visual clarity
Creating a safer workspace for craftspeople
Decreasing eye strain during precision tasks
Driving productivity through clearer visualization

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General Inspection Lighting

WHY IT MATTERS

Properly illuminated inspection areas maintain our exacting standards:

Calibrating the inspection environment with enhanced illumination improves visibility and improves quality assessment. Specifically, this update:

Ensures identification of imperfections requiring attention
Eliminates shadows that might conceal inconsistencies
Standardizes lighting conditions across quality checks
Boosts inspection accuracy and thoroughness

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Color Inspection Lighting

WHY IT MATTERS

Specialized lighting systems provide a quantum leap in finish quality:

Designed to achieve cohesive color accuracy and elevate surface quality standards, upgraded color inspection lighting: