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On May 30,
2000 Champion brought together its lead crafts people, foreman,
and managers to learn about the SIPs project and how SIPs technology
will be used in the Redman Homes production line. The training
was also attended by representatives from Precision Panels, Premier
Building Systems, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, and Champion
Western Region. |
18 participants attended
the training. Robert Keely and other senior staff listen as
SIPs technology and its potential in the manufactured housing industry
is explained. |
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The crew had a small
SIPs model to investigate during the training. Two 4' x 10' SIPs
panels have been in the production area for several weeks to allow
foremen and crew to work with the SIPs product and think of ways
to incorporate SIPs into the Redman Homes production line.
Standing to the right is the Redman Homes General Manager, Steve
Leedom. Standing to the left is Ted Shearer of Precision Panel.
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Much
of the presentation was conducted by Tom Griffing (standing, left),
Production Manager, and Robert Keely (standing, right), Production
Supervisor. |
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manufacturers discussed product compatibility with production line
and materials procurement staff. Here, Tim Costner of Premier
Building Systems reviews a mastic product with Champion staff, including
Ron Sparkman (standing, right), Director of Engineering for Champion's
Western Region. |
After the training meeting was completed
the project team took the opportunity to review SIP layout plans
and ensure consistency with the approved plans for the manufactured
home. |
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At a training conducted in 1998,
Champion senior crew members from their Moduline plant tryout SIP
technology as demonstrated by representatives from Premier Building
Systems. Photo by Ron Sparkman of Champion. |
At a training conducted
in 1998, Michael Baechler (left), of Pacific Northwest National
Laboratory, discusses the application of SIP technology to manufactured
housing with Jerry McDaniel of Mobile Components. Photo by Ron Sparkman
of Champion. |
