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Lexington Introduces New "Light Kit
Architect Specifications" Drawing Sheet:
Check out our new "Spec" sheet by clicking on
the following link:
Light Kit Architect Specification Drawing
Lexington achieves FSC Chain of
Custody certification
Lexington Manufacturing received its
certification on 12/18/2008. The Chain of Custody certification
permits Lexington to purchase FSC Certified raw materials,
re-manufacture them into an OEM component, and identify the
finished FSC certified wood component ready for application by
the customer. Our goal is to offer a very lean supply chain
allowing customers to purchase all components within one
responsive service profile.
Lexington is proud to offer the
following NEW advanced window & door component
solutions:
RESPONSE EC
(Engineered Core)
Response EC
(Engineered Core)
RESPONSE CME
(Combustible Material
Ejection)
Response CME (Combustible Material
Ejection)
Lexington Manufacturing develops the first solid wood glazed 90
minute light kit.
Customer commitment has driven the development of the first
available 90 minute rated light kit that is glazed with a solid
wood moulding. The Lexington Response Light Kit
is a patented product that allows fire rated doors to be glazed
with solid wood mouldings that finish to look identical to a
non-rated flush door. "The finished quality of the Fire Rated
Flush Door will no longer be compromised by non-wood moulding in
the glazing" says Ryan Brotzel, Lexington Manufacturing Quality
Engineer who is leading the Lexington Response Lite Kit
production team.
WOOD SPECIES TO MATCH ANY DOOR - Stocked
in unfinished oak, maple, and paint-grade. Additional species
available upon request (subject to wood availability).
STANDARD SIZES - 3X33, 10X10, 4X25, and 5X20.
Custom sizes available upon request.
MOLDING STYLES - Available in flush or lip
style wood moldings.
PACKAGING - Available in lineals or kit
form.
Click here for installation instructions
Feel free to Contact us
for more information.
Lexington is Manufacturers Alliance Manufacturer of the Year
Lexington Manufacturing received
the award of Midsize Manufacturer of the Year from the
Manufacturers Alliance, Minneapolis Minnesota. The company has
over 125 employees, two plants at its headquarters in Coon
Rapids as well as two plants in Brainerd, Minnesota.
The award recognizes Lexingtons
success in the implementation of lean manufacturing programs and
its willingness to share its lean experience and expertise with
other manufacturers. Lexington, incorporated in 1981, has gained
a reputation for high quality and on time delivery of window and
door components.
One of the first wood products
manufacturers in the region to master the CNC machining process,
Lexingtons innovative and continuous improvement culture led as
well to becoming a versatile veneer wrapper on products ranging
from wood base to vinyl, fiber glass and metals. Lexington is
now launching its own proprietary products - components for
architectural flush doors for fire rated door systems.
Bob Dimke, Lexingtons president accepted the award on behalf of the companys employees at a ceremony hosted by the Manufacturers Alliance. Prior to lean implementation, Lexingtons average lead time was three weeks. Now its 24 hours for 90% of their products.
Important elements, in addition Lean, contributing to Lexingtons success were outlined by Brian: employees pulled together to make lean tools work effectively; increased employee job satisfaction due to work being more rewarding - less waste, more shipped product; sharing by opening its doors to other manufacturers and learning by touring other plants. Two side benefits were less worker turnover and a dramatic reduction in workplace injuries.
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