Lean & SustainabilityMary Chalkiopoulos – Program Direc<strong>to</strong>r,Oregon Manufacturing Extension PartnershipTwo area food processors – GivaudanFlavors Corporation (Silver<strong>to</strong>n)and Sabroso Company (Woodburn)– recently partnered with the OregonManufacturing Extension Partnership(OMEP) and the Energy Trust of Oregon(ETO) on demonstration projects thatcombined Lean Manufacturing withSustainability. Lean, a systematic approachfor removing waste from a process, typicallyfocuses on eliminating anything that isnon-essential <strong>to</strong> adding value <strong>to</strong> a product– things such as equipment, materials,parts, space, and worker’s time. Althoughfrequently resulting in reduced energy andmaterials usage, Lean has not traditionallytargeted these areas. The demonstrationprojects expanded the scope of Lean <strong>to</strong>attend <strong>to</strong> energy and resource waste as well.It addressed electricity, natural gas, water,equipment usage and energy distributionsystems. It also explored methods <strong>to</strong> recover,reuse and recycle materials such as packaging,pallets, drums, barrels, and plastics. Morethan ten opportunities for improvementwere identified at each company resulting insubstantial changes and savings.Company representatives praised the project.Mark Sheppard, Givaudan OperationsManager, stated, “Givaudan-Silver<strong>to</strong>nis a firm believer in the benefits of LeanManufacturing Processes. Participation in theLean/Green/Energy project confirmed <strong>to</strong> usthat Lean processes can be applied in manyareas of business, not just manufacturing.”Likewise, Lynn Greenwood, Sabroso’sWoodburn Plant Manager, shared, “TheLean, Energy Value Stream Mappingprocess has been the most powerful <strong>to</strong>ol <strong>to</strong>help us identify continuous improvemen<strong>to</strong>pportunities for energy/waste reductionand improved sustainability.” OMEP andETO hope <strong>to</strong> partner on more projects in thefuture.Call 503-821-1294 or visit www.omep.org.Page 30For 60 years, LCG Pence Construction, LLC has provided superior qualityconstruction services <strong>to</strong> the Salem Community.To learn more about our full range of services, contact Bob Hill at:3000 Market St NE • Suite 214Salem, OR 97301email: dj.testing@hotmail.comL C GP E N C EC O N S T R U C T I O N , L L C60 years295 ChurchSalem, OregonFive-MinuteMulti-Drug Testing2747 Pence Loop SESalem, Oregon 97302CCB#153167www.lcgpence.com503.399.7223Pre-Employment • Random • Post Accident • DOT TestingMobile Service • Consultation/Training • DNA TestingCall for additional information503-362-8378<strong>SEDCOR</strong> Enterprise Magazine
PBS’ new building in Hubbard.At a time of scaling back at manybusinesses, Pacific BuildingSystems (PBS) has movedforward with the opening of their newproduction facility and purchase of newequipment <strong>to</strong> build purlins for theirpre-engineered metals buildings. Thebuilding is complete and new equipmenthas been installed and ready for operationat the plant just north of their location inWoodburn.Truss-T Structures, Inc., the parent company of PBS, has been servingthe Northwest since 1962. PBS is a leader in the Northwest with superiordesign engineering and fabrication of cost-efficient metal structures. Theirbuildings include agricultural, commercial, hangars, au<strong>to</strong>motive, industrialand warehousing structures.PBS has developed 11.7 acres in Hubbard from agricultural land in<strong>to</strong>a small industrial cluster. Their new 17,000 sq. ft. building, is designedspecifically <strong>to</strong> house a new cus<strong>to</strong>m built machine that is 170’ long. Thismachine will produce secondary structural components called purlins, thatthey have been purchasing from vendors for the last 47 years. This allowsPBS <strong>to</strong> bring in this part of the business in house, and also <strong>to</strong> produce thisproduct for sale <strong>to</strong> others.Rob Prince, general manager stated that, “A big part of the s<strong>to</strong>ry is howwe have worked with <strong>SEDCOR</strong> since the beginning of the project. Withtheir help and resources we have been able <strong>to</strong> obtain the funding necessary<strong>to</strong> pull this project <strong>to</strong>gether. I originally started working with Ray Clore,who introduced me <strong>to</strong> Tom Fox from the Oregon Economic & CommunityDevelopment Department. Later, of course, Nick Harville joined<strong>SEDCOR</strong>, and has been a big help <strong>to</strong> us when things really got critical.”PBS was able <strong>to</strong> obtain a OTC Immediate Opportunity Fund Grant fromODOT for $226,500, due <strong>to</strong>tally <strong>to</strong> the efforts of Tom Fox. Additionally,Nick lined up a $150,000 grant from theMarion County Lottery funds. “I give credit<strong>to</strong> <strong>SEDCOR</strong> for helping us obtain $376,500 infunding. This literally made the difference backin Oc<strong>to</strong>ber whether <strong>to</strong> continue this projectwhen things were reaching a critical point.With the economic climate, it was a difficultdecision <strong>to</strong> forge ahead, but we really believe inthis project, and the additional funding greatlyhelped us <strong>to</strong> move forward.”4 ½-acres of the industrial site will be sold<strong>to</strong> Valley Rolling Corporation (another<strong>SEDCOR</strong> member) who plans <strong>to</strong> build a newfacility this spring. PBS is currently designingthe 81,000 sq. ft. facility, which they will alsofabricate. Valley Rolling Corporation and PBSwork <strong>to</strong>gether on many projects and being inclose proximity will allow them <strong>to</strong> continue <strong>to</strong>grow from their joint ventures. Valley Rollingprovides quality steel roofing and sidingmaterials used in many PBS’ building projects.New ProductionFacility Will Allowfor Future GrowthPBS buildings include airport hangers and office buildings.Pacific Building Systems plans <strong>to</strong> relocate theirexisting business from Woodburn <strong>to</strong> their newsite, which has recently been annexed in<strong>to</strong> the Cityof Hubbard. At that time, they will build a newproduction facility and office complex, which will beapproximately 65,000 square feet. PBS is currentlyleasing land in Woodburn, so they were excited <strong>to</strong> beable <strong>to</strong> purchase their property in Hubbard.Call 503-981-9581 or visit their website atwww.pbsbuildings.com.Pho<strong>to</strong>s courtesy of Pacific Building Systemswww.sedcor.comPage 31
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