Monday April 14, 2008 - Al Portzen Retires after 39 years
Black Bros. bids farewell to one of its long time Engineers on March 20, 2008, with refreshments, a gift and accolades from management and his co-workers. Al Portzen began at Black Bros. in M...
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Wednesday March 26, 2008 - Black Bros. Gold Level Sponsor at SIPA Conference
Black Bros Co. Gold Sponsor at SIPA Conference
Black Bros. was a proud sponsor at the Structural Insulated Panel Association (SIPA) Annual Conference on March 17-20, 2008, in New Orleans. > read more
Tuesday October 9, 2007 - Lean Manufacturing at Black Bros. Co.
Mendota, IL – Since the introduction of “Lean” Manufacturing last year, Black Bros. has been embarking on continuous improvement within their company. IMEC conducted BBCO
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Tuesday August 14, 2007 - Black Bros. Introduces Compact Oiler
Black Bros. Co. will offer a new Compact Oiler to metal stampers and formers at FabTech 2007. The non-driven 4 roll machine will accurately apply lubricants to strip on coil as it is fed into press...
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Monday March 19, 2007 - Black Bros. Co. Launches New Website
Black Bros. is pleased to announce that our newly designed website (www.blackbros.com) has officially been launched and offers a fresh new look into our 125 year old company in Mendota, Illinois. T...
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Monday March 19, 2007 - Senator Dahl sees Black Bros. Lean plan
State Senator Gary Dahl recently visited Black Bros. Co. in Mendota to learn more about their effort to create a LEAN enterprise. Black Bros. along with their training partner, the Illinois M...
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Friday February 23, 2007 - Black Bros. Co. Donates Funds to Mendota Fire Department
Mendota, Il - Black Bros. was pleased to present a donation of $5,000 to the Mendota Fire Department’s new Aerial Ladder Truck on Thursday February 22, 2007. Black Bros. has pledged a total...
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Friday February 2, 2007 - Black Bros. Co. Delivers First Vertical Coater
Black Bros. Co. finished 2006 with the debut of a Vertical Chemical Coater to Material Science Corporation in Elk Grove Village, IL. The coater, designed and delivered in less than 5 months, ...
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Monday November 20, 2006 - Black Bros. Goes Lean
Mendota, IL – Lean Manufacturing was introduced to Black Bros. Co. in November 2006. This new concept gave Black’s a preview into the future to re-establish a foundation for continuous company ...
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Tuesday April 25, 2006 - 775 Adhesive Spreader
Black Bros. Co. developed the 775 Adhesive Spreader to provide a compact, value-priced adhesive spreader that offers system-matched productivity and easy maintenance. Black Bros. 775 Spreader is ...
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