Entries by Whitney Winter

MECO CORPORATION VISITS THE WHITE HOUSE, RECEIVES $125K VOUCHER FOR INNOVATION

Greeneville, Tennessee Manufacturing Company Selected for Pilot Program with UT and ORNL   Greeneville, Tenn. Nov. 23, 2015 — Greeneville’s MECO Corporation was invited to the White House after being awarded a $125,000 voucher for innovation and product development as part of a new program, RevV!.   RevV! was created by the State of Tennessee […]

PREPPING FOR PAINT & THE PAINTING PROCESS AT MECO

Before you can paint anything, it’s important that the surfaces are prepared to accept the paint. That’s why Meco has developed a 5-stage cleaning system that ensures the products are absolutely clean before they are painted. Our paint systems involve electrostatics and there’s minimal escaped powder so it’s very efficient. Meco utilizes three distinct types […]

WHAT IS THE ROLE OF VERTICAL INTEGRATION IN CONTRACT MANUFACTURING?

Vertical integration is a crucial component to success in the manufacturing industry. When choosing the right contract manufacturer, it’s important to look at the big picture. This includes consideration of key inputs such as geographic location, technical capabilities and materials management capabilities. There are many benefits to choosing a contract manufacturing company that has embraced […]

SELECTING THE BEST SOLUTION FOR WAREHOUSING & DISTRIBUTION

Warehousing is an important piece of the contract manufacturing puzzle as well as the overall business supply chain. From the facilities and distribution options for purchasing materials to production of components and delivering finished products, it’s crucial that a warehouse or plant operates at maximum capacity and provides effective and efficient solutions for its customers. […]

MECO IS A LEADER IN DEEP DRAW

While a popular method used in the manufacturing industry, deep draw is very complex and requires a great deal of expertise. There are many benefits to using Deep Draw, but it’s important to choose the right contract manufacturer. Deep drawing is a manufacturing process that forms flat sheet metal blanks into the three-dimensional shape of […]