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EDCO celebrates four years accident free

Words: Jason AderholtAmerican manufacturer of small construction equipment and provider of contract fabrication services, celebrates four consecutive years without a work-related lost time injury.

EDCO manufactures all products in one facility where the company ensures safe products and services. EDCO products division includes surface preparation machines, professional sawing equipment, and hand tools. EDCO Fabrication division offers manufacturing services including fabrication, machining, welding, and finishing.

The company’s leadership credits this safety milestone to all EDCO employees who, through continuous improvement, have created and maintained superior workspaces. Both our manufacturing facility and offices are clean, modern and contain great people. The entire company is proud of the environment we’ve formed together.

In 2006, EDCO adopted LEAN manufacturing principals that helped increase overall quality.

As of 3/31/14, EDCO recorded 1473 consecutive accident-free working days. The previous record was 398 days.

Tours of EDCO’s manufacturing facility are always available and welcomed.
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