WHAT'S NEW @ MPL

MPL gains competitive edge with help from AM&T.

The management team at MPL Inc. had a busy summer; in addition to handling the demands of a thriving manufacturing business MPL's president Shane French initiated an eight week Strategic Management Planning Program to solidify the companies vision for the future. The Company turned to the Alliance for Manufacturing & Technology to help guide them through the process. AM&T is a regional technology development center whose mission is; to improve the performance, competitiveness and growth of small and mid-size manufacturers and early-stage technology companies. In addition to assisting with the development of a Strategic Plan AM&T also provided Sales Training.

"The Strategic Planning Process has really helped shape and define MPL's vision. We have a clear focus on our goals and direction for the future. This has been an excellent way to communicate our daily mission and our vision for the future to our employees and our customers"                      

-Shane French President

MPL Adds Glenbrook RTX-2500 Real-Time X-Ray Inspection Machine to the line up!

A high production X-ray inspection system, designed specifically for rapid and reliable inspection of both multi-layer and assembled PCBs with dense metal BGAs and µBGAs. Featuring an easy and accurate proportional joystick motion control system.

"With our new RTX-2500 we can inspect all BGA package types, including dense metalic packages. The real-time feature and ease of operation will allow us to visually inspect 100% of the BGAs we place. That means we have the ability to visually inspect every component we place on every assembly we manufacture."

-Paul Owens Production Manager, MPL Incorporated

MPL Incorporated teams up with IPC to develop advanced training program!

With the help of IPC's latest training offerings, MPL has created a very effective training program. MPL has created a interactive classroom with CD ROM, DVD and VHS based material. In addition to IPC training material, MPL has created several "In House" training modules that target specific areas of it's manufacturing. The training matrix is laid out and many new modules can be incorporated easily. This is a big step forward in MPL's commitment to improve quality and increase production capacity.

"With a solid training program in place we will be able to cross train our production employees, as well as, bring new employees up to speed quickly. This is a key way to stay ahead of the production needs of our customers."

-Shane French President, MPL Incorporated

"The training modules are a great way to keep our team up to date and continuously improving. It's given everyone a boost of confidence."

-Dakota Potenza Training Leader, MPL Incorporated

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