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Swagelok Company, Solon, Ohio Location: Solon, Ohio TOUR IS FULL Number of Tours: 1 Date: Monday, April 19, 2010 Gather in plant tour departure room: 8:45am Departure time from convention center: 9:00am Tour: 10:00am-12:30pm Approximate arrival time back to Cleveland Renaissance Hotel: 1:30pm About The Plant Swagelok Company is a $1.3 billion, privately-held company. Swagelok Company is a major developer and provider of fluid systems solutions, including products, assemblies, and services for the research, instrumentation, pharmaceutical, oil and gas, power, petrochemical, alternative fuels, and semi-conductor industries. Our manufacturing, research, technical support, and distribution facilities support a global network of more than 200 authorized sales and service centers in 57 countries. What You Will See on the Tour Those participating in the Swagelok tour will experience and gain insight on the use and deployment of Lean Daily Management System, Lean Supply Chain (a deep dive into the value stream of a product family), Foundational Lean (applications of CEDAC, 5-S, Tool set-up reduction, standard work, and Cell design), and Assembly Design (use of technology, poka yoke, visual feedback, and guided stage gates). The tour will include a visit to two Swagelok facilities. First, attendees will walk through the 250,000 sq ft. Swagelok Solon plant that also serves as corporate headquarters. Built in 1965, this plant houses the majority of Swagelok Fitting machining and assembly. After a short tunnel walk, you will arrive to the Swagelok Order Fulfillment Center, which opened in 2006. Spanning 350,000 sq. ft., here you will see valve assembly operations, warehousing, and distribution. Please Note: No open toe shoes Business Casual Safety glasses required. Swagelok will supply Cameras and all recording devices strictly prohibited Plant tour dates and times are subject to change PRECLUSION STATEMENT: IW may be required to preclude attendees from taking part in certain plant tours. This step will be taken solely by IW at the request of our host plant based upon the proprietary nature of information that is to be presented. The host plants' decisions are final and will be communicated to attendees in advance. Some participants on the tour may be asked to complete a Non Disclosure Agreement (NDA).

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