Matthews International has been serving clients around the world for over 150 years. Matthews has recently implemented lean concepts in their Foundry, Setup, and Finishing departments. This tour will highlight the lean tools and techniques used during the implementation in the departments such as takt time analysis, before and after CAD drawings, demand analysis, equipment utilization, layout redesign, flow design, and order handling systems. Matthews is the world’s leading producer of cast bronze memorial products.

WHERE:   Matthews International Corporation – Bronze Division
                1315 West Liberty Avenue
                Pittsburgh, PA 15226

Directions:

FROM THE PENNSYLVANIA TURNPIKE AND EAST:
Take PA Turnpike Exit # 57(formerly exit 6 - Pittsburgh, Monroeville) Take I-376 (west) to Exit 1C – Grant Street (on left). Turn right onto Boulevard of the Allies and follow signs to the Liberty Bridge / Liberty Tunnels. After tunnels, stay straight (becomes West Liberty Avenue). Shortly after coming out of the tunnels, Matthews will be located on the left side of the street.

FROM THE NORTH:
Exit I-279 to I-579 Veterans Bridge. Follow signs to Liberty Bridge / Liberty Tunnels. After tunnels, stay straight (becomes West Liberty Avenue). Shortly after coming out of the tunnels, Matthews will be located on the left side of the street.

FROM THE AIRPORT:
Follow Route 60 to I-279 Pittsburgh, take Exit 5B –US 19 South / PA 51 South toward Uniontown. Follow signs to US 19 Truck South and turn right onto US 19 Truck South / West Liberty Avenue. Shortly after making the right onto West Liberty Avenue Matthews will be located on the left side of the street.

WHEN:  Tuesday, January 31, 2006.
             Time:   Registration at 5:15 PM; Speakers & Tour at 5:30 PM
             Dinner at the Hard Rock Café in Station Square at 7:30 PM after the tour. 

COST:  $5 for IIE Members, 
            $10 for nonmembers
            $5 for Students
            (Dinner is not included in the cost of the program)

RSVP:  Deadline is Friday, January 27.

For reservations:  e-mail Ben Rath at brath@hbmaynard.com or call at 412-921-2400 ext. 268 

REMEMBER:  YOUR RESERVATION IS YOUR COMMITMENT!
 
 

  
RSVP:   By Friday, January 27th to Ben Rath
   or 412-921-2400 ext. 268
As always, your reservation is your commitment. 
There are a limited number of spots available for this tour. Please RSVP early to guarantee your spot!
 

Directions:

FROM THE PENNSYLVANIA TURNPIKE AND EAST:

Take PA Turnpike Exit # 57(formerly exit 6 - Pittsburgh, Monroeville) Take I-376 (west) to Exit 1C – Grant Street (on left). Turn right onto Boulevard of the Allies and follow signs to the Liberty Bridge / Liberty Tunnels. After tunnels, stay straight (becomes West Liberty Avenue). Shortly after coming out of the tunnels, Matthews will be located on the left side of the street.

FROM THE NORTH:
 
 

FROM THE AIRPORT:
 
 
 

Parking is available at Matthews.