CONNSTEP Enhances Enterprise-Wide Lean Offerings with New Staff

January 7, 2010
For Immediate Release
Contact: Rebecca Kane Dow, 860.513.3217

(Rocky Hill, Connecticut) - CONNSTEP, Connecticut's Manufacturing Resource, is proud to announce that Michael Gugger has joined the organization as the Manager of Consulting Services. Mr. Gugger has over twenty five years experience in the manufacturing industry and brings expertise in the areas of Lean Manufacturing, Lean Leadership, machining optimization and and implementation of new technology. He has provided both classroom and hands-on training and facilitated the design, development and implementation of corporate-wide process improvement initiatives.

"CONNSTEP is fortunate to have the caliber of skills and experience that Mike brings to our organization," said Bonnie Del Conte, president of CONNSTEP, "His expertise will enhance the 360 degree view of CONNSTEP's Enterprise Wide Lean solutions, providing services that will improve client competitiveness."

Mike holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, a Masters in Business Administration and is a Six Sigma Green Belt and is a Lean Sensei.

Mr. Gugger has published over thirty full length articles in both trade magazines and peer review forums, including a monthly column for Cutting Tool Engineering magazine.

About CONNSTEP
CONNSTEP's mission is to help Connecticut manufacturers apply advanced technology and modern management methodologies to become more competitive. Since 1994, CONNSTEP's innovative programs help hundreds of manufacturers annually and have assisted in the creation or retention of thousands of jobs. CONNSTEP's team of manufacturing specialists provides business growth, technical and process improvement assistance. Core service areas include Lean Solutions, Quality Management Systems, Enterprise Growth Services, Green Manufacturing Systems, Business Assessments and Culture and Change Management Solutions.

CONNSTEP is sponsored by the Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development and the U.S. Department of Commerce through the national Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) program in the National Institute of Standards and Technology.