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Machine tool long service awards
presented
Colleagues at Birmingham machine tool manufacturer Cincinnati Machine made the monthly long service presentation in October a most notable one for the company.
Colleagues at Birmingham machine tool manufacturer Cincinnati Machine made the monthly long service presentation in October a most notable one for the company A total of 450 years were clocked up by 13 colleagues at the presentation, with average service of 35 years each to the company
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 30 Jul 2007 at 8.00am (UK)
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Each colleague received a gift of their choice depending on their length of service, which was presented to them by Stephen Brown, from the Cincinnati Machine senior management group.
Most notably, technical support engineer Brian Benton received recognition for 45 years continued service to the company.
Brian started with Cincinnati in 1960 as a mechanical engineering apprentice, and is a valued and well respected member of the Customer Support group at the Birmingham site.
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Brian Benton commented: "I have always enjoyed being involved at the forefront of technology with Cincinnati.
We have produced many different types of machine tools since I joined the company in the sixties, and this is set to continue as Cincinnati adapts to the future needs of our markets.
I have worked with some great colleagues over the years, and formed good friendships.
It makes your job more enjoyable." Other colleagues receiving 40 years long service recognition included Ian Good, Cincinnati Machine's general manager, database control supervisor Brian Harper, applications engineer Graham Pinfold, and machine tool fitter Alan Smith.
Ian Good, general manager, commented on the achievements of October's long service group: "I am delighted to see so many long serving colleagues in the company today.
Retention of staff is key to any company, and Cincinnati is no different.
Cincinnati has always provided an environment for career development coupled with good working conditions.
Many of the colleagues at the long service presentation have been with the company since leaving school, having progressed through the ranks of apprenticeships and other training routes.
Our loyal staff hold a tremendous amount of knowledge, and the mix between our long serving experienced staff and new colleagues is key to the future success of Cincinnati Machine." Every employee at Cincinnati is presented with a long service pin for every 5 years of service, and takes part in the traditional ceremony to recognise and reward commitment to the company.
* About Cincinnati Lamb - Cincinnati Lamb designs, builds and integrates high-volume and flexible machining systems as well as stand-alone production equipment for global aerospace, automotive, heavy equipment and general machining markets.
The company offers technology-driven solutions that include composites processing equipment, profilers, routers, and five-axis CNC machining centres; horizontal and vertical machining centres and turning centres; and automated assembly and test machines and systems.
Additionally, the company provides the manufacturing industry's most comprehensive package of service and support through its PLUS programme.
Cincinnati Lamb is a MAG Industrial Automation Systems business unit, both are headquartered in Warren, Michigan, USA.
Other operating locations include: Birmingham, England; Mildenhall, England; Solihull, England; Remscheid, Germany; Machesney Park, Illinois; Hebron, Kentucky; Windsor, Canada and Asian operations in China and Korea.
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