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Lean Glue Bottle

Brian Kliss of Kliss Cabinets submitted this video with a great shop tip for using felt on the bottom of the glue bottle to clean the little bits of dust and trash on panel edges prior to gluing them. Thanks for the great idea! For other lean ideas, visit 2 Second Lean.

The Second World War, Volume 1: The Gathering Storm

The Second World War, Volume 1: The Gathering StormWe recently began a new series in FastCap’s Morning Meeting.  A great read!

Lean Banking

Originally a graduate at RBS in the UK, Preeti is now a Lean Change Agent. She goes into different business areas at RBS and completely transforms them. In her role she can really see the impact she is making on the business, when her suggestions for improvement are taken on board and implemented. Preeti appreciates the varied nature of her role, and prides herself in being able to build and maintain relationships with her clients. The recognition culture in the business is very good, which is very motivating for Preeti.

iBall Mount

Paul Akers demonstrates how to install and use the FastCap’s iBall Mount, For more information on this product, visit our website.

FastCap Christmas Party 2012

We had a great time…so of course, we had to share!

RCV in Attic

Paul Akers demonstrates FastCap’s RCV (Remote Control Vacuun) while up in the attic. What a time saver! For more information on this product, visit our website.

Lean Kids @ Morning Meeting

During Fastcap’s Morning Meeting we watch Hannah and the amazing example of Lean Kids at work!!! To learn more about FastCap, visit our website. To learn more about lean, visit 2 Second Lean.

Hannah’s video:

Lean Lighting

Paul Akers tracks down Orion Energy Systems, Inc (http://www.oesx.com/) and a demo of their lean skylight using solar energy. Very cool! For more information on Lean, visit 2 Second Lean.

(1/3/12 Note:  While I find their product remarkable and the quality excellent, I wasn’t impressed with their customer service. FastCap is in the process of building a 50,000 sq ft building and want to use these. When I contacted the company about using this product they were inept and non responsive! Paul)

 

Glu-Bot Modification for Door Dados

Paul Akers demonstrates a modification to FastCap’s Glu-Bot in oder to quickly add glue to the dado when building doors. For more information on this product, visit our website.

Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas to all of FastCap’s great customers! You are greatly appreciated!

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