Safford, Arizona, USA (25 March 2019)
DRG Technologies is excited to have begun implementing and adopting 5S guidelines and principles throughout our manufacturing facility. The primary objective of 5S is to create a clean, orderly environment- an environment where there is a place for everything, and everything is in its place. Beyond this, many companies begin their lean transformation with 5S because it exposes some of the most visible examples of waste it also helps establish the framework and discipline required to successfully pursue other continuous improvement initiatives. Some of the outcomes of this journey will include:
DRG's goal is to have 5s principles successfully implemented in Fiscal year 2019.
Safford, Arizona, USA (11 June 2018)
DRG Technologies, a company that prides itself on making its customers look great by providing complete label and tag services, announces the achievement of certification for the new ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System Standard as of June 1, 2018. Previous to transitioning to the new standard, the company had maintained ISO 9001:2008 certification since 2008 and ISO 9001:2000 since 2000.
International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 9001:2015 is the most updated standard of its kind and focuses on quality management systems that support a greater emphasis on business performance and customer satisfaction. It assists companies in developing a management system that aligns quality with their wider business strategy. The new standard requires a strong focus on risk-based thinking and accountability in all organizational processes that help improve communications, efficiency and the implementation of continuous improvement.
“We are excited to be certified for the latest ISO 9001:2015 standard. This certification demonstrates our commitment to achieving excellence in customer satisfaction as well as accountability and continuous improvement,“ said Daren Riley, CEO of DRG Technologies.
All companies registered under the 9001:2008 standard must complete the transition into the new 9001:2015 standard by no later than September of 2018.
As seen in Labels and Labeling, TLMI News, and L&NW (Label and Narrow Web)
Safford, Arizona, USA (6 July 2016)
DRG Technologies has taken a major step toward energy sustainability by outfitting its manufacturing facility and headquarters with LED lighting. The project has a two-year return on investment and results in an annual reduction in energy use significant enough to power 22 homes for a year.
The scope of the project included the company's manufacturing and administrative space. In total, DRG replaced 1,500 florescent lamps with energy efficient LEDs.
DRG Technologies is an expert solutions provider for UL and CSA product identification labels that add value and deliver unparalleled service to our clients.
“The higher quality of light, lower maintenance, and quick payback made this project a great fiscal and eco-friendly move“, said DRG Technologies' Executive VP and General Manager, Tim Taylor.
As seen in L&NW (Label and Narrow Web) and TLMI News
Additional capability and capacity supports new business opportunities
St. Louis, Missouri, USA (13 January 2015)
DRG Technologies, a leader in providing high-end, innovative product identification solutions, has invested in its second Mark Andy Performance Series P7 press to enhance capabilities and capacity, bringing new market opportunities to the more than 30 year strong business based out of Safford, Arizona.
Since installation of their first Performance Series P7 in 2012, DRG Technologies has been keeping the press busy running three shifts a day and producing a variety of pressure sensitive labels and insert cards. The quick change capabilities of the Performance Series have been a distinct advantage when running these multiple SKU products, allowing them to plan and manage jobs based on client demand. The positive experience with the Performance Series press, combined with an interest in pursuing new markets, fueled DRG's interest in acquiring an additional press to further expand their operation.
In 2014, DRG did just that, investing in a second Performance Series P7 for their pressroom. The 13 inch press, recently installed, has already begun production of a variety of prime labels and pressure sensitive film labels. Both presses are equipped with rail-mounted web turn bars, allowing DRG more application flexibility including extended content and back-side printing, as well as additional decoration capabilities for higher-end labels and packaging. The speed in which the P7 presses set up and run, and the minimal material waste created, allow DRG to be a low cost, extremely competitive provider in the markets they serve.
The ease of operation allows each press to be made-ready and run by a single operator, supported by a strong pre-press support team assisting in the offline set up of subsequent jobs, increasing press productivity. DRG has been extremely impressed with the quality of the product coming off the presses with all products meeting or exceeding applicable government and quality regulations.
“The acquisition of the second P7 and the opportunity to create a dedicated 'cell' approach allow DRG to offer our clients 'best in class' flexographic product manufacturing. Quality and competitiveness is unsurpassed”, says Paul Forsythe, President/COO of DRG Technologies.
Phone: (928) 428-7450
Address: 300 East 4th Street
Safford, AZ 85546-2025
Email: support@drgtech.com