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well enough to invest and that you're optimistic enough to expand, it's a great thing," says Alex Lawton, president and CEO. "More security of things like employment and supply are good, as are improvements in things like technology and work conditions." TIDI Products announces waste reduction plan TIDI Products, a Neenah-based manufacturer of single-use infection prevention products for medical and dental markets, has launched Zero Waste Initiative, a program for reducing waste in its manufacturing plants through repurposing, recycling and energy consumption reduction. The program, started in October 2012, has eliminated 97 percent of solid waste, translating into saving 146 tons of material. In addition, it's estimated that TIDI will reduce energy consumption by 1.44M kilowatt hours per year by using more energy-efficient systems and being more aware of energy waste. Improvements include variable speed air compressors, plant lighting upgrades and adding light sensors to the offices and warehouse. We're investing in growing and retaining our own people… Fox Valley Tech is a good partner for us. Dan Ariens President & CEO Ariens Company Services for Business & Industry Customized. Innovative. Solutions. Contact our industry experts today! www.fvtc.edu/bis • Appleton (920) 996-2949 • Oshkosh (888) 458-0449 New location lifts Valley Plating Valley Plating & Fabricating, a division of Wisconsin Plastics, Inc., has experienced a 62 percent increase in work volume and hired 14 fabricators since moving to its new downtown Green Bay location in January 2012. "This facility has been a great location for us," says John Christensen, WPI's vice president of operations, of the 18,000-square-foot building. "It provides the necessary room and the heavy lift crane needed to complete our current work load and our future growth expectations." The Valley Plating and Fabricating division surpassed WPI's business projections for 2012 and forecasts continued growth throughout 2013. Valley Plating & Fabricating offers fabricating, welding and heavy structure welding and construction. continued > w w w.in s i g h t o n m f g . c o m March 2013 • / insight on manufacturing | 29