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making great strides towards overcoming this barrier . “ Not everybody enjoys traditional manufacturing because it can be physically demanding . Even though we have advanced automation and equipment , the reality is that we manufacture products in countless different shapes and sizes , which requires a high level of manual involvement , and not everyone is suited to this type of work . When it comes to recruitment , we have very quick interview processes and offer robust training and acclimation methods . Thus , when a new employee joins us , we check in regularly and spend time with them to ensure they feel comfortable .
“ During Manufacturing Week , we organized several activities to celebrate our employees ’ hard work . For instance , we had a luncheon on Tuesday with the entire company , where we shared stories of success and opportunity and expressed our gratitude for everyone ’ s contributions . We also held prize draws and distributed fun gifts every day . Besides these events , we foster a culture emphasizing the need to communicate , sharing ideas and being honest and open , ensuring that our employees feel valued and engaged . In fact , we have an employee who recently retired after 52 years of service , and many who have been with us for 30-to-40 years , a testament to our success in attracting and retaining talent ,” he concludes .
With innovations emerging from niche customer needs and a culture that celebrates its employees , AJ is continually expanding the possibilities for specialty door and window solutions . “ We have a higher responsibility to our customers than to just supply components because we know our clients ’ customers touch and use our doors and windows . We are actually in the first impressions business ; it just happens to involve doors and windows .” ■
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