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for companies that share our values and commitment to community involvement. From safety and corporate citizenship to respect and integrity, our core values drive our culture. At Olympic, the culture starts at the top, as our board of directors and executive team embody these values, and this commitment can be sensed throughout the organization anytime someone visits any of our facilities,” he continues.
Inside its facilities, Olympic prioritizes safety and efficiency through the implementation of cutting-edge technologies, as Zachary highlights.“ We are investing significantly in automation, including collaborative robots( cobots) that can help with various processes that human employees used to perform. We now have robotic assistants capable of handling various tasks such as welding, and we are considering implementing automated press brakes. Essentially, we are keen to adopt any technology that can help us improve safety, efficiency, speed, cost-effectiveness, and quality. Additionally, we are investing in artificial intelligence( AI), although we are still early on in our journey of exploring how AI can benefit our organization, from material planning to writing work instructions and assisting with HR policies. All in all, these are areas where we are dedicating additional capital to be able to become a leaner, more productive business.”
As we approach the end of the year, Zachary shares insights into Olympic’ s priorities for the next few months.“ In 2025, trade, tariffs, and macroeconomic factors have been changing rapidly. It is our job to care for our customers by not only delivering the products they need when they need them but also by keeping them informed and educated so they can make the right decisions for their businesses. Given the speed at which news is released, keeping up with those changes has become a full-time job in itself,” he ends. ■
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