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A L ET TER F ROM OUR P RES IDE NT O UR CORE VA LUES W I EGEL TH ROUGH TI ME O UR BRA N D STORY O UR S ERV I CES W HERE OUR PA RTS GO W I EGEL WORKF ORCE TR A I N I N G TH E N EXT GEN ER AT ION B RA N D STA N DA RDS
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A LETTER FROM OUR PRESIDENT
A LETTER FROM OUR PRESIDENT IT A LL STA RTED WITH ONE MAN’S PASSION FOR M AN U FACTU RI N G
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“ AS THE WORLD ECONOMY EVOLVES, BUT
MANY INDUSTRIES HAVE COME AND GONE
ONE THING THAT’S BEEN PROVEN CONSTANT IS THE DEMAND FOR THE GOODS AND SERVICES THAT MANUFACTURING PROVIDES.
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iegel Tool Works, Inc. (WTW), formerly known as Industrial Tool Works, was founded by Otto Wiegel on December 6, 1941. With the dream of owning and operating his own tool and die shop in America, Otto emigrated from Germany to the United States and started his own manufacturing business.
company has grown and how strong we still are today. Statistically, not many family-owned companies can withstand multiple generations along with different swings in the economy. Yet, WTW has passed those tests, and our vision will continue to press forward for generations to come.
In 1968, after receiving his bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering at Purdue University and serving three tours of duty in Vietnam as a naval officer, Otto’s son, Martin Wiegel, joined the business. Martin carried on the legacy his father started by embracing and maintaining the integrity and vision that WTW had already established. Martin began expanding WTW’s capabilities by starting a metal stamping division. With this vision, Martin built the company’s current headquarters in Wood Dale, Illinois, in 1978. In 1997, Martin expanded the headquarters, adding 23,000 square feet to total 48,000 square feet to accommodate the rapid growth of the business.
I am a firm believer that manufacturing is a key to economic success for the United States because it creates wealth. Not only does manufacturing create goods and services that can be sold and used throughout the world, it has also proven to withstand the test of time. Many industries have come and gone as the world economy evolves, but one thing that’s been proven constant is the demand for the goods and services that manufacturing provides. Due to the demand of these goods, many highly skilled careers are created to help grow middle-class families.
Today, WTW is owned and operated by Martin and his wife Elza’s three children, Erica, Ryan, and myself. Since the third generation assumed business leadership in May 2010, WTW has expanded to four different facilities, including an addition to its headquarters, expanding from 48,000 square feet to 68,000 square feet. Led by three family generations sharing the same goals, passion, and vision for WTW and for American manufacturing, WTW has evolved into a world-class, full-service metal stamping company. When you step back and reflect on the evolution of WTW and the family that has owned and operated it throughout the years, it is amazing to see how far the
WTW has been a part of the strong fabric of the American economy. With WTW’s growth and expansion, both domestically and internationally, we have been able to consistently provide families with careers and opportunities in manufacturing while strengthening the local economy. WTW is an example of what is right in America. We hire and train highly skilled people in the United States to produce high-quality manufactured goods. My family and I are proud of what this great organization and our team have been able to accomplish for our customers, and we are grateful we get to do what we love every day. We have always said, Wiegel Tool Works is a hobby that we just happened to make into a career.
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OUR CORE VALUES
OUR CORE VALUES OUR GUIDING PRINCIPLES
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WE ARE COMMITTED TO PRESSING MANUFACTURING FORWARD
WE TACKLE CHALLENGES WITH
ENGINEERING-DRIVEN SOLUTIONS
WE ARE DEDICATED TO
D E V E L O P I N G A H I G H LY S K I L L E D WORKFORCE IN OUR COMMUNITY 12
WE INVEST IN THE
LATEST EQUIPMENT AND
CUTTING EDGE TECHNOLOGY
TO MAINTAIN A WORLD-CLASS MANUFACTURING FACILITY
OUR TEAM IS FAMILY,
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A B R IEF HISTORY LESSON ON WHERE WE CA ME F RO M
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WIEGEL THROUGH TIME
WIEGEL THROUGH TIME
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December 6, 1941, Industrial Tool Works is founded by Otto and Kathe Wiegel in Chicago, IL, as a tool and die shop
Industrial Tool Works changes name to Wiegel Tool Works, Inc. (WTW)
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Otto and Kathe’s son, Martin Wiegel, starts working at WTW
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Martin purchases a plot of land in Wood Dale, IL, with plans to custom build a new WTW facility
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1982 Martin’s wife, Elza Wiegel, wins bid on company’s first Minster Press, which was later named “Elza’s Press”
Martin Wiegel becomes President of the Tooling and Manufacturing Association (TMA)
1993 Martin Wiegel assumes ownership of WTW
WTW purchases company’s first Elox Wire EDM Machine
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1989 WTW achieves “Targets for Excellence” (TFE) quality requirement to work with leading automotive manufacturers of the time: Ford, Chrysler, and General Motors
WTW begins operations at new manufacturing plant in Wood Dale, IL
WTW shifts business focus from tool and die manufacturing to metal stamping production
1997 WTW receives first certificate required to service the automotive industry, QS 9000 certification, and adds a 23,000 ft2 plant addition to house new 400-ton Minster Press
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Aaron Wiegel graduates from Northern Illinois University and starts working at WTW as an engineer, operating the new CNC Horizontal Machining Center
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Erica Wiegel graduates from Northern Illinois University and starts working at WTW as a Design Engineer
WTW installs a custom designed Vision System and Optical Gaging Products (OGP) machine, and engineering team is awarded Chevy Volt battery prototype after assisting with product development
WTW establishes a Prototype Research and Development Division, invests in high-speed press Banner sensors, receives ISO/TS 16949 quality certification, and starts utilizing a 3D modeling engineering solution called Siemens Unigraphics NX
2006 WTW purchases a 450-ton Minster Punch Press with an adjustable stroke and 120-inch bed to accommodate larger dies
2009 Ryan Wiegel graduates from Western Illinois University and starts working at WTW as the Project Coordinator/Facility Manager
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WTW receives ISO 14001 certification, and the U.S. Department of Labor grants WTW’s Tool and Die Maker Apprenticeship Program an official certificate of registration
Aaron Wiegel takes over as President of WTW
2010 WTW purchases an oil-based Sodick Wire EDM Machine
2014 WTW installs a Flow Waterjet, Amada Wasino CNC Optical Profile Grinder, and five wire EDM machines
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WTW invests in Minster’s Servo Press to provide greater stamping flexibility
WTW expands production floor by 20,000 ft2 and acquires neighboring 25,000 sq ft building to house all shipping and receiving operations
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OUR BRAND STORY
OUR BRAND STORY THE WIEGEL EXPERIENCE
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WHO WE ARE Wiegel Tool Works (WTW) is a precision metal stamper that manufacturers have partnered with for more than 75 years. The Wiegel family’s competitive nature drives our continual investment in machinery, technology, and people — making us the smart choice for progressive companies that seek superior metal stamped parts.
WHAT WE DO Being competitive is what defines WTW. We’re determined to manufacture smarter and help our customers do the same. When it comes to both heavy and high-speed production, we’re stamping experts. We offer an unmatched combination of 3D modeling and tooling simulation, sensor and inspection technology, and the finest German tooling techniques. While operating across various industries, WTW customers choose to work with us time and time again for like reasons: superior parts, competitive pricing, on-time delivery, an exceptional engineering team, and open communication.
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Tagline
PRESSING FORWARD Positioning Statement (Brand Essence)
THE GO-TO METAL STAMPING SOURCE FOR ENGINEERING-DRIVEN PROGRAMS
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INDUSTRIES SERVED
Aerospace
Appliance
Lighting
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Automotive
Military
Construction & Housing
Solar
Electronics
Telecom
WHY WIEGEL WORKS BETTER Always Pressing Forward We’re relentless when it comes to expanding stamping capabilities and incorporating the latest technology to improve manufacturing efficiency. For decades, we’ve set the bar for custom metal stamped parts. If we do not currently have the capability to tackle your project, tell us more about it. We’re always up for a good challenge.
One-Stop Shop Many of our competitors have abandoned tool-making and turned to outsourcing. They’ve lost design expertise and the ability to adapt to new technology. WTW opts to keep tooling in-house. We’ve continued to press forward and develop a premium one-stop shop, including engineering, prototyping, tooling, production, and inspection.
Progressive Edge Technology When engineers, tool makers, sales reps, and business owners visit us, they’re always stunned by our progressive edge technology, present everywhere in our shop. From our vision systems, automation, and sensor equipment, to our in-house built and designed progressive tooling and prototyping, we’re ahead of the curve. We have monitors throughout the shop floor that show the operation status of our machines in real time so WTW management can monitor production from anywhere in the world. Our smart technology ensures smooth operating, all the time.
Winning Workforce We consistently hire and train skilled craftsmen to produce top quality manufactured goods. Each year, we take action to close the skills gap by opening our doors for shop floor tours, funding a scholarship and internship program, and starting two new apprentices on a three-year training journey. By supporting families with careers in manufacturing, we’re strengthening both the local economy and our exceptional WTW workforce.
75+ Years of Experience Since opening our doors in 1941, WTW has evolved into the go-to metal stamping source for engineering-driven programs. Our third generation of WTW leadership was born and raised in manufacturing, resulting in our CEO and president having run every machine and worked in every department in the company. From our most veteran employee to the freshest intern on the floor, we’re proud to embody the WTW culture.
Friends of the Environment It’s not easy being green, but we work hard to be. We recycle, use LED lighting, and track electricity and water usage. WTW also encourages employees to be more efficient. From day one, our team is trained to conserve energy by shutting off equipment during breaks. We are TS 16949:2009 and ISO 14001 certified, and we consistently meet or exceed both quality and environmental standards.
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PARTS WE STAMP
ASSEMBLIES
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BEARINGS
BRACKETS
LEAD FRAMES
BUS BARS
SHIELDS
CLIPS
CONNECTORS
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WHY WE DO WHAT WE DO With a focus on the future and the best practices from the past, we are committed to putting our own stamp on manufacturing. That includes building a skilled workforce through our intern and apprenticeship programs and advocating for our industry through leadership forums and conferences. With our decades of experience, we believe it’s our duty to pay respect to “traditional manufacturing” while also sharing our passion to press manufacturing forward. 28
HOW WE SERVE YOU
ENGINEERING
Our engineers teamed with software developers to enhance the most sophisticated 3D modeling system in the industry. This has enabled us to design and debug progressive dies on screen. We’re continually pressing forward to develop the best designs, ensure manufacturing efficiency, and cut tooling cost, allowing us to pass these savings on to our customers.
PROTOTYPING
We love beating industry standards. WTW engineers use robust prototyping practices to prove out part designs and manufacturability at a fraction of production cost. We also assist you with selecting the best-suited metal for each project, saving time and money during the production cycle. Our superior in-house tooling enables our prototype department to deliver critical parts with aggressive lead times.
TOOLING
All our tooling is designed and built in-house, supporting us with the expertise to adapt and improve our machines and dies. No designs are too complex. WTW can cut the highest precision custom tool components. We also invest in the latest wire EDM technology, a CNC optical profile grinder, and waterjet and CNC machining to produce custom components rapidly, while maintaining top quality.
PRODUCTION
With our wide range press tonnage capabilities (30 – 450 tons), WTW can tackle difficult projects that our competitors pass on. We utilize state-of-the-art electronic press monitoring controllers, combined with vision systems and sensors, which ensures quality and just-in-time deliveries that exceed industry standards.
INSPECTION
At WTW, quality is guaranteed because inspection is built into everything we do. Before a part even reaches the formal inspection stage, the tolerances across various dimensions are analyzed by numerous sensor and vision technologies. As parts move off the presses, our vision systems perform an automated inspection of stamped parts, testing for defects such as blemishes and dimensional imperfections. 29
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OUR SERVICES A N INSIDE LOOK AT WHAT WE DO EVERY DAY
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ENGINEERING We’re the beta site of advanced engineering within the manufacturing industry. While our competition is just beginning to gear towards this movement, we’ve been proudly advancing our engineering department with top technologies for many years. This includes developing our custom, cutting-edge 3D modeling software.
Our engineers teamed with software developers to enhance the most sophisticated 3D modeling system in the industry. This has enabled us to design and debug progressive dies on screen. Using the NX Die Wizard for our 3D tooling designs, our design engineering department can complete dies in up to three weeks.
From progressive stamping dies to specialized forming dies, our engineers are equipped to model, prototype, and engineer any tools needed for a stamping job. We’re continually pressing forward to develop the best designs, ensure manufacturing efficiency, and cut tooling cost so we can pass along these savings to our customers.
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PROTOTYPING “Prototype then produce” is our motto for creating the best possible dies and metal stamping products.
Our engineers use robust prototyping to prove out part designs and manufacturability at a fraction of production cost. We also assist customers with selecting the best-suited metal for each project, saving time and money during the production cycle. Customers continually choose to work with us because our experience operating as a one-stop shop allows us to deliver superior quality parts with aggressive lead times.
We specialize in prototyping terminals, lead-frames, bus bars, insert molded components, and printed circuit contacts, and we have the capability to make parts up to 0.125” (3.175 mm) thick and more than 16” (406.400 mm) long.
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TOOLING Years ago, the industry trend was to source tooling from outside vendors. Now, manufacturers everywhere are scrambling to bring tooling back into their shops. Wisely, WTW opted to keep tooling in-house, and our years of experience perfecting this process and advancing our technologies have given us the competitive edge, meriting our spot as leaders of the industry.
Additionally, outside vendors often max their capacity and cannot turn out tools as quickly as the market warrants. This hold-up means manufacturers who still choose to outsource their tooling are looking at longer lead times, while our turn-key operation allows us to build the tooling and send it straight to production, cutting costs while guaranteeing top quality.
We use top technology such as waterjet services, wire electrical discharge machining (EDM), and CNC software to custom build dies for both in-house production as well as for large global companies. Sample tooling fixtures that we produce include checking fixtures, inspection gauges, assembly fixtures, and automation equipment.
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PRODUCTION Our production floor is essentially a showcase of the most advanced stamping equipment and technologies available today.
We operate heavy stamping Minster presses and high-speed Bruderer presses, with servo, mechanical, and adjustable stroke stamping options, as well as a wide range of tonnages. Combine these power presses with our progressive auxiliary equipment (state-of-the-art electronic press monitoring controllers, tonnage meters, sensors, and custom in-line/off-line vision systems), and we’re the gold standard of metal stamping.
Manufacturers can then reduce their supply base by finalizing production under one roof. Our assembly services and finishing processes ensure parts perfectly align with the design requirements, no matter how complex.
In addition to top equipment and technology, we’re also committed to operating in the most efficient manner. We can ensure supreme quality at a low cost by practicing lean manufacturing and 5S methodology.
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PRODUCTION
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HEAVY STAMPING
HIGH SPEED STAMPING
Press Rating: 100 to 450 tons
Press Rating: 30 to 90 tons
Press Speed: Up to 400 strokes/min
Press Speed: Up to 1,500 strokes/min
Maximum Press Stroke: 8.5 in (215 mm)
Maximum Press Stroke: 3 in (76.20 mm)
Maximum Press Bed Length: 120 in (3,048 mm)
Maximum Press Bed Length: 57 in (1,447.8 mm)
Maximum Press Bed Width: 55 in (1,397 mm)
Maximum Press Bed Width: 33 in (838.2 mm)
Maximum Part Width: 24 in (609.6 mm)
Maximum Part Width: 7 in (177.8 mm)
Part Thickness: .002” (0.051 mm) to 0.150” (3.8 mm)
Part Thickness: .002” (0.051 mm) to 0.150” (3.8 mm)
Tolerance: +/- .001 in (+/- 0.025 mm)
Tolerance: +/- .001 in (+/- 0.025 mm)
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INSPECTION At WTW, quality is guaranteed because inspection is built into everything we do. At the start of every program, we conduct a feasibility review on the part to ensure manufacturing is achievable. To secure quality control before large-scale production begins, we implement a run-at-rate study on the first run of a program. This allows our quality and production management teams to closely monitor controls and ensure the job will run smoothly. Once testing checks out and the first batch of perfect parts are produced, the program can continue through the production process.
Before a part even reaches the formal inspection stage, the tolerances across various dimensions are analyzed by numerous sensor and vision technologies. As parts move off the presses, our vision systems perform an automated inspection of stamped parts, testing for defects such as blemishes and dimensional imperfections. Operators are also performing in-process inspection checks during active production.
We also have a dedicated inspection and quality lab, utilizing Optical Gaging Products (OGP) machines and vision systems for final auditing and enhanced quality assurance checks.
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WHERE PARTS GO
WHERE OUR PARTS GO M A NUFACTURING MAKES THE WORL D GO RO U N D
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APPLIANCE
FAN BLADE
WTW manufactures fan blades using a heavy stamping press. A motor assembler takes each fan blade, along with various other components, to produce a motor that powers an exhaust or ventilation fan.
Quantity
WTW made 275,766 parts for this motor assembler.
Program Duration
First beginning production in 1956, this project ran for over 50 years.
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AUTOMOTIVE
BATTERY CABLE CONNECTOR
WTW manufactures battery cable connectors using a high-speed stamping press. A wire harness manufacturer then attaches wires to the connector to form an electric connection system for an automotive battery. This battery cable connector has been used to supply big-name automotive vehicles such as Ford, Chrysler, and General Motors. Quantity There were 54,216,130 parts made for this motor assembler. Program Duration This program began in 2009, and the parts are still running in production today.
BATTERY CABLE CONNECTOR
CAR BATTERY AND CONNECTOR
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ELECTRONICS
SHIELD
We stamp shields for second- and third-tier connector assemblers. An electronic system manufacturer uses this shield component to build a connection system that supplies power through a hybrid electric vehicle. Ford, Chrysler, and General Motors are a few of the end customers using WTW’s parts in their cars today. Quantity 130,232 parts were manufactured for this motor assembler. Program Duration WTW has been manufacturing these parts since 2013.
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TELECOM
66 CLIP
We stamp 66 clips for telecommunication manufacturers. The manufacturer then assembles the 66 clip to a connection block or switch panel. These connection blocks are then purchased for commercial and residential telephone landlines. Program Duration WTW started making these clips in 1970 and manufacturing continued for more than 45 years.
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WIEGEL WORKFORCE W HAT IT MEANS TO BE PART OF THE WTW FAMI LY
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We believe that manufacturing is a “career” not a “job.” We also believe that manufacturing is a key to economic success for the United States. Therefore, we are consistently hiring and training highly skilled people to produce high-quality manufactured goods. It’s a win-win. While supporting families with careers in manufacturing, we’re also strengthening the local economy. A few employees shared their WTW experience, including first introductions and the benefits or corporate commitments that keep them passionate about their careers in manufacturing.
WIRE EDM OPERATOR AND WATERJET PROGRAMMER SINCE 2014 WTW was looking for a punch press operator. So I walked in and asked for an application, even though I had 20 years of experience in wire EDM. I was going to just try to get in with the company to fill their opening and eventually work my way up to the career I actually wanted. They told me, “No. Apply for the position you have expertise in and use your skills.” After only eight months, I received employee of the month, and the appreciation made me want to work even harder. Since working at WTW, I’ve learned a lot. Everyone was very nice and helpful and I was very impressed with the advanced technology. I’d never even seen a waterjet machine before my first day, but they encouraged me to keep learning and growing my skills. Now I’m running and programming the waterjet machine, as well as using my years of experience in wire EDM. I hope to stay with the company because as they grow, I keep growing with them.
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE SINCE 1996 At WTW, I’m not just “employee #757.” We’re a team. It’s nice to use the word “we” when I talk about WTW. I have worked with a few manufacturing plants before, and I’ve never felt like a contribution. I do now, and feeling appreciated goes a long way. WTW also encouraged me to take advantage of any resource to better myself as an employee and as a teammate. I had heard about a seminar on accounts payable and they encouraged me to sign up. It’s not like, “You’re hired, and now do your job.” They want to hire you and then help you become an expert in your field.
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SETUP OPERATOR SINCE 2011 When the industry was down and there were a lot of layoffs, I unexpectedly received a call from Aaron. He introduced himself over the phone as the President of WTW. At the time, I was thinking it was a scam, but he asked me if I was interested in work and invited me to come take a tour of WTW to see if I liked it. I was really impressed by how clean the shop was. I’d interviewed at other places and they were dark and oily. This place is really well-kept and the cameras and technology were very impressive. I saw there was an opportunity for me to grow. I’m now perfecting my skills each day and I keep growing into different areas in the company. In fact, whenever a position opens up, WTW shares it with employees first so we have the option to grow within the company before opening it up publicly. I’m just happy to be a part of the team, and I’m here for the long-run.
PRODUCTION MANAGER SINCE 1991 I used to work as a Mechanical Engineer in India. Then in the early 90s, I moved to the United States. I didn’t speak great English, so I wanted any entry-level job. I started as a die polisher. I’d make dies shine like a mirror. I did that about three weeks, then I moved into the press room to be an operator. Within a few years, I was a production supervisor. As WTW has grown, my career has grown. The company is very good, really safe, and the owner treats each of us like a family member. I would have loved to work for Marty Wiegel for forever, but then when Aaron took over, he took the company to the next level. WTW also gave me a lot of opportunities to attend seminars and classes. You can study from books, but then you really learn by applying the knowledge on the job. WTW offered me my first career in the United States, and I never left.
VISION SENSOR TECHNICIAN SINCE 2012 At my previous employer, I couldn’t develop. It was a dead-end job. My professor at IAT connected me with WTW. He introduced them as a young, family-owned company that is willing to invest in their employees. I was living in Mexico at the time with my own family. My wife used to get transferred for work to different countries for a few years or months at a time. I flew in for the interview, and they must have liked me because they offered me the position. In only three years, the amount of vision systems we use has grown a lot. If there’s technology that we can buy to better our process or to create better parts, we’re going to buy it. We’re working on robotics now and it’s the same story. We’re not going to be cheap or take shortcuts when investing in new tech. The commitment to technology is what keeps me here.
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TRAINING THE NEXT GENERATION
TRAINING THE NEXT GENERATION W E ’VE TAKEN ACTION TO CLOSE THE SKIL LS GAP
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We recognize that the skills gap is a true crisis and it needs to be addressed. As the current workforce ages and retires, and the draw of new workers to manufacturing declines, the skills gap grows. We’ve taken the actions below to attract tomorrow’s workers, and we encourage others to follow suit.
Open Door Policy
We’ve opened our doors to high school and college students to address the old school mentality that manufacturing is a “dirty, or unsafe environment.” We invite these young adults, as well as their parents and school counselors, to tour our facility. Students are encouraged to ask questions and to talk with our employees. We open our shop doors to the next generation of workers so they can witness, first-hand, our advanced technology, modern equipment, potential career paths, and the greater benefits of a career in manufacturing.
Annual Scholarship Program
In honor of both Aaron and Erica Wiegel’s alma mater, WTW offers an annual scholarship to a Northern Illinois University (NIU) student who is interested in a future career in manufacturing. Accompanying the scholarship, the award recipient also receives a summer internship. He or she gets hands-on experience working on multiple customer projects and gains a better understanding of how manufacturing impacts the global economy.
Apprenticeship Pipeline
In 2011, WTW designed a five-year Tool and Die Apprenticeship Program to build a pipeline for the future workforce, with a goal to start two new apprentices on this journey each year. The United States Department of Labor reviewed and recognized our program as a part of the National Apprenticeship System in accordance with the standards established by the Secretary of Labor. Our program consists of working 10,000 hours on various equipment on the shop floor. Each apprentice also attends three years of night school, funded by WTW, including programs at the Technology and Manufacturing Association (TMA).
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I WANTED TO WORK WITH MY HANDS AND DO SOMETHING TECHNICAL. MANUFACTURING ALIGNED WITH WHAT I WAS LOOKING
FOR, AND IT CONTINUES TO EVOLVE. CNC AND ROBOTICS AREN’T SOMETHING PEOPLE USUALLY THINK ABOUT WHEN THEY HEAR MANUFACTURING, BUT TECHNOLOGY HAS CHANGED THE INDUSTRY. IT’S AN EXCITING TIME TO BE A PART OF THIS CAREER. – Third Year Apprentice 54
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I’M A U.S. MARINE CORPS VETERAN WITH A BACKGROUND IN COMPUTER
PROGRAMMING AND DESIGN ENGINEERING, AND I DIDN’T KNOW MANUFACTURING WAS A CAREER OPTION UNTIL TWO YEARS AGO. BEFORE THIS POSITION, EVERYTHING WAS CEREBRAL AND THEORETICAL. BUT IN MANUFACTURING, YOU NEED TO BE IN TUNE WITH YOUR SENSES AND INCLUDE THEM IN YOUR WORK. IN THE END, THE REAL WORLD PHYSICAL RESULTS ARE MUCH MORE IMPORTANT THAN JUST THE UNDERSTANDING OF HOW AND WHY.
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BRAND STANDARDS
BRAND STANDARDS J UST LIK E OUR STAMPED PARTS, WE’VE GOT A GOOD LO O K I N G BRAN D
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ICON
BREAKING IT DOWN
There are three elements making up the WTW logo. These elements can also be used on their own across our branded collateral. Element one: the “WTW” icon. Element two: the company name, “Wiegel Tool Works.” This element should always be written in Knockout 48 Featherweight font. Element three: the tagline, “Pressing Forward.” This element should always be written in Knockout 50 Welterweight font.
IN A PINCH, USE AN INCH
To properly use the WTW logo, all three elements must be legible. The logo should never be used with a height less than one inch.
JUST BREATHE
It’s always important to leave room to breathe, especially when it comes to logo positioning. When printing, there should always be a least 0.166 inch or 1 pica of space around the WTW logo. When used digitally, pad the logo with 20 px of breathable space.
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SERVICE ICONS .25”
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In most cases, we do not use these icons in forms less than 0.5 inch tall.
PHOTOGRAPHY OPTIONS There are three editing options for photography.
Clear and edited to a crisp finish
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Cropped on the same angle as the “W” in our logo
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TYPOGRAPHY
Body Typefaces Wiegel Tool Works (WTW) is a precision metal stamper that manufacturers have partnered with for more than 75 years. Our competitive nature drives our continual investment in machinery, technology, and people — making us the smart choice for progressive companies that seek superior metal stamped parts. RALEWAY LIGHT Wiegel Tool Works (WTW) is a precision metal stamper that manufacturers have partnered with for more than 75 years. Our competitive nature drives our continual investment in machinery, technology, and people — making us the smart choice for progressive companies that seek superior metal stamped parts. RALEWAY REGULAR Wiegel Tool Works (WTW) is a precision metal stamper that manufacturers have partnered with for more than 75 years. Our competitive nature drives our continual investment in machinery, technology, and people — making us the smart choice for progressive companies that seek superior metal stamped parts. RALEWAY MEDIUM Wiegel Tool Works (WTW) is a precision metal stamper that manufacturers have partnered with for more than 75 years. Our competitive nature drives our continual investment in machinery, technology, and people — making us the smart choice for progressive companies that seek superior metal stamped parts. HELVETICA LIGHT
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PRIMARY COLOR PALETTE PANTONE: 1795 CMYK: 9,97,93,1 HEX: #d92a2d RGB: 217,43,46
CMYK: 100,60,60,100 HEX: #000000 RGB: 0,0,0
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