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GENEVA - Guardian Industries' glass plant in Geneva is sensitive to swings in the housing market, so to survive the past five years without a single layoff is a point of pride, says Joel Daoust, plant manager.
The facility produces glass used mainly as windows in commercial and residential buildings.
"This group up here has done a good job adapting to different manufacturing principles," Daoust says. "We haven't had one layoff in this plant's history. That's something we're very proud of."
The plant has employed lean-manufacturing techniques to help cut costs during the economic downturn. Daoust says employees have been open to more flexible scheduling and other moves to help the facility save money.
The site is well positioned for growth as...