Oroville-based Roplast reduced set up times by an average of 44% and increased production capacity by 400,000 pounds as a result of applying Lean Manufacturing Principles. The company was founded in 1990 and manufactures environmentally friendly, high quality, low density polyethylene bags. Roplast has agreed to be the first Lean Demonstration Center for the Sierra College Center for Applied Competitive Technologies.

Manufacturers can learn about Lean Principles by visiting Roplast’s facility. Groups of up to 25 can be accommodated by appointment. Call (916) 781-6245 to see Lean Principles in action. (More information available at http://www.sierracollegetraining.com/roplast021505.php & http://www.sierracollegetraining.com/roplast.php )