phoenix sintered metals safety

Phoenix Sintered Metals Celebrates “2

Years” Without a Lost Time Accident!

Phoenix Sintered Metals, Inc. recently held a celebration of Safety in recognition of two (2) years without a lost time accident.  The 2 year mark dates back to July 31, 2008.  The celebration, which took place at their Brockway, PA facility, included a lunch cooked by the Varischetti Family (owners) and served by the Varischetti’s, the Management Team and the Safety Committee.  Additionally, commemorative shirts were distributed to the employees by the Safety Committee.

General Manager, Phoenix Sintered Metals

Phoenix Sintered Metals‘ Chief Operating Officer and General Manager Steve Leuschel stated:   “Safety is our number one priority and we are extremely pleased there were no lost time accidents for the last two years.  This is especially significant since our sales, production and number of employees has increased considerably during that time period.  We have the total commitment from our President, Peter Varischetti and his family to keep Phoenix a safe place to work.”

Safety Committee Chairman, Phoenix Sintered Metals

Terry Fustine, Phoenix’s Safety Committee Chairman said: “It is important to recognize this achievement is merely a milestone and not an endpoint.  We will continue to strive to maintain a safe working environment.  We have the commitment from our Ownership, Management, Safety Committee and our employees to keep Safety First here at Phoenix!”

More about Phoenix Sintered Metals

Phoenix Sintered Metals, Inc. is privately held by the Varischetti family (Varischetti & Sons, Inc.) and is currently on the fast track to becoming a global leader within the Powdered Metal Industry.  Phoenix is a consolidation of assets and tremendous talent from four local manufacturing plants combined into one central location in Brockway, PA.  Their customer base is extremely diversified and services markets including the Outdoor Power Equipment, Hydraulic Fluid & Powder, Sporting Goods, Automotive, Aerospace, Recreational Vehicles, Food Service, Hardware, Medical, Conveyor Equipment and Fasteners.

KCOE’s Coaching with Phoenix Sintered Metals

KCOE has been coaching Phoenix Sintered Metals on their implementation of Operational Excellence.  If you visit Phoenix, you’ll see a daily meeting, with daily problem solving connected to their balanced scorecard.  Keep engaging KCOE to see more updates on Phoenix Sintered Metals.  Thanks to Phoenix for the quotes and article above and congrats to everyone at Phoenix Sintered Metals for keeping safety as the first priority!