With improved die-change ergonomics top of mind, pressroom managers at the new showcase Whirlpool plant embrace hydromechanical clamping nuts to speed changeovers and avoid die damage. Consecutive years (2013-2014) of significant growth in home-appliance sales had the Whirlpool Cleveland (TN) premium cooking operations plant pushing hard to keep up with demand. The welcomed flood of work, however, contributed to a perfect storm that kept managers on their toes to stay atop the rising tide of activity.
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