June 26th, 2025
Meyer Tool the 2025 Champion of Operational Excellence
The Meyer Tool Team Accepting their Award
Meyer Tool was named winner for the 2025 Operational Excellence Award for automation, quality system upgrades, and workforce-led improvements!
Meyer Tool & Mfg., Inc., a leader in precision fabrication, has been named the 2025 Champion of Operational Excellence at the 2nd Annual Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Awards, presented by the Illinois Manufacturers' Association (IMA) and the Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center (IMEC). The nomination honors transformative innovation in manufacturing systems, workforce engagement, and lean performance.
The Champion of Operational Excellence Award represents one of Illinois' highest honors for manufacturers who demonstrate continuous improvement, innovation, and strategic performance gains. Being the awardee places Meyer Tool among the elite manufacturers that are shaping the future of manufacturing through forward-looking practices and sustained results.
Meyer Tool implemented a series of strategic improvements and operational upgrades aimed at enhancing efficiency, product quality, and customer responsiveness. These transformative initiatives include lean manufacturing transformations, advanced quality systems incorporating real-time performance metrics, capital investments in robotic technology, enhanced production workflows, and employee-driven innovation through cross-functional problem-solving efforts.
"This recognition is more than an honor—it's a validation of the changes we've made to evolve and lead in precision manufacturing," said Eileen Cunningham, President of Meyer Tool & Mfg., Inc. "From robotics to real-time metrics, our investments are not just about efficiency—they're about preparing our workforce and our clients for the next generation of challenges."
The company's strategic focus on operational excellence has enabled it to maintain its position as a vital supplier serving advanced sectors, including semiconductor, quantum computing, and medical devices. These workforce-led improvements and technology investments have positioned Meyer Tool at the forefront of precision manufacturing innovation, delivering mission-critical components for research, industrial, and emerging technology markets.
Meyer Tool & Mfg., Inc., a leader in precision fabrication, has been named the 2025 Champion of Operational Excellence at the 2nd Annual Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Awards, presented by the Illinois Manufacturers' Association (IMA) and the Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center (IMEC). The nomination honors transformative innovation in manufacturing systems, workforce engagement, and lean performance.
The Champion of Operational Excellence Award represents one of Illinois' highest honors for manufacturers who demonstrate continuous improvement, innovation, and strategic performance gains. Being the awardee places Meyer Tool among the elite manufacturers that are shaping the future of manufacturing through forward-looking practices and sustained results.
Meyer Tool implemented a series of strategic improvements and operational upgrades aimed at enhancing efficiency, product quality, and customer responsiveness. These transformative initiatives include lean manufacturing transformations, advanced quality systems incorporating real-time performance metrics, capital investments in robotic technology, enhanced production workflows, and employee-driven innovation through cross-functional problem-solving efforts.
"This recognition is more than an honor—it's a validation of the changes we've made to evolve and lead in precision manufacturing," said Eileen Cunningham, President of Meyer Tool & Mfg., Inc. "From robotics to real-time metrics, our investments are not just about efficiency—they're about preparing our workforce and our clients for the next generation of challenges."
The company's strategic focus on operational excellence has enabled it to maintain its position as a vital supplier serving advanced sectors, including semiconductor, quantum computing, and medical devices. These workforce-led improvements and technology investments have positioned Meyer Tool at the forefront of precision manufacturing innovation, delivering mission-critical components for research, industrial, and emerging technology markets.
The Meyer-Cunningham Family
