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From the President's desk... This is the President's Corner As a continuation of our discussion on our K napp A ir L ogic O perational E xcellence (KALOE) program, I want to explain how Principle #2 – A Process-Focused Approach That Minimizes Waste and Improves Efficiency  aligns with the 6S events that have been occurring in your work areas.  S #1 – “Safety”  Always think about the Safety of the person who will do the work after the continuous improvement event is complete. 

Happy New Year KALOE team and welcome to 2026! 2025 taught us valuable lessons. Now, 2026 is our year to shine —just like 6S, where we Sort, Set in Order, Shine , Standardize, Sustain, and maintain Safety to build excellence together!  I need YOUR  help! I’m on a mission to make our Newsletter better, and you’re the secret ingredient.  Take a quick moment to let me know:   What did you love reading?       What caught your attention and made you think?  What made your eyes gla

Happy 80/50 Anniversary Knapp and Air Logic! KALOE 2025 Lean House Step inside our Lean House! At KALOE (Knapp Air Logic Operational Excellence), we are eager to show you how lean principles come alive in our daily work. Every building block marks a place where these tools spar ked real improvements, strengthening our organization as one team. From the President's desk... Hopefully, by now, you have seen or participated in some of the recent Continuous Improvement projects co

Happy 80/50 Anniversary Knapp and Air Logic! ***6S Molding Series Update*** On December 4th, presses 37 and 38 underwent the 6S process, and the results are incredible! I am truly grateful to everyone who contributed to this achievement. A special thank you to RJ, Dan, and Laura—your support has been amazing! Let’s keep making progress! Presses 1 and 2 are scheduled for next week, December 11th @ 1 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. You can join us on this journey by signing up on the sheet