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Timco Rubber Supports The Upside of Downs
June 23, 2010
This weekend, June 26th and 27th, several Borders locations in Northeast Ohio are participating in a fundraiser for the Upside of Downs, an organization that Timco Rubber is involved in supporting. Download this certificate and present it at any participating Borders store on June 26th or 27th and 25% of your purchase will be donated to USOD.
Timco Rubber Dresses Down for Down Syndrome
December 1, 2009
As with many businesses, Fridays are casual days at the offices of Timco Rubber Products. Employees "dress down" by wearing casual attire such as jeans, tee shirts and sweat shirts. On Monday, October 26, Timco Rubber employees also dressed down to support programs sponsored by "The Up Side of Downs of Greater Cleveland." "The Up Side of Downs" provides support, education and advocacy for people with Down syndrome, their families and communities throughout Northeast Ohio.
Timco employees contributed over $200 to "The Up Side of Downs," and the daughter of Timco's Becky Rosciszewski, Stephania, visited our office to help brighten our Monday! For more information about "The Up Side of Downs" go to www.usod.org.
Timco Rubber Surveillance Audit Results in No Findings Again
May 4, 2009
Timco Rubber Products, Inc. is proud to announce our latest ISO 9001:2000 surveillance audit resulted in no findings. SAI Global conducted our audit and determined that our quality system is effectively implemented and maintained. It meets the requirements of the ISO 9001:2008 standards relative to the scope of the registration identified.
Timco's strengths are identified as:
- Internal Audits
Internal audits are being conducted at planned intervals to ensure conformance to planned arrangements, the requirements of the ISO 9001:2008 standards and the established management system.
- Customer Satisfaction
Timco Rubber Products, Inc. is monitoring the customer's perception of meeting customer requirements through the following methods:
Customer Service Department daily contact with major accounts- Customer Compliant Log also reviewed for trends. On site customer visits are made by the sales staff. The information obtained is being utilized to drive management system improvement.
- Customer Complaints
Timco Rubber Products, Inc. has implemented an effective process for the management of customer complaints including the implementation of appropriate corrective action measures:
Very few complaints recorded in Log. Timco's intensive in-house inspection process, as well as vendor training by Timco Quality personnel results in a successful Preventive Action process precluding complaints.
- Continual Improvement
Timco Rubber Products, Inc. is implementing an effective process for the continual improvement of the management system through the use of the quality policy, quality objectives, audit results, data analysis, corrective and preventive actions and management review.
There were 11 continual improvement projects closed in FY2008. The projects were spaced out through a variety of functions and areas. Three 5S projects have been successfully completed in the past 6 months.
Executive Overview
Timco Rubber Products, Inc. has been able to function during this economic slowdown without a reduction in staff. Although business conditions remain challenging, Timco has added numerous customers.
We are proud of our quality and the results of our ISO 9001 audits. We will continue to keep our focus on satisfying our customers. This intense focus is what led to the development of our successful quality system. Let Timco Rubber Products, Inc. be your Quality Rubber Supplier.
Timco Rubber Products Remains Strong
March 13, 2009
To our Customers and Prospects:
It seems that nearly every company is experiencing some degree of "pain" during this historic economic recession. All of us are going through some tough economic times.
However, we want you to know that Timco Rubber Products remains strong and committed to delivering quality parts and service during this recession. We have retained all employees so that the same team that has served you in the past will continue to do so in the future.
To our Customers: Timco Rubber will continue to supply quality parts and provide value to you. Part of our mission statement states that we deliver "Complete Customer Satisfaction" to all customers. This is important now more than ever! If you do not use Timco Rubber for all your rubber needs, now is a good time to consider doing so. This is especially true if you have concerns about the stability of your other current rubber suppliers. We have been in business since 1956. We will be here for many more years to come!
To our Prospects: This may be a good time to consider Timco Rubber as your rubber supplier. We have found that many other rubber suppliers are having financial difficulties making it difficult for them to pay their material suppliers. This results in delivery problems and/or quality issues. If this is the case, please contact us. Timco Rubber remains financially strong and we are committed to "Complete Customer Satisfaction."
Timco Rubber Products
12300 Sprecher Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44135
Phone: 216-267-6242
Fax: 216-267-6245
E-mail: sales(at)timcorubber.com
Timco Rubber Renews its ISO 9001:2000 Certification
December 30, 2008
View Timco Rubber's ISO9001:2000 Certificate (PDF, opens in new window)
Timco Rubber Goes Green
August 22, 2008
"Going green" is all over the place these days- on TV, on the internet, on billboards, in our schools and in our communities. This trend is even being seen in companies and corporations around the world. The misconception is that only large corporations can make a real difference. In reality, half of all commercial and industrial energy consumption is by small businesses. Small businesses can make a difference and are becoming part of this movement in droves.
The business case for "going green" is quite clear and doesn't have to be expensive or complicated. Being environmentally conscious positively affects the bottom line. Other than monetary gain, being green builds a company's brand and makes a difference in the communities in which it operates. By aligning actions with values, the company works to boost the brand and improve consumers' view of the company. Consumer and employees' attitudes are rapidly changing. Consumers want to buy from companies that are actively participating in conservation and employees want to work for "green" companies.
Being "green" doesn't have to be an impossible undertaking- it is simply doing more to do less harm to the planet. This is the most sustainable and profitable way to operate in today's business world. One of the most important aspects of being successful is changing the behaviors and attitudes of the company's employees.
Timco Rubber has been conserving and recycling for over nine years- long before the "green" movement. Timco Rubber Vice President John Kuzmick explains that the decision to participate in conservation was simple and just made sense for the company. Timco Rubber saves approximately $5,000 a year by recycling and following certain procedures. This number continues to grow each year as the costs of operation increase. Even the simplest acts, such as turning the A/C thermostat down on the weekends to conserve energy, helps Timco Rubber keep costs down.
There are numerous ways that Timco Rubber helps to conserve the planet and participates in the green movement. These include:
- Emailing invoices to about 70% of its customers (up 40% from just 12 months ago).
Timco Rubber also takes advantage of having invoices emailed from suppliers when possible. This is a recent initiative that is helping to save paper and move the company towards a more paperless operation. - Recycling virtually all newspapers, trade journals and magazines.
- Encouraging employees to use both sides of copy paper for internal use, where practical.
- Recycling all unused paper and shredded documents.
- Recycling soda cans, water bottles, cardboard and boxes that can't be reused.
- Reusing corrugated containers when practical.
- Packaging and shipping products/packages in customer owned returnable containers.
- Repairing pallets and reusing them when possible.
Timco Rubber is dedicated to providing quality products but is also committed to developing lasting relationships with its customers, suppliers and the community in which it operates. Being environmentally conscious, recycling and conserving resources shows that Timco Rubber is dedicated to being the best company it can be. Timco Rubber hopes to build a brand that is synonymous with conservation, sustainability and will continue to be driven to improve its products and services in the future.
