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Trade, Tariffs, and Tenacity – The Power of Solving Problems

by Featured NewsNEWS

The clock is ticking.

There’s been a lot of talk about trade and tariffs and this and that. Maybe too much talk.
If you look under the shiny surface of sound bites and white noise, you see… surprise, surprise… that reports of manufacturing’s demise have been greatly exaggerated. 

At Custom Powder Systems and Integrated Containment Systems, surrounded by the work ethic ground into the hands and hearts of middle America, we just smile, shake our heads, roll up our sleeves, and continue to ask…
 

“How can we help?”

History is littered with companies staring into the rearview mirror waiting wistfully for the Willis Reed-like return of the good ole’ days, and while waiting, they were hit by the trains of progress. 

It has always been this way.

Likewise, history hoists heroes onto pedestals and into business school textbooks with case studies of moves, mergers, and market share. We lionize the giants who move forward fiercely… who refuse to sink their heads in the sand and shout about falling skies, broken dreams, and the golden days and ways things used to be. 
 

On which side of history will we find you? What are you prepared to do?

At Custom Powder Systems and Integrated Containment Systems, we’re prepared to embrace your toughest problem with “bring it on,” your non-negotiables with “no worries,” and your apparent budget nightmares with “let’s see what we can dream up together.” 

At Custom Powder Systems and Integrated Containment Systems, we look at each aspect of each challenge through different lenses and filters until solutions unspool before us in a collaborative, connected system that will make both scientific and financial sense for you.

Contact us today and let us know the containment challenge you’re facing so we can face it—and solve it—together.

Because the show must go on. 

The clock is ticking. Let’s get to work.

History is waiting for you.

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Drum inverter isolator. Yea…we make those.

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From idea to conception. A client had five pieces of existing equipment and needed them contained. This drawing shows the isolator we designed specifically for them. What unique challenges can we help you solve?

CUSTOM POWDER SYSTEMS is celebrating 13 years of The Art of Engineering.  If you have a containment, storage or handling problem that needs solving, contact us at info@custom-powder.com or call us at (417) 868-8002.

 

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Bryan Lin: American Citizen and Project Manager Extraordinaire

by Featured NewsNEWS

When Bryan Lin came to the U.S. from Taiwan in 2009, he couldn’t speak one word of English.

“I couldn’t even go to McDonald’s and say, ‘I want the number 1.’”

But one year of community college taught him the language … along with drafting & design.

What does this mean to you? You’ll see…

Shortly after moving to Springfield, MO, Bryan was employed as a subcontractor, which meant he worked with several companies in various industries.

One of those companies was Custom Powder Systems. And the way we do business made quite an impression on Bryan. He chose to stay on at CPS because, well, we’ll let him tell you…

“It’s not just about having a job and earning some money – what CPS does is helping companies in the pharmaceutical or food industry to have medicine or just make life better – they are making a difference. This job is meaningful – CPS does meaningful work.”

What does this mean to you? You’ll see…

Bryan’s career at CPS began as a drafter. Before long, he was promoted to Mechanical Designer, and then quickly promoted again to Project Manager, a role in which he has excelled.

CPS CEO Denise McIntosh says that, currently, “He’s managing not only people in our building but six other vendors in two countries and getting the deliverables done on time.”

So what does this mean to you? We’re so glad you asked.

  • Without a strong Project Manager like Bryan Lin, your project goes nowhere.
  • A strong Project Manager like Bryan Lin serves as a servant leader and keeps you up-to-date on the progress of your equipment.
  • Having a strong Project Manager like Bryan Lin increases the likelihood of your project being done on time and on budget.
  • A strong Project Manager like Bryan Lin makes sure promises are kept.

That’s what having a strong Project Manager like Brian Lin means to you.

So if you have any questions (in English or Mandarin), contact Bryan at BryanLin@custom-powder.com. You should also ask him about the time he and his team “smoked” the brisket cook-off competition using a custom-built CARDBOARD smoker.

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In the meantime, when he’s not hard at work, you’ll find Bryan tinkering with electronics at home, surfing Lifehacker.com, or spending time with his six-month-old daughter.

Oh, and because everyone likes a happy ending…

On April 13, 2017, after 12 months of paperwork and waiting, Bryan Lin became an American citizen.

Of course, we threw him a big party. The cake is long-gone, but the USA-themed decorations are still hanging up in his office.

What does this mean to you? Well, not much, probably.

But it means the world to Bryan Lin.

Looking for an exceptional project manager like Bryan? Click here to continue the conversation.

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Why Did the Governor Come to Custom Powder Systems?

by NEWS

Before he left office earlier this year, Missouri Governor Jay Nixon paid one final visit to Custom Powder Systems.

Why?

Well, we’d like to think it’s because we’re awesome. But we’re biased. The Governor’s visit was to show his appreciation for our involvement with the Missouri Workforce Development program, which aids in the hiring, training, and development of employees that reside in the great state of Missouri.

As it turns out, CPS has not only participated in the program, we were also one of the poster children to help DEVELOP the program.

So, maybe it’s true. The Governor came to see us because we ARE awesome.

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Okay, enough horn-tooting.

The real reason we have been so involved is because we believe very strongly in the mission of this program. Through MWD training grants, Custom Powder Systems has hired and trained a good number of employees. In turn, these highly-trained employees have been instrumental in working with our clients to bring in new business. And new business brings new money into our area and strengthens our communities.

In a time when government funding is highly questioned and scrutinized, Custom Powder Systems is a prime example of funding done right.

That’s why the Governor stopped by our facility. And that’s why one of our team members, DeAnn Kraichely, even testified – alongside representatives from Boeing –  at a senate hearing on behalf of the program.

Us – a family-owned factory on a map dot in America’s heartland – testifying in front of the Missouri State Senate.

See? Even the SENATE thinks we’re awesome.

But we’re not letting all the recognition go to our heads. The Governor’s visit was an honor, yes. But, truth be told, we’re more thrilled when companies like yours trust OUR company to help solve your biggest containment issues.

That’s the greatest honor we could ever receive.

We’d be honored to put our training to work for you. Click here to continue the conversation.