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The Custom Automated Systems Group (CASG) serves the interests of companies that produce assembly and test systems, material removal systems, and material forming and joining systems.
The mission of CASG is to provide products and services that help improve customer service and business operations of companies in this niche. CASG participants have opportunities to communicate with other companies in this niche that share the same issues and to positively influence the group's programs and services. The group constantly seeks to improve existing AMT programs and to develop new ones. Download the CASG Application Form.
The Custom Automated Systems Group products and services include, but are not limited to:
Benchmarking Key Performance Measures
A benchmark which comes out every 2 years and tracks trends in over 80 questions covering topics such as Project Management, Quality, Marketing & Sales, Human Resources, Service, Finance, Technology and Demographics. All answers are unique to builders of custom automated systems.
Networking Opportunities with Other CASG Executives
Whether attending the CASG Conference, Committee functions or other gatherings at AMT & CASG events, networking is always regarded as one of the high value items for members.
Provide Early Knowledge of New Markets and Opportunities for CASG Members
The Market Intelligence which come out regularly in Globaline include industry sectors such as Cars & Trucks, Aerospace, Auto Parts, Construction/Off-Highway, Medical Equipment and Household Appliances. News flashes relating to CASG subjects are e-mailed to all members via our E-CASG Snippet program.
Development of Emerging Issues
Any items which could have an effect on CASG companies are communicated to members and any developments monitored.
Expanded Global Marketing Opportunities Through Trade Missions, Alliance Opportunities and Similar Efforts
Strategic Alliances between domestic or foreign companies with the necessary synergism to CASG members are encouraged. Trade Missions with a focus on industries/markets which interest the group can be initiated.
Statistical Survey Services
This very successful statistical program details the consumption of custom automated systems in the U.S. each quarter. The results are broken down into material removal, forming & joining, and assembly & test sub-groups.
CASG Financial Performance Report
Specific to CASG members, this annual report gives detailed results on R.O.I., Product Profiles, Income Statements, Balance Sheets, Financial Ratios, Productivity Ratios and analysis.
Education of Customers, CASG, and Other AMT Members
The various Products & Services, together with the CASG Conference and other helpful material keep pace with the constant changes taking place in the industry.
Development of Technical Standards Working with AMT's Standards and Regulations Committee
The CASG Committee can request the development and the formulation of guidelines for a variety of standards and procedures from other AMT committees.
Promote CASG and Its Member Companies Through IMTS
The CASG Committee sets out to actively promote the group and its member companies to end-users at IMTS and through articles in technical journals and other publications.
Related Work Products:
CASG Conference
CASG Benchmarking Survey
Custom Automated Systems Report
12 Steps to Successful Automated Manufacturing Systems
Current Committee Members:
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Mr. Clark Neft
President
Mikron Corporation Denver
Aurora, CO |
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Mr. Bill Budde
General Manager, Advanced Assembly Automation
Assembly & Test Worldwide
Dayton, OH |
Mr. Wesley Koops
President
Koops, Inc.
Holland, MI |
Mr. Kenneth J. Dragotta
President & CEO
Systems Engineering & Automation Corp.
Milwaukee, WI |
Mr. Thomas S. Kramer
President
sortimat Technology L.P.
Schaumburg, IL |
Mr. Anthony S. Goddard
Executive VP and COO
Gemcor
West Seneca, NY |
Mr. Jeffery Price
President
Cincinnati Automation & Test
Machesney, IL |
Mr. Ed Goldman
Senior Vice President
Foster-Miller, Inc.
Waltham, MA |
Mr. Jim Sheldon
President
Automation Tooling Systems, Inc. (ATS)
Corvallis, OR |
Mr. Ronald S. Karaisz, II
President
Novi Precision Products, Inc.
Brighton, MI |
Mr. Robert J. Weskamp
COO
Automated Concepts, Inc.
Council Bluffs, IA |
Mr. Robert E. Kaufman
President
Kaufman Mfg. Co.
Manitowoc, WI |
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| Staff Liaison: |
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Mr. Malcolm S. Mason
Business Development Director
AMT - The Association For Mfg Technology
McLean, VA |
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