10/04/2026
1,000 improvements — and counting.
Last month, the Ripley Machine team officially crossed 1,000 improvements for 2026, marking the third straight year we have reached this milestone.
Our improvement program is built around a simple idea: get better every day.
Loosely based on Paul Akers’ 2 Second Lean concept, improvements can be anything from a small ergonomic change or eliminating wasted motion to a process change, new tooling, or even a major capital investment.
The size of the improvement isn’t what matters. What matters is that our team is constantly looking for ways to make Ripley Machine safer, more efficient, more organized, and better for our customers.
Most importantly, every member of our team has actively participated in the program this year.
These 1,000+ improvements represent the dedication of our entire team to continuous improvement.
Three straight years. More than 3,000 improvements. And we’re still getting better every day.
Great job, Ripley Machine team.