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Pilgrim Aerospace Fasteners Continuous Improvement Mindset Culminates in Successful Sale to MEIDOH
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Pilgrim Screw Corporation d/b/a Pilgrim Aerospace Fasteners manufactures hundreds of varieties of screws, bolts, special fasteners and other unique hardware in Chandler, Arizona.
Key facts
- In January 2024, MEIDOH purchased Pilgrim to expand its business portfolio and US presence
- Arizona MEP, part of the MEP National Network™, began working with Pilgrim in 2018 on possible building expansion and continues to assist the company on several fronts
- strengthening financial
- Pilgrim Screw Corporation d/b/a Pilgrim Aerospace Fasteners manufactures hundreds of varieties of screws, bolts, special fasteners and other unique hardware in Chandler, Arizona
- Arizona MEP led Pilgrim through its first value stream mapping (VSM) project to reduce lead time on a critical bolt for the military
Summary
Arizona MEP, part of the MEP National Network™, began working with Pilgrim in 2018 on possible building expansion and continues to assist the company on several fronts - strengthening financial management, optimizing the manufacturing process, implementing an automation and robotics plan, and expanding global markets. For several years Arizona MEP’s financial expert has advised and implemented improvements to financial and accounting processes that have resulted in improved company performance and understanding of using KPIs to manage finances to achieve its growth plan. Pilgrim’s commitment to continuous improvement and total customer satisfaction led the company to embark on several projects. Arizona MEP led Pilgrim through its first value stream mapping (VSM) project to reduce lead time on a critical bolt for the military. Pilgrim participated in ExporTech to develop a targeted export plan to support its growth plans.