Emory Donald Smith Email & Phone Number

Dalton, Ga, Us

Precision Products is a manufacturer of high precision parts with a wide range of capabilities. We use state of the art CNC equipment and technology such as Coordinate measuring machines, CNC mills, CNC turning and multi axis CNC machining centers as well as XRF (X-Ray Florescence) for metallurgical analysis. My market areas of focus include, Defense, Aerospace and other high tech manufacturing environments that require close tolerance parts and 100% reliability. We provide mission critical machined parts into many military programs in the USA.We are a full service design shop with a staff of engineers to help you with your operation.

Internationally published writer and photographer, as a freelance writer and photographer I have published over 135 articles, features and technical pieces in the powersports and firearms industry. Publications include Gun World, Sport Rider, Motorcyclist, Throttle Nation, Diesel Power, Motorhome, Super Streetbike, Two Wheel Tuner, Trailer Life, Good Sams, RV Enthusiast, Highways, Motorcycle Cruiser, O-300KpH (Greece) and Dragbike.com.My photography has been widely published throughout the USA and the world in magazine articles as well as advertising.Also actively involved in motorcycle land speed racing through the East Coast Timing Association where I am a lifetime member and a lifetime member of the 200mph club. www.ecta-lsr.com. I have set over 25 National Land speed motorcycle records as rider, owner or crew chief on motorcycles such as the Kawasaki ZX-12R, Kawasaki ZX-10R, Suzuki Hayabusa, Suzuki GSXR600, Yamaha R6, Kawasaki Ninja 250.Also is a member of the Iron Butt Association by completing a 1000 mile certified ride in 24hours known as the Sore Saddle-1000.Also actively involved with AMA Dragbike motorcycle series and the AMA Roadracing series as a freelance writer and photographer.Below are some links to articles I have published in the motorsports industry.

Varennes, Quebec, Ca

Responsible for developing new products and technologies to improve current offerings and develop new FRC products for the market. During these years Fibermesh was an industry leader with the intorduction of products such as Novomesh 850, Noromesh 950, Fibermesh 650, Fibermesh 150 E3 as well as a specific product for ICF construction called Vertiforce. Revenue from new products less than 2 years old exceeded 25% of total company revenue due to these products.Also managed the concrete testing laboratory where 5 ACI certified technicians tested the performance of various FRC products from competitors as well as evaluating internal products. Also represented Fibermesh at industry associations such as ACI and ASTM. Other tasks included the co-development of AC208 for the ICC as well as leading the effort at UL to get several products accepted by UL for composite metal deck reinforcement. Fluent with all major statistical software packages as well as all Microsoft Office products as well as MS Project. Also fluent in SPC, DOE, TRIZ, Lean manufacturing, 6 Sigma, 5S, ISO-9001:2008, 8D, Process Engineering, Quality, ASTM Test Methodology and test method development.

Varennes, Quebec, Ca

Lead a successful international product launch that included sales, marketing and all technical aspects of a New Business Opportunity (NBO) product. This role included locating markets, customers, and distributors for a new building product that was widely accepted in the USA in Europe. Our group gained international approval in several countries and exhibited at several international trade shows during this launch. Sales and profits grew 35% year over year during this launch and a new revenue stream of $2-$3 million annually and the product was handed over to normal sales channels at the end of the program.

Varennes, Quebec, Ca

Lead a group of process engineers, as well as the quality department for this acquisition from Johnson and Johnson. Implemented an entire technical program which included process standards and a new quality program throughout the entire weaving, beaming and extrusion operation. Also installed new testing equipment in the quality group to more accurately test the finished products. Used tools such as SPC, value stream mapping, 8D, DOE, Lean, theory of constraints for this Tier II automotive parts supplier. Also developed new products and improved existing product line to better meet customer needs and improve revenue stream for company. During this time both sales and revenue grew by over 15% annually while simultaneously reducing customer issues by over 65%. Also improved on time deliveries by over 35%.

Varennes, Quebec, Ca

Led a 12 person team that was responsible for all technical aspects of R&D, Customer Technical Support, Quality Control and Process engineering for weaving, beaming, tape fiber extrusion, staple fiber extrusion and finishing in this 1000+ employee $300 million revenue operation. This included two separate QC labs where all product testing was handled. Product lines included industrial fabrics, IBC, Cotton Bale Wrap, Synthetic Bale Wrap, Secondary Carpet Backing,Primary Carpet Backing, Geo-Textile reinforcement fabrics, Silt Fence, Rice and Grain bags.

Varennes, Quebec, Ca

Responsible for all technical aspects of R&D, Customer Technical Support, Quality Control and Process engineering for weaving, beaming and finishing in this 1000+ employee $200 million revenue operation. Product lines included industrial fabrics, IBC, Cotton Bale Wrap, Synthetic Bale Wrap, Primary Carpet Backing, Geo-Textile reinforcement fabrics, Silt Fence, Rice and Grain bags.

Varennes, Quebec, Ca

Managed a group of manufacturing employees with machinery such as latex coating, heatset ovens, inspection tables, reroll, sheeting as well as shipping to the distribution center. Responsibilities also included purchasing of key raw materials such as spin-finish for application onto primary carpet backing and cores for roll up of finished product. This department also processed all geo textile fabrics for supply to various DOT's throughout the USA

Bachelor'S Degree, Business/Managerial Economics

Green Belt, Green Belt

Concrete Technician, American Concrete Institute

High School, College/University Preparatory And Advanced High School/Secondary Diploma Program