I recently had the opportunity to visit Paul McKenna, Managing Director of W.Howard 'The MDF Specialists'​, for a factory tour. It was impressive to see how the company has embraced automation and lean processes to thrive in an ultra-competitive market both domestically and internationally.

What stood out most was the team’s commitment and engagement to continuous improvement. They take real pride in their work, actively contribute to improvements, and create a positive and productive environment.

W.Howard has a strong future ahead, and I look forward to seeing their continued growth into new markets, providing any support we can offer from the
IWIN network.

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