As National Manufacturing Month comes to a close, we wrap up our four-part series with a focus on Progress, the driving force behind what’s next for manufacturing. Over the past few weeks, we’ve explored the purpose that gives manufacturing its meaning, the people who bring it to life, and the precision that ensures its reliability. Now, we turn our focus forward to how manufacturing continues to evolve and how SSP is ready to lead the way.
As National Manufacturing Month continues, and as our series on the Purpose, People, Precision, and Progress of manufacturing moves forward, we highlight precision, the discipline that transforms skilled work into dependable results. At SSP, precision is more than accuracy on the production floor; it is a culture of discipline, supported by processes and standards that define who we are in the industries we serve.
National Manufacturing Month is a chance to celebrate not just what we make, but who makes it possible. At SSP, this is part of our four-part series on the Purpose, People, Precision, and Progress that keep manufacturing vital. In Week 1, we explored the purpose of manufacturing (catch up here if you missed it). This week, we turn to the people — the foundation of every product, process, and promise that defines SSP.
National Manufacturing Month celebrates the strength of U.S. manufacturing and its role in driving local economies. For SSP, it marks the start of our four-part series on the Purpose, People, Precision, and Progress that keep it vital.
In today's global marketplace, tariffs on imported finished goods have reignited a meaningful conversation: What is the true value of American-made manufacturing? At SSP, we’ve always believed the answer is clear, and we’re proud to be part of it.
Rising Tariffs, Rising Stakes
New and expanded tariffs on imported components and finished goods are reshaping supply chains across multiple industries—from aerospace and defense to chemical processing and instrumentation. These changes come with rising costs, unpredictable lead times, and increased complexity for companies that rely on consistent product availability and quality.
But for American manufacturers like SSP, these disruptions highlight the long-term value of local production. While others scramble to mitigate risks, we remain focused, stable, and ready to deliver The American Advantage.
At SSP, National Space Day is more than a celebration of stars and spacecraft—it's a moment to spotlight the critical ground support systems that make space exploration possible.
At SSP, Earth Day isn’t just one day—it’s a mindset we bring to work every day. As a manufacturing company, we recognize the impact our industry can have on the environment, which is why we’ve made sustainability a core part of how we operate. This Earth Day, we're proud to share the meaningful strides we’re taking to create cleaner, greener, and smarter operations that truly make a difference.
Buyers consider countless factors when making purchasing decisions. At SSP, we’ve long touted the benefits of buying products manufactured in America, such as higher product quality and the positive impact on the U.S. economy. However, as recent events show, your manufacturing location matters more than ever, particularly for your supply chain.
At SSP, we believe that advanced machining technology isn't just about precision, speed, or efficiency—it’s about the people who make it all possible. Our commitment to innovation goes hand-in-hand with investing in the human side of manufacturing. As highlighted in the Modern Machine Shop article, machining technology is making a real human impact by improving not only the quality of products but also the lives and careers of our operators, technicians, and engineers.
Ever wonder why most companies, including SSP, measure and monitor defects per million opportunities (DPMO)? What can DPMO tell prospective customers about a company’s production quality? Although it may seem like an abstract performance metric, DPMO is actually a quantifiable metric that can reveal key insights about a company’s production process.
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