Health and Wellness - Setting New Year's Resolutions
Guess what this is a list of:
- Exercise more
- Lose weight
- Get organized
- Learn a new skill or hobby
- Live life to the fullest
If you guessed that these are the top 5 New Year's resolutions, you would be correct.
If you stare at this list for extended period of time you will begin to notice that these are TERRIBLE goals. Wanting to get organized or exercise more are not inherently bad things, but setting vague goals with no written plan for how to achieve them is a recipe for failure. This is also the reason most people become frustrated and give up on their resolution after 66 days.
If you want to have a New Year's resolution that beats the odds, make sure it's SMART Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, Time bound
For example, if you would like to quit Smoking this year.
Specific: Because Nicotine is an addiction think about specific reasons you have for quitting.
Example - I want to improve my health and the health of those around me.
I want to save the money I currently spend on cigarettes each week to invest for retirement
Measurable: How often to I smoke? When do I smoke? How much do I smoke?
Instead of throwing away your cigarettes, start by decreasing how many you smoke per day.
Identify stressful situations that cause you to smoke more, try eliminating or avoiding those stressors
Achievable: Definitely!
Realistic: Do you actually want to quit smoking?
Are you currently surrounding yourself with people who will encourage you?
Do you need to avoid people or places that cause you to smoke more?
Time Bound: 2020!!!
Contract Officer
January 26, 2016
Thomas Sims has joined D. L. Martin in a newly created position as Contract Manager. Tom has many years of experience in Government Contracting. Tom holds an Engineering degree from the University of Michigan, and brings extensive manufacturing experience to D. L. Martin.
DLM East adds new laser.
December 31, 2014
DLM East had added a new TRUMPF Model 3030 to its manufacturing capabilities.
Trumpf Fiber Laser w/LiftMaster
January 22, 2015
D.L. Martin has added a new Trumpf Fiber Laser w/LiftMaster capability to Bldg. #4.
Plant Manager at DLM East
June 1, 2015
D.L. Martin has hired Jason Moore as Plant Manager for the DLM East subsidiary located in East Berlin, PA. Jason comes to D.L. Martin Company with an extensive manufacturing resume.
D.L. Martin names new Chairman of the Board
January 2, 2015
D. L. Martin has named Preston Spahr as Chairman of the Board. Preston comes to the company after 17 years at Honda of America Manufacturing. Preston is also a veteran, having served as a Naval Aviator from 1986 to 1998.
New Mazak Lathe!
5/13/2011
The New Machine that was on order is in. Our new Mazak's Slant Turn CNC lathe, with an up to 15-station tool turret. This lathe is engineered for heavy duty cutting of large workpieces up to 33" in diameter. It has a massive, rigid wide slant bed with a machine weight ranging from 10 to 13 tons. With a three geared spindle motor, heavy cutting is available at any speed.
Lean Manufacturing, a True Passion!
1/17/2011
At DLM Lean Manufacturing is a passion of ours. The DL Martin company has hosted 21 events to date with 73% of targets achieved. And on average increased productivity by 36%. See for yourself how one Kaizen event in our jack assembly area was improved.
Talent and Experience! - DLM's Decade Club
3/3/2011
Talent and Experience! On Tuesday, February 15, 2011 the D.L. Martin Co. held their annual decade club luncheon. This luncheon is held to celebrate those full time employees that have been with the company for 10 years or more. This exclusive club boasts 77 members with 1,669 years experience! In addition, 11 of our retirees attended and enjoyed the festivities. Three employees were recognized for milestone awards: Bob Bakner and Ray Baugher with 10 years each and Linda Hawbaker with 20 years of service.
DLM- Given Another Performance Award!
3/4/2011
Schindler Elevator, a premier DLM customer, has awarded DLM with the prestigious Supply Chain Partnership Award for 2010. DLM was one of only four suppliers honored among a field of over 50 tier 1 suppliers. The Supply Chain Partnership award is given to suppliers that best achieve Quality, Delivery and Cost Reduction Initiatives.
Another New Mazak on Order!
7/22/2011
DLM just ordered another new Mazak. The HCN-10800 horizontal machining center combines outstanding value with high performance features designed for maximum performance. All HCN models come equipped with the Mazatrol Matrix CNC control, featuring simple, smart conversational programming, complete with monitoring and diagnostics. The 10800 boast a 1000 mm table...bigger is better right!
The Mazak 10800 is On-Line!
1/26/2012
The DLM team has been anxiously awaiting the arrival of the state-of-the-art Mazak Nexus 10800. The 10800 is renowned for its legendary accuracy in heavy duty machining. It boasts an unprecedented machining envelope of 67"x55"x60"and pallet load capacity of over 6,600 lbs! The 10800 has been on-line for over two weeks and JOY Mining, a premier DLM customer, is already taking advantage! Contact the DLM sales team today to see how your company can benefit from this outstanding addition...because bigger is always better, right!
50 Year Celebration!
03/13/2012
Year 2012 marks the 50th anniversary of D.L. Martin Co. Throughout the year, we will be celebrating this milestone with our loyal customers and suppliers, and especially our valued, dedicated employees who have played a big role in ensuring our long-term success in manufacturing.
Outstanding Supplier Award
March 26, 2014
D.L. Martin Company has again been awarded "The Outstanding Supplier Award" from Schindler Elevator Company during their awards ceremony held at The Madison Hotel, Morristown, NJ. Roy Brake, Senior Sales Account Manager accepted the award on behalf of D.L. Martin Company
D.L. Martin Company purchases HEM dual column band saw
April 15, 2014
With the recent purchase of an HEM dual column band saw, D.L. Martin Company bolsters its cutting capability and capacity.
D.L. Martin EAST, Inc.
June 16, 2014
D.L. Martin Company has completed the acquisition of DLM East, Inc. located in East Berlin, PA. DLM East, Inc. is a complete fabrication facility and provides Schindler Elevator Company with product used in elevator systems.
New MAZAK Machine Tool
September 3, 2014
D.L. Martin Company has purchased another new MAZAK machine tool. Model HCN-5000II Horizontal Machining Center is now being housed in our machine shop increasing our overall capacity and capability as a world class provider of precision machined components.
