Building a Better Street Sign
Addresses of Distinction manufactures and installs stylish cast aluminum mailbox systems, plaques, street signage and outdoor accessories for planned communities across the Southeast. Owned by brothers Thomas and Reinhardt Cyphers, the company manufactures its products at a 6,000 square foot facility in Newnan, GA. Addresses of Distinction has built its reputation by providing the highest quality products and the most outstanding service in their industry. The company pledges that everything they sell provides a lasting and perfect introduction to a home.
Beginning with Lean training and 5S organization of their shop floor, the Addresses of Distinction staff worked with Georgia Tech’s Enterprise Innovation Institute (EI2) consultants Tom Sammon and Ed Murphy and, within nine months, increased operating efficiency and – launched a new product line.
Developing a New Product Line
Working with consultant Ed Murphy, Addresses of Distinction launched a new product line, a line of quality street sign systems. Georgia Tech was involved throughout the creation of the new product line, starting with design and financial preparations for growth.
Georgia Tech EI2 advised Addresses of Distinction through the design and documentation process on an invention, including assisting with the patent application. Next, EI2 sourced a supplier for one of the new products and provided the drawing files for casting molds.
Addresses of Distinction consulted with EI2 when upgrading accounting software in preparation for the new product and on general financial measures to help the organization execute growth.
Services are available to small businesses and entrepreneurs in rural areas of Georgia through a special grant funded by the OneGeorgia Authority. To learn more, visit www.ga-esb.org or contac
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